Tudor Panda Chrono, Dilemma to Buy or Not

[Giovannibravo]

I’ve had this thought as well lately whether to purchase another watch or not. If I weren’t I would invest in S&P index funds but sadly I don’t think it’s the best time to put money into the markets in the short term. So I am looking for another watch.


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[amphr1]

IF you intent to acquire a Daytona or a Zenith Chronomaster, then skip the Tudor. If neither is in the future, then get it. If you

[Mathematoxic]

If you like it, ask for a discount and buy it. They are trading below retail. If it’s for “investment”, don’t waste time on watches. The market is dead and artificially inflated at the moment due to Watches and Wonders discontinuation speculations.

[Bobcat Sig]

Originally Posted by StanCho

Tudors sell below MSRP gray, at least in EU and not that hot regardless of model.

I'd buy it at MSRP only if needed to invest into AD relationship for harder to get Rolexes.

Otherwise, no.

The FXD is commanding a small premium on the Gray Market in North America.

[CarlOver]

If you like it on the wrist, then buy. To me the black looks better.

[Guppydriver]

Originally Posted by CarlOver

If you like it on the wrist, then buy. To me the black looks better.

I think the black is certainly easier to read. I personally think the white dial is more aesthetically pleasing, but it's a little hard to read the white hands.

My biggest logistical issue with the watch is the snowflake hand being so large, it (depending on the time) can obfuscate the chrono dial for a longer than hands on something like a Speedmaster.

The watch is an absolute bargain though considering the B01 movement.

[Kinnakeet]

Originally Posted by Guppydriver

I think the black is certainly easier to read. I personally think the white dial is more aesthetically pleasing, but it's a little hard to read the white hands.

My biggest logistical issue with the watch is the snowflake hand being so large, it (depending on the time) can obfuscate the chrono dial for a longer than hands on something like a Speedmaster.

The watch is an absolute bargain though considering the B01 movement.

The snowflake hand and having a 45 min timer makes it tough to use for timing.

[blada4life]

criticisms of your decision making process aside, i was under the impression the panda chrono is one of the hardest tudor's to get. not only because of hype/demand, but also limited supply of the movements that apparently Breitling controls distribution of, and currently uses it in their own watches as well. there were times that the watch was backordered.

[kopi-c]

Originally Posted by sm84

Perhaps I should’ve given more context. If one has infinite amount of disposable income then the decision making is easy. I like the watch, but I’ve also been saving up for another watch which I really don’t want to push back any longer. With the current situation with some watches like this Tudor, if it was easily available I’d easily pass and buy at a later date. When it’s not, it becomes a difficult choice.

Buy the watch and wear it, an easy decision.

[00st]

I think you should let it go if you are not convinced.

[Flipmarine2k]

I would buy used and save money, If you like the piece. I’d only purchase from an AD to nurture or build a relationship to get a hard to get Rolex.

[jb335]

It doesn’t sound like you love the watch. If you did love it, you wouldn’t be asking or care about its level of hype.

Don’t buy the watch.


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[messikens]

It's not a super desired model (no Tudor is), it just had a lift from the Daytona and all other Rolex models...

It shouldn't be hard to get this MSRP or below. If it speaks to you (and it's a great watch at an attractive price point) buy it. Don't expect to make money on it. Not sure if it counts towards purchase history either but alas...

[MangoTree1]

Originally Posted by sm84

Perhaps I should’ve given more context. If one has infinite amount of disposable income then the decision making is easy. I like the watch, but I’ve also been saving up for another watch which I really don’t want to push back any longer. With the current situation with some watches like this Tudor, if it was easily available I’d easily pass and buy at a later date. When it’s not, it becomes a difficult choice.

Thanks for giving me/us a context. So i understand you ways better. Alll i can say is, buy what your heart tells you and give a sh*ç about hype or availability. Nobody knows the future but all i can tell is, that Tudor is a very fine brand which is doing very, very well in the last 10 years, the Panda is in my eyes one of the nicest white dial chronos!

Flip a coin and listen to your heart!

[Rrpdc]

Was too thick for me.

[Emery]

You don’t even know what you want, and you expect people on the internet to know?

If you’re a hype buyer, then just pass on it.
Tudors are going back to being readily available, and Rolex will come after that.

