Tudor BB GMT pepsi

Tudor BB GMT pepsi

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hp7

833 posts

175 months

Wednesday 16th May 2018
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No deposit taken. That said I have been a good customer for nigh on 20 years. That, and being a family owned business, makes it easier.

AlexC1981

4,923 posts

217 months

Wednesday 16th May 2018
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cbmotorsport said:
sidicks said:
whoami said:
mcg_ said:
How many people buy a GMT and not use the GMT hand?
The vast majority.
How many people buy a diver’s watch and don’t use it for diving?!
It's a totally outdated tool for the job now anyway.
The mechanical watch has been a totally outdated tool for nearly 50 years.

cbmotorsport

3,065 posts

118 months

Thursday 17th May 2018
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AlexC1981 said:
cbmotorsport said:
sidicks said:
whoami said:
mcg_ said:
How many people buy a GMT and not use the GMT hand?
The vast majority.
How many people buy a diver’s watch and don’t use it for diving?!
It's a totally outdated tool for the job now anyway.
The mechanical watch has been a totally outdated tool for nearly 50 years.
Not sure of your point?

Jayho

2,014 posts

170 months

Thursday 17th May 2018
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hp7 said:
No deposit taken. That said I have been a good customer for nigh on 20 years. That, and being a family owned business, makes it easier.
Was actually thinking about the whole deposit thing the other day. Have had a few pals buying Rolex sports watches as new customers and were also surprised that no deposit was taken.

I'm guessing with something which is in high demand and easily sold they wouldn't be too worried about getting a deposit. With a deposit I'm guessing they'll have to prove loss of sale / value if you don't go through with the purchase before deducting monies from you. So that in mind, if it's going to easily be sold and there's no loss of sale to prove, I'm guessing they won't need a deposit?

HIS LM

1,288 posts

259 months

Thursday 17th May 2018
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Unless I am mistaken it's a snide GMT ?

AlexC1981

4,923 posts

217 months

Thursday 17th May 2018
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cbmotorsport said:
AlexC1981 said:
cbmotorsport said:
sidicks said:
whoami said:
mcg_ said:
How many people buy a GMT and not use the GMT hand?
The vast majority.
How many people buy a diver’s watch and don’t use it for diving?!
It's a totally outdated tool for the job now anyway.
The mechanical watch has been a totally outdated tool for nearly 50 years.
Not sure of your point?
That we buy these things because we want them, not because they are the best tool for the job.

cbmotorsport

3,065 posts

118 months

Friday 18th May 2018
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AlexC1981 said:
cbmotorsport said:
AlexC1981 said:
cbmotorsport said:
sidicks said:
whoami said:
mcg_ said:
How many people buy a GMT and not use the GMT hand?
The vast majority.
How many people buy a diver’s watch and don’t use it for diving?!
It's a totally outdated tool for the job now anyway.
The mechanical watch has been a totally outdated tool for nearly 50 years.
Not sure of your point?
That we buy these things because we want them, not because they are the best tool for the job.
I got that bit, but a modern dive computer can save your life.

Choosing between a quartz or an 'outdated' mechanical watch is not a matter of life or death.

Twin1

89 posts

120 months

Thursday 31st May 2018
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Ordered one as soon as I saw it at Baselworld, expected to come in June/July. Arrived a little early so picked it up today - beautiful thing! Quick chunky but I like bigger watches and the bezel colours are nice and subdued, rather than a full-on bright red or blue.




spicy1

8 posts

119 months

Thursday 31st May 2018
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That look great! Long time lurker in the watch threads on PH, but I got the call this morning to say my BB GMT had arrived. Hopefully will get to collect it over the weekend.

BrewsterBear

1,506 posts

192 months

Thursday 31st May 2018
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Hugely jealous. I'm on the wait list at my local AD, but heard nothing today. I might give them a call tomorrow just to see if they've had any stock.

hp7

833 posts

175 months

Thursday 31st May 2018
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Twin1 said:
Ordered one as soon as I saw it at Baselworld, expected to come in June/July. Arrived a little early so picked it up today - beautiful thing! Quick chunky but I like bigger watches and the bezel colours are nice and subdued, rather than a full-on bright red or blue.



Do you mind me asking whether that was through a larger multiple or independent AD.

I am top of the list at my local independent AD. It would be great to get a call in the next day or so.

Do you have any pictures sideways on? Interesting to see how tall it sits on the wrist.

ZesPak

24,428 posts

196 months

Thursday 31st May 2018
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Twin1 said:
Ordered one as soon as I saw it at Baselworld, expected to come in June/July. Arrived a little early so picked it up today - beautiful thing! Quick chunky but I like bigger watches and the bezel colours are nice and subdued, rather than a full-on bright red or blue.



I quite like the look of that! Especially the absence of a cyclops.

Can you tell us what size wrist you have? Because it does look very large on yours.

Eddh

4,656 posts

192 months

Thursday 31st May 2018
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Had a call from the AD today to say mine had arrived. Will be getting it tomorrow biggrin

Was a pleasant surprise as I wasn't expecting it until July!

AmosMoses

4,042 posts

165 months

Thursday 31st May 2018
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Keep the pictures coming chaps, very nice piece. I think it's understated and cool, unlike the new GMT from Rolex.

Twin1

89 posts

120 months

Thursday 31st May 2018
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hp7 said:
Do you mind me asking whether that was through a larger multiple or independent AD.

I am top of the list at my local independent AD. It would be great to get a call in the next day or so.

Do you have any pictures sideways on? Interesting to see how tall it sits on the wrist.
It was a multiple although they only have 7 stores. I jumped straight away and paid a deposit to be first in line - would imagine (given other comments above) that most dealers are getting their first watches in today.

Will take a sideways picture later on and post it up - it is definitely quick chunky.

Twin1

89 posts

120 months

Thursday 31st May 2018
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ZesPak said:
I quite like the look of that! Especially the absence of a cyclops.

Can you tell us what size wrist you have? Because it does look very large on yours.
Unsure on the exact size by my wrists are relatively small. This is a bad picture though, taken before it was adjusted and in my haste to send pictures round!

anonymous-user

54 months

Thursday 31st May 2018
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andyman_2006 said:
This 'lists' thing is something that (for me personally) spoils the brand, i know some differ and say it enhances desirability, but not for me it doesn't.
I agree.

I'm a Rolex fan, and owner of two stainless models, but the whole 'waiting list' thing makes me want to petrol-bomb their Geneva offices.

If a large company mass produces an item, advertises that item, and has a network of dealers to sell that item, then tells me I can't have one when I offer them my money, they can ram it up their arse as far as I'm concerned.

I'm not sure what they have to gain by this. They could practically sell as many as they could produce if they wanted to speed up production.

ZesPak

24,428 posts

196 months

Friday 1st June 2018
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Lord Marylebone said:
I'm not sure what they have to gain by this. They could practically sell as many as they could produce if they wanted to speed up production.
It keeps second hand prices up there. There watches are only worth what someone is willing to pay. "Exclusivity" keeps this up.

I dislike it as well, but it's hard to deny how well it works.

Eddh

4,656 posts

192 months

Friday 1st June 2018
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Mine arrived today!

Seen this flipping for up to £4k already...

hp7

833 posts

175 months

Friday 1st June 2018
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Eddh said:


Mine arrived today!

Seen this flipping for up to £4k already...
Looks stunning in natural light.

First impressions?

Still awaiting the call on mine. I may put it straight on a tan leather strap. Not sure about the riveted bracelet.