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Maxy · 18 March 2016, 11:44 PM

I think many of them are confused the reason Black Bay 36 is even named Black Bay and should have been named something else(including me). Do you think its the same dial, hands, markers and possibly case from the older 41mm to new 36 version? 36 does have a flatter crystal compared to domed one on 41mm and a smaller crown(should have been more smaller). So, basically the same watch minus the bezel? Hence the association with the name of Black Bay? Your thoughts?

Boothroyd · 18 March 2016, 11:51 PM

I like the watch, but agree it should be called something else. Without the bezel, what does it really have to do with their diver models of the past that the Black Bay is modeled after?

Marketing probably wanted to tie in to the success of the Black Bay in launching a new model.

Hammer · 18 March 2016, 11:52 PM

It's not a BB in my eyes. It's quite a nice looking watching in its own right, but it is not a BB. You'd think the people at Tudor would have thought of something better.

ColRam425 · 18 March 2016, 11:52 PM

To me, calling the 36mm a Black Bay would be like calling the Explorer a smaller Submariner

Blackdog · 19 March 2016, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ColRam425

To me, calling the 36mm a Black Bay would be like calling the Explorer a smaller Submariner

I agree with the OP, and in following your reasoning how is the Explorer called over at the Tudor side ? The Ranger !

IMO, this is what the Heritage Ranger should have looked like, but I guess the name was already taken...

We can call it Shirley for all I care, it is still a wonderful watch in its own right. I would certainly buy one !

Porter · 19 March 2016, 12:46 AM

I love the size! 36mm is my favorite but makes me feel strange... Is like looking the BBB without insert...rare!

sickened1 · 19 March 2016, 12:50 AM

Actually I like that. Without the insert makes the dial appear bigger. Guess will have to see a live one first (just hope it's not as thick as BB41).

A few good points:

- BB36 is a good catchy name so we don't need to come up with some silly nickname
- seems like Tudor kept the same bracelet (not the riveted one)
- smaller crown (proportionate to the case)

Explorerorange · 19 March 2016, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by sickened1

Actually I like that. Without the insert makes the dial appear bigger. Guess will have to see a live one first (just hope it's not as thick as BB41).

A few good points:

- BB36 is a good catchy name so we don't need to come up with some silly nickname
- seems like Tudor kept the same bracelet (not the riveted one)
- smaller crown (proportionate to the case)

Something tells me that even though this is a 36 mm, I think that it will fit like a 38.5 or even a 40 mm. Just compare visually the 2 pics. Yes it will be smaller than the Black Bay Blue pic but not by much. I even think that the bracelet is a 20 mm size bracelet.

Maxy · 19 March 2016, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by sickened1

Actually I like that. Without the insert makes the dial appear bigger. Guess will have to see a live one first (just hope it's not as thick as BB41).

BB36 is just 10.25mm thick compared to BB41's 12.7 thickness!

sickened1 · 19 March 2016, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Explorerorange

Something tells me that even though this is a 36 mm, I think that it will fit like a 38.5 or even a 40 mm. Just compare visually the 2 pics. Yes it will be smaller than the Black Bay Blue pic but not by much. I even think that the bracelet is a 20 mm size bracelet.

As long as it's smaller I'm happy. BB41 was pushing it for me.

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Originally Posted by Maxy

It is just 10.25mm thick compared to Black Bay's 12.7 thickness!

Thank God!

GradyPhilpott · 19 March 2016, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Maxy

I think many of them are confused the reason Black Bay 36 is even named Black Bay and should have been named something else(including me).

You're over thinking this.

It's a field watch in the style of the Black Bay, from which it takes it's name.

It's size will appeal to those who are tired of huge watches, but are still attracted to a highly visible dial with a nod to Tudor's past.

Gryfalcon · 19 March 2016, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

You're over thinking this.

It's a field watch in the style of the Black Bay, from which it takes it's name.

It's size will appeal to those who are tired of huge watches, but are still attracted to a highly visible dial with a nod to Tudor's past.

^^^ I think the 36 is pretty slick

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JimSnyder · 19 March 2016, 01:28 AM

I like it

Maxy · 19 March 2016, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

You're over thinking this.

It's a field watch in the style of the Black Bay, from which it takes it's name.

It's size will appeal to those who are tired of huge watches, but are still attracted to a highly visible dial with a nod to Tudor's past.

I'm not. I think you didn't read past the first line. I posted my question and then answered it with my understanding why its named one.

