Exactly. The hype is WIS taking a punt after seeing how Rolex/Speedmaster speculation is turning out.
I have to say it's a great watch on paper and I haven't seen one for real yet. But it's not really a watch that warrants this sort of madness.
The faux rivets and crown tube show where Tudor's priorities lie (partly, at least). It's thickness is not ideal for many. The movement uses offcuts from the old Rolex 3185 and from what I can tell the date change mechanism is from the 31XX generation of Rolex movements that are now being phased out. Nothing wrong with that, might even be a plus point for some on here. But would people pay above RRP for a parts bin special?
On it's own it's a good watch, it could easily be the only watch you ever need really. But it's no six digit BLRO. And despite using the same tech, unlike the five digit GMTs it lacks the single-minded focus on being the best technical watch for the job that also happens to pertain to status symbolism if that's your thing. Ultimately it's not a watch I would pay above RRP for even if they remain a waiting list watch for the duration of its product lifetime.
My two pence of course. But after fawning over it like everyone else post-Baselworld and putting my name down for one, this current silliness needs to be put into perspective imo.