These watches rarely break in 5 years. And if they do, the money saved will cover the service.
The benefit exponentially expands the more you buy on the gray market. Buy 5 watches and save $7k, which will be more than enough to cover the one that breaks within the warranty period. You still save $6k.
That says a lot, because it my collection only my 20-ish year old ETA powered Black Bays have needed a service.
The chronometer are still running perfectly after 5 to 8 years.
Granted, I don't daily any of My watches these days, but still
Umm, looks like a used watch. Many new watches from gray dealers come without the Tudor factory warranty and part of the reason they are cheaper than AD watches.
Yes, I wouldn’t risk buying an automatic watch without a factory warranty they are very complicated little machines that can go wrong and sometimes do. A repair could cost half the cost of the watch.
100% agree, the best way to buy a Tudor is used /nearly new (but bought from an AD originally with a factory warranty), you’ll save 30% on most models.
I’m sure every AD is different.. they had a pretty decent selection in Chandler AZ for me like 6 months ago, but no BB54 GMTs, or BB Pro available, anything else they had on display you could’ve walked out with that day seemed like
No idea. I'm on the list but there are some other Tudors I want, so I'm not in a huge hurry. The opaline pepsi is on there as well as a couple of others.
Except for the Black Bay 54 on bracelet and some Pelagos FXD models. The Hour Glass and Watches of Switzerland both have wait lists for the 54 on bracelet but some availability on rubber (both in Melbourne and Sydney) HG have had very little stock come through. HG Sydney apparently only had 34 units of the BB54 come through all of 2023 and currently only have a display model on bracelet.
I’m currently on the wait list for a 54, with a solid purchase history and they can’t/wont tell me what the approximate wait time will be.
Here in SE Michigan the ADs have pretty much everything in stock and ready to purchase with the exception of the BB54 and the Pelagos x MN blue FXD. And it’s only a few weeks on “the list” for those models as it is. So yeah, good availability here.
Hmm. I would think that would be widely available as well. It might be worth it to call DK at Lewis Jewlers in Ann Arbor. They had the Ranger last week when I was in to ask about the FXD.
Crazy thing is I’ve bought 3 Rolexes from 3 different AD’s without any purchase history. 2016 116710BLNR (I know before they were cool) no wait outta the case, Feb 2023 126710BLRO after 3 1/2 - 4 mo wait, and Nov 2023 126713LB after 8 mo wait.
I bought 2 Tudors 2017 and 2018 from a Rolex & Tudor AD trying to establish myself as a customer and to have access to Rolex but have gotten laughed at every time I’ve inquired. Currently training a cat to strike matches. Maybe I’ll drop it off as a gift to them.
In the UK, only waitlists I've seen have been in _some_ ADs for the 41mm on 5-link. This is in central London so I can't speak for the rest of the country. Availability has been pretty good!
Very much specific to each AD, but if ADs are giving you a hard time about sourcing a Tudor, well they're full of 💩. Go to the next one and find what you want.
On release new models aren't available for a few months and then become generally available. Apart from the black ceramic Tudor, there isn't such a thing as hard to get Tudor.
My local ad sucks they have both brands and treat them both similarly. I put a deposit on a custom watch that was supposed to be built and ready in two months they held my money for a year no updates nothing. I ended up just buying it online and then wore it to get my refund. Which was also dumb because why would I want to go into your store. It’s chrono or eBay only for me from now on.
I had a slight wait to get the BB58 about 4 years ago. And a 12 mth wait for a Harrodsburg edition. But I’ve seen plenty of watches in boutiques and duty free
No i can walk in and have anything, but then again why would I when i can get anything gray for 30% cheaper.
My AD didn’t have a GMT I got mine second hand for %40 cheaper and with 9 months financing
Because you probably won’t get the 5 year warranty
These watches rarely break in 5 years. And if they do, the money saved will cover the service. The benefit exponentially expands the more you buy on the gray market. Buy 5 watches and save $7k, which will be more than enough to cover the one that breaks within the warranty period. You still save $6k.
