Tudor Event in DC yesterday

[SS Oyster]

I attended a Tudor showcase event yesterday at Pentagon City Mall Bucherer / Tourneau AD.

Really great staff at this store. Really well managed by Tiffany and all the SAs are wonderful (special shout out to Kevin).

I’m not a Tudor guy, even though I think they have started making some attractive watches. I think their FXDs and pink chronograph are the pick of the litter.

I got the chance with no pressure to handle these watches and try to bond with them, but it was difficult to get over snowflake hands with round hour plots. Many have gotten past that part and I respect their opinions.

That said, my overarching bias of “no Tudor” was confirmed while handling their new all gold blackbay green dial/bezel model. I unscrewed the crown to see how it felt to wind and the crown came out in my hand. What the heck? I quickly pushed and screwed it back in and left the event.

Sorry, I’ll never buy a Tudor. Good luck to those that do.

I’m ready for Dan to flame me.


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[SS Oyster]

This watch …



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[911991]

to us Washingtonians, pentagon city is not DC

[MickCollins1916]

Originally Posted by 911991

to us Washingtonians, pentagon city is not DC

This

That aside, I was there too. Tiffany and her crew were great and the whiskey selection was delightful. I’m generally not a big Tourneau fan, but that location is where I bought my 14060m way back in the day.

I do like Tudor a fair bit and I relieved our hosts of a BB 58 GMT - hadn’t planned to pick anything up, but really dig that watch.

Not disagreeing with our OP’s opinion on Tudor but in fairness, I believe the YG 58 he examined was one of the display models the Tudor rep brought for the event that didn’t have a movement inside it. Still…if the crown fell off, that’s not a great look for Tudor. Yikes.

[Xander_Foxx3]

Originally Posted by 911991

to us Washingtonians, pentagon city is not DC

+1!


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[slus]

Not a good look on a 30k watch, but a funny situation to picture a steady stream of people high tailing it out of there before and after you.

[Rolexforthewin]

Were you invited by Tourneau or are you a Redbar member?

[cloud_flare12345]

That’s my local AD. How does one get invited lol

I’ve been waiting for my guy to call me about the new BB58 GMT

[Joearch]

Just picked this one up last week. Really like the way it looks nd feels on the wrist.

[Spartacus]

Oh nice, need another “DC” meetup.

[Mick006]

So if it was a display model with no movement that would explain the crown falling out.

[996marty]

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

I attended a Tudor showcase event yesterday at Pentagon City Mall Bucherer / Tourneau AD.

Really great staff at this store. Really well managed by Tiffany and all the SAs are wonderful (special shout out to Kevin).

I’m not a Tudor guy, even though I think they have started making some attractive watches. I think their FXDs and pink chronograph are the pick of the litter.

I got the chance with no pressure to handle these watches and try to bond with them, but it was difficult to get over snowflake hands with round hour plots. Many have gotten past that part and I respect their opinions.

That said, my overarching bias of “no Tudor” was confirmed while handling their new all gold blackbay green dial/bezel model. I unscrewed the crown to see how it felt to wind and the crown came out in my hand. What the heck? I quickly pushed and screwed it back in and left the event.

Sorry, I’ll never buy a Tudor. Good luck to those that do.

I’m ready for Dan to flame me.


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You clearly need to explore the vintage Tudor’s

[travisb]

Like all brands, they make some great watches but just not everyone's taste.
Sounds like a nice event.

[Dan Pierce]

There are some Rolex references I abhor but I'm not going to start a thread about it because others find them very appealing, in some cases their grail. Why would I want to criticize someone else's choices?

Saying others must have "gotten past" design queues you don't happen to find attractive is not what I call respecting their opinion.
dP

[espanol]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

There are some Rolex references I abhor but I'm not going to start a thread about it because others find them very appealing, in some cases their grail. Why would I want to criticize someone else's choices?

