Tudor Black Bay GMT Hands-On Review

amanico · 2019-05-14T14:20:46Z

Collector amanico shares his hands-on review of the Tudor Black Bay GMT, discussing its size, charm, and unique silver lettering. Community insights on wearability and value.

Nicolas (amanico) shares his hands-on impressions of the Tudor Black Bay GMT, a watch he initially found substantial but ultimately charming. His post highlights the watch's 'cool factor' and the appealing depth of its silver lettering, sparking a community discussion on its dimensions and overall appeal.

After having seen it in a Rolex Boutique, I could finally play with it. And to make a long story short, I am convinced!

The watch is big, it is thick, indeed, but it has a cool factor and a lot of charm.

And a detail I didn't notice till now is the silver lettering, which has a nice and very appealing depth.

Picture taken during a dinner with a Purist Friend, our dear Henry!

Thanks, Henry for having let me play with your Black Bay GMT!

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

The Tudor Black Bay GMT's thickness can be perceived differently depending on the strap; while it might appear thicker on a NATO, a vintage leather strap can enhance its wearability and aesthetic.
Some collectors find the Black Bay GMT's size and thickness to be disproportionate, suggesting a 39mm version might be more appealing.
Despite its size, the Black Bay GMT is considered by some to offer excellent value for money, making its dimensions a minor concern.
While acknowledging its size, some collectors appreciate the Black Bay GMT's overall design and understand its appeal, even if it doesn't personally resonate with them.
Multiple collectors shared wristshots, showcasing the watch's presence and how it wears on different wrists, adding visual context to the discussion of its dimensions.

The Discussion

Cpt Scarlet

May 14, 2019

It’s a great watch...

and I love them all

amanico

May 14, 2019

Aaah, that one... I had the pleasure to see it, recently. Very cool one. [nt]

Cpt Scarlet

May 14, 2019

And not forgetting...

amanico

May 14, 2019

Not bad, not bad, but not my favorite. [nt]

Cpt Scarlet

May 14, 2019

I’m running out of options..

amanico

May 14, 2019

Next year, I will take a decision. I am just waiting to see if they come with a 39 mm version. But if they don't, this one will be mine. [nt]

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