That’s very kind of you to say. It’s something that I’ve been working on for the last few months. I think I’ve been most successful, at improving my audio. I have no real complaints there. I spent probably two or three hours shooting B roll on Saturday. I shot the main video Sunday morning and then it probably took me three or four hours to edit. So it probably took me three times so long to produce that video vs. most of the table tops that I do.
Well detailed, comprehensive review. Thank you. I bought the white panda 12 months ago and love it. The reverse panda is just as good, and probably more legible. Exceptional accuracy so far. Certainly one of my favourite watches. Only criticism is that there is no micro adjust on the bracelet. The new T-Fit has been released on the latest models and I guess it will eventually come on the Chronograph too.
Very enjoyable video mate. But no, Omega is a vertical manifacturer. There are plenty of video footage you can search for, showing their "house" facility in Bienne. Yes they're part of the Swatch group, but they do not mount ETA movements anymore, since decades now. Next to that same facility, there is even a dedicated section of (partially) hand made movements for the 321. While I agree on the Kenissi movements been regarded as in house as the ETA ones, specifically those exclusively found in modern Longines watches.
Excellent review. I agree with your comments on the Daytona and although I haven’t owned one, the look isn’t for me. Like you, I bought the BB reverse panda and absolutely love it. The size is perfect and the chrono dials are much nicer than those on the Daytona. The panda is very nice too but I tend to prefer darker dials in general. I also like the steel bezel and look forward to see how it ages over time. The 70 hour power is excellent. Weekend proof as they say. Won’t go back to a 40 or 55 hour!
Great comprehensive review! I also chose this reveres panda chronograph. I traded the most recent Omega Speedmaster Racing for it and could not be happier. Two things that are minor cons for me are I would perfer a ceramic bezel and some sort of quick fit adjustment like the glide lock. Also the clasp is a scratch magnet. However, overall I am very happy with it and next to my Seamaster they make a nice pair. Thanks for the video.
@Hani Gharaibeh Yes, I prefer this Tudor over the Omega Speedmaster Racing 44.5 mm case model because the Omega is a very large and thick watch around 16.5 mm in height. It did not fit well on my 7-inch wrist. I also prefer the overall design of the Tudor's dial over the newer Speedmaster racing model. The look and comfort of the Tudor bracelet was also superior IMO.
Ive been on the fence for years about buying this watch. Certain aspects keep me from the purchase. You explained both. No micro adjust and aluminium bezel instead of ceramic. However, that is one sharp watch. We'll see in the future.
I also owned a Zenith movement two tone Daytona over a decade ago and while I loved it…the lack of a date was annoying and it did sit kind of small. I just bought the panda Black Bay Chrono and also feel it is a superior watch to the Daytona. Especially on pricing for comparison of features. The BB is superior.
I tried this chronometer at my local AD. I wanted to buy a watch to develop history with my dealer so I could get a shot at another Rolex. I tried on some Rolex watches ( I own a Sub and Batgirl GMT). Some IWC but they were huge. I tried some Omegas especially the speedmaster panda , but I was really excited to try the Tudors. All the omegas were really nice time pieces The Tudor was a letdown compared to any of these other watches. It was very rough and in my opinion unfinished. I brought over the Omega Speedy raving and there was no contest. I walked out of the shop with the omega and couldn’t be more happy. But still I was hoping to get a Tudor but it just didn’t feel good. Being a Porsche guy the only analogy I can come up with is it’s like comparing a Camaro to a Porsche 911 GT3. And I really wanted the Tudor to work out. It was a good chunk of change less. But I’m excited and in love with the omega. It’s given my Rolex Sub some rest time It joins my two Rolex’s, my Breitling navitiner cosmonaute limited edition and my Seiko dive watch
