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[Mr Ben]

Originally Posted by GGGMT

I can only say that my bb58 is also perfection, I too am a major GMT guy, and I’m not getting the pro. Leaving gmt to Rolex in the form of a polar







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+1 on this. I considered the BB Pro when I couldn’t get my hands on an Explorer II. Love the 39mm and the dial but the thickness and “top-heaviness” was too much when I tried it on. I might have been ok with it if I hadn't tried on the Exp II and loved the slim feel which completely spoiled me.

I really like this BB58/ Exp II combination.

[DD58]

Sorry to say sold my bb gmt for a 216570 never look back. The thickness what a big hit for me. Love the dial love the hands. Wish it was thinner I would have kept it. I’d like to get one of the new bb 54 or one of the lefty’s have to see what comes my way.


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[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by Mr Ben

+1 on this. I considered the BB Pro when I couldn’t get my hands on an Explorer II. Love the 39mm and the dial but the thickness and “top-heaviness” was too much when I tried it on. I might have been ok with it if I hadn't tried on the Exp II and loved the slim feel which completely spoiled me.

I really like this BB58/ Exp II combination.

Thku! It’s a solid combo


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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by samson66

If you got rid of the GMT due to the thickness, I'm not sure why you would consider the BB Pro? I believe the thickness is identical. If a watch is thick, I think it looks better with a larger diameter case - more poportional if you know what I mean. I don't own a Pro but I did own a GMT. The thickness didn't bother me but I know it does bother a lot of folks. Putting the same thickness on a smaller watch just magnifies the thickness IMO.

This makes a lot of sense to me

OP I can’t chime in on the specific reference you asked about, but I’ll say the Mike’s logic above, applied well to my SD/SD43 experience

[JetDad]

I've had my BB Pro now for a little over three months. It hasn't left my wrist once.

Honestly I think all this talk of it being too thick or too heavy, it's a bit over blown. If your normally wearing a really thin light dress watch, then yes your going to notice the BBPro. All I know is i look at my wrist and see a real cool piece of steel thats not cumbersome or too thick whatsoever.

I got a call from my local Rolex AD recently, they had a black dial Explorer II in that I was on the list for (No purchase history, three months on the list), and I politely declined it actually. Several reasons, first 42mm is too big for me for a daily wear, I dont feel like parting with $10,000 right now, and I am completely satisfied with my BB Pro.

[SAAS]

Never got a good fit on my 58 with bracelet. The pro on t-link wears better despite the thicker case IMHO

[JDR888]

Tried on the BBP but passed on it. Really wanted to love it but it came down to liking it at best.

Two reasons - case thickness & faux rivets. The faux rivets I could probably live with but the slab-sided nature of the case made it a no for me.

I guess these are the main reasons why people may pass on the BBP so it’s nothing you won’t already know.

[MickCollins1916]

Originally Posted by cornerstore

The Pro and the GMT are the same thickness . The smaller case size of the Pro makes all the difference. The Pro is a great travel watch. It feels substantial on the bracelet, fairly light on the highbred strap.T fit clasp makes for a great fit on bracelet . I found the GMT too large at 41mm and never got a good fit on my BB 58’s even with a half link. Overall Thickness is about same as a Rolex 5513 and .5mm less than Sea-Dweller.

All of this

I’m a big Sea-Dweller guy and the BB Pro wears similarly. I am a big fan of mine.

[Snow-Dweller]

I received my “easy-link” extension from Steel Reef….. excellent quality and does what it says on the tin…

Originally Posted by nighthawk77

I too had the GMT (twice) and just couldn't make the thickness work either. A shame, as I did love that watch and often wonder if I should add another.

I can't comment on the Pro too much as I've only tried once or twice. I didn't like the thickness though; with the smaller size, it felt a bit 'stubby'.

Re the extension for 58, I have also thought the same while contemplating picking up the 58. I have seen these;

https://steel-reef.com/products/blac...sion-half-link

Can't comment on the product itself, but have heard some good things about it!

[Zippy+]

seems ok to me

[carwash66]

Originally Posted by Snow-Dweller

I received my “easy-link” extension from Steel Reef….. excellent quality and does what it says on the tin…

Thanks for the update. Going to order one and give it a try.

[Roddypeepa]

It’s a cool watch. Bit thick but bracket is fantastic. I’d recommend it for wrists over 6.5 inches.


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[Langer88]

Great value GMT. I’ve tried the GMT many times and it definitely wears a large 41mm. The BB Pro doesn’t wear anywhere near as large to me and I’ve never understood the criticism it receives for its thickness.


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[Normunds]

I really wanted to like it, tried and no - too thick. Why can’t they make thin gmt watch like explorer II?

[KatGirl]

Never tried it, but watched a lot of videos , when it was released. Every single reviewer commented on how thick it was. Get something else, if you want a GMT. Glycine makes some nice thinner ones, or, if you can afford it, get an Explorer II. But, don’t get rid of your BB58. It’s a great watch. You know Uncle Straps sells half links for it.

Kat


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[dcrljen]

Originally Posted by dcrljen

I also got the BB Pro recently. It is thick but as others said it really does wear great on the wrist. I currently have it on Tudor strap and it is “Light”. I bought it on bracelet but couldn’t get the right fit even with the T-fit - with one link back on it is too loose or with the link out it is tight on the longest setting on the T-fit clasp. So I had to order a half link form Uncle straps (Uncle Seiko) and I am waiting for it to arrive.

Nevertheless, a great watch and it will feel smaller and wear better than the 41 mm GMT.

I second that. Exactly the same experience apart that I have been wearing my BB Pro with Uncle half link for over 2 months now and it feels great. I have smaller wrists and the watch sits great. It is thick but never bothersome.