Tudor Baselworld 2020 wishlist and predictions

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by kieselguhr

Now now Dan, let’s be courteous and not flex your manly wrist everywhere. We all know how sensitive a good number of folks are about not being able to handle anything more than 34mm

Oh the irony. Was a time when EVERYBODY was complaining Rolex wasn't keeping up with the times. The biggest [pardon the pun] selling point of the Tudor Big Blocks was it was the largest Rolex Oyster case made up to that time. The DSSD release was lauded as Rolex finally filling an overlooked void in the market.

Now, all I see is, too thick, too wide, too long lug to lug, the era of big watches is over, bla, bla, bla. Not sure where all the men have gone but the wrists have gotten decidedly smaller the last few years.

I love watches 40mm to 45mm and thickness is never an issue.
dP

[jlovda]

Originally Posted by Montremoi

BB58 GMT with Mercedes hands

I believe Mercedes hands are strictly a thing of the past for Tudor.

[kieselguhr]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Oh the irony. Was a time when EVERYBODY was complaining Rolex wasn't keeping up with the times. The biggest [pardon the pun] selling point of the Tudor Big Blocks was it was the largest Rolex Oyster case made up to that time. The DSSD release was lauded as Rolex finally filling an overlooked void in the market.

Now, all I see is, too thick, too wide, too long lug to lug, the era of big watches is over, bla, bla, bla. Not sure where all the men have gone but the wrists have gotten decidedly smaller the last few years.

I love watches 40mm to 45mm and thickness is never an issue.
dP

Don’t mind the fair-weather wagon. Apparently it’s easier to follow “influencers” rather than make your own decisions. It won’t be long till the trend flips again.

[Danny83]

I really want something nice from Tudor this year without rivet bracelet

[DLRIDES]

No real predictions, but I keep hoping for a modern sized Explorer and modern sized Submariner with a proportional case.

[Jamhot]

Black Bay 58 GMT on the wishlist

[golden_time]

I hope the Glamour collection is discontinued.

Everyone wants more in the BB58 case size, but i don't think Tudor are going to pander to the public.. Last Basel, Tudor was more talked about Rolex (more from disbelief with the P01 than anything). Here's hoping for more fireworks.

[Scapegoat]

Originally Posted by Ssunnylee24

New All Blacks video for 2020 Basel.

Hahahaha made me laugh! Well done sir, kudos to you.

[danwang0520]

fix BB GMT skipping date issue........

[DLRIDES]

Disregard, .................. didn’t notice the “Tudor”.

Originally Posted by DLRIDES

No real predictions, but I keep hoping for a modern sized Explorer and modern sized Submariner with a proportional case.

[1William]

Still thinking about a Green Pelagos. I think it would look great and have a green rubber strap with it. It might get me back into the Pelagos game.

[edliu97]

Heritage chrono with the calibre used in BB chrono S&G

[garyk]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Oh the irony

I love watches 40mm to 45mm and thickness is never an issue.
dP

Agreed!

[kieselguhr]

Originally Posted by golden_time

I hope the Glamour collection is discontinued.

Apparently the all Glamour variants, 1926, Classic, North Flag, & Fastrider are getting pulled from NA market due to lack of sales.

[SN13]

Originally Posted by kieselguhr

Apparently the all Glamour variants, 1926, Classic, North Flag, & Fastrider are getting pulled from NA market due to lack of sales.

SHOCKING!!

The 1926 has nothing special about the look or feel that couldn't be filled by a Seiko Quartz.

North flag (I don't hate it).... Why the integrated bracelet style? And not even done well like Patek or AP. Looks like it should be a "Smart Watch"...

Glamours - Case shape sucks. Nothing special about them. Too much TWO-TONE everywhere.

I don't hate the fast riders... I'd buy one, at $2k like my Hamilton Chrono, but not at $5k.



vs.



+$3k pocket cash.

It's not even close... Same movements....

[Roli4life]

A SS blue Sub.

[kieselguhr]

Originally Posted by SN13

North flag (I don't hate it).... Why the integrated bracelet style? And not even done well like Patek or AP. Looks like it should be a "Smart Watch"...

The North Flag case design was probably taken from the Rolex recipe book as it resembles the 1530.



It’s definitely not for everybody. Hence the abysmal sales here in the States.

Originally Posted by SN13

I don't hate the fast riders... I'd buy one, at $2k like my Hamilton Chrono, but not at $5k.

