BB Harrods

[CarlOver]

Originally Posted by isgrb

Mine just arrived this morning, was going through same custom/import delays as the rest of you but I didn’t receive any additional charges (yet). I’m taking Harrods at their word that they cover it on their end, so far so good.

The watch itself looks beautiful but a bit disappointed in the way it was shipped as the watch was not on the pillow, just floating in the box. As a result there are a couple of minor scuffs on the case back where it rubbed against the clasp. Marks that always end up there over time but I would have preferred to create them myself.

What’s really throwing me off though is the lume is two different colors, the hands and bezel pip are green and the hour markers are blue. Is that typical for this model? It’s a cool touch if so, just don’t remember reading about it in the past.

All green on mine. All blue on the Sub.

Interesting reading up on this model that 2000 were going to be produced. At least 12750 now.

Anyone know if T Fit clasp can be retrofitted to this bracelet?

Interesting variations on the lume. Is the last 5 posts, 3 variations. Watch that be a collector preference at some point.

[CaptT]

Originally Posted by CarlOver

All green on mine. All blue on the Sub.

Same - all green.

Originally Posted by CarlOver

Anyone know if T Fit clasp can be retrofitted to this bracelet?

Similarly, I'm curious if there's a way to use the "T-fit" clasp with the BB Harrods, as well as the BB GMT. Thx.

[isgrb]

Giving some more thought to my comments above, it appears that the watch fell off the pillow during shipping, as everything was at an angle once I opened the box. Meaning the pillow was still in the groove but perpendicular to the box itself and the warranty card and instructions were perpendicular as well. My guess is the box was upside down several times during shipping and the pillow just become loose, causing the watch to fall off.

A shame they didn’t pack it better but not a huge deal at the end of the day and, given the complicated shipping logistics, not worth pursuing an exchange.

[Harry-57]

My hands and hour markers are green, the pip is blue.

I had the misfortune of being up for most of last night due to a power cut. Once my eyes are dark adapted, the lumes are powerful enough to throw a glow and stay legible all night. They just don't look all that bright in daylight.

[talkingbollox]

All green on mine....

[Oldwoods]

Got mine a couple of months ago and hardly worn anything else since.

[isgrb]

Weird, so is the lume on mine an error? It looks a bit like a seamaster in the dark, though obviously with the snowflake hands instead of the skeleton hands.

[bonovox]

Originally Posted by isgrb

Weird, so is the lume on mine an error? It looks a bit like a seamaster in the dark, though obviously with the snowflake hands instead of the skeleton hands.

Can you post a lume pic?

[isgrb]

Originally Posted by bonovox

Can you post a lume pic?

I’ll try, posting pics on this site gives me trouble

[isgrb]

Had to crop quite a bit, apologies for the super close up

[worldofoyster]

Originally Posted by isgrb

Had to crop quite a bit, apologies for the super close up

that doesn't look good. the color should be the same, green

[worldofoyster]

Originally Posted by isgrb

Had to crop quite a bit, apologies for the super close up

i would definitely have that authenticate. Just to have that peace of mind

[isgrb]

Originally Posted by worldofoyster

i would definitely have that authenticate. Just to have that peace of mind

I don’t think authenticity is an issue considering I bought it directly from Harrods. Seems like more of a defect but hard for me to believe that mine is the only one like that.

[worldofoyster]

Originally Posted by isgrb

I don’t think authenticity is an issue considering I bought it directly from Harrods. Seems like more of a defect but hard for me to believe that mine is the only one like that.

I believe you and dont think Harrods sell any knockoff. But that one could be a return and the previous buyer swapped the watch. just a precaution.

[isgrb]

Originally Posted by worldofoyster

I believe you and dont think Harrods sell any knockoff. But that one could be a return and the previous buyer swapped the watch. just a precaution.

Oof, that’s a good point, I hadn’t considered that. It feels, looks and behaves like other Tudors, even the bezel has that ‘lock’ once you hit the pip hits the 12.

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by isgrb

Had to crop quite a bit, apologies for the super close up

That's interesting.

Here's mine.



Having spent a bit more time playing with the lume, my finding partly contradicts my earlier description.

The hands and markers are green. Same shade of green, same intensity. The pip is more curious. When charging with my UV torch it very obviously glows blue like the lume on any of my Rolex watches. As soon as the light source is removed and the lume is discharging under its own power the colour drops back to a greenish blue and goes green (same colour as the hands and markers) in less than two minutes.

Before drawing any definite conclusions, I would advise people to let the lume settle for 1-2 minutes after charging.

I have a Bamford GMT with blue lume hands and green lume markers. I used to have an Aquaracer 43mm GMT with a mixture of blue and green lumes. To me they look interesting.

[isgrb]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

That's interesting.

Here's mine.



Having spent a bit more time playing with the lume, my finding partly contradicts my earlier description.