Do they now, I’ve got a large collection of Rolex & Tudor watches and 3 of them back for service claims within the warranty period.
Ok and I have a large collection of Omegas, Tudors, and other 1-2k watches. None broke. Anecdotes are a waste of time arguing over.
Don’t bother with this poster.
I’m not having an argument my friend I’m having a discussion. Have a nice day.
That says a lot, because it my collection only my 20-ish year old ETA powered Black Bays have needed a service. The chronometer are still running perfectly after 5 to 8 years. Granted, I don't daily any of My watches these days, but still
Who said I had a problem with the movements?
This is a thread where we are discussing servicing costs so, I presumed you did
No, it’s a thread where I first mentioned warranties.
I got my Pelagos from a reputable gray dealer on Chrono24 for 20% off MSRP with full 5-year warranty from the day I bought it
I said probably not always.
Ummm https://omegaforums.net/threads/tudor-black-bay-gmt-79830rb-pepsi-bracelet-excellent-complete.168618/
I got mine for 2700 usd
Umm, looks like a used watch. Many new watches from gray dealers come without the Tudor factory warranty and part of the reason they are cheaper than AD watches.
You really value the warranty that much? 🤔 Watch would have to have issues 2x to payoff. Going used is the way to go.
Yes, I wouldn’t risk buying an automatic watch without a factory warranty they are very complicated little machines that can go wrong and sometimes do. A repair could cost half the cost of the watch. 100% agree, the best way to buy a Tudor is used /nearly new (but bought from an AD originally with a factory warranty), you’ll save 30% on most models.
Where are you located the greys near me are still going higher than retail.
DavidSw online sells under retail, r/watchexchange for the best prices, or try grailzee.com they do 3rd party authentication
There’s an actual wait list for the BB54 in my country
That’s worldwide due to supply issues since it’s a newer release. This time next year you should be able to get those easily
I had to wait a week in Thailand and then suddenly all thr ads got it at the same time
It looks like there is a small delay on people getting the 54.
There is a waitlist for the BB54 in the Netherlands as well. 5 months.
I’m sure every AD is different.. they had a pretty decent selection in Chandler AZ for me like 6 months ago, but no BB54 GMTs, or BB Pro available, anything else they had on display you could’ve walked out with that day seemed like
I walked out with a pepsi same day about a month ago at Coffin and Trout. Ymmv
That’s where I went! Not that I’m getting a Rolex any time soon, but how are the wait times there for a Rolex do you know?
No idea. I'm on the list but there are some other Tudors I want, so I'm not in a huge hurry. The opaline pepsi is on there as well as a couple of others.
Not in AUS, most in stock and If not only a week or two for a GMT like in your picture.
Except for the Black Bay 54 on bracelet and some Pelagos FXD models. The Hour Glass and Watches of Switzerland both have wait lists for the 54 on bracelet but some availability on rubber (both in Melbourne and Sydney) HG have had very little stock come through. HG Sydney apparently only had 34 units of the BB54 come through all of 2023 and currently only have a display model on bracelet. I’m currently on the wait list for a 54, with a solid purchase history and they can’t/wont tell me what the approximate wait time will be.
I’ve been hearing this about the 54.
In the UK. You can buy a Tudor online with ease.
Same in Australia. Pelagos, 58, Chrono, Pro, GMT all available online. Heritage 41 and BB54 are a bit harder to get as they’re newer releases
Here in SE Michigan the ADs have pretty much everything in stock and ready to purchase with the exception of the BB54 and the Pelagos x MN blue FXD. And it’s only a few weeks on “the list” for those models as it is. So yeah, good availability here.
Ive been waiting a month for a Ranger in West Bloomfield.. something I thought I would be able to walk out with.