I have to agree here. Because that ceramic case is not worth 3k upcharge. Now if it was a ceramic case, ceramic bracelet, and had the MT-5813 movement. Then yes, it would totally be worth 5k. Hell maybe even more.

[SN13]

Originally Posted by kieselguhr

I have to agree here. Because that ceramic case is not worth 3k upcharge. Now if it was a ceramic case, ceramic bracelet, and had the MT-5813 movement. Then yes, it would totally be worth 5k. Hell maybe even more.

[Highlatitude]

Originally Posted by bay-dweller

Strange how I like all of the colors Rolex uses and I dislike most of the colors Tudor uses.
Not sure if that's part of the 'DNA', but it doesn't seem logical unless they are intentionally making the Tudor uglier than the Rolex.

I love NATO straps and I might buy a Tudor if it had a solid black or Bond (grey/ black) strap.

That is strange because I think the slime green of the hulk and the purple and pink BLRO are horrible but love all the classy and more conservative colours used by Tudor (inky navy blues and burgundy colours). I’d be willing to bet many others prefer Tudor colours. Have you got any sort of colour blindness?

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by Highlatitude

That is strange because I think the slime green of the hulk and the purple and pink BLRO are horrible but love all the classy and more conservative colours used by Tudor (inky navy blues and burgundy colours). I’d be willing to bet many others prefer Tudor colours. Have you got any sort of colour blindness?

I'm colorblind and thought both Rolex & Tudor got their latests Pepsi colors wrong.

Then I bought the Tudor GMT and could not have been more wrong. Absolutely love the hues and was surprised how much they actually appear when I was expecting to only see them under direct light. They don't feel the need to scream and that's alright by me.
dP

[Highlatitude]

Originally Posted by Roli4life

A SS blue Sub.

The OP said Tudor and you put up a picture of a Tag Heuer. Or is it a Doxa or maybe an Omega? Definitely not a Rolex (or a Tudor, the subject of this thread).

Horrible, virtually everything wrong with that one.

[WhiteRhino]

How would we know if a particular watch is discontinued at Basel? Does Rolex have their entire line on display? Say for instance the Hulk is discontinued or the red SD43? Would they make an announcement or if the watch isnt on display you can gather it's been discontinued ?

[Highlatitude]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

I'm colorblind and thought both Rolex & Tudor got their latests Pepsi colors wrong.

Then I bought the Tudor GMT and could not have been more wrong. Absolutely love the hues and was surprised how much they actually appear when I was expecting to only see them under direct light. They don't feel the need to scream and that's alright by me.
dP

Totally agree, really classy look

[stevedssd]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

I'm colorblind and thought both Rolex & Tudor got their latests Pepsi colors wrong.

Then I bought the Tudor GMT and could not have been more wrong. Absolutely love the hues and was surprised how much they actually appear when I was expecting to only see them under direct light. They don't feel the need to scream and that's alright by me.
dP

Couldn't agree more. Not a great photo below but I much prefer wearing my BB Harrods with a subtle green insert that goes with anything, rather than the LVc.

[judson]

Originally Posted by toe_fuz

a half link...

+1

[golden_time]

Originally Posted by kieselguhr

Apparently the all Glamour variants, 1926, Classic, North Flag, & Fastrider are getting pulled from NA market due to lack of sales.

This is interesting.
The Glamour range, i totally get - there is little to no interest and lets face it, it's an ugly collection. The classic too.

North Flag is a great watch, not for everyone visually but it has a great history and backstory, and was the first Tudor released with an in house movement. Plus i love the sapphire caseback.

The 1926 range is actually nice. I like the look and feel of them. It would surprise me if it was discontinued..

[Rori]

Can't agree more. The color hues of the red and blue are like those we see in a movie back in the 70s. Just amazing.

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

I'm colorblind and thought both Rolex & Tudor got their latests Pepsi colors wrong.

Then I bought the Tudor GMT and could not have been more wrong. Absolutely love the hues and was surprised how much they actually appear when I was expecting to only see them under direct light. They don't feel the need to scream and that's alright by me.
dP

[Swill'n]

Originally Posted by mg Barcelona

Tudor sub, give it crown guards, square markers and in blue. maybe a bit of red text.

This. Expand the Pelagos line. More snowflakes!!!

[Tudor Fan]

https://www.rolexforums.com/attachme...1&d=1579884546

[watchwatcher]

I would love to see Tudor incorporate some sort of glide lock or adjustable clasp to their BB line...except I wouldn't hold my breath.

If they did, it would pose a significant threat to big brother's sales, and I guess we can't have that.