The hands and markers are green. Same shade of green, same intensity. The pip is more curious. When charging with my UV torch it very obviously glows blue like the lume on any of my Rolex watches. As soon as the light source is removed and the lume is discharging under its own power the colour drops back to a greenish blue and goes green (same colour as the hands and markers) in less than two minutes.

Before drawing any definite conclusions, I would advise people to let the lume settle for 1-2 minutes after charging.

I have a Bamford GMT with blue lume hands and green lume markers. I used to have an Aquaracer 43mm GMT with a mixture of blue and green lumes. To me they look interesting.

I had that thought but I could still distinguish between blue and green when I woke up this morning and the watch was in the dark the entire time.

[CarlOver]

Originally Posted by isgrb

I had that thought but I could still distinguish between blue and green when I woke up this morning and the watch was in the dark the entire time.

Order another and cross fingers. Or call the store and specifically ask someone to pull one and ensure that they have an all green. You should have a prepaid shipping label with your paperwork. Best to you!

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by isgrb

I had that thought but I could still distinguish between blue and green when I woke up this morning and the watch was in the dark the entire time.

If you can see it when dim and in darkness, you've obviously got something different. Batch issue? It wouldn't hurt to check with Harrods in case this is a known variation. I'd be tempted to keep it as an oddity but that's just me. You obviously have an issue which is worth a discussion if it troubles you.

[isgrb]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

If you can see it when dim and in darkness, you've obviously got something different. Batch issue? It wouldn't hurt to check with Harrods in case this is a known variation. I'd be tempted to keep it as an oddity but that's just me. You obviously have an issue which is worth a discussion if it troubles you.

I kind of like the oddity too but I’m going to call Harrods customer service tomorrow to see what they say

[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by isgrb

Had to crop quite a bit, apologies for the super close up

Eeesh. Dare I say: gnarly. Return immediately

Tudor are notorious for lume mismatching. I closely examined 3 BB58 925s for this exact reason before pulling the trigger. The loom simply did not match between the hands and the plots. It was patently ridiculous.


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[sgrossma]

Agree that it looks off. I would want it one or the other.

[CavFan1]

Anyone else’s in the States arrive?

Curious on packaging - thinking about ordering but concerned about it being tossed around in a box

[Breakin70]

Originally Posted by CavFan1

Anyone else’s in the States arrive?

Curious on packaging - thinking about ordering but concerned about it being tossed around in a box

My box arrived looking like it was used to play soccer. Watch and pillow were turned sideways. A couple minor scratches on the bracelet only. I do not plan to use the bracelet so it’s not a concern for me, and will go into rotation immediately. Overall happy with the purchase.

[kittansett]

Originally Posted by Breakin70

My box arrived looking like it was used to play soccer. Watch and pillow were turned sideways. A couple minor scratches on the bracelet only. I do not plan to use the bracelet so it’s not a concern for me, and will go into rotation immediately. Overall happy with the purchase.

Could it be due to the Customs examining the watch and not returning it on the same way it was packaged? I thought that customs can check the merchandise prior to release to ensure that it is what is labeled ?

[nick800]

Mine arrived today off the pillow pad too. It is more scratched up than I would care for with a new watch.

[bonovox]

Originally Posted by nick800

Mine arrived today off the pillow pad too. It is more scratched up than I would care for with a new watch.

Can you report on the lume on the piece you received? All green?

[CavFan1]

Originally Posted by nick800

Mine arrived today off the pillow pad too. It is more scratched up than I would care for with a new watch.

How bad are the scratches? I’m hesitant in ordering because of this

So odd they aren’t packaged well.

[JoeG]

Mine arrived Monday morning after being stuck in customs in NJ mid/late last week. The package was the size of a shoebox (a Harrods Shoebox). Paper surrounded the Tudor sleeve/watchbox. The watch was on the pillow, but no bezel protector. It could have been packaged better, especially since it made the long haul across the pond. Luckily no scratches.

I have been eyeing this for a few years. Once I read Bigsoftee's post (thank you for the post!), I ordered it. I absolutely love it!!! Now my other Tudor has company!!

[TimepieceRPP]

Originally Posted by JoeG

Mine arrived Monday morning after being stuck in customs in NJ mid/late last week. The package was the size of a shoebox (a Harrods Shoebox). Paper surrounded the Tudor sleeve/watchbox. The watch was on the pillow, but no bezel protector. It could have been packaged better, especially since it made the long haul across the pond. Luckily no scratches.

I have been eyeing this for a few years. Once I read Bigsoftee's post (thank you for the post!), I ordered it. I absolutely love it!!! Now my other Tudor has company!!

I am quite disappointed about how they packed. I previously ordered Lego and some clothes from them they packed very well with the staff name whoever packed it. Considering over GBP3000 value don't deserve this kind of packing.
But it is stunning.