Just picked up a Black Bay GMT!

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Hey folks! I've loved the Tudor Black Bay design since it came out and I've had a 79220N for several years now. I put myself on my local AD's list for a Tudor GMT about a month ago and just received the call this past Friday. I LOVE this thing! The bezel colors are just amazing. The blue looks black-ish in direct sunlight, and is a rich navy blue indoors and with more tangential lighting.

I was worried about the thickness of the watch since my 79220N is quite a bit thinner on paper, but I've found that it's a non-issue and I don't feel that it sits too high. I also have a 114060 Sub which is noticeably lighter and thinner but I find both watches to be really comfortable. The Rolex sometimes seems a little too common, although it's a great watch.

The controversial rivet bracelet feels great to me, and one huge advantage is that I can actually get a good fit on the rivet bracelet, compared to my 79220N where I just can't get a good fit no matter how I size it. It's always either too loose or too tight for my liking, so I usually wear it on the nylon strap.

In the world of luxury watches the Tudor GMT is a great value. It's an in-house GMT movement with jumping hour hand and amazing build quality for less than half the price of a similar Rolex. I don't think Omega has anything in this price range to compete, either, although I don't know their line-up quite as well.

The only thing I would improve would be to add some kind of Glidelock type size adjustment mechanism. However, I've not had any problem with the fit of the bracelet when going between different temperature environments.

I'm still on two different waitlists for a BLRO but I'm told it could be YEARS before I get my hands on one, and I'm not willing to buy random pieces of jewelry in order to get into my AD's good graces.

I'm also on a waitlist with Harrod's in London for one of their Black Bays - I've been on the list since last October so I'm praying that I get "the call" after Europe starts letting Americans in again. I love the Harrod's green color bezel. Yes, I have a problem.