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airchitect · 25 June 2017, 09:12 AM

On leather.... went to my ad to inquire about a hulk today but came away slightly ina enamored with this guy. The "flat" gold is my kind of gold. Add in the date and that leather strap and the look is solid even though I'm not typically a fan of a dive watch on leather... thoughts???

GerardoG · 25 June 2017, 09:14 AM

I like it! A lot!

dr3ws · 25 June 2017, 09:24 AM

I think I quite like it on strap better

Ginseng · 25 June 2017, 09:27 AM

It's gorgeous. A TT that is perhaps a bit more casual than the Rolex TT Subs. A unique blend of elegance and workmanlike-ness. After the Pelagos, this would be my next buy.

airchitect · 25 June 2017, 09:31 AM

Retails for 3750 I believe it was. Hell of a deal compared to a two tone sub. It might be a great companion to my BBN, BLNR, and decent stop gap for the outgoing EXP II. Hmm....

airchitect · 25 June 2017, 09:34 AM

To me the strap also gave it a much younger vibe as opposed to the two tone bracelet

Ginseng · 25 June 2017, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by airchitect

To me the strap also gave it a much younger vibe as opposed to the two tone bracelet

Agreed. On leather, it would be very fitting with jeans and an untucked shirt.

bdex75 · 25 June 2017, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by airchitect

To me the strap also gave it a much younger vibe as opposed to the two tone bracelet

And saves the pocketbook quite a load. Not sure how much gold is in the cap on the bracelet, but it is apparently priced like Rolex gold.

Like it on the strap.

The steel is a bad ass watch on the strap. On the bracelet it is almost too much SS.

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Ginseng · 25 June 2017, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bdex75

Like it on the strap. The steel is a bad ass watch on the strap.
On the bracelet it is almost too much SS.

Great observation! The brown definitely harmonizes with the bezel and accentuates the gold.

mui.richard · 25 June 2017, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bdex75

And saves the pocketbook quite a load. Not sure how much gold is in the cap on the bracelet, but it is apparently priced like Rolex gold.

Like it on the strap.

The steel is a bad ass watch on the strap. On the bracelet it is almost too much SS.

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The gold capping should be thick enough to warrant no worries on it ever wearing thru...

a watch is meant to be worn

DramaTurtle · 25 June 2017, 09:41 AM

Surprisingly gorgeous TT.

cop414 · 25 June 2017, 10:15 AM

I'm generally not a TT guy but that looks great!

airchitect · 25 June 2017, 10:37 AM

Funny, I looked at the steel too. It was overkill for me. Stainless everywhere and the glare under the ad's lights blinded me. Not as successful as a EXPII at all in that dept

watchwatcher · 25 June 2017, 10:41 AM

Man, that is one good looking watch.

What AD were you at? And most importantly...please tell me you bought that.

GradyPhilpott · 25 June 2017, 11:29 AM

I think it looks great.

I like the bracelet, too.

AK797 · 25 June 2017, 11:32 AM

It's a really nice looking watch, and at a great price.

nick c · 25 June 2017, 11:36 AM

It's looking gooood

Director EDTF · 25 June 2017, 12:01 PM

I like it but with the bracelet. I've had my eye on it.

mui.richard · 25 June 2017, 02:20 PM

Absolutely LOVE it! In fact, I liked it so much I placed an order with my AD after it was announced and I picked it up about a month ago. I did a small review here:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=540628

I'd go with the bracelet option though....they are quite a bit more money if purchased separately from the watch, learned that lesson with my Ranger.

a watch is meant to be worn

Hotrod297 · 25 June 2017, 02:22 PM

Very nice! Tones it down a lot.

dominate · 25 June 2017, 02:22 PM

I am a fan

bcmind · 25 June 2017, 02:32 PM

The only TT I considered! Enjoyed it daily!!!

whinetime · 25 June 2017, 02:36 PM

I like it. However, if a Hulk is maybe in the budget as you say, I would consider getting the Rolex SubC (green or black) and buying a couple leather straps and switching between bracelet and straps on the SubC depending on your mood. Some people think changing straps on watches is a PITA, I don't mind it (though I also like fiddling with and manually winding my watches so clearly I am sick in the head). Also, shopping for new straps is easier on the wallet when I want a different look vs committing to buying a whole new watch.

TL;DR I'm a fan of Tudor and the Black Bay, but if a Rolex SubC is in the budget, I think the SubC is a much better watch and at least a much better first watch between the two.

Muzz · 25 June 2017, 02:48 PM

Good looking watch but I probably would not be swayed to open my wallet. Not sure I would have a need to this particular combination.

Eva123 · 25 June 2017, 03:23 PM

This a best looking Tudor. However, i prefer it on TT bracelet. I have only once concern that middle link is not from solid gold but heavy gold plated. In reality taht might not have any difference but knowing that you are wearing a bit more gold has sone internal satisfaction to me.

Cru Jones · 25 June 2017, 03:26 PM

Pretty much takes away the gold-plating stigma.... but to dive, it would be better on rubber.

