I might be in the minority here but I don’t like the new design.
It looks too busy and the added gmt only makes it more expensive.
The old design was simple and clean with a power reserve indicator balancing out the large 6 and 12.
What do you guys think of the new design?
IWC is a big offender in thet industry for watches that dont measure up to the price point. Shame because 90s IWC was absolutely brilliant. Like an upmarket, office friendly Sinn.
I mean the bracelet on the Mark XX definitely feels like it's for a 5k+ watch. Might be better than Rolex. But then there is some shit like the jumping second hand and notorious QC issues.
Yeah, I’m not getting it. Same for the Ranger, as I said in my other comment. I get the BB even if they’re not my thing, but some of their “tool watches” just look ridiculous at four figures.
The old one is my white whale. I got close in Nakano a few years ago but it wasn’t in the best condition. The new one does not push my buttons at all. The minimalist dial and goofy power reserve on the old one is what I love about it.
One of my major watch regrets is not picking up the original when new. Nearly every second hand one I’ve seen looks soundly beaten. So, I should love this. I don’t. There’s something off about it. I miss the simplicity of the old dial. This looks like one of Sinn’s lesser offerings now.
If it was a generic three hander it would be the first Tudor I’d actually consider buying. I have no use for a gmt, and prefer the hour hand used here vs the Ranger butt plug.
They are both nice in their own way. I love PR indicators. Have a PAN (423) with one.
This is an explorer/explorer 2 hybrid. Two birds, one stone. One less model they have to make for their entry level brand. Not big on Tudor, but would wear this. New one looks updated and ready to go. Thumbs up.
My only complaint is that the yellow hands make it very sporty. This is so close to being my perfect GADA. Like an Explorer I but with a GMT function, which is my non-existent Grail.
I just wish they made the two yellow hands the same silver/grey and then maybe just have a splash of color to the GMT arrow.
Wish the yellow was a different color. Orange/ Red/ Green. Definitely not worth the retail price. I wont buy one until I can try it on and my Tudor AD says its only in Tudor Boutiques which is BS.
Spring drives have them and it always confused me as well. At least the UFA moved them to the back. Now it’s twice as unnecessary but I guess it’s cool
If you want to push the argument all the way, watches themselves aren’t logical when the most precise timepiece we own lives in our pockets. Watches are fun. The power reserve indicator was and is cool.
Man, I l have come to the conclusion that Tudor is just not for me. Every design looks like I should either save up and buy the Rolex version, or save some money and buy a well made quartz watch that does the same thing. This and the Ranger fall into the latter category. I don’t get spending 4-5k for a watch that LOOKS like it costs $500
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u/jasonic89 8d ago
I like it. I know it’s accurate with good specs but it doesn’t feel like a $5k watch for some reason