Saying others must have "gotten past" design queues you don't happen to find attractive is not what I call respecting their opinion.
dP

Per usual, well said.

I find the snowflake hands very appealing. More a general statement but for some reason watch collectors seem to be very polarized by "if it's not this then I don't like it." The 'mercedes' and snowflake hands can coexist. One doesn't need to choose one over the other. To some, they're both great!

[1259]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

There are some Rolex references I abhor but I'm not going to start a thread about it because others find them very appealing, in some cases their grail. Why would I want to criticize someone else's choices?

Saying others must have "gotten past" design queues you don't happen to find attractive is not what I call respecting their opinion.
dP

The block user button was created specifically for people like the OP.

[Bozzie1982]

Originally Posted by 1259

The block user button was created specifically for people like the OP.

On another note, I have always wondered if we can block people on here. Is it possible? Thanks.

[omar10213245]

Originally Posted by Bozzie1982

On another note, I have always wondered if we can block people on here. Is it possible? Thanks.

Aw cmon. Blocking is no fun

[1259]

Originally Posted by Bozzie1982

On another note, I have always wondered if we can block people on here. Is it possible? Thanks.

Yes and I will never have to read the idiotic drivel of OP again.

[SS Oyster]

Originally Posted by 1259

Yes and I will never have to read the idiotic drivel of OP again.

And life would be so grand for the “perfect” people once you get rid of all those with whom you disagree. Nirvana.

Yet here you are reading a thread by one of the unwashed.

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[SS Oyster]

Originally Posted by 1259

The block user button was created specifically for people like the OP.

Big 1st Amendment advocate are you? … The counter to bad information is more speech not less.


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[SS Oyster]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

There are some Rolex references I abhor but I'm not going to start a thread about it because others find them very appealing, in some cases their grail. Why would I want to criticize someone else's choices?

Saying others must have "gotten past" design queues you don't happen to find attractive is not what I call respecting their opinion.
dP

It’s called a marketplace of ideas and opinions. Pretty boring if only positives are shared.


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[AF_Rob]

Being close-ish, I would’ve loved to be there. As a brand, Tudor excites me more than anyone else currently.

Leaning hard towards the FXD, or Pelagos 39.


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[samson66]

Many of us like the snowflake hands as opposed to getting past them. It's just a design element that some like and others do not. I think the snowflake is best appreciated in low light situations and darkness.

[Director EDTF]

For me, the Tudor Pelagos stands above all other Tudor models. It is the ultimate tool watch in every way. It is my go to watch when I am working around the house, going to the beach or travelling and do not want to get noticed. I love the lume on the dial and bezel, which to me stands above all Rolex and other Tudor models and I really love the indentations on the dial which give it so much character. I often catch myself staring at the dial day or night!!

[1William]

I am a huge Tudor fan but I also like some watches from most brands. I figured out years ago to appreciate people and things for what they are, not what they are not. Tudor has a unique design language and some will not like it. That is OK just like some will. The brand is a quality manufacture and do well at the price point. Is it a Rolex, PP, VC, etc., no it is not. But in some significant ways, it is better and that maybe best left to another thread.

[ArtNouveau]

I’ve had three Tudors over the years and the pink chrono has made me ask for another. One think I really like is their experimentation with multiple case materials like their new composite ones. Something Rolex almost never does like their “innovative” titanium cases that other brands have made for years.

[espanol]

Seems like a fun time. I like the team over at that branch. Also enjoyed when Robin was the manager there.

[Rolexforthewin]

Originally Posted by espanol

Seems like a fun time. I like the team over at that branch. Also enjoyed when Robin was the manager there.

She was very slimy!

[Zach69SS]

Tudor’s are great, I was not a big fan until a few years ago I bought one and tried it out and really like the fit and look BB GMT and the Harrod’s BB.

They make a quality watch , while they are not Rolex. For the price you can’t beat the value. Recently they have released some lookers and are going in the right direction.

I would like to attend a Tudor event in the future.