Rolex 'Pepsi' GMT (126710BLRO) Vs Tudor 'Pepsi' GMT (M79830RB) - Pepsi GMT Challenge

[@CultivatedWorld]

Are you ready for the 'Pepsi' Challenge? The Tudor is a great watch but would you buy one? If you enjoyed this video please subscribe as it helps us to produce more content for you: kzbin.info

[@drkesrf]

I own the Tudor GMT and I’d rather have it than the Rolex without even considering price. I like the vintage matte look with smaller bezel numbers as opposed to the bold glossy finish on the Rolex. I also like the bigger case since it’s a tool watch. I also do not think a tool watch looks good with the jubilee (I love the jubilee on different models like the DateJust). Add all this to the price difference and it’s clear choice to me. Power to anyone who likes the Rolex, we all got our opinions. One love.

[@TheLumeRoom]

Superb comparison! I think the Tudor is a fantastic watch but the GMT Master II is just pure perfection.

[@CultivatedWorld]

Thank you very much. The Rolex GMT is difficult to argue with.

[@martinsulat697]

@@CultivatedWorld Except, my friend, for THAT dammed un-esthetic jubilee bracelet. Just RUINS the flow of the watch from the lugs to the clasp. Role should honestly give customers the choice of oyster, or jubilee in spite of the technical details involved. Precious metal variants are still available on the venerable oyster - but WHO but the wealthiest can afford those, just to have the preeminent Rolex bracelet. Just my opinion - but in think that it's valid...

[@colincarter3529]

@@martinsulat697 i bought the rolex and the tudor and i also bought the oyster bracelet as an extra from my AD. Not cheap but it gives me the option of jubilee and oyster, i do, however, wear the tudor more as a daily. great watches, you cant go wrong with either.

[@Forestdawg1791]

Where i struggle with the Tudor is the width. If the width is that noticeable where you couldn’t wear it daily then it stays in the winder.

[@tomgrimes8379]

I bought a new Tudor GMT from a Rolex/Tudor AD the last week of December 2019. The date mechanism malfunctioned in late January 2020. I sent it to the Dallas Rolex Service Center for repair. The Service Center told me defective movements with this problem cannot be repaired and that a new movement would be ordered from Switzerland and installed in my watch. I was told it could take up to four or five months for a new movement to be sent to Dallas. Three months later I got the watch back from Rolex and have not had problems since.

[@TZOID08]

Careful..... There are idiots that think a 4 thousand dollar watch is perfectly fine to fail and will shame you for complaining . I had the same problem and it came back after 6 months ( Covid shut down ) and so far it's working well but my fingers are crossed it doesn't start jumping days or get stuck between days.

[@harry-eto]

i laughed as you said “if that watch could talk, i bet it has some amazing stories to tell“ 😄😉

[@intsalikepeeps]

Thanks for the comparison. A great one ☝🏻 subscribed!

[@CultivatedWorld]

We're glad you enjoyed the video and thank you very much for the sub. 🙌

[@phototristan]

The Rolex GMT is literally the best modern Rolex. Even better than the Daytona.

[@stormrider01]

I have the Tudor GMT and it´s incredible! It gets 0s/week!

[@NickNick-id8sb]

I believe that specifications and certifications are not that much of an issue when it comes to extremely well made Swiss watches. Both watches will run around +2/-2 anyway. Design wise the two watches are quite similar but then again so different. The price tag matters a lot. My advice is to go and try both of the watches on wrist and see which one suits you best. If you are leaning towards the ROLEX side here comes the big negative. Best case scenario 2 years in a waiting list.

[@rcm4u2]

I have had 2 Rolex GMT’s for years, with different bezels and dials. I was annoyed that I couldn’t dive with it, so had to bring 2 watches on some vacations- a sub and a GMT. The Tudor GMT solves that issue.

[@jaime4022]

Really? You couldn't dive with a Rolex GMT while on vacation? Were you vacationing at the Titanic wreck site?

[@EscapePlan97]

@@jaime4022 😂 I know right. A modern GMT with the trip lock crown system should handle a regular 20-30 Meter dive pretty well.

