Most BIZZARE TUDOR Watch Ever?! Black Bay P01 Diver Watch Review

The Tudor Black Bay P01 has unique story and a even more unique design which was burried for years in the Tudor and Rolex archives. Being a Tudor owner myself and somebody who loves the Omega Ploprof models I truly am a fan of this model because it's so bizarre that it's cool!
▶Details:
Tudor Black Bay P01
Reference: M70150-0001
Case Size: 42mm x 13mm
Movement caliber: MT5612 (COSC-certified)
200m water resistancy
12-hour diving bezel with stop system
70 hours power reserve
▶Price MSRP (June 2020): CHF 3'800.-
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[@SwissWatchGang]

Are you a fan of the TUDOR Black Bay P01? Which other Tudor watches would you like to own?

[@watchnerds]

This one that you reviewed is my favorite! Cz it's the only "Tudor" and not a poor man's Rolex.

[@csehvani]

Not a fan of the P01. From Tudor it has to be the Black Bay Bronze. Love the look and the fit.

[@watch202]

You know i am a indie kinda guy but Tudor made some great watches like this P01 and the BB58 which i am lucky to own both 🤗.

[@SwissWatchGang]

@@watchnerds Nice, well said!

[@SwissWatchGang]

@@csehvani Have that one, it's beautiful once the case ages.

[@derekshearer9049]

People cried for more tool watches. Tudor makes a tool watch and people say it's too utilitarian. Lol. I like it.

[@SwissWatchGang]

haha. Me too!

[@stephenbambusette]

On the wrist it really is comfortable and looks amazing. One of the few tool watches I wear which grabs attention. The history makes this a potential classic. I tend to go for the quirky pieces and this ticks a lot of boxes for me. Great review by the way, balanced and less ‘Tudor Black Bay fanboyish’.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Agree completely! :) haha less "fanboyish", thank you! I own the 5B and GMT so i'm a fan but yea, my passion is with independents :)

[@bossmanbossman5481]

What’s wrong with being a fan of the Black Bay?

[@kainelofthouse2039]

Best review I've seen on this, honest and genuine.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Thank you! 🙏

[@jameswestconsultant]

Just picked one up about a week ago and love it. It’s robust, masculine & has a very nice dial with the faux patina. It’s comfortable and hugs my 7” wrist as well as my RM, yes an RM & P01 in the same collection. It doesn’t always have to be expensive, this piece is just cool and has a military feel. If you like scotch, cigars and not taking any crap from people you’ll likely like this reference. The in-house movement is better than just about any in this price point, hell, they throw eta movements (or worse) in watches costing 2-3 times what the P01 will set you back ⚡️

[@vvvhhhhhbb]

Although the watch was originally designed for the navy, it's not a divers watch. It's a "Missions" watch. Meant to keep track of hours and not minutes. The bezel is also a "GMT" Bezel which allows for 2nd time zone. (Also used for missions). Hope this helps clear up the dial a bit. Amazing watch.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Thank you! 🙏

[@sowhoisthis]

This is actually a good looking watch as per me. I really like the way they have designed the hands and indexes

[@SwissWatchGang]

Same for me :)

[@Classyproject]

Love mine ;) it is a great feel on the wrist. Its original design and the fact that it was made by tudor is what caught my love for it😊

[@SwissWatchGang]

Congrats! :)

[@MickBrandon]

Whatsup Marko! Just stopping by to say well done on all your videos! i know how much production goes into making one and appreciate what you do for the community! Congrats on all your success!

[@SwissWatchGang]

Thank you!!

[@insydegroup]

For very strange reasons I really love this watch. That my THE diver

[@SwissWatchGang]

Agree, it's special👍

[@Simscraggy998]

The hour bezel is a mission time, military application. H-hour (amphibious operations). For amphibious operations, the time the first assault elements are scheduled to touch down on the beach, or a landing zone, and in some cases the commencement of countermine breaching operations

[@SwissWatchGang]

Wow thank you G! Didn´t know that, appreciate you sharing this with us!

[@vvvhhhhhbb]

And the bezel can be used for a 2nd time zone in addition to Hourly amphibious missions. Although designed for the Navy, it was never meant to be used as primary a diver.

[@SwissWatchGang]

@@vvvhhhhhbb awesome info!