More pertinent question in my post was - if its the same dial, hands as of 41? which no one seems to answer or give thoughts about.

GradyPhilpott · 19 March 2016, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Maxy

I'm not. I think you didn't read past the first line. I posted my question and then answered it with my understanding why its named one.

More pertinent question in my post was - if its the same dial, hands as of 41? which no one seems to answer or give thoughts about.

Well, I did read the whole post, but admittedly I was confused and gave a response I thought fit the question.

Sorry.

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Blackdog · 19 March 2016, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Maxy

More pertinent question in my post was - if its the same dial, hands as of 41? which no one seems to answer or give thoughts about.

It could well be. The dial of the 41mm BB is around 30-31mm. The BB dial is slightly domed, hard to tell if the BB36 one is too.

joeswatchstraps · 19 March 2016, 01:16 AM

Is the bezel in the BB36 domed (like oyster perpetual) or straight (like explorer)?

Maxy · 19 March 2016, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by joeswatchstraps

Is the bezel in the BB36 domed (like oyster perpetual) or straight (like explorer)?

Posted in the original post - it is flat crystal (like Explorer).

joeswatchstraps · 19 March 2016, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Maxy

Posted in the original post - it is flat crystal (like Explorer).

Got that. What about the bezel?

Maxy · 19 March 2016, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by joeswatchstraps

Got that. What about the bezel?

BB36 Bezel is smooth as Explorer, Milguass and not 'domed' as OP 39.
On the official site, its written as - Smooth steel bezel, polished finish

Chadridv · 19 March 2016, 01:30 AM

Strange to name it that yes, but it is a really simple and beautiful watch. Too small for my preference but I love it.

tudorluv · 19 March 2016, 03:39 AM

reminds me of the old tudor prince oyster (no date) except for the snowflake hands

- love it but I like the larger Heritage Ranger even more as I have gotten used to the bigger watches (but 43mm may just be too much...)

18 March 2016, 11:44 PM	#1
Maxy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: TX Watch: Daytona Posts: 3,231	Black Bay vs Black Bay 36 I think many of them are confused the reason Black Bay 36 is even named Black Bay and should have been named something else(including me). Do you think its the same dial, hands, markers and possibly case from the older 41mm to new 36 version? 36 does have a flatter crystal compared to domed one on 41mm and a smaller crown(should have been more smaller). So, basically the same watch minus the bezel? Hence the association with the name of Black Bay? Your thoughts?

19 March 2016, 01:28 AM	#13
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	I like it __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

18 March 2016, 11:51 PM	#2
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,258	I like the watch, but agree it should be called something else. Without the bezel, what does it really have to do with their diver models of the past that the Black Bay is modeled after? Marketing probably wanted to tie in to the success of the Black Bay in launching a new model.

18 March 2016, 11:52 PM	#3
Hammer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Simon Location: Essex Posts: 530	It's not a BB in my eyes. It's quite a nice looking watching in its own right, but it is not a BB. You'd think the people at Tudor would have thought of something better.

18 March 2016, 11:52 PM	#4
ColRam425 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 473	To me, calling the 36mm a Black Bay would be like calling the Explorer a smaller Submariner

19 March 2016, 12:46 AM	#6
Porter "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Carlos Location: Eivissa Watch: Rolex, Tudor.... Posts: 1,635	I love the size! 36mm is my favorite but makes me feel strange... Is like looking the BBB without insert...rare!

19 March 2016, 12:50 AM	#7
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,054	Actually I like that. Without the insert makes the dial appear bigger. Guess will have to see a live one first (just hope it's not as thick as BB41). A few good points: - BB36 is a good catchy name so we don't need to come up with some silly nickname - seems like Tudor kept the same bracelet (not the riveted one) - smaller crown (proportionate to the case)

19 March 2016, 01:16 AM	#17
joeswatchstraps "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 22	Is the bezel in the BB36 domed (like oyster perpetual) or straight (like explorer)?

19 March 2016, 01:30 AM	#21
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	Strange to name it that yes, but it is a really simple and beautiful watch. Too small for my preference but I love it.

19 March 2016, 03:39 AM	#22
tudorluv "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Erich Location: -5 Posts: 742	reminds me of the old tudor prince oyster (no date) except for the snowflake hands - love it but I like the larger Heritage Ranger even more as I have gotten used to the bigger watches (but 43mm may just be too much...)

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