Rolex GMT BLNR or Tudor Pepsi GMT

[JayBlack]

If you're not in a rush the wait for Basel 2019 most likely you'll get the BLNR with the 72 PR. It's just a few months away. Like that you get the best of both worlds and you're happy. If you desperately need a watch now and u can't sleep cause the money is burning a hole on your pocket then get the BLNR now and update to the new movement once it comes out. You might loose a few bucks in the process but the choice is yours. If I were u I would wait for 2019.

[baw331]

Originally Posted by JayBlack

If you're not in a rush the wait for Basel 2019 most likely you'll get the BLNR with the 72 PR. It's just a few months away. Like that you get the best of both worlds and you're happy. If you desperately need a watch now and u can't sleep cause the money is burning a hole on your pocket then get the BLNR now and update to the new movement once it comes out. You might loose a few bucks in the process but the choice is yours. If I were u I would wait for 2019.

Do we know this?


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[baw331]

Originally Posted by johnjm

BLNR and 58

Anybody own both of these?


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[Spence4]

I would agree with some of the earlier posters. I genuinely prefer the look of the Tudor. If the two watches were side by side without any markings (no crown, no shield, no writing) I would pick the Tudor every time. For me it is the GMT I have been waiting for.

[Uggi]

Originally Posted by Snow-Dweller

I’ve just read this entire thread out of curiosity.

I am a Rolex man through and through. I’m also a GMT man. Amongst other pieces, I have had a WG BLRO for a couple of years now.

My only serious detour was a few years ago when I bought two APs (15400 and SS Diver) . They’re beautiful watches, but I soon came home to Rolex.

Three weeks ago I bought my first Tudor....the BB GMT. I absolutely love it. None of my other watches have had a look in.

People here often write “it’s subjective”.....“buy the watch you like”....”get the one that sings to you most”.

I believe that this Tudor is the watch that is making me rethink what I want to be wearing. I am appreciating it purely for the watch that it is, and not for its label. To me, it is taking the the (correct) attitude of “you wear a watch for yourself....not for what others may perceive” towards its natural conclusion.

I no longer feel the “need” to be wearing a Rolex. We’ll see (and I’ll report back honestly) if this changes in any way....

Nice pics. It's all subjective opinion but to my eyes there is something not right about the font those numbers on the bezel are in ... and I couldn't be doing with the sticky out winder.

[johnjm]

Originally Posted by baw331

Anybody own both of these?


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That’s my puny wrist in the photo.


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[WS9D]

Originally Posted by Uggi

Nice pics. It's all subjective opinion but to my eyes there is something not right about the font those numbers on the bezel are in ... and I couldn't be doing with the sticky out winder.

I agree. As a gmt enthusiast, I really want to like the Tudor, but the font doesn’t sit well with me

[Locust]

Originally Posted by Ks6pd

I agree. As a gmt enthusiast, I really want to like the Tudor, but the font doesn’t sit well with me

Seriously? It’s a normal font. This is troll city

[WS9D]

Originally Posted by Locust

Seriously? It’s a normal font. This is troll city

okay buddy. Troll city cause I express an opinion you disagree with. This is a forum for discussion right?

[Locust]

Originally Posted by Ks6pd

okay buddy. Troll city cause I express an opinion you disagree with. This is a forum for discussion right?

Yeah. You are correct. Discussion is good. Just seemed like nitpicking. But we can each have our opinions. I apologize I threw out the troll comment. My bad.

[johnjm]

Originally Posted by baw331

Great combo JohnJM! How do they compare in how they wear and their feel?


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The 58 is more comfortable, for me I think it’s the lugs and the bracelet that makes the difference but also the weight.

It feels like a proper tool watch, under the radar while the BLNR in comparison is more blingy and eye catching.

I really believe that Tudor is what Rolex was 50 years ago. Taking away nothing from the Rolex, it is an incredible piece, however the 58 has blown me away. I was on 6e fence about the bezel gold markings, but the truth is it suits the look and feel and will be too clinical with anything else.


The photo shows how similar they are. My biggest gripe with the black bay line was the sheer size of the Case and the 22mm lugs. The new proportions are more classic.

[Uggi]

Originally Posted by Locust

Seriously? It’s a normal font. This is troll city

Bizarre post.
What is "normal"? This Tudor font is totally different from, say, the font on current Rolex GMTs. Are you saying the font on Rolex GMTs is "abnormal"?

[Locust]

Nope. Don’t feed the animals. Have a nice night.