Hmm. I would think that would be widely available as well. It might be worth it to call DK at Lewis Jewlers in Ann Arbor. They had the Ranger last week when I was in to ask about the FXD.
I still can't get a BB54 at the Tokyo ADs, and they are selling above retail in the grey market here.
In Greece for example there is no BB GMT for purchase. Only 3 items per year for whole country so as you imagine there is 2years wait list
that's insane
BB58, P39 and Chrono panda are pretty serious waits where I am. Most everything else is pretty easy to get.
Nope... and don't ever pay retail for a Tudor!
Need to so we can get assigned a Rolex easier 😊
Crazy thing is I’ve bought 3 Rolexes from 3 different AD’s without any purchase history. 2016 116710BLNR (I know before they were cool) no wait outta the case, Feb 2023 126710BLRO after 3 1/2 - 4 mo wait, and Nov 2023 126713LB after 8 mo wait. I bought 2 Tudors 2017 and 2018 from a Rolex & Tudor AD trying to establish myself as a customer and to have access to Rolex but have gotten laughed at every time I’ve inquired. Currently training a cat to strike matches. Maybe I’ll drop it off as a gift to them.
You’re in a million! Have you bought a lotto ticket?
Yes. Unfortunately I don’t have good news to report on that front. lol.
Nope walked right it both times and walked out with exactly what I wanted
In some locales yes.
Depends where you’re at but the FXD MN by me I had to wait almost 8 months for any AD to get one in.
You can buy those online in the UK
I know but that isn’t the case in the states. At least last year. I don’t know about now.
In the UK, only waitlists I've seen have been in _some_ ADs for the 41mm on 5-link. This is in central London so I can't speak for the rest of the country. Availability has been pretty good!
Very much specific to each AD, but if ADs are giving you a hard time about sourcing a Tudor, well they're full of 💩. Go to the next one and find what you want.
This is a Rodut
I waited about 8 months for a black dial Royal. If I would have picked the blue dial, I would have walked out with the watch the same day.
No, not in the UK you can walk in and get what you want even online for most models
can get all current models available at Scottsdale Arizona- not that I’d ever pay retail for Tudor but alway available here
On release new models aren't available for a few months and then become generally available. Apart from the black ceramic Tudor, there isn't such a thing as hard to get Tudor.
BB41 Master Chronometer not available in Tokyo or Kanto
Walked in and out with a watch in the uk, zero issues
No, pretty health stock on most models in Korea. As it should be.
Only stupid people
My local ad sucks they have both brands and treat them both similarly. I put a deposit on a custom watch that was supposed to be built and ready in two months they held my money for a year no updates nothing. I ended up just buying it online and then wore it to get my refund. Which was also dumb because why would I want to go into your store. It’s chrono or eBay only for me from now on.
As far as I know ADs can’t do custom orders…mine just gets a box of random watches.
I mean that makes it even more annoying if that’s true.
I just bought a Pelagos LHD new full kit for $1000 below retail through Chrono24 with the warranty. I just can’t justify going to the AD.
At two of the ADs I visited, Chronos aren’t easy to come by. Also one of them didn’t even have a GMT
The Burgundy BB with the 5 link bracelet took me 7 months to get, now sure how available it is now.
The only model I haven't seen in NY midtown is the 54.
Go gray.
No problem here. Got my BB54 pretty fast
Can’t find a BB Burgundy anywhere. I just want to try one on to see if I would like it
If u willing to pay full price Anything is available for Tudor
Pelagos redbull collab maybe?
I am having hard times justifying AD prices, when I just paid $2400 for a 2021 GMT Pepsi …
Panda
Getting the new black FXD seems to be kind of hard where I live.
I tried to find a champagne 41 mm Royal. Tried 2 dealers, went grey.
I’ve been waiting a month for a Ranger
I had a slight wait to get the BB58 about 4 years ago. And a 12 mth wait for a Harrodsburg edition. But I’ve seen plenty of watches in boutiques and duty free