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swish77 · 19 September 2010, 11:54 PM

So, I'm in Europe on a business trip and I see that because of the dollar-Euro exchange rate, and the fact that I won't need to pay VAT, that I can get amazing deals on new watches. After visiting several high-end shops in Hamburg and Vienna, I ended up with the new Tudor Heritage, which was the most beautiful of many watches I tried on, including several Rolex models and the new Panerai PAM359. I know there's been discussion about the movement, but the fit and finish and overall aesthetic appeal of the Heritage is stunning. I've never owned a Tudor watch before and I had some pre-conceived notions, but I find the quality _ on the outside _ every bit the equal of my Rolexes, and better in a couple of areas. The way the Heritage case and bracelet fit on the wrist is actually more comfortable than my Sub because the caseback is completely flat. The Heritage's curves and lines, and height of the case, gives the watch a big wrist presence. It's also quite heavy, but in a good way. It feels very substantial, if that makes sense. The dial is straight out of the late '60s-early '70s, and if you like that old-school look, this is your watch. Highly recommended, especially if you can buy one in Europe and bring it back to the States. The savings are significant.

dalip · 19 September 2010, 11:58 PM

Looks fantastic on you....many congrats.

jets · 20 September 2010, 12:01 AM

Wear it well. Looks fantastic.

93 Turbo · 20 September 2010, 12:04 AM

It's a great looking watch, nice addition to your collection. Cheers

renfield33 · 20 September 2010, 12:05 AM

great looking watch!

multimedia · 20 September 2010, 12:06 AM

Yeah, that is one amazing time piece!

Big CONGRATS

(if you don't mind me asking, but what's the MSRP for this in Europe, and was it "easy" to haggle on the price, %-vise? I'm asking because I would like to know if it would be better for me to try to get one of these when back in Europe (where I can also get back the V.A.T) or buy one when I'm down in HK) Many thanks in advance.

Cheers,
Joe

PanosI · 20 September 2010, 12:15 AM

I am keep fighting with my self which one i like the most (grey or black) but still have no answer.
Beautiful watch. The only missing is the Cyclop

Enjoy it in good health

acce1999 · 20 September 2010, 12:42 AM

Well done! Congrats.

swish77 · 20 September 2010, 01:04 AM

The retail on the Tudor Heritage is 3,000 euros. No haggling available on the stores where I shopped. Like new Rolex models, the price is the price, period. That might change over time, but this is a brand new model, so stores won't come down in price. However, keep in mind that you get about 400 euros back in VAT if you live outside Europe, so that takes the price down to 2,600 euros net. Then it comes down to the exchange rate, which was about $1.30 to 1 euro when I bought the watch.

TSW · 20 September 2010, 01:14 AM

Love it...Congrats!

multimedia · 20 September 2010, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swish77

The retail on the Tudor Heritage is 3,000 euros. No haggling available on the stores where I shopped. Like new Rolex models, the price is the price, period. That might change over time, but this is a brand new model, so stores won't come down in price. However, keep in mind that you get about 400 euros back in VAT if you live outside Europe, so that takes the price down to 2,600 euros net. Then it comes down to the exchange rate, which was about $1.30 to 1 euro when I bought the watch.

Thx for the info. Then HK sounds like the better choice for me (just did a quick calculation)

Cheers,
Joe

Chris B · 20 September 2010, 03:49 AM

Many congratulations

gold canyon · 20 September 2010, 03:53 AM

Real nice.

onkyo · 20 September 2010, 04:01 AM

Congrats on your new piece... and I couldn't agree with you more.

The fit and finish is the same as Rolex.... just as good.

Now only if they put an in-house movement in it.

mailman · 20 September 2010, 04:13 AM

Congratulations and enjoy it

sleddog · 20 September 2010, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

Congratulations and enjoy it

X 2 to the OP,and soon to be on your wrist Paulie!!!

Congrats to you both....

Rodmo · 20 September 2010, 10:10 AM

Congrats!!

You will love your new watch. I agree with your comments about the very high quality of fit and finish....this is a keeper.

:-)

swatty · 20 September 2010, 10:38 AM

No argument from me , its a great watch

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swish77 · 20 September 2010, 10:38 AM

Very nice with the gray dial, too! The shop where I bought mine only had the black dial, so I couldn't compare the two in person. It would have been a tough choice side by side. Another point on the Heritage ... the lume is amazing. I need to take some lume photos. The hour markers light up like a torch.

swatty · 20 September 2010, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swish77

Very nice with the gray dial, too! The shop where I bought mine only had the black dial, so I couldn't compare the two in person. It would have been a tough choice side by side. Another point on the Heritage ... the lume is amazing. I need to take some lume photos. The hour markers light up like a torch.

Here you go

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Rodmo · 20 September 2010, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swatty

Here you go

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Great pic!!! Who needs a flashlight........

