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Interesting to read your experience dear Sfwatchlover. You know I have a big respect and fondness for Tudor and I feel the Black Bay line was a mayor move of this brand...
Oct 11, 2021,13:56 PM
... which starting with a single model (the wonderful red bezel diver watch) led to a long list of awesome models. Among them the GMT variant.
I also got an example of the Tudor GMT in July 2018, same year of introduction of the Pepsi Rolex GMT. I find it a superb timepiece and a lot of a watch for its price as it happens with the entire BB line and with the extra attraction that they are more easy to get.
Regrettably I am reading in some internet portals that due to the Rolex policy the interest in the Tudor line is in the rise and customers are experimenting delays in getting them too. I´m not sure if this is true or not.
As a collector I have learned that patience and perseveration are needed while going through this long and meandering journey of collecting. Sooner or later an opportunity to catch the piece we are dreaming with appears with a bit of help of Lady Luck.
I wish Rolex (a brand I love and have been wearing since more than 50 years) will change for better his policy and that their steel tool watches line will be available again in their AD and boutiques as it happened not so many years ago.
Best cordial regards, Abel
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Just for the pleasure of sharing a few more shots of my recent catch…
By: Subexplorer : October 9th, 2021-15:26
Hello friends! We are enjoying a wonderful Spring Saturday morning here and It inspired me to take some additional shots of my new catch I shared yesterday. I’m very excited with this watch which arrived last week after a so long wait and I’m enjoying it ...
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By: Subexplorer : October 9th, 2021-16:51
Congratulations!
By: Lankysudanese : October 9th, 2021-16:25
Nice Rolex. Is that the new Coke ??😜
beautiful!
By: hl99 : October 9th, 2021-18:06
congrats! my fav modern rolex! how long was the wait...I've been trying to get one (at retail) foreverrrr
Great shots. Showing the colors very well.
By: matto1 : October 9th, 2021-19:09
I stopped by my AD on Thursday to say hello with zero expectations of seeing any watches. He is actually a really nice (and fair) guy and we have become friends over the past few years. There are not any AD'S close to where I live so it is a pretty good d...
Absolutely
By: matto1 : October 9th, 2021-22:31
Had to actually go get my wallet out of the car as I had no idea he would be offering me the piece. I have had the all black and Root-beer in the past, but prefer the Pepsi for the bezel colors.
🤣🤣🤣
By: Subexplorer : October 10th, 2021-14:08
☺️☺️☺️
By: Subexplorer : October 10th, 2021-15:44
🤣😉🙏🏻
By: ZSHSZ : October 10th, 2021-16:08
🙏🙏🥂🥂
By: Subexplorer : October 10th, 2021-14:16
My favorite travel watch!
By: kkochheiser : October 10th, 2021-04:36
Congratulations! I know you will enjoy it. I was lucky that my AD is an old friend and I was in the right place at the right time not long after it was released. I’m so happy for you! Kent ...
Congrats Abel!
By: S F : October 10th, 2021-08:28
Looking good! This would be one GMTM thats not at least 30 YO which I would like to add!😄 Enjoy!
Ha ha ha! Thank you so much dear S F!!
By: Subexplorer : October 10th, 2021-14:28
Though the modern GMT’s lack the charm of vintage this is a watch I desired so much. It completes the evolution of this iconic model from 6542 till today. And of course it’s a magnificent product from Rolex. I feel you would enjoy it so much too! Cheers! ...
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By: Subexplorer : October 11th, 2021-17:38
Hello Sfwatchlover! My big pleasure to have …
By: Subexplorer : October 13th, 2021-15:11
… a watch talk with you sharing our experiences with Tudor and Rolex. Agree with your comments about these two beloved brands and I wish Rolex would return to a more normal supply of their products soon. To have a good connection with an AD is always a go...
Thanks Abel for your insights and kind words.
By: Sfwatchlover : October 13th, 2021-17:03
Your comments on building good relationships with ADs are spot on. I started to do better recently. When I began watch collecting, I bought quite a few watches when I traveled on business trips. Although I got better prices from these ADs, it was not good...
Totally agree with you and thanks for additional insights.
By: Sfwatchlover : October 16th, 2021-14:48
LOL to hear you say sometimes worrying about all ADs and dealers calling in the same month I feel too that I started to build a good relationship with this Rolex boutique. I will share my happy story in the WristScan this weekend. Thanks again and have a ...