Chewbacca · 25 June 2017, 03:32 PM

Not sure why, but it works on leather better than a bluesy. Nice watch.

Etschell · 25 June 2017, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Not sure why, but it works on leather better than a bluesy. Nice watch.

Color of the gold and dial color.

Chewbacca · 26 June 2017, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

Color of the gold and dial color.

That's it!

Kainz · 26 June 2017, 02:03 AM

Love it! stunning piece! I would have prefer no date tho.. but still, its a good looking watch.

25 June 2017, 09:12 AM	#1
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,796	What are your thoughts on the two tone BB date? On leather.... went to my ad to inquire about a hulk today but came away slightly ina enamored with this guy. The "flat" gold is my kind of gold. Add in the date and that leather strap and the look is solid even though I'm not typically a fan of a dive watch on leather... thoughts???

25 June 2017, 10:15 AM	#12
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,258	I'm generally not a TT guy but that looks great! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

25 June 2017, 11:29 AM	#15
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	I think it looks great. I like the bracelet, too. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

25 June 2017, 02:22 PM	#20
Hotrod297 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Rod Location: USA & UAE Watch: Rolex Posts: 766	Very nice! Tones it down a lot. __________________ "I collect Rolex because I love'um and dig'um"

25 June 2017, 09:14 AM	#2
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	I like it! A lot!

25 June 2017, 09:24 AM	#3
dr3ws "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Andrew Location: Australia Watch: 116710BLNR 126334 Posts: 432	I think I quite like it on strap better

25 June 2017, 09:27 AM	#4
Ginseng "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: NoVa Posts: 267	It's gorgeous. A TT that is perhaps a bit more casual than the Rolex TT Subs. A unique blend of elegance and workmanlike-ness. After the Pelagos, this would be my next buy.

25 June 2017, 09:31 AM	#5
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,796	Retails for 3750 I believe it was. Hell of a deal compared to a two tone sub. It might be a great companion to my BBN, BLNR, and decent stop gap for the outgoing EXP II. Hmm....

25 June 2017, 09:34 AM	#6
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,796	To me the strap also gave it a much younger vibe as opposed to the two tone bracelet

25 June 2017, 10:37 AM	#13
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,796	Funny, I looked at the steel too. It was overkill for me. Stainless everywhere and the glare under the ad's lights blinded me. Not as successful as a EXPII at all in that dept

25 June 2017, 10:41 AM	#14
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Man, that is one good looking watch. What AD were you at? And most importantly...please tell me you bought that.

25 June 2017, 11:32 AM	#16
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	It's a really nice looking watch, and at a great price.

25 June 2017, 11:36 AM	#17
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	It's looking gooood

25 June 2017, 12:01 PM	#18
Director EDTF 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Nelson Location: Central, NJ Posts: 2,466	I like it but with the bracelet. I've had my eye on it.

25 June 2017, 02:20 PM	#19
mui.richard "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 673	Absolutely LOVE it! In fact, I liked it so much I placed an order with my AD after it was announced and I picked it up about a month ago. I did a small review here: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=540628 I'd go with the bracelet option though....they are quite a bit more money if purchased separately from the watch, learned that lesson with my Ranger. a watch is meant to be worn

25 June 2017, 02:22 PM	#21
dominate "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: USA Watch: Z-blue Milli Posts: 116	I am a fan

25 June 2017, 02:32 PM	#22
bcmind "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: West Coast Watch: Rolex Posts: 186	The only TT I considered! Enjoyed it daily!!!

25 June 2017, 02:36 PM	#23
whinetime "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 13	I like it. However, if a Hulk is maybe in the budget as you say, I would consider getting the Rolex SubC (green or black) and buying a couple leather straps and switching between bracelet and straps on the SubC depending on your mood. Some people think changing straps on watches is a PITA, I don't mind it (though I also like fiddling with and manually winding my watches so clearly I am sick in the head). Also, shopping for new straps is easier on the wallet when I want a different look vs committing to buying a whole new watch. TL;DR I'm a fan of Tudor and the Black Bay, but if a Rolex SubC is in the budget, I think the SubC is a much better watch and at least a much better first watch between the two.

25 June 2017, 02:48 PM	#24
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	Good looking watch but I probably would not be swayed to open my wallet. Not sure I would have a need to this particular combination.

25 June 2017, 03:23 PM	#25
Eva123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Scotland Watch: 116333 Posts: 415	This a best looking Tudor. However, i prefer it on TT bracelet. I have only once concern that middle link is not from solid gold but heavy gold plated. In reality taht might not have any difference but knowing that you are wearing a bit more gold has sone internal satisfaction to me.

25 June 2017, 03:26 PM	#26
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,303	Pretty much takes away the gold-plating stigma.... but to dive, it would be better on rubber.

25 June 2017, 03:32 PM	#27
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	Not sure why, but it works on leather better than a bluesy. Nice watch.

26 June 2017, 02:03 AM	#30
Kainz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Montreal Watch: Tudor Posts: 165	Love it! stunning piece! I would have prefer no date tho.. but still, its a good looking watch.

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