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Old 14 March 2016, 12:17 PM   #1
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Introducing the Tudor UPS

You have to admit th color is bang on!
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Old 14 March 2016, 12:25 PM   #2
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If that actually came out, and if it were a tad smaller and thinner, you would have a real winner.
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Old 14 March 2016, 01:11 PM   #3
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If that actually came out, and if it were a tad smaller and thinner, you would have a real winner.
I guess we will find out this week!
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Old 15 March 2016, 01:08 PM   #4
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If that actually came out, and if it were a tad smaller and thinner, you would have a real winner.
Agreed. Why are bronze watches (for almost all cases) big and thick. They took an already large watch and made it larger......b/c it is bronze.

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Old 14 March 2016, 01:15 PM   #5
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I would probably buy it as long as it sang to me in person!
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Old 14 March 2016, 02:25 PM   #6
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My fingers are crossed. Love it!
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Old 14 March 2016, 03:50 PM   #7
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This is close 2nd to me after the Black Blackbay...

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Old 14 March 2016, 04:31 PM   #8
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Introducing the Tudor UPS

Wish it had a pencil shape hour hand
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Old 14 March 2016, 05:34 PM   #9
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Can't believe Tudor has nailed the 'text' factor on the dial. It looks as great as the original Black Bay and certainly one of the most balanced dials ever seen! Happy to see the 'rotor self winding' gone and it was always a heritage thing, no point in the new models.

Learnt good lesson after they messed up Pelagos badly where they even retained that 'rotor self winding' line and even added the name 'Pelagos' and made a 5 liner tree! Horrible design and balance. No such thing with Black Bay Bronze!!



Maybe newer Pelagos will also remove that line and make it cleaner henceforth!
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Old 14 March 2016, 05:44 PM   #10
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From now on it is a required tool for all UPS delivery guys.
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Old 14 March 2016, 05:48 PM   #11
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It's a shame it's 43mm. Too big for my girly wrists.
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Old 14 March 2016, 06:58 PM   #12
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So that is why Tudor replaced rose with a shield.
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Old 14 March 2016, 08:14 PM   #13
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So, is this actually out now for sale or just another fan's pipe dream?
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Old 14 March 2016, 08:43 PM   #14
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Old 14 March 2016, 11:28 PM   #15
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That is one pretty watch

Can't see me swapping my RBB for one but I would like to try one on.
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Old 15 March 2016, 12:46 AM   #16
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I think this pic seals the deal for the official nick name of Tudors newest



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Old 15 March 2016, 01:04 AM   #17
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Old 15 March 2016, 01:33 AM   #18
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I think a black or blue bezel would have been nicer. but over all i love it! Not the nickname though, just the watch.. sorry ;)
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Old 15 March 2016, 01:44 AM   #19
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Maybe the bezels will be interchangeable!
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Old 15 March 2016, 06:45 AM   #20
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Maybe the bezels will be interchangeable!
Would like a black dial as well as I could end up with 3 choco dials otherwise and I already have high blood sugar.
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Old 15 March 2016, 10:11 PM   #21
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Maybe the bezels will be interchangeable!

Amazing how just one touch of a bezel change can do. This looks completely awesome! ( with the black bezel of course ) why didn't Tudor think of that. They need more forum members on the design team!


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Old 15 March 2016, 02:15 AM   #22
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Never been a big bronze type of watch guy but that is a good looking watch
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Old 15 March 2016, 02:29 AM   #23
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Bronze is antimicrobial, Stainless typically isn't.....................
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Old 15 March 2016, 04:29 AM   #24
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Bronze is antimicrobial, Stainless typically isn't.....................
"316 stainless steel, also referred to as marine grade stainless steel, is a chromium, nickel, molybdenum alloy of steel that exhibits relatively good strength and corrosion resistance. Along with the titanium alloy Ti6Al4V, 316 stainless is a common choice of material for biomedical implants. Although Ti6Al4V provides greater strength per weight and corrosion resistance, 316 stainless components can be more economical to produce. Implants and equipment that are put under pressure (bone fixation screws, prostheses, body piercing jewelry) are made out of austenitic steel, often 316L and 316LVM compliant to ASTM F138,. 316 surgical steel is used in the manufacture and handling of food and pharmaceutical products where it is often required in order to minimize metallic contamination. ASTM F138[3]-compliant steel is also used in the manufacture of body piercing jewellery[4] and body modification implants."
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Old 15 March 2016, 02:43 AM   #25
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Now the LATEST Tudor instagram has my attention! Looks very sleek, in SS. Could this be a GMT?
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Old 15 March 2016, 02:46 AM   #26
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She needs a watch. It would look good on her!
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Old 15 March 2016, 05:25 AM   #27
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She needs a watch. It would look good on her!

She could be wearing a RM on both wrists and I would probably not notice. I hope that is my incoming Amazon order for today!!


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Old 15 March 2016, 05:42 AM   #28
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I think it's great for those wanting a yellow metal but not wanting to pay 18k gold premiums
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Old 15 March 2016, 05:45 AM   #29
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Well crap... guess I can't buy this watch. I work for UPS' primary competitor... take a guess
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Old 15 March 2016, 07:42 AM   #30
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Why cannot this beauty be 40-41mm? :(
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