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Having said that, the Black Bay Pro is a stylish timepiece that looks like a descendant of the reference 1655, but with true GMT functionality. These details include the guardless crown (a new design that is not based on any other crown), the dial, the hands and indices, and the movement… as well as the bracelet It’s safe to say that these aren’t just minor details emulating a Rolex reference from 1971, which has been discontinued since 1984, was most likely never the intention with the Black Bay Pro. (that could be said of a multitude of GMT watches).

If you believe that details are important, then the Black Bay Pro bears only a passing resemblance to the 1655. When looking at this 39mm GMT watch in steel, a certain reference 1655 Explorer II immediately comes to mind. Then, let’s examine the reasons you might want to hold off until the Tudor Black Bay Pro. However, the current enthusiasm that is sweeping fine watchmaking, as well as all watchmaking, is making instant gratification a reality. Given that production and delivery problems have plagued the industry for years, watch collectors have always been accustomed to waiting for specific items.

Watch novelty-wise, it’s still early in the year, so maybe things will get better, but maybe a little bit of waiting is a good thing. If the widely reported availability issues of the watch are to be believed, it needs more praise like a fish needs a bicycle and more supply. The Tudor Black Bay Pro has already gotten a lot of attention, and we’ll just add our voice to the online “Hell Yes” chant.