[@georgetown8986]

Why not just bring the Tudor GMT or the Sub? Both will handle the deep end of the hotel swimming pool quite well.

[@dereksalley7231]

Owning both the new Root Beer GMT and the BB Chrono, I respect commenters expressing that the heft and thickness of the Tudors might be too much for them. But for me, these concerns are non-issues. To the contrary the watches look and feel more purposeful and robust given their dimensions. Put on an Omega Diver 300 or Breitling B01 Chronomat and tell me it isn’t similarly robust. My biggest problem these days is trying to pry my new GMT off my wrist- I’m smitten! Certainly the materials and techniques Rolex employs are at a level that can partly justify the higher price tags, and wait lists, but Tudor has cut a very large swath in the price point markets everywhere below its parent company. FWIW the two aforementioned Tudors keep better time (just a smidge) than my Datejust, but honestly I doubt any of us are deciding which Watch to buy based on which keeps better time…

[@sinuhe78]

I bought the Tudor gmt a month ago. The experience so far is fantastic. I have a 16 cm wrist and I have no problems with the theoretically bulky style nor with the weight. The rolex is undoubtedly a better looking watch but taking into account the retail price and the scarcity policy of Rolex it makes it an almost impossible watch to get and, unless you want it as an investment, a watch that might not be worth it. Thank you very much for the good review.

[@CultivatedWorld]

Thank you for your kind words. Congratulations on your new Tudor GMT. The Tudor GMT is a great watch and something you can wear everyday. We love the Rolex too but maybe it is too precious to wear everyday.

[@TheSalsa1977]

Just purchased mine yesterday. Was I looking for one!? No. I went in to purchase a date just Rolex. And like the elusive submariner no where to be found. This boutique was also a Tudor AD. They had put the GMT out that morning. After much debate I purchased it. Aaaaaand scratched it on the 1st day. It’s a funny thing how we think about how much we want to wear the watch and worry so much about scratches that we forget to enjoy. I agree with your philosophy. I care for my watch collection; but all have dents scrapes and scratches. Each one has a story. I hope the honeymoon lasts with this watch. Cheers!

[@martindy3]

@@TheSalsa1977 congratulations on your new Tudor. Wear it in good health. I also bought mine yesterday, while looking for the new OP41 (funny that Tudor/Rolex). I was lucky the watch literally just came in and was the first one to ever try it on. I always have this self imposed rule to bring the watch home unworn on the first day instead of wearing it out of the store for fear of scratching it on the first day. I wonder if anyone else does this

[@iseeq72]

I have the Tudor GMT as well, considering it the better looking watch as well. Rolex though has not a "scarcity policy", they just did not raise their output according to the insane demand on the market (they actually raised capacity the last few years, but not nearly matching the raised demand) - which is, on the long run, not a bad strategy, that will help with stable price development over time and ensuring the high quality standards which they would have possibly compromised otherwise.

[@CraigG21]

The color hues of the red & blue are why I chose the Tudor GMT.

[@DecemberNames]

Thank you for another great video.

[@robdavis1248]

I had the Tudor for a while a loved it except the size (smaller wrists), I have the Rolex and it fits me like a glove. Both great in very different ways, but for me, the Rolex gets the edge.

[@hassanamin523]

Pepsi BLRO is epic !!!! The perfect Rolex

[@CultivatedWorld]

It is a beautiful watch. We had a lot of fun creating the video with it.

[@georgetown8986]

Both are outstanding watches. I prefer the darker red and darker blue of the Tudor. It looks more upscale/elegant. The more robust size of the Tudor is also a fine quality.

[@MrJayPuff]

Awesome video great comparison. I have the diet pepsi tudor. Im waiting for the ad to get me the rolex pepsi

[@mkyhou1160]

I have the Tudor GMT - love it. More a masculine tool watch, the Rolex is a lot more dressy.

[@CultivatedWorld]

We completely agree. The Tudor definitely seems more rugged and you don't have to coddle it.

