Tudor gmt white dial

It's the same Black Bay GMT we know and a lot of you love — 41mm steel case, "Pepsi" bezel, manufacture caliber, just with a new, off-white, "polar" dial. Tudor is calling the new dial "opaline," tudor gmt white dial us it isn't quite white, but is finished with a galvanic process that gives it a matte white-grey finish.

But Tudor is in its emancipation period. The teenager is turning into an adult and takes his own decisions. Objectively, this is the exact same watch as before, just in a new colour. In most instances, we would have stopped the story here, moved on to the specifications, pros and cons, and concluded the article. This white dial GMT-Master from the first generation is known in only a handful of examples, with ongoing debates regarding the originality of these watches.

Tudor gmt white dial

I've been waiting for the call for a Rolex Pepsi — the modern iteration of the ref. I tried it on and in that moment felt like I was wearing the most valuable watch in the world. It's all I've wanted ever since. It was there, ready for me. Sure, it doesn't have a ceramic bezel — heck, maybe it's better for it — but for someone who has dreamed about a Rolex for so long, I worried that looking at it on my wrist, I'd see the Black Bay GMT as a reminder of something I wanted but didn't "qualify" to have. It was aesthetically so similar to what I wanted, and from its little-brother brand to boot, but I couldn't quite do it. That changed today. Yes, it's just a new dial, but in my eyes, you can't look at it now and think the Tudor Black Bay GMT isn't finally its own watch. This is also Tudor is doing what it does best: giving a nod to both history and fans alike. As Tony mentioned in his introduction, this new "opaline" dial is a callback to the mythical and questionably authentic "albino" Rolex GMT-Master reference The debate about their originality is still ongoing — even John Goldberger called it a "hard question" when I asked him today — but I've heard on good authority that there's record of these white-dialed GMTs in Rolex's archives. Tudor might have just fanned the flames of the debate once again but maybe questions of historical accuracy don't actually matter at the end of the day.

This white dial GMT-Master from the first generation is known in only a handful of examples, with ongoing debates regarding the originality of these watches. Facebook Twitter Weibo Mail. The Basics.

In fact, the GMT might seem less appealing when set against the equally recent Black Bay 54 with its properly-vintage proportions. As a result, the case still feels rather large and tall, particularly for a vintage-inspired design. Its size is most apparent when set against the Black Bay 54 that is just 37 mm. Beyond the watch itself, the possible historical reference is intriguing. The meaning behind this historical reference is unknown but something for the aficionado to ponder. Like it predecessor, it is arguably the best value in the GMT sports watch space — but this version is all the more interesting for the backstory.

It's the same Black Bay GMT we know and a lot of you love — 41mm steel case, "Pepsi" bezel, manufacture caliber, just with a new, off-white, "polar" dial. Tudor is calling the new dial "opaline," telling us it isn't quite white, but is finished with a galvanic process that gives it a matte white-grey finish. It gives the dial a silvery hint. The markers have contrasting surrounds that look like a dark grey, that matches the seconds hand. Tudor's familiar manufacture caliber MT sits inside. Like the existing black-dial Black Bay GMT, the new opaline dial version will be offered on a stainless steel bracelet or one of Tudor's jacquard straps. No, it's not a new watch, but I'm excited to see a "polar" dial in a sport watch from Tudor.

Tudor gmt white dial

I've been waiting for the call for a Rolex Pepsi — the modern iteration of the ref. I tried it on and in that moment felt like I was wearing the most valuable watch in the world. It's all I've wanted ever since. It was there, ready for me. Sure, it doesn't have a ceramic bezel — heck, maybe it's better for it — but for someone who has dreamed about a Rolex for so long, I worried that looking at it on my wrist, I'd see the Black Bay GMT as a reminder of something I wanted but didn't "qualify" to have. It was aesthetically so similar to what I wanted, and from its little-brother brand to boot, but I couldn't quite do it. That changed today. Yes, it's just a new dial, but in my eyes, you can't look at it now and think the Tudor Black Bay GMT isn't finally its own watch. This is also Tudor is doing what it does best: giving a nod to both history and fans alike. As Tony mentioned in his introduction, this new "opaline" dial is a callback to the mythical and questionably authentic "albino" Rolex GMT-Master reference

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The watch is thick because the movement is thick. But it does hit different. And — while I hate to use this tired cliche — it's better in the metal than in pictures. Movement: Cal. For more information, visit Tudorwatch. Inside is the same MT utilised in the original model. Its size is most apparent when set against the Black Bay 54 that is just 37 mm. Tudor says the dial's an off-white thanks to a galvanic finish that gives it a silvery tint. To each his own. The only downside of such a setup is the need to cycle through 24 hours with the hour hand in order to advance the date.

But Tudor is in its emancipation period.

But still, Tudor could have gone the extra mile by changing some of the specifications of this watch. Although the design is clearly vintage inspired, there are no hints of its being a remake. Shop this story. For more information, visit Tudorwatch. I tried it on and in that moment felt like I was wearing the most valuable watch in the world. Top Discussions. Not all images were able to load for printing. Probably something of very low importance for some, yet it will make it highly desirable within a certain community. The Plea For Proportionality. Helena St. The only downside of such a setup is the need to cycle through 24 hours with the hour hand in order to advance the date. Movement: Cal. To each his own.