Just buy a glidelock bracelet and throw it on the GMT. The bracelets only about $2500
The DSSD glidelock implementation is even better than the sub.
It doesn't do the on-the-fly adjustment like the spring-loaded Pelagos, but it should hold up much better in the long term.
Seems like it will be pretty awesome. Especially during the summer, going from outdoor to indoor activities. Most of my watches end up being a bit too tight or too loose depending on the season/activity. Looking forward to this.
Jeff - The Sea-Dweller 4000 (116600) would be perfect for you to try out. Mate black dial, date with no cyclopes, etc.
I still think I would just go with the updated Tudor Pelagos, when available.
$275 more for an in-house movement is by no means much... only about 3% over current inflation.
http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/the-new-tudor-pelagos-now-with-in-house-movement
Thankfully Tudor hasn't been following Rolex all too closely.
The value of the USD vs Euro is a big enough issue from a pricing standpoint, at the moment.
I wouldn't expect the price to change much, if any. Their new movement is looking very spartan and unfinished. They were obviously going for a price-point with the lack of decoration.
Looks like the Pelagos will also be available in blue and the line will be updated to use their new in-house MT5612 movement.
http://www.tudorwatch.com/#/en/pelagos/introduction/
Apparently he did punch a producer. http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/entertainment/news/a25239/clarkson-punched-producer-top-gear-season-22-cancelled/
The Pelagos is excellent. Unfortunately too big for me. They can be had for $2900-$3100 pretty regularly on the used market. I would take one over a SeaDweller any day. Also, the lume is the best I have seen.
The BBB is a great beater watch with an ETA movement that any competent shop can and will be able to service for a lifetime. I would skip the bracelet version and go with the NATO option - nice looking combo.