[@avarmauk]

The new Pepsi on the oyster bracelet makes the Rolex less dressy and more suitable for everyday wear IMO

[@marktrett1652]

Fantastic review

[@CultivatedWorld]

Glad you liked it!

[@eugenejohnson7755]

Very good review. Thank you.

[@IrixGuy]

Excellent comparison! Sub and Like added!

[@kerrtattoo230]

Finally!!! A reviewer who understands.i was offered a gmt blro from an ad. . I went for the Tudor gmt instead. I choose watches to enjoy not as an investment opportunity to be babied. I love the blro but Rolex have lost their way. The ceramic bezel was exciting to me at first but I sold my ceramic sub after I got over the glossy finish. I want a watch that I can pass on to my children that is unique and has a story to tell . I will most likely get an 80s gmt master II next but but I want to make use of this tudor over my other watches and have a watch with its own characteristics that it’s picked up from a life of me wearing it to pass on. I’m lucky that I have access to the professional Rolexes but I think it’s a shame that it’s a privilege- tudor are the arm of Rolex that still give me the butterflies i experienced growing up, and I can’t see my self buying another new Rolex. A 1675 and a tudor milsub are the only ones I would go for now

[@CultivatedWorld]

We're glad our review resonated with you. The patina your watch picks up over time is unique and is a part of your individual story. Although Rolex has made some amazing developments ensuring their watches are much more robust, they are also much less likely to develop any patina. As amazing as these developments are, it does remove a little bit of the soul out of the watch, making it feel more sterile. An 80s GMT Master II is a good choice. I may have to copy you. 😉

[@AlfredoRGuillen]

If you like the looks of the Tudor over the Rolex, and one is one third the price with equal precision and quality than the other....the answer is obvious. In Rolex you are paying the advertising, the sponsorship and yes..the fame. But..honestly...Tudor factory is not going to compromise on purpose their manufacturing processes and quality just to be less expensive than Rolex. They are built exactly by the same qualified watchmen, the same machines, with the same quality and the same control standards...difference in price is just explained by marketing expenses, ridiculous hype, desire and scarcity. Twenty years from now, the Tudor GMT will be a collector’s piece just by the fact that it somehow managed to "dent the famous crown".

[@freshblaze4244]

The beat is 🔥 great video

[@taatrs]

Weighing between these two watches I opted for the Tudor and haven’t regretted it one bit. I do slightly prefer the glossy finish of the Rolex the Tudor has a much more tool feel that I adore. If both watches were the same cost I’d still go with the Tudor. The Rolex is simply to busy and I get the same COSC accuracy from my GMT.

[@davidjack3]

Both really nice

[@CheeseCoC]

I love your videos man keep going

[@CultivatedWorld]

Thank you very much. 😎

[@pedramnaeni7713]

Great video and great imagery. Unless I missed it seems you did not make a definitive statement if the Tudor is or is not a good alternative. So what is it?

[@CultivatedWorld]

The specifications you get for the price of the Tudor make it great value for money. Whether it is a good alternative comes down to your own personal circumstances. If you want a GMT watch and you can't afford the Rolex, then the Tudor is definitely a great alternative. The person that owns these two GMT watches decided to buy the Tudor on the fabric strap because it gives it a completely different personality and it was his way of justifying having both of these watches.

[@deltropico7]

Ill wait for a 58 GMT ;)

[@CultivatedWorld]

Yes, that would be a great watch for sure.

[@MrRoyck10]

Yes the 58 GMT will be a beautiful Watch but will remain illusive and not be produced by Tudor as it would not go head to head with Rolex in a battle of GMTs. If you want more refinement you have to buy the Rolex gmt, Tudor will not undercut Rolex as it’s owned by the same parent company.

[@aljack1979]

You can get an aftermarket jubilee bracelet for the tudor 😁

[@maclight999]

A very good video, again. I definitely prefer the Rolex. Greets

[@CultivatedWorld]

Thank you very much. The Rolex is definitely a more special watch.

[@b_altmann]

Tudor have problems with QC. There were misaligned indexes on the Black Bay, dust under the crystal on the GMT as well as the date wheel issue and then a movement stopping for unknown reasons. All this has kept me from buying any Tudor models although I quite like the BB58.

