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bdex75 · 20 March 2016, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Closer to six months isn't it?

Yep. And sold like hot cakes. Bet there is not a huge supply waiting to hit the market.

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Snow-Dweller · 20 March 2016, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I prefer the older dial. Not sure yet about the rivet bracelet.

I agree

incontrol · 20 March 2016, 06:34 AM

I could not resist. I bought the BBB today and it is being held by my AD. I love the original dial and the fact that it will be easy to service convinced me to grab one while they were still available. It will be worn, however, not tucked away for safe keeping.

versatile1 · 20 March 2016, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

Looks like they actually followed the path of the Pelagos, but not as many lines ;)

New dial, new movement and looks like new bracelet style too.

Who's trading in (up)?
http://www.tudorwatch.com/magazine/a...tage-black-bay

Love the bracelet
Completely different then any modern Tudor or Rolex
I'm going to get on board with that one

sunspot005 · 21 March 2016, 12:50 PM

Looks like a few people are dumping their BB Black ETAs on Ebay after the news of in-house. Take advantage!

Chadridv · 21 March 2016, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sunspot005

Looks like a few people are dumping their BB Black ETAs on Ebay after the news of in-house. Take advantage!

Wow! Whether "rare" or not, and with disregards to potential appreciation, I love the current dial on my bb, especially the curved "self-winding" lettering.

And admittedly I think it's pretty damn cool to own a watch that was basically only released for 6 months.

I've decided to hang on to this beauty :)

mpwatch · 21 March 2016, 01:05 PM

Bracelet rivets bother me, otherwise a well designed piece. I think this piece would have to have a strap or changed bracelet of some sort. May be a future buy non the less! Would love to own a Tudor.

-MP

JDBCN · 21 March 2016, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

old dial with the rose & curved text for sure. i don't see the point of making it seem "more rolex". :-(

Totally agree with you. It's a shame the rose is gone

mr.nice_watch · 22 March 2016, 12:26 AM

The new Black Bay is the same Submariner Rolex released in 1954.
Same bracelet..

Rolex is definitely pulling a fast one on all of us.

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dominic.warren · 22 March 2016, 01:00 AM

I have to say I like the first BBB better. If they had not messed with it and just put the in house movement in it I would say I probably would have gotten one. Of the new ones all I can say is go Brasso!

JDBCN · 22 March 2016, 02:22 AM

Is the BBBlue discontinued?

Chadridv · 22 March 2016, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JDBCN

Is the BBBlue discontinued?

No it's still available according to the website.

Frogman4me · 22 March 2016, 02:32 AM

I prefer the rose but like the rivet.

Jfullm42 · 22 March 2016, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Frogman4me

I prefer the rose but like the rivet.

I agree and I liked domed crystals, which the new one has. I was at a Ben Bridge yesterday and they had an older one in stock and I was so tempted

tudorluv · 22 March 2016, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Frogman4me

I prefer the rose but like the rivet.

me too

Kippers · 22 March 2016, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mr.nice_watch

The new Black Bay is the same Submariner Rolex released in 1954.
Same bracelet..

Rolex is definitely pulling a fast one on all of us.

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Meaning a good or bad thing? I like it and have a Rolex diver but still feel drawn to this. IMO I prefer the BBB with the ETA.

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Emerald4194 · 22 March 2016, 06:34 AM

I just went out this weekend and scooped up an original BBB - I love the dial with the rose and the rotor, self winding printing.

I also agree that this will be collectible - very short run on the heritage line. Excited for my first Tudor.

Explorertwo · 22 March 2016, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

old dial with the rose & curved text for sure. i don't see the point of making it seem "more rolex". :-(

x2 , such a shame they changed the dial..

Chadridv · 22 March 2016, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Emerald4194

I just went out this weekend and scooped up an original BBB - I love the dial with the rose and the rotor, self winding printing.

I also agree that this will be collectible - very short run on the heritage line. Excited for my first Tudor.

Nice! Congrats.

Pics?

bdex75 · 22 March 2016, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I'm really tempted to go out and buy an ETA Black this weekend to go with my Red. Not for investment purposes, but I really think it will become much sought-after in the future.

Picking mine up Wednesday. For all those reasons. Now all I need is a red and I have it covered.

Stay tuned for the incoming !!!!!

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sunspot005 · 25 March 2016, 01:16 PM

Last week, there were 6 or 7 BB Blacks available on ebay. Today, I checked and only 3 were available. Seems like people are snapping them up.
Also, the secondary market price for black appears to be holding steady, averaging $2-3k more than the blues or reds. The cheapest I've seen for black is about $2700 with leather strap. I haven't seen any under $3k for bracelet. Bodes well for future value, especially this early in the game.
I'm so curious as to what it'll be in the future. You should check out HQ Milton's asking prices for vintage Tudor snowflakes. For those of you who already own an ETA BB Black, I think we're looking good!

bdex75 · 25 March 2016, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunspot005

Last week, there were 6 or 7 BB Blacks available on ebay. Today, I checked and only 3 were available. Seems like people are snapping them up.
Also, the secondary market price for black appears to be holding steady, averaging $2-3k more than the blues or reds. The cheapest I've seen for black is about $2700 with leather strap. I haven't seen any under $3k for bracelet. Bodes well for future value, especially this early in the game.
I'm so curious as to what it'll be in the future. You should check out HQ Milton's asking prices for vintage Tudor snowflakes. For those of you who already own an ETA BB Black, I think we're looking good!

Picked mine up today. These are going no where but up. All the ETA ones are I have a feeling.

