Tudor BB GMT No show No go

[Explorer2polar]

Hi TRF,

Like so many WIS I wanted the new Tudor GMT when it was announced and was lucky to receive one in early June 2018 from my local AD.

As is usual with me, I left it in the box unused for a few months (TBH about 6 months) and about Late 2018 the reports started to circulate about the date issue problem. Well that has meant I have totally lost interest in the watch and it remains virtually unworn in my safe at home, its not the only unloved watch I own. Its not for sale, so please NO PM's

I have no wish to sell it and no desire to wear it, I could give it to someone as a gift but the thought of the initial gratitude of receiving the watch being replaced by disappointment when the inevitable date wheel sticks has put me off from doing that.

I really like Tudor and own 3 or 4 others but the GMT has really dented my confidence in buying the brand again, so much so that I'm in the process of negotiating a cash deal and going back to Omega and trying the Seamaster Planet Ocean again.
I sort of regret the part ex'ing my old PO a few years back and would like the new Ceramic Bezel version this time.

So do you think I should stick with Tudor or go back to Omega ?

[kieselguhr]

Originally Posted by Explorer2polar

Hi TRF,

So do you think I should stick with Tudor or go back to Omega ?

Only you can answer that question. Me personally never had an issue with any of my Tudor’s and will never sell them.

[Explorer2polar]

Originally Posted by kieselguhr

Only you can answer that question. Me personally never had an issue with any of my Tudor’s and will never sell them.

Hi Nick,

Do you have the GMT, has it had the date wheel issue yet?

Does it not effect your confidence in the Brand ?

Regards

[samson66]

You said you "have no wish to sell it" so I would suggest sticking with it. If the date wheel issue occurs, get it fixed. If you truly have no desire to wear it go ahead and sell it.

I'm disappointed that it happened with mine, but I still wear the watch and later this summer I'll get it fixed. I don't see this as a reason not to wear it. Even when it does happen you can just flip it to the correct date anyway which only takes a second.

[Dan Pierce]

That's a shame cause mine is from 2018 and has run flawlessly. Your's might as well. Hell for all we know this issue might only describe 20% of the BB GMTs out there. Anecdotally that doesn't seem to be the case but you could have been enjoying it al this time, like me.

Just a thought.
dP

[winst]

Sounds a bit bonkers what you’ve done - wear it and find out if you have the date issue. You have just over a month of its warranty left where it would be fixed free of charge. Not everyone has had the problem - wear it and enjoy it!

[Explorer2polar]

Its a shame, maybe I can rekindle the relationship,

[Dan Pierce]

It's turning me on and I already own one!
dP

[johnorpheus]

Originally Posted by Explorer2polar

I really like Tudor and own 3 or 4 others but the GMT has really dented my confidence in buying the brand again, so much so that I'm in the process of negotiating a cash deal and going back to Omega and trying the Seamaster Planet Ocean again.
I sort of regret the part ex'ing my old PO a few years back and would like the new Ceramic Bezel version this time.

So do you think I should stick with Tudor or go back to Omega ?

If one reference is having date issues (and that is likely a small subset of total BB GMTs, though I agree I'd be annoyed if it happened to me), why would that turn you off to the entire brand? Just yesterday I was reading about problems with the movement in the SD that required servicing. That didn't make me rethink my Sub. Why would this affect other references that you really like and have served you well?

As to the Omega, I'm looking to add a PO myself. Really love the look and specs on that one. But I'm not sure why you're framing it as an either/or choice, as though acquiring a PO includes abandoning Tudor.

[Explorer2polar]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

It's turning me on and I already own one!
dP

Haha .............

Its like a Ginger haired girl at the school prom,

[Explorer2polar]

Originally Posted by johnorpheus

If one reference is having date issues (and that is likely a small subset of total BB GMTs, though I agree I'd be annoyed if it happened to me), why would that turn you off to the entire brand? Just yesterday I was reading about problems with the movement in the SD that required servicing. That didn't make me rethink my Sub. Why would this affect other references that you really like and have served you well?

As to the Omega, I'm looking to add an PO myself. Really love the look and specs on that one. But I'm not sure why you're framing it as an either/or choice, as though acquiring a PO includes abandoning Tudor.

I think whats putting me off is the notion that in effect a brand new unworn watch has to go in for service or calibre change.

I ve read and seen the damage done when the watches are returned from RSC's after this process. Some are returned in shocking condition with damage caused by the RSC.

[s46]

why wouldnt you wear it
if its flawed you can deal with it then
there is a good chance there will be nothing wrong with it

[lamnyc]

What? You bought it in 2018 and haven’t wore it to see if there’s a date issue? It’s going to cost you more to sell it if there’s a problem.

[rolexest]

Omega FTW

[Mick006]

This is silly. It’s not like every single one, or even the majority have issues. The vast majority don’t have the issue. Wear and enjoy your watch. If it happens send it in.

Mine has been getting a ton of quarantine time.


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[winst]

It’s a shame you didn’t buy it 1 month later in July - it would have had the warranty extension for another 18 months. They are lovely looking watches though - let’s see it on your wrist!

[JP(Canada)]

I've had two. Sold the first one after about 4 months, no issues. Missed it soon after. Big mistake.

Tried getting one again and took me a year to replace it through my AD...he has a waitlist for this one.

I wear it almost all the time. Hasn't wound down since I got it in November. Runs flawless. My go to, and I don't baby it. Bullet proof. Has the scars to prove it.

If the issue shows up, I'll get it fixed. In the meantime, I have been and will continue to wear the shit out of it.

