Is Tudor still worth it? Cartier Quartz RIP OFF. Are Micro Brands Worth It in 2026?

Check out this newest IFL drop (and so many more watches): https://bit.ly/watchgringa Today we're answering your biggest watch questions and hot takes covering Rolex, Tudor, OMEGA, Grand Seiko, Cartier, Breitling, TAG Heuer and more. From the Tudor Black Bay 54 in 2026 to the Rolex GMT-Master II, OMEGA Speedmaster Reduced, Grand Seiko Spring Drive, Yacht-Master vs Submariner and the best value watches on the market, this is one of our biggest watch Q&As yet. We also dive into how I evaluate microbrand watches, whether buying your first Rolex changes your opinion of Tudor, if OMEGA has become too reliant on the Co-Axial escapement, why the Tudor Royal deserves more attention, and which Grand Seiko dive watch I'd actually spend my own money on. Topics covered include: * Is the Tudor Black Bay 54 still worth buying in 2026? * How to tell if a microbrand watch is actually worth the money * The best Grand Seiko dive watch today * OMEGA Speedmaster Reduced: underrated or compromised? * Rolex 5-digit references vs modern Rolex * Oyster Perpetual dial colours ranked * IWC Ingenieur Pool Blue vs Rolex Oyster Perpetual Turquoise vs Tudor BB54 Blue * OMEGA's latest releases and whether enthusiasts actually care * Is the Co-Axial escapement holding OMEGA back? * Rolex Yacht-Master vs Submariner * Breitling and TAG Heuer's resurgence * Why the Tudor Royal might be the hidden gem of the catalogue * Cartier and Jaeger-LeCoultre quartz pricing * My favourite GMT watches * Tudor vs Rolex