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Early Tudor Question

Well, early as in 2012 79220 references. When I look at the warranty cards for these watches they all look exactly the same.

My question is this: did Tudor track the original configuration of the watch when it was sold? Bracelet vs strap vs NATO?

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Need some advice on a Datejust 16233

A friend of mine asked me to help sell her Datejust 16233. My knowledge of vintage watches is very limited and during my research I came across an issue. As you can see below, the hands of the watch are black. This isn't a reflection of the light …

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What Does a Rolex Warranty Card Look Like?

Trying to purchase a Rolex and I just want to be sure everything is kosher.
I assume the Rolex AD Name/Address is stamped/printed on the warranty card somewhere, RIGHT?
Could some kind soul post pix of the front and back of a Rolex warranty card?
Thank…

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Is the Bumblebee Case the New BB Chrono Standard?

Will we see additional colorways anytime soon in the new, smaller case diameter and thickness?

I have had my eye on the current panda version, but particularly like the 13.1mm case thickness. Not a fan of the yellow dial but it might be a wait for a…

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Is the standard DJ41 (fluted, Jubilee) considered an “in demand” piece at the AD?

Just curious, as I've been paring down my wishlist and haven't been to my AD or kept up with watches much for a couple of years. I always figured I would get a standard, black dial, DJ41 with fluted crown and Jubilee bracelet as my forever &…

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Tudor 2026 BB58 GMT Coke vs BB GMT Pepsi

I own the Pepsi but considering trading "up?" for the new BB58 GMT Coke with the 5link bracelet.

Pepsi: iconic, 41mm, 3-link bracelet

BB 58: Metas, 5-link bracelet with T-fit, 39mm, thinner case, newer

Seems like the 58's gilt is so…

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My second Rolex after a quarter of a century: the Sea-Dweller 4000, reference 16600

Saturday, 13 June 2026, 7:42 CEST
Touchdown! Frantic cheering from the crowd!

Rolex Sea-Dweller 4000, Reference 16600, M-se…

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My new bubblegum OP took 3 weeks to get

Got this '41 OP as my first purchase from this particular AD, took 3 weeks to get. This is brand new AD they just opened for business couple of months ago.

On the side note: I watched tons of videos on YouTube where "experts" coach a ri…

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My first Rolex?

I fell in love with this at a shop near my house. It's a 16013 with something called a "boiler dial". I never considered two-tone watches before, but this one sings to me. I can find others on line but nothing has told me the history …

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New Tudor release on monday?

Tudor hinted in their instagram story something for monday june the 15th:

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