Dan Pierce · 20 September 2010, 11:31 AM

Congrats, Aaron.

What a looker.

dP

dddrees · 20 September 2010, 11:53 AM

Congrats, nice watch.

ersnyder · 20 September 2010, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanosI

I am keep fighting with my self which one i like the most (grey or black) but still have no answer.
Beautiful watch. The only missing is the Cyclop

Enjoy it in good health

Me too! But, I'm leaning toward the gray.

Congratulations Aaron on a great catch! Thanks for sharing!!

19 September 2010, 11:54 PM	#1
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 7,001	Tudor Heritage Wins So, I'm in Europe on a business trip and I see that because of the dollar-Euro exchange rate, and the fact that I won't need to pay VAT, that I can get amazing deals on new watches. After visiting several high-end shops in Hamburg and Vienna, I ended up with the new Tudor Heritage, which was the most beautiful of many watches I tried on, including several Rolex models and the new Panerai PAM359. I know there's been discussion about the movement, but the fit and finish and overall aesthetic appeal of the Heritage is stunning. I've never owned a Tudor watch before and I had some pre-conceived notions, but I find the quality _ on the outside _ every bit the equal of my Rolexes, and better in a couple of areas. The way the Heritage case and bracelet fit on the wrist is actually more comfortable than my Sub because the caseback is completely flat. The Heritage's curves and lines, and height of the case, gives the watch a big wrist presence. It's also quite heavy, but in a good way. It feels very substantial, if that makes sense. The dial is straight out of the late '60s-early '70s, and if you like that old-school look, this is your watch. Highly recommended, especially if you can buy one in Europe and bring it back to the States. The savings are significant. Attached Images

19 September 2010, 11:58 PM	#2
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Looks fantastic on you....many congrats. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

20 September 2010, 12:01 AM	#3
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,483	Wear it well. Looks fantastic. __________________ ♛ DJII 116234 · Submariner 126610LV · Yacht Master 42 226659 ✿ Pelagos 25600TN Ω X-33 Speedmaster Skywalker · 1861 Speedmaster Modsukoshi · SMP 2254.50 · SMP 2230.50 NAC · Seamaster 300 166.0324 · Genève 162.037 Seiko SLA033 Willard · SKX007

20 September 2010, 12:06 AM	#6
multimedia "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,835	Yeah, that is one amazing time piece! Big CONGRATS (if you don't mind me asking, but what's the MSRP for this in Europe, and was it "easy" to haggle on the price, %-vise? I'm asking because I would like to know if it would be better for me to try to get one of these when back in Europe (where I can also get back the V.A.T) or buy one when I'm down in HK) Many thanks in advance. Cheers, Joe __________________ "Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works." - S.J.

20 September 2010, 01:14 AM	#10
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Love it...Congrats! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

20 September 2010, 12:04 AM	#4
93 Turbo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Australia Watch: Rolex.Tudor.PAM Posts: 1,554	It's a great looking watch, nice addition to your collection. Cheers

20 September 2010, 12:05 AM	#5
renfield33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Watch: GMT-II Pepsi Posts: 1,051	great looking watch!

20 September 2010, 12:15 AM	#7
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	I am keep fighting with my self which one i like the most (grey or black) but still have no answer. Beautiful watch. The only missing is the Cyclop Enjoy it in good health

20 September 2010, 12:42 AM	#8
acce1999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GMT+1 Posts: 2,711	Well done! Congrats.

20 September 2010, 01:04 AM	#9
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 7,001	The retail on the Tudor Heritage is 3,000 euros. No haggling available on the stores where I shopped. Like new Rolex models, the price is the price, period. That might change over time, but this is a brand new model, so stores won't come down in price. However, keep in mind that you get about 400 euros back in VAT if you live outside Europe, so that takes the price down to 2,600 euros net. Then it comes down to the exchange rate, which was about $1.30 to 1 euro when I bought the watch.

20 September 2010, 03:49 AM	#12
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Many congratulations

20 September 2010, 03:53 AM	#13
gold canyon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southwest Watch: R O L E X Posts: 1,188	Real nice.

20 September 2010, 04:01 AM	#14
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Congrats on your new piece... and I couldn't agree with you more. The fit and finish is the same as Rolex.... just as good. Now only if they put an in-house movement in it.

20 September 2010, 04:13 AM	#15
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Congratulations and enjoy it __________________ JJ

20 September 2010, 10:10 AM	#17
Rodmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Watch: 3 Subs/2 Daytonas Posts: 305	Congrats!! You will love your new watch. I agree with your comments about the very high quality of fit and finish....this is a keeper. :-) Attached Images

20 September 2010, 10:38 AM	#18
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	No argument from me , its a great watch [IMG][/IMG]

20 September 2010, 11:31 AM	#22
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Congrats, Aaron. What a looker. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

20 September 2010, 11:53 AM	#23
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Congrats, nice watch. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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