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by Explorer2polar

So do you think I should stick with Tudor or go back to Omega ?

Are you going to wear the Omega? Sounds like you are not really interested in watches at all.

[Chester01]

What’s the purpose of letting a watch sit for 6 months? Listen, if I get a watch and don’t want it on my wrist for 6 months, it’s a no go. The reality is it’s not the date wheel issue as your watch may not have that issue. You bought a watch your luke warm about maybe due to hype or something else. Give it away or sell it. In the future, if you don’t have an urge to put the watch on and actually wear it, it’s not for you.

[Bluside]

I bought my Tudor GMT is Jan. 2018 also. It had the date issue in the first month and was fixed. The watch has been flawless since. It is one of my favorites. I wear it more than my BLRO.

[JSolution]

I think you’re overthinking it. Wear it, you obviously like the watch if it happens fix it. It’s a slight inconvenience nothing more. It’s not 100 per cent of them that have the issue.

[samson66]

Originally Posted by lamnyc

What? You bought it in 2018 and haven’t wore it to see if there’s a date issue? It’s going to cost you more to sell it if there’s a problem.

I didn't consider this part of it. If I were you I would start wearing this thing 24/7 right now. That way if you do experience the issue soon it will still be under warranty.

[Mr. Drunmond]

Im not sure how the OP handles other things like cars, tvs, home refrigerators etc. They are mechanical things, in a small percentage, shit happens, it has a warranty, get it fixed, enjoy life because we are only immortal for a limited time.

[Rori]

Originally Posted by Explorer2polar

Hi TRF,

Like so many WIS I wanted the new Tudor GMT when it was announced and was lucky to receive one in early June 2018 from my local AD.

As is usual with me, I left it in the box unused for a few months (TBH about 6 months) and about Late 2018 the reports started to circulate about the date issue problem. Well that has meant I have totally lost interest in the watch and it remains virtually unworn in my safe at home, its not the only unloved watch I own. Its not for sale, so please NO PM's

I have no wish to sell it and no desire to wear it, I could give it to someone as a gift but the thought of the initial gratitude of receiving the watch being replaced by disappointment when the inevitable date wheel sticks has put me off from doing that.

I really like Tudor and own 3 or 4 others but the GMT has really dented my confidence in buying the brand again, so much so that I'm in the process of negotiating a cash deal and going back to Omega and trying the Seamaster Planet Ocean again.
I sort of regret the part ex'ing my old PO a few years back and would like the new Ceramic Bezel version this time.

So do you think I should stick with Tudor or go back to Omega ?

With anything you buy in general, mechanical in particular, the chance to have glitches, issues to surge at some point is always possible.
The GMT from Tudor have a date issue, fixable by Tudor for those who won’t live with it or simply by resetting it and continue wearing it by those who just don’t care.
Rolex’s newest 3235 movement is having a worse issue, that of time keeping, it’s affecting not one model but almost all Rolex models using the new movement.
My knowledge of omega is limited, If you seek a flawless product and are sure Omega is that product then get an Omega.


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[Jpccarguy]

Originally Posted by Rori

With anything you buy in general, mechanical in particular, the chance to have glitches, issues to surge at some point is always possible.
The GMT from Tudor have a date issue, fixable by Tudor for those who won’t live with it or simply by resetting it and continue wearing it by those who just don’t care.
Rolex’s newest 3235 movement is having a worse issue, that of time keeping, it’s affecting not one model but almost all Rolex models using the new movement.
My knowledge of omega is limited, If you seek a flawless product and are sure Omega is that product then get an Omega.

Agreed. If I wanted perfection, would I acquire any mechanical watch?

[Rori]

Originally Posted by Jpccarguy

Agreed. If I wanted perfection, would I acquire any mechanical watch?

We better get an Apple Watch that never loses a beat :-)


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[Explorer2polar]

I would never buy an Apple watch because they are horrible black soul less monolith's, not even made in the USA.

I have 2 Grand Seiko sexy robots and they are time keeping perfection, Yes quartz but something truly special.
I love mechanical watches but have issues with Tudor bringing an imperfect product to market and letting the loyal customer base down.

I've had no product recall !

Tudor your letting yourself and customers down.

[airchitect]

Originally Posted by Explorer2polar

I think whats putting me off is the notion that in effect a brand new unworn watch has to go in for service or calibre change.

I ve read and seen the damage done when the watches are returned from RSC's after this process. Some are returned in shocking condition with damage caused by the RSC.

I can attest to this. Not a Tudor but Ive sent a GMT in before that was absolutely massacred by RSC. I’m told that after watchmakers there work on them they then wear them to insure the fix worked.....ok well Bobby beat the sh1t out of my GMT when I sent it in. It came back covered in dents, scratches, etc. I’ll never send anything to RSC ever again.

[Stevec14]

Originally Posted by Explorer2polar

I would never buy an Apple watch because they are horrible black soul less monolith's, not even made in the USA.

I have 2 Grand Seiko sexy robots and they are time keeping perfection, Yes quartz but something truly special.
I love mechanical watches but have issues with Tudor bringing an imperfect product to market and letting the loyal customer base down.

I've had no product recall !

Tudor your letting yourself and customers down.

Why would you get a recall. The problem is not all watches but some (obvs % we do not know). The route is clear. Wear the watch. If issue arises, it will be fixed. I had one and that was fixed by Rolex In 10 days. It hasn’t dented my faith (I am sat here with a bb58 on typing). It happens.

You should wear it, see if it occurs and either get it fixed or flog it if it’s not for you I suspect.

[drockadam]

You can gladly gift it to me, and it will get lots of wrist time haha!