[tenementhall]

Aesthetically, I actually prefer this to the Daytona

[Oystersteel92]

Originally Posted by blada4life

criticisms of your decision making process aside, i was under the impression the panda chrono is one of the hardest tudor's to get. not only because of hype/demand, but also limited supply of the movements that apparently Breitling controls distribution of, and currently uses it in their own watches as well. there were times that the watch was backordered.

They started suddenly showing up in some quantity in early December which is when I bought a white dial model for my wife at my local AD. A grey dealer I like has three now, with papers dated late '21 and early '22. My guess is people got allocated them and thought they would ride them into the sky $$$ wise and flip them, but ended up selling when the market turned. Hopefully this will start happening to Rolex models too. Economic activity IS slowing. Both Target and Walmart reported in their recent earnings calls that people were buying mostly food and necessities and general merchandise sales were falling. Walmart actually laid off people at several non-grocery fulfillment centers in the last couple weeks. My local Walmart suddenly has PS5s in stock on the sales floor, and these have been online only and instant sell outs since they were released. It remains to be seen if this will translate into the well heeled retrenching and pulling back.

Originally Posted by tenementhall

Aesthetically, I actually prefer this to the Daytona

It's gorgeous, with a real 1960's vibe to it. The opaline white dial is stunning in person and my wife loves it and it looks great on her. Doesn't hurt my relationship with my AD either.

[Greenwood_]

Have you tried it in person? I thought it was great aesthetically in photos, but found it very top heavy and thick on the wrist.

[napashark]

It’s a good watch, I was offered the white gold oyster flex Daytona and the Tudor Panda. I have an almost 8” wrist and the Daytona looked like a 39mm watch on it, ended up passing on the Daytona and going with the Tudor. If you have a smaller wrist pass, else it’s a great watch.

[DJ2020]

I have had some intrest in this watch myself. But passed on it.
It's a great watch, But didn’t like the 45 minute counter. I prefer a 12 hr counter if I'm buying a chronograph. I get a 1 hr counter with my Submariner.

In the end it comes down to if you really like it. I'm NOT a investor/flipper. So it's your decision to buy or not. Ignore the hype, investment stuff. If you want it, Your heart will tell you.

[tommm]

So this watch is not hard to get. About a year ago I walked in off the street into a Tudor boutique in London and bought it with no appointment or anything.

I couldn't get on with it. I have large wrists but it was just too big. 42mm wasn't the sweet spot. If they had it at 39mm you're looking at a great piece.

If I were you, id buy at an AD, purely for the ability to return it without fuss. I had mine for about 48 hours and it just sat in the box. I didnt love it so it went back....

Good luck!

[watchwatcher]

It's not a 'dilemma.' It's a choice. I would make that choice with my eyes shut, every day and twice on Sunday, but I can't (and shouldn't) tell you what choice to make.

When you say put your money in the short term, that sounds more like investment strategy than a watch purchase. You should talk to someone who's good with money about that.

[garyk]

Tudors are great. I’m unaware of hype and not influenced by it. I also like Panda watches. This is your chance to own a Panda dial watch which the white dial ceramic bezel Rolex Daytona is technically not…

[bestwatch1]

If you're gonna wear it then go for it.

[rolex_pl85]

These are all under MSRP now.

Buy only IF you really love them. Otherwise big PASS>

[Slimpee]

Originally Posted by brandrea

If it doesn’t tug at your heart strings, pass

This 100%. Not long after it was released, it tugged at my heartstrings and I got on the waitlist. I tried on a reverse version and thought it was too thick. But it still tugged. Then I got to try on a panda and it was too thick but I absolutely knew I loved it.

This past June, after a year of waiting, my wife surprised me with a panda Chrono for Father’s Day. I have loved it ever since and while it’s thick, heavy, and I wish it had on-the-fly bracelet adjustment, it’s a watch I will never part with. In fact, just the other day I was thinking that the thickness has actually grown on me a bit.

Your gut typically knows the right answer if you only stop to listen hard.

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by Ollie1982

If you like it then buy it. Simple concept really

This

[SB2600]

A big yes from my side. Was also worried about the size. But now I love it … it sits just perfect on the wrist.