[@leemacdonald6533]

For the price of the rolex you can get the Black bay, Navitimer and Speedmaster.

[@CultivatedWorld]

You're right, there's a lot you can buy for the same amount of the grey market price of the Rolex GMT.

[@Mauricio.Solorzano]

I don't like the Rolex GMT, the bezel numbers are way too large, hours markers too big, and Rolex engraved rehaut makes it look too conspicuous & flamboyant to say the least, it feels like too many things going on there - while the Tudor GMT looks much more redefined and elegant for a watch that is half the price and available at every AD.

[@jrdj7686]

Nice video as usual - keep up the great work. Although you touched on it, I think the date wheel issue with the Tudor is much more serious than you suggest. The problem still exists and Tudor don't seem to have resolved this or know how to stop it occurring. Although there is an international warranty as you state, having the watch fixed isn't straightforward and some owners are looking at 6-8 months turn around time. After suffering the issue myself back in May, I'm still waiting for my watch to be returned with no clear date when I may have this back because Tudor are so non committal. Research into the matter following occurrence of the fault shows that the issue is widespread, some even experiencing the problem 2 or even 3 times. The specs of the Tudor vs the cost make this a great value proposition and it is a great looking watch, however anyone buying one of these at the moment is taking a roll of the dice...

[@CultivatedWorld]

We're sorry to hear the issues you've been having with your Tudor GMT. We have been hearing a lot of different things about the date wheel. Our Tudor GMT was bought a year ago and hasn't missed a beat. Let's hope you get yours back soon.

[@rcm4u2]

The Tudor has twice the depth rating as the Rolex, hence I take it on swimming and diving holidays, as a one watch journey. I used to take a couple of Rolexes.

[@kama1078]

Great comparison! Love the GMT MASTER II...

[@CultivatedWorld]

Thanks you very much. It is a great watch.

[@KondemNedSkilLz]

Love the look of the GMT Master II, much more redefined. Tudor will have a better story to tell 10-20 years from now! Great videos, keep them coming!

[@CultivatedWorld]

A "well loved" Tudor will definitely look more interesting in a few years time, that's for sure.

[@meone8949]

This a weird one for me. I bought both. Whilst I think the Tudor is stunning to look at it is too much of a monster for me to actually wear unless I use it as an expensive knuckle duster. It really is a weapon. The Rolex is is nice as all GMTs are but IMO the jubilee bracelet does nt suit this particular model. I took it off and put on an Oyster. Happy enough with it now. I would love to see a Tudor 58 GMT. Especially with out the fake rivets. I rekon it would be an amazing watch

[@MannyZ28]

Great video as always, I much prefer the look of the Rolex over the Tudor, and although I am getting a GMT Master II fairly soon, it will not be a Pepsi but a different flavor.....

[@CultivatedWorld]

We'll be reviewing another Rolex GMT in our next video. It's not the GMT you are getting but you'll want to make sure you don't miss this one. 😉

[@MannyZ28]

@@CultivatedWorld I definitely won't miss it! Looking forward to it!

[@jeanlefranc3817]

Different watches, for different buyers wanting something specific. The Rolex client wants a status symbol on his wrist, in the form of a very well made and universally recognizable timepiece. The Tudor client wants a good watch at a still sensible price.

[@Kalmar917]

Although the 904 is more corrosion efficient it is a ploy unfortunately as 904 scratches like hell. You will need to baby all the new Rolex’s or any watch made from 904. Corrosion is a thing if you don’t take care of your watch. This is a bit of a non-tooling watch now. Also, it is not offer 200m resistance. So you do have to be mindful even more. For the cost and wearability the Tudor has it beat in my opinion. You don’t have to baby it or worry about it being a scratch magnet.

[@carlmoulton5719]

The fact you are having to pay £20,000 for a pre owned gmt on grey market makes it an easy decision for me. Its a close call all things being equal, the Rolex is not 16k superior. I have the Tudor and on 7inch wrist things it's perfect. Smaller and you're struggling

[@jaime4022]

That watch doesn't even have a ceramic bezel. Why on earth would there be any gold components within?

