Basel Releases 2018
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First of all, Omega...
I honestly think the Tudor BB GMT is the homerun of Basel so far. Especially with the way 5 digit GMT prices have been going in the past five years (I should have bought one back when they could be had for under $5,000). Demand for the Tudor should be high among the five digit crowd and those who can't afford the a Rolex GMT (new or old). I probably won't be able to swing the Tudor in the near future, but it's definitely on my radar screen.
That said, Tudor may have also produced the worst watch of Basel this year with the 1926 model. It looks terrible. The new BB steel and gold models with the gold dial are nothing to write home about, either.
One other thing I've noticed about the new Tudors with the optional fabric strap - I'm not sure Tudor will be including them as an "extra" with the watches anymore. Take a look at the new listings on their website. They seem to indicate the fabric strap as a separate option rather than something that comes as an extra. Could just be a copy error.
Personally, I was hoping for a slimmed down Tudor Ranger with a date, but alas...
I honestly think the Tudor BB GMT is the homerun of Basel so far. Especially with the way 5 digit GMT prices have been going in the past five years (I should have bought one back when they could be had for under $5,000). Demand for the Tudor should be high among the five digit crowd and those who can't afford the a Rolex GMT (new or old). I probably won't be able to swing the Tudor in the near future, but it's definitely on my radar screen.
That said, Tudor may have also produced the worst watch of Basel this year with the 1926 model. It looks terrible. The new BB steel and gold models with the gold dial are nothing to write home about, either.
One other thing I've noticed about the new Tudors with the optional fabric strap - I'm not sure Tudor will be including them as an "extra" with the watches anymore. Take a look at the new listings on their website. They seem to indicate the fabric strap as a separate option rather than something that comes as an extra. Could just be a copy error.
Personally, I was hoping for a slimmed down Tudor Ranger with a date, but alas...
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It's going to be a hot one, I think. Especially if stock stays like it has been. People are waiting for ND Subs. This thing is going to be insanse.Chocodove wrote: ↑Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:47 amI'm really curious to see what these will be going for. I imagine it will be above retail for quite some time unless you're lucky enough to get one from an AD.JP Chestnut wrote: ↑Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:41 am
You would either be waiting 7 years, or paying $20,000 to some forum dealer - you made the right choice.
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Good point. I was in Vegas last week - neither Tourneau or Rolex at Caesar’s had any Subs, SDs, GMTs, DSSDs - basically any steel sport watches. Rolex says they can’t get any. In Vegas.JP Chestnut wrote:You would either be waiting 7 years, or paying $20,000 to some forum dealer - you made the right choice.goaliechris wrote: ↑Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:38 amUgh. Starting to regret my recent 16710 purchase. Having said that, I’d like the Oyster bracelet better on this one.Nellipj wrote:Shirt not withstanding, this is a much better real word pic. The bezel looks great.
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DSW has BNIB ND Subs listed at $8k for god's sake. It's getting even more ridiculous.JP Chestnut wrote: ↑Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:49 amIt's going to be a hot one, I think. Especially if stock stays like it has been. People are waiting for ND Subs. This thing is going to be insanse.Chocodove wrote: ↑Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:47 amI'm really curious to see what these will be going for. I imagine it will be above retail for quite some time unless you're lucky enough to get one from an AD.JP Chestnut wrote: ↑Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:41 am
You would either be waiting 7 years, or paying $20,000 to some forum dealer - you made the right choice.
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39 by 12.3 and no collar around the crown
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You can always (1) enjoy a great watch, and (2) ride the ever-increasing values while waiting on one of these.goaliechris wrote: ↑Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:50 amGood point. I was in Vegas last week - neither Tourneau or Rolex at Caesar’s had any Subs, SDs, GMTs, DSSDs - basically any steel sport watches. Rolex says they can’t get any. In Vegas.JP Chestnut wrote:You would either be waiting 7 years, or paying $20,000 to some forum dealer - you made the right choice.goaliechris wrote: ↑Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:38 amUgh. Starting to regret my recent 16710 purchase. Having said that, I’d like the Oyster bracelet better on this one.Nellipj wrote:Shirt not withstanding, this is a much better real word pic. The bezel looks great.
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So hot.
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Meh, you know that's a blown up shot, on the wrist it disappears especially in that color of the font.JP Chestnut wrote: ↑Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:52 amI almost totally love it. The chronometer text is too big, but I can live with it.
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I can't recall the last time I was this excited about an attainable watch. The 36mm version with a plain bezel is now available in blue, which looks very nice. Too bad it has the stupid crown.
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I think the first few of these are going to be right around $20,000. If I had to be, I think $19,500 is the number. They're pretty expensive at MSRP (over $9,000), so I think they're going to be hard to get under $15,000 for a long time.Chocodove wrote: ↑Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:51 amDSW has BNIB ND Subs listed at $8k for god's sake. It's getting even more ridiculous.JP Chestnut wrote: ↑Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:49 amIt's going to be a hot one, I think. Especially if stock stays like it has been. People are waiting for ND Subs. This thing is going to be insanse.Chocodove wrote: ↑Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:47 amI'm really curious to see what these will be going for. I imagine it will be above retail for quite some time unless you're lucky enough to get one from an AD.JP Chestnut wrote: ↑Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:41 am
You would either be waiting 7 years, or paying $20,000 to some forum dealer - you made the right choice.