[@watchcollectingstrategy]

I actually really like it! On a side note, you are almost at 10K bro! Keep up the great work! Will share your video 👍

[@SwissWatchGang]

Same! Yea, approaching slowly but surely :) And you're close to 20k! Insane :)

[@watchcollectingstrategy]

@@SwissWatchGang Rather than a community post. I'll hook you up bro, stay tuned 👍

[@watchnerds]

@@watchcollectingstrategy you just gained a new subscriber 👌 Good videos, keep it up bro! Got IG?

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Great review and it was an honor being in the same video as you! Talking about the “what’s on my wrist” video with Ridah!!

[@SwissWatchGang]

Thank you and likewise! 🙏🙏

[@csehvani]

Who would've thought Tudor could sound so interesting haha! Incredible watch, the rotating bezel lock is crazy! I would have never noticed it if you didn't mention it. Great review Marko! Looks like A Vachie next! ;) Any chance you're going to talk about any Moser watches? Maybe the Venturer Concept Vantablack?

[@SwissWatchGang]

Glad you like it Chiraag. Next one isn't a Vacheron no, but close. Moser is definitely here in the future, not sure which model yet though :)

[@inkhaurt5812]

I think it has an hours bezel because this watch isn't a diver. It's an explorer or mountain(eering)/climbing type of watch hence the locking mechanism on the bezel to prevent deviation. As for the watch, I love it. The only thing I would have redesign is the lug width. It needs to be wider to give the watch a muscular look with a wider strap.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Interesting, might be yea! Maybe they just applied for the wrong military divison haha.

[@inkhaurt5812]

@@SwissWatchGang Oh, I have no doubt that it was intended as a diver watch when it was conceived back then for the purpose of military use. But I think that then-managing director of TUDOR Davide Cerrato (Who's now the managing director of MontBlanc watches) had the vision of reintroducing or rather repurposing the P01 as a mountaineering watch.

[@vvvhhhhhbb]

@@inkhaurt5812 It wasn't initially meant as a diver for the Navy. Was meant as a missions watch. With hourly intervals. Also can be used for 2nd time zone.

[@inkhaurt5812]

@@vvvhhhhhbb Oh ok. Well that makes total sense. Thanks for sharing.

[@vvvhhhhhbb]

@@inkhaurt5812 No worries mate. We all love watches, so happy to spread the itsy bitsy tiny bit of useless info I have. 🤣🤣

[@watchcollectingstrategy]

Is the next watch the JLC Master Perpetual Calendar Dr Strange Edition?

[@SwissWatchGang]

Yes sir :)

[@watchnerds]

@@SwissWatchGang does it came with cracked crystal? 😂

[@christofvarga3684]

Nice presentation ! It finally came to my radar ! Times and tasts are changing Now it‘s mine and I love it more than my three „ordinary“ Black Bays before.

[@theJade]

Definitely the case shape needed some getting used to and has grown on me. The hour bezel is for tracking a second time zone I think. Jlc master ultra thin next?

[@SwissWatchGang]

JLC is next yes, a model from that line.

[@RickinHKG]

Why a 12 hour bezel? I am not sure, ... but as a traveler and not a diver, I can say that the 12 hour bezel is a perfect second time zone function without the extra GMT complication requirements. I wish there were more 12 hour bezel options.

[@davidofglenbrook4487]

Bizarre, yes. But creative enough to have actually won awards in Switzerland. An ‘acquired’ taste.

[@csehvani]

Definitely an acquired taste!

[@SwissWatchGang]

Yup, stands out for sure.

[@vincentdimick7012]

I like that it has its own identity. It isn’t an explorer or any other style of Rolex like some other watches we know… Just saying. This is a watch that has to be seen in person. I hated it in pictures online. I loved it on my wrist in the real life person.

[@koncinar]

Kudos to the brand being let down by the army and still managing to benefit from the work 👍

[@SwissWatchGang]

Yea, pretty cool story and I digg the design as well.

[@FirestormAA]

For some reason.... first look seriously fguly but now is growing in me!!!! 😅 Great review!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@SwissWatchGang]

Same here :)

[@MyZippy13]

Just got one with 10% off from an AD. Will go well with my Pelagos LHD. I’m not a follower I’m a leader so I love the things people hate.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Congratulations!

[@kevinpower8363]

Great reviews, enjoy the channel 👍🏻 Personally I really like the watch, Im on a waiting list for one at my local dealer.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Thank you for watching Kevin! I´m a fan as well!