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Daryl · 25 March 2016, 03:43 PM

im glad i bought the older BBB

sunspot005 · 25 March 2016, 03:59 PM

I meant the blacks are going for $200-$300 more than reds or blues, not $2-3k lol

redsubby · 25 March 2016, 04:36 PM

Replace the shield with the rose, then it's a winner.

lspruance · 26 March 2016, 02:29 AM

I, too, prefer the old dial, but I like the rivets. Wish the new one had a holes case.

ThoHod · 26 March 2016, 03:04 AM

I heard the new one was thicker to accommodate the new movement. Anyone else hear that or is it an unfounded rumor?

sunspot005 · 26 March 2016, 04:39 AM

I've read that the new pelagos in-house is 0.5 mm thicker than the eta, so I think it's safe to presume that the new BB is similarly thicker. So it would go from 12.7 (eta) to 13.2 or so.

The idea of the new movement is nice, but my main complaint about the BB was the thickness, and now it's thicker.

From my standpoint, the tradeoff for new movement (shield for rose, new text, rivets, thickness) is not attractive.

dominic.warren · 26 March 2016, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Showcall

I'd Like to see the Bronze on a metal bracelet

The problem with this is I don't believe bronze is supposed to touch the skin. Most of the pieces in bronze I have seen are on leather/rubber. But I thought the same thing when I saw it.

Friar · 26 March 2016, 06:04 AM

My NF with the new movement is 13.5mm thick, which is 1mm greater than my Explorer II. If doesn't feel top heavy or look awkward though. The movement has been incredibly accurate and stable. By stability I mean that the 2824 in my Ranger started out at +3s/d and now is -1s/d a year later. The NF has been rock solid losing a second during the day on the wrist and gaining it back at night if left face up.

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20 March 2016, 06:34 AM	#63
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	I could not resist. I bought the BBB today and it is being held by my AD. I love the original dial and the fact that it will be easy to service convinced me to grab one while they were still available. It will be worn, however, not tucked away for safe keeping.

21 March 2016, 12:50 PM	#65
sunspot005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 27	Looks like a few people are dumping their BB Black ETAs on Ebay after the news of in-house. Take advantage!

21 March 2016, 01:05 PM	#67
mpwatch Banned Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: Thomas Location: Pennsylvania Watch: PAM 199 Posts: 42	Bracelet rivets bother me, otherwise a well designed piece. I think this piece would have to have a strap or changed bracelet of some sort. May be a future buy non the less! Would love to own a Tudor. -MP

22 March 2016, 12:26 AM	#69
mr.nice_watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Giorgio Location: NYC Watch: Deep Sea-Blue Posts: 141	The new Black Bay is the same Submariner Rolex released in 1954. Same bracelet.. Rolex is definitely pulling a fast one on all of us. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk

22 March 2016, 01:00 AM	#70
dominic.warren "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Someone Location: Somwhere Watch: Tudor LHD Posts: 1,001	I have to say I like the first BBB better. If they had not messed with it and just put the in house movement in it I would say I probably would have gotten one. Of the new ones all I can say is go Brasso!

22 March 2016, 02:22 AM	#71
JDBCN "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Barcelona Posts: 79	Is the BBBlue discontinued?

22 March 2016, 02:32 AM	#73
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	I prefer the rose but like the rivet.

22 March 2016, 06:34 AM	#77
Emerald4194 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Mid alantic Watch: SubC BLNR Exp 1016 Posts: 174	I just went out this weekend and scooped up an original BBB - I love the dial with the rose and the rotor, self winding printing. I also agree that this will be collectible - very short run on the heritage line. Excited for my first Tudor.

25 March 2016, 01:16 PM	#81
sunspot005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 27	Last week, there were 6 or 7 BB Blacks available on ebay. Today, I checked and only 3 were available. Seems like people are snapping them up. Also, the secondary market price for black appears to be holding steady, averaging $2-3k more than the blues or reds. The cheapest I've seen for black is about $2700 with leather strap. I haven't seen any under $3k for bracelet. Bodes well for future value, especially this early in the game. I'm so curious as to what it'll be in the future. You should check out HQ Milton's asking prices for vintage Tudor snowflakes. For those of you who already own an ETA BB Black, I think we're looking good!

25 March 2016, 03:59 PM	#84
sunspot005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 27	I meant the blacks are going for $200-$300 more than reds or blues, not $2-3k lol

25 March 2016, 04:36 PM	#85
redsubby "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Henry Location: TW/SoCal Posts: 1,632	Replace the shield with the rose, then it's a winner.

26 March 2016, 02:29 AM	#86
lspruance "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2	I, too, prefer the old dial, but I like the rivets. Wish the new one had a holes case.

26 March 2016, 03:04 AM	#87
ThoHod "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 2	I heard the new one was thicker to accommodate the new movement. Anyone else hear that or is it an unfounded rumor?

26 March 2016, 04:39 AM	#88
sunspot005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 27	I've read that the new pelagos in-house is 0.5 mm thicker than the eta, so I think it's safe to presume that the new BB is similarly thicker. So it would go from 12.7 (eta) to 13.2 or so. The idea of the new movement is nice, but my main complaint about the BB was the thickness, and now it's thicker. From my standpoint, the tradeoff for new movement (shield for rose, new text, rivets, thickness) is not attractive.

26 March 2016, 06:04 AM	#90
Friar "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Gary Location: Oregon Watch: 214270 216570 Posts: 707	My NF with the new movement is 13.5mm thick, which is 1mm greater than my Explorer II. If doesn't feel top heavy or look awkward though. The movement has been incredibly accurate and stable. By stability I mean that the 2824 in my Ranger started out at +3s/d and now is -1s/d a year later. The NF has been rock solid losing a second during the day on the wrist and gaining it back at night if left face up.

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