Hands-On Tudor Black Bay P01 - Wait.. what?!

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The Tudor Black Bay P01 is not a conventional watch, nor is it for everyone. Is it a future classic or a present failure?

[@tonytrinidad5294]

I have the North Flag, GMT and had the Pelagos, Ranger and BB36. I'm a big Tudor fan. When I first saw this watch I just shook my head in disbelief. It looked like a $4000 SKX. Fast forward a year later and I have the watch. I was at my local AD and asked to see it. I was immediately hooked. Its really a great watch. I love it.

[@rsavage173]

Loved this watch the moment I saw it. Lucky to get one just before xmas and it is truly beautiful. Wears really well and will be in the collection for years to come.

[@chrissinclair3136]

the watch is frigging amazing. I saw it when shopping for my Daughters 21st - another Tudor... and this things jumps out. Completely unique. I love the look and its independence

[@degriff]

It is bonkers. Hated it when I saw the release pictures, totally enjoyed it when I strapped it on, crazy world... :-)

[@ianmedium]

When a new watch has such a polarizing reaction upon release then that’s the one to buy as generally down the road that in years to come everyone will want! The moment it came out I loved it not only for the looks but also I knew the conservative sheep collectors would be upset and wonder what the heck was going on!

[@glenncharles6622]

Nice job on the review. I have one on order and am patiently awaiting the call from my AD.

[@jameswestconsultant]

Picked one up that was “thrown in” when doing a Richard Mille deal, yes RM. It’s robust, masculine & has a retro dial given the faux cream markers. I like it and have no issue with it being in the rotation with my RM & AP Forged Carbon piece 👌🏻

[@degriff]

Woah, nice set of watches!

[@jonreid6364]

A watch when first time seeing was a bit of a shock to the system because it's so different i dismissed it. Re-visited it at the store some weeks later, saw it in a new light and quickly began to appreciate the unique design and quirky look, so i ended up buying it. No regrets and now i love the watch and look forward to it becoming an icon in the Tudor range and a sort after modal for collectors in the future.

[@degriff]

Same for me 👍

[@MrMooseful]

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Wonderful review and I agree - cool watch clearly not for everyone!

[@ichris2011]

I know it’s based on a prototype from the 60s but it looks so much like a modded SKX i cant see it any other way lol

[@MyZippy13]

I wear the P01 daily on a Barton silicone strap.

[@richardman28]

I am a bit of a tudor fan and have many in my collection. I didnt like this ugly looking watch at first and overlooked it. I was out shipping and saw one in the window and went to try one on as I was waiting for my missus. I was hooked. It felt right, looks good and well made. I had to purchase it. One of my favourites in my collection. As the saying goes, dont judge the book by its cover!! ITS SO UGLY, ITS ACTUALLY COOL!! Btw, it's been discontinued.

[@degriff]

Ah this is news to me, discontinued? It is not an ugly watch, I really dig the design (which looks terrible in pictures) 👍

[@richardman28]

Yeah. You try registering for one at an AD. At first it looked ugly, but as I said when you try it on, it's a different ball game. Looks good on the wrist.

[@Halfmoon67]

Nice! Thanks for the review! Definitely need to try it out :)

[@s3freebird]

Nice overview on an oddball watch! How does the strap connect?

[@degriff]

ATX WatchR thanks! Springbar - pretty sure you could swap the strap with little effort! Also - looked as if the locks could be removed as well, but not exactly sure. Strap was attached fairly standard 👍

[@markwatson7551]

Good review. What size is your wrist? My is 7” or 17cm and looking at acquiring one.
Thanks

[@degriff]

Thanks Mark! Wrist is approximately 16.5cm, so 17cm is plenty :-)

[@ChevyBM]

I like how this looks but the bracelet could be only in leather or a full steel bracelet would also bee cool!

[@vianouche1]

Quelle autre montre aurais-tu récompensé au lieu de la P01 ?

[@clark2275]

Love Tudor but personally I really dislike this model.

[@watchexplorer321]

Put it on my wrist and it blastet me away.
Great watch.

[@deltropico7]

Lets remember it was a *rejected* prototype. I think it was rejected for a reason.

[@degriff]

G1234 X 😂🤷‍♂️

[@rc-ge5mm]

a diver w a leather strap..