[@kainelofthouse2039]

Are these watches on waiting lists now?

[@bossmanbossman5481]

@@kainelofthouse2039 Not at all has been in stock at my local AD since it was released

[@kitlai768]

I think the design is quite unique and oddly attractive. I like it a lot. 👍

[@SwissWatchGang]

Exactly 👍😁

[@chiragnk602]

Tudor is like the underdog of the watch world. Would love to see more such brands on the channel. Tbh I prefer Tudor and omega over Rolex, any day. I like watches that celebrate the art of making watches rather that just trying to make a business out of it.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Well they all start the same, some prevail and switch to a money making machine but I bet every brand would trade places with Rolex. :)

[@chiragnk602]

@@SwissWatchGang don't you think omega always had that chance?? Yet you can walk into any omega ad and buy almost any of their models.

[@watchnerds]

Please review the Longines Heritage Sector! Or Omega Seamaster 70th Anniversary watches or their tourbillon watches!!!!!!!!! Or a Reverso!!!!!!!! Or any watch with deadbeat seconds!!!!!!!!

[@SwissWatchGang]

I'll try to make it happen!!!!!! haha thank you for the support my friend! :)

[@sidmini]

Like the bezel lock, as a diver I can see how normal bezels could move in military duty. I have no idea why they put hours on the bezel makes no sense for a diving watch and it doesn't have a GMT feature either. Also leather strap on a diver watch makes no sense either.

[@SwissWatchGang]

All good points haha, a bracelet or other fabric would make sense!

[@sidmini]

Swiss Watch Gang Blancpain style sailcloth and rubber strap would be awesome

[@sidmini]

Also I’m curious does the bezel lock mark / scratch the metal bezel if it misses the dent to mark each minute?

[@juliusoswald]

next review is a JLC Master Perpetual calendar?

[@SwissWatchGang]

Yes :)

[@arifalharthy1186]

Don't let the pictures fool you. This is the simplest and most useful GMT travel watch I use as a pilot. 2nd Time zone stays in place!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@SwissWatchGang]

I always advise people to check it out in person, it's a super cool watch :)

[@dillcarver7731]

I'd like to see how the strap adjusts. I have a 7" wrist

[@habibhossain45]

Can you review jlc duometre quantieme lunaire.that's my grail.i will love to see you review that watch.

[@SwissWatchGang]

I will try to get one in my hands, awesome model!

[@habibhossain45]

Thank you

[@habibhossain45]

@@SwissWatchGang please try to get the whitegold one that would be different

[@444slowitdown]

Love it bro.. ❤..tnx again 🙋‍♂️

[@SwissWatchGang]

Thank you!

[@Kairosdex]

Take a shot every time he says "you know" 😹

[@SwissWatchGang]

hahaha count me in!

[@watch202]

Another great review of a watch thats so quirky (and ugly) thats its kinda cool at the same time imho . I just had to have one from the moment i saw it at BW last year. Next the JLC Master

[@SwissWatchGang]

Thank you my friend! You are correct on the brand and name!

[@scottallan3327]

I tried one of those on it's just a really big bulky watch and I am at 8-inch wrist

[@SwissWatchGang]

Interesting, my wrist is smaller at 18,1cm and feels ok but depends on what kind of watches you're comfortable wearing.

[@leyay7540]

Is next one a Girard Perregaux?

[@SwissWatchGang]

Nope:)

[@fakenewsisthenews3542]

Cool looking watch. But dive with a leather strap??

[@sbsb4995]

Hour markers instead of minutes on the bezel is a no. This watch in my opinion is just a show but no go.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Apparently it has good reason to feature hours :)

[@watchnerds]

First! Anyway, this one strangely is my most favorite watch from them though... Have you check out the #tudorbastardo from @misterenthusiast yet? 😂 Anyway, I think why they put the crown on 4 because it's more comfortable to use as the crown doesn't digging in into the wrist. And why an hour marker compared to diving bezel, because it's more useful, I guess? Same as the seamaster 300 James Bond edition that has hour marker than diving bezel in the standard one. You could track dual time on a glance, and I personally like it than the "useless" diving bezel. My complaint on it is that the bezel etching isn't that deep, which makes the the ink isn't as "attached" to it, which why I could see bubbles even on that triangle marker and at 9 marker on the bezel, reminds me of the cheap Tissot which has the same kind shallow etching bezel and I could see that those paint would came off in 1.5-2 years span and would be quite a nightmare to restore the paint on the etchings. I bet it would came off in two or three times after being washed in elma cleaning machine.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Yes, the @misterenthusiast version is sick!