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Solid performance from Tudor/Rolex house. Great Basel so farJP Chestnut wrote: ↑Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:56 amI can't recall the last time I was this excited about an attainable watch. The 36mm version with a plain bezel is now available in blue, which looks very nice. Too bad it has the stupid crown.
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Agree. Everyone but Andrew is happyPanerai7 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:59 amSolid performance from Tudor/Rolex house. Great Basel so farJP Chestnut wrote: ↑Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:56 amI can't recall the last time I was this excited about an attainable watch. The 36mm version with a plain bezel is now available in blue, which looks very nice. Too bad it has the stupid crown.
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Yep, leave it to our "trusted" TRF dealers MSRP of something like 9250 will be 15K for sureJP Chestnut wrote: ↑Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:58 amI think the first few of these are going to be right around $20,000. If I had to be, I think $19,500 is the number. They're pretty expensive at MSRP (over $9,000), so I think they're going to be hard to get under $15,000 for a long time.Chocodove wrote: ↑Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:51 amDSW has BNIB ND Subs listed at $8k for god's sake. It's getting even more ridiculous.JP Chestnut wrote: ↑Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:49 amIt's going to be a hot one, I think. Especially if stock stays like it has been. People are waiting for ND Subs. This thing is going to be insanse.Chocodove wrote: ↑Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:47 amI'm really curious to see what these will be going for. I imagine it will be above retail for quite some time unless you're lucky enough to get one from an AD.JP Chestnut wrote: ↑Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:41 am
You would either be waiting 7 years, or paying $20,000 to some forum dealer - you made the right choice.
This is a rich man's hobby.
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Good to see Jeff back as well.JBZ wrote: ↑Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:48 amFirst of all, Omega...
I honestly think the Tudor BB GMT is the homerun of Basel so far. Especially with the way 5 digit GMT prices have been going in the past five years (I should have bought one back when they could be had for under $5,000). Demand for the Tudor should be high among the five digit crowd and those who can't afford the a Rolex GMT (new or old). I probably won't be able to swing the Tudor in the near future, but it's definitely on my radar screen.
That said, Tudor may have also produced the worst watch of Basel this year with the 1926 model. It looks terrible. The new BB steel and gold models with the gold dial are nothing to write home about, either.
One other thing I've noticed about the new Tudors with the optional fabric strap - I'm not sure Tudor will be including them as an "extra" with the watches anymore. Take a look at the new listings on their website. They seem to indicate the fabric strap as a separate option rather than something that comes as an extra. Could just be a copy error.
Personally, I was hoping for a slimmed down Tudor Ranger with a date, but alas...
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There were absolutely bad batches of the bezels on the WG versions. They were ugly pink, rather than red. I haven't seen a new production one (e.g., not sitting around in a case for years) that looks like that for a while.
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There is a collar, but it’s silver like on the Ranger.Panerai7 wrote:39 by 12.3 and no collar around the crown
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Since Rolex nerds love nicknames, let’s call this PinkieCGSshorty wrote:So hot.
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I’m with Andrew.JP Chestnut wrote:Agree. Everyone but Andrew is happyPanerai7 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:59 amSolid performance from Tudor/Rolex house. Great Basel so farJP Chestnut wrote: ↑Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:56 amI can't recall the last time I was this excited about an attainable watch. The 36mm version with a plain bezel is now available in blue, which looks very nice. Too bad it has the stupid crown.
While the Tudor BB39 is a winner, it’s too small for me.
The BB GMT is nice, but probably too thick & slab slided like the regular BB.
I love the new white dial Oyster Perpetual with 3132 movement, but too small on me.
Sinn didn’t excite me this time.
The Zenith blue dial might work.
Overall, meh.
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The crown is less weirdly shaped too. It looks like a normal crown rather than a weird gear floating on the side of the case.
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Love what Tudor is doing, but it's absolutely a "stroll through the mall" type of watch, at least from what I've seen. More young folks in my area want Tudor than other established brands. Price is one factor, I'm sure. But style and marketing are a big part of it. It's definitely not just a WIS brand anymore.Panerai7 wrote:I'm sure they'll be available, luckily Tudor is still a WIS watch not a rich couple strolling through a mall buying each other gifts watchJP Chestnut wrote: ↑Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:07 amI'm so glad I didn't settle for a too-big BB just because they're cheap. I hope Tudor gets them out quickly. I'd like to buy one for the summer.Panerai7 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:05 amI gotta admit, this morning has completely restructured my entire year and probably even beyond.logan2z wrote: ↑Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:00 amI wish I shared your excitement over Rolex, but I'm just not into the brand. Too ubiquitous and too many games need to be played to buy one.
New job, new house, new watch(es).
I may pick up the Tudor GMT BB once the dust settles and they'll be under 3K with discount from AD. It'll sing on straps
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