[@Mark..P]

Great. Video and comparison, just no music please. It really detracts from a great video and from my perspective makes it unwatchable as the looped music is awful. Just my thoughts though. The voice, content and style is spot on. You don’t need the gimmicks

[@CultivatedWorld]

Thanks for your comments and your feedback. We're a new channel and we're still trying to find our feet and testing out what works. We've already got a few ideas regarding the music and will be looking to make a change in the next few videos.

[@MrAccutube]

Tudor

[@JC-dc9oz]

This is like comparing a Porsche Boxter to a Porsche 911s Turbo

[@CultivatedWorld]

Yes, that is a fair analogy. However, the Boxster is still a good car.

[@EscapePlan97]

Absolutely!

[@k3nnova92]

Rolex GMT sounds better if you willing to pay few thousands more than Tudor GMT. If Tudor made a watch at the same price as Rolex, i bet it can be a match in their comparison. Tudor just targeting different income buyers unlike Rolex. Though i have both of it.

[@TZOID08]

Tudor BB GMT has a defective movement.... I own one and had the Date wheel double jumping problem like so many others. The BB GMT is available at discounts . The BB GMT continues to be plagued with the date wheel problem. Check Watch Forums or use Google.

[@CultivatedWorld]

We have mentioned this at 2:36

[@alhacker6674]

Tried the tudor on at an AD in Manchester, readily available, didn't offer me discount though. Tbh, I was a little disappointed in it, think I over hyped it with all the great reviews so I passed on it. The rolex is the DADDY, my grail.

[@TZOID08]

@@CultivatedWorld I know but at 3:09 you state the " Issue has been quietly resolved by Tudor" Not accurate but I'm not busting your balls. Mine have been back from RSC for a week and so far so good. They won't say but I believe they replaced the movement.

[@rcm4u2]

The date issue was resolved, and fixed under warranty for those that had it.

[@TZOID08]

@@rcm4u2 You're not accurate and for you to say that is bullshit..... Stop Lying . The problem continues to plague this watch .

[@teslatalk42069]

The price alone lets you know it’s not white gold.

[@michaelliu8196]

I owned the mkII BLRO and love it. My ad also offer me the Tudor. I said no Thank You.

[@CultivatedWorld]

The Rolex GMT 'Pepsi' is an amazing watch, congratulations.

[@gwapogreg5837]

Until the Tudor is just a little thinner and they get rid of that clunky bracelet and put a jubilee bracelet on it there is no comparison.

[@EscapePlan97]

There is no alternative to a Rolex. Either you get the Rolex you want, or you will never be happy with your „alternative“.

[@fairzghost]

I dont like the red blue combo on rolex. The tudor looks cleaner looking more sophisticated and the rolex it's a bit jumpy. I do love the crown bezel and the thinner overall from rolex tho. In this color combo I rather have the tudor gmt and buy me a batman rolex.

[@jamesmoninger1982]

Tired, tired, tired of hearing about the Rolex Pepsi. PLEEEZ mix it up a little.

[@tombowers2020]

Tesla ad sucks...the rest is cherries!

[@j.j.h.atemycereal]

The Rolex is too flashy. Too shiny. The Tudor is a proper Tool Watch.

[@CultivatedWorld]

The Rolex is definitely a flashy watch.

[@jayvakil1935]

Just get the Tudor for 4k instead of 30k in todays absurd market ..the Rolex is way nicer but way overpriced !

[@jethrojacinto2798]

Look the Tudor Pepsi is great and all but there's really no challenge comparison here. The Rolex GMT is far better and superior than Tudor. We only talk about Tudor so much because the Rolex watches have been super unattainable over the past few years and people need to convince themselves of other alternatives because they either will never get the much desired Rolex from an AD or simply cannot/will not pay for ridiculous grey market prices.

[@teslatalk42069]

These watches don’t compare at all. this is ridiculous.

[@dralzgamer2354]

The Tudor has an embarrassing date wheel problem that should not exist at this price point. The date wheel gets stuck in between to dates and has to be sent in for repair