[amygdala]

In this case I would choose the BLNR over the BB GMT simply because of the problem with the date function of the BB GMT which boasts of a new in house movement. I mean, come on, did Tudor even test the movement before presenting the piece at Basel? These things are unheard of with Rolex and these show the quality control standards of Tudor. Is this problem just with my BB GMT? I guess not, because of the thread in Rolex WatchTech in this forum.

[Uggi]

Originally Posted by Locust

Nope. Don’t feed the animals. Have a nice night.

OK.
Odd.

[Stevec14]

Originally Posted by amygdala

In this case I would choose the BLNR over the BB GMT simply because of the problem with the date function of the BB GMT which boasts of a new in house movement. I mean, come on, did Tudor even test the movement before presenting the piece at Basel? These things are unheard of with Rolex and these show the quality control standards of Tudor. Is this problem just with my BB GMT? I guess not, because of the thread in Rolex WatchTech in this forum.

It’s perfectly possible the testing was conducted using good movements isn’t it? Like all the gmt watches out there with no issues (read some other threads). I’m pretty sure I’ve read some issues with Rolex before too.

I own a Tudor with the issue too. It’s not great, but equally will be fixed and will move on.

[Snow-Dweller]

Originally Posted by amygdala

In this case I would choose the BLNR over the BB GMT simply because of the problem with the date function of the BB GMT which boasts of a new in house movement. I mean, come on, did Tudor even test the movement before presenting the piece at Basel? These things are unheard of with Rolex and these show the quality control standards of Tudor. Is this problem just with my BB GMT? I guess not, because of the thread in Rolex WatchTech in this forum.

Rolex had a problem with the new movement when the DD40 first came out. I seem to remember that was also related to the date.

And let us not forget the amount of threads in recent years about Pateks with date sticking issues.

[samson66]

Originally Posted by Uggi

Nice pics. It's all subjective opinion but to my eyes there is something not right about the font those numbers on the bezel are in ... and I couldn't be doing with the sticky out winder.

Seems to me the Tudor GMT front is much more faithful to the original 5-digit GMT's than the newer ceramic bezel Rolex GMTs?





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[Daytonaman799]

BLNR but have to admit the Tudor is AMAZING...i mean AMAZING bang for the buck. Its a COSC movement, bezel works great. I only wish that Tudor would bring back the cyclops bec with my eyes my non cyclops dates are almost useless. ;-). I tried it on and its an awesome watch but have to go the extra mile and take the BLNR or BLRO if you can wangle it from your dealer. That one is just a HOME RUN.

[baw331]

Originally Posted by johnjm

The 58 is more comfortable, for me I think it’s the lugs and the bracelet that makes the difference but also the weight.

It feels like a proper tool watch, under the radar while the BLNR in comparison is more blingy and eye catching.

I really believe that Tudor is what Rolex was 50 years ago. Taking away nothing from the Rolex, it is an incredible piece, however the 58 has blown me away. I was on 6e fence about the bezel gold markings, but the truth is it suits the look and feel and will be too clinical with anything else.


The photo shows how similar they are. My biggest gripe with the black bay line was the sheer size of the Case and the 22mm lugs. The new proportions are more classic.

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Nice! Im trying to decide between these two pieces. Either a BLNR or a 58 and a Nomos Weltzeit to go with it.


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[porky51]

It's an old thread but somehow I stumbled it from searching for BLNR vs. Tudor GMT.

I own both for more than a year. The Tudor GMT get the most wrist time and since have also been sent in for the date wheel issue.

I think both watches are great and beautiful in their own way. Tudor GMT makes me feel classic with the vintage look and understated.

While the BLNR makes me feel modern and a bit more stated. This doesn't mean that the PCL makes it too blingy. I felt that way the first month of wearing the watch and contemplated to brush the PCL or even to swap it with Everest rubber strap.
Overtime, I started to appreciate the PCL more and it feels more normal now than without it.

As for the fit and feel, the BLNR feels more weight balanced and comfortable. My wrist size is 7.25"

I'm glad I own both so I can swap them whenever my preference change.

In summary, if I had to keep one of my GMTs, I will pick the BLNR. Even though I wear Tudor GMT on weekdays and BLNR on weekends.

Something about the fit and feel of the BLNR is superior to Tudor GMT.

I'm contemplating to try wearing the BLNR on weekdays but I'm scared that if I try, the Tudor GMT may be left unworn and I won't truly know if the date wheel issue is fixed permanently.

Sorry I'm all over the place with this post. But just wanted to share my experience.

[Heimdall]

BLNR. At the risk of offending some members but I see Tudor more comparable with Omega than Rolex.

[sgwatchguy]

Very old thread.


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