Tudor Panda Chrono, Dilemma to Buy or Not

[sm84]

Hello,

I recently got an offer to buy the Tudor Panda at retail but I’m in a dilemma.

I just wanted to check if it is a wise move to forego this opportunity. It’s a good watch, and one that I’ve been trying to get for a while but I’ve heard that this is just an initial hype for this watch.

If that is the case I’d rather put my money elsewhere for the short term.

What are your thoughts and advice?

[StanCho]

Tudors sell below MSRP gray, at least in EU and not that hot regardless of model.

I'd buy it at MSRP only if needed to invest into AD relationship for harder to get Rolexes.

Otherwise, no.

[Bobcat Sig]

Originally Posted by StanCho

Tudors sell below MSRP gray, at least in EU and not that hot regardless of model.

I'd buy it at MSRP only if needed to invest into AD relationship for harder to get Rolexes.

Otherwise, no.

The FXD is commanding a small premium on the Gray Market in North America.

[OG1982]

If you like it then buy it. Simple concept really

[travisb]

If you are not sure, then pass.

[samson66]

Originally Posted by StanCho

Tudors sell below MSRP gray, at least in EU and not that hot regardless of model.

I'd buy it at MSRP only if needed to invest into AD relationship for harder to get Rolexes.

Otherwise, no.

Originally Posted by Ollie1982

If you like it then buy it. Simple concept really

Originally Posted by travisb

If you are not sure, then pass.

These three responses pretty much cover it. This is not a hard watch to get. Only get it if you want it.

[Seddyspaghetti]

Originally Posted by ollie1982

if you like it then buy it. Simple concept really

+1

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by Ollie1982

If you like it then buy it. Simple concept really

This

[MangoTree1]

Originally Posted by sm84

Hello,

It’s a good watch, and one that I’ve been trying to get for a while but I’ve heard that this is just an initial hype for this watch.

What are your thoughts and advice?

I dont understand people like you!!!!! Better buy what you "heard"!!! OMG!!!!!

[sm84]

Originally Posted by MangoTree1

I dont understand people like you!!!!! Better buy what you "heard"!!! OMG!!!!!

Perhaps I should’ve given more context. If one has infinite amount of disposable income then the decision making is easy. I like the watch, but I’ve also been saving up for another watch which I really don’t want to push back any longer. With the current situation with some watches like this Tudor, if it was easily available I’d easily pass and buy at a later date. When it’s not, it becomes a difficult choice.

[Easy E]

Originally Posted by sm84

Perhaps I should’ve given more context. If one has infinite amount of disposable income then the decision making is easy. I like the watch, but I’ve also been saving up for another watch which I really don’t want to push back any longer. With the current situation with some watches like this Tudor, if it was easily available I’d easily pass and buy at a later date. When it’s not, it becomes a difficult choice.

Seems like waiting is really your better answer.

[kopi-c]

Originally Posted by sm84

Perhaps I should’ve given more context. If one has infinite amount of disposable income then the decision making is easy. I like the watch, but I’ve also been saving up for another watch which I really don’t want to push back any longer. With the current situation with some watches like this Tudor, if it was easily available I’d easily pass and buy at a later date. When it’s not, it becomes a difficult choice.

Buy the watch and wear it, an easy decision.

[MangoTree1]

Originally Posted by sm84

Perhaps I should’ve given more context. If one has infinite amount of disposable income then the decision making is easy. I like the watch, but I’ve also been saving up for another watch which I really don’t want to push back any longer. With the current situation with some watches like this Tudor, if it was easily available I’d easily pass and buy at a later date. When it’s not, it becomes a difficult choice.

Thanks for giving me/us a context. So i understand you ways better. Alll i can say is, buy what your heart tells you and give a sh*ç about hype or availability. Nobody knows the future but all i can tell is, that Tudor is a very fine brand which is doing very, very well in the last 10 years, the Panda is in my eyes one of the nicest white dial chronos!

Flip a coin and listen to your heart!