[@celko889]

Quirky... looks good on the wrist though!

[@SwissWatchGang]

100%

[@ressikanflute]

Looks like Seiko diver and an original Ex2 made babies. Fan of the Rolex Sub. Hate the Hulk and Blues renditions. For this reason, I have never been a fan of Black Bay. THIS ONE, however, is a unique diversion. Was looking at the North Flag but this might be might first Tudor.

[@SwissWatchGang]

This one is super unique accross all divers so I'd definitely give it a try :)

[@AbeFrohman]

Love the watch

[@Fanzyify]

Love it, but it’s too big. It would be amazing at 40mm with shorter lug-to-lug compared to diameter.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Go try it on, might change your opinion.

[@Fanzyify]

Swiss Watch Gang I did, came very close to buying it. Then I remembered the Heuer Monaco. I love that watch too, but I never pulled the trigger as it's not a very wearable watch (large and thick). Those 2 watches would just sit pretty on my nightstand but wouldn't get much wrist time, unfortunately.

[@SwissWatchGang]

@@Fanzyify I can relate to the Monaco because of its boxed shape, the Tudor fits my wrist nicely though but it's very personal how u like to wear the watches.

[@SinnMaster]

Meh... I like it more than the RM, but that’s not saying much

[@csehvani]

hahahaa!

[@SwissWatchGang]

haha

[@B00MIS]

What’s the lug to lug Length?

[@SwissWatchGang]

20mm

[@Yakman18]

Hours on the bezel is for a second time zone.

[@shothorology9183]

Nice Seiko skx.

[@SwissWatchGang]

🤣 Because of the crown?

[@shothorology9183]

Swiss Watch Gang Hey Marko, Yes, the joke is that this Tudor looks like an SKX due to the crown and general shape of the case. I personally like it and good to see a big brand taking some risks. Take care 👍

[@daiseypaisley]

Love it.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Thanks Scott!

[@bennycop]

I hate how Rolex and Tudor add too much text on the dial. Such a cliche

[@SwissWatchGang]

Yea, could be cleaner.

[@extremejoy]

I ❤ it!

[@garysmith1477]

I really like my P01 but I had to ditch that horrible strap and put it on a rubber strap.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Awesome! Can you send me a picture to my Instagram @swisswatchgang? I would love to see it

[@catcat40000]

I am not a fan of this design. This looks like a poor homage of a seiko SKX, and there is a chance that the P01 design actually may have been influenced by 4o'clock seiko divers in the 1960s!

[@SwissWatchGang]

Well everybody is somehow using a feature of somebody else. Personally I think the crown-position isn^t a big issue for me.

[@cy4624]

It's closer to the Seiko Monster . I like my BB's and this one is growing on me( probably because I love the Seiko design ) . It maybe a future collectible..

[@WMDZone]

Q: "Why did they put a hour bezel on it?" A: Because of bad design...

[@SwissWatchGang]

lol

[@woonfaseng8737]

looks like Tudor copycatted Seiko divers from the 1960s.... who actually came out first is up to more specific data research and digging

[@richardman28]

That's one ugly watch.. however, great brand and I am sure it will be collectors item because the unpopularity of it. For me the best tudor is the current black bay. In house movement and tomorrow they are going to release the new time piece to the black bay range. Apparently a blue bezel and blue dial.. keep your eyes peeled for tomorrow. Great review as always Marko. P01 is a Good tool watch but its just not for me.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Thank you for watching! I own the Bucherer bronze blue so I think the new one is nice and necessary in Tudors offering but not something I'd need currently myself. For the price I think it's still a great buy.

[@richardman28]

I have the bronze and the black bay GMT. They are remarkable watches for the price point. Its unrivaled at the price point. I have also sport rolexs and can honestly say the tudor fits better than the rolex on my wrist. The quality of he tudor is as good as its sister brand.

[@deltropico7]

I dislike this watch

[@SwissWatchGang]

It's a love it or hate it kinda watch so it's ok :D

[@jonreid6364]

Which is why i had to buy it so i can love and hate it at the same time.