[brandrea]

If it doesn’t tug at your heart strings, pass

[Slimpee]

Originally Posted by brandrea

If it doesn’t tug at your heart strings, pass

This 100%. Not long after it was released, it tugged at my heartstrings and I got on the waitlist. I tried on a reverse version and thought it was too thick. But it still tugged. Then I got to try on a panda and it was too thick but I absolutely knew I loved it.

This past June, after a year of waiting, my wife surprised me with a panda Chrono for Father’s Day. I have loved it ever since and while it’s thick, heavy, and I wish it had on-the-fly bracelet adjustment, it’s a watch I will never part with. In fact, just the other day I was thinking that the thickness has actually grown on me a bit.

Your gut typically knows the right answer if you only stop to listen hard.

[Devildog]

The fact that you have doubt over the purchase gives your your answer.

If you truly wanted it there would be no dilemma and no hesitation

[Kinnakeet]

My husband was called 3 or 4 times when it came out, he looked at both the first time and passed. Now they are available. Tudor typically holds certain models back at first to keep interest high. Then after a year they become readily available. Don’t buy this watch with the idea you won’t have another chance.

The BB58 was tough to find at first. I saw 3 last weekend.

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by Kinnakeet

My husband was called 3 or 4 times when it came out, he looked at both the first time and passed. Now they are available. Tudor typically holds certain models back at first to keep interest high. Then after a year they become readily available. Don’t buy this watch with the idea you won’t have another chance.

The BB58 was tough to find at first. I saw 3 last weekend.

Good point Michelle.

When I bought my BB58 blue I had a choice of all three bracelet/strap variants (all were in the window available to purchase)

[Jets_fan44]

Personally, I think it’s a fantastic piece. I had my eyes on it since it was released and pulled the tigger on it when the opportunity presented itself a year later. She’s a beauty and you won’t be disappointed.

[ninjin]

Originally Posted by sm84

Hello,

I recently got an offer to buy the Tudor Panda at retail but I’m in a dilemma.

I just wanted to check if it is a wise move to forego this opportunity. It’s a good watch, and one that I’ve been trying to get for a while but I’ve heard that this is just an initial hype for this watch.

If that is the case I’d rather put my money elsewhere for the short term.

What are your thoughts and advice?

If you like the watch you buy it. If you expecting to be able to flip it for profit "for the short term" or even long term then this is not the watch for you.

[1William]

I own both the black and white dial versions of this watch. I think it is great and they get more wrist time than my two SS Daytona-C's. Maybe because they are more low key but also the wear is great for my 7.5 inch wrist. If you like it and will wear it, buy it. Otherwise just sit tight and continue to save for the watch you have been waiting for.

[train-time]

Save your money. They are readily available. My local AD has them sitting in the case.

[2loaded]

Buy it and begin the journey.

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by sm84

Hello,

I recently got an offer to buy the Tudor Panda at retail but I’m in a dilemma.

I just wanted to check if it is a wise move to forego this opportunity. It’s a good watch, and one that I’ve been trying to get for a while but I’ve heard that this is just an initial hype for this watch.

If that is the case I’d rather put my money elsewhere for the short term.

What are your thoughts and advice?

You want it? Buy it. You don't want it, don't buy it. Hype should have nothing to do with it.
dP

[Gerardus]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

You want it? Buy it. You don't want it, don't buy it. Hype should have nothing to do with it.
dP

x2!

[Watchsprings]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

You want it? Buy it. You don't want it, don't buy it. Hype should have nothing to do with it.
dP

This is the best answer^.

[MJZRolex]

It sounds like you aren't sold on the Tudor and should pass. While I have a couple of Tudor (BB GMT and BB Pro), personally I'm not a fan of the BB Tudor Chrono. Save and buy the watch you really want.

[NachoNeal]

It's a great watch. But only buy it if you love it.

[Tim Plains]

It's a watch you put on your, not a place to park money.

[Bigdaddy38]

You can get it Grey for under msrp or close to it, so save for the other watch and come back to it later! Unless established history with an AD that is !

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