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SemperFi · 29 September 2016, 09:38 AM

As some of you may remember I purchased a Black Bay Blue in May 2015. I subsequently sold that watch in order to help finance the purchase of my Explorer which I bought in December 2015.
I was sorry to see that watch go but the Explorer took precedence as my first Rolex and is a watch that I'll never part with. But I did promise myself that I would reacquire the Black Bay as soon as possible. As luck would have it, Tudor introduced the Black version of the Black Bay in October 2015 which is the model I would have preferred all along.
Fast forward to April 2016, and my concern that the ETA version of the Black Bay would no longer be available at the time I could afford it. My friend and fellow Brooklynite Chadri put me in contact with Thanh Do AKA Takuya who sourced the watch and agreed to accept a deposit to hold the watch until I was ready which I knew would be in about six months.
Today I was finally ready. I contacted Takuya, wired the balance this morning and will finally have the watch early tomorrow. I can't say enough about how graciously Takuya conducts business. A few weeks ago I had even offered to send him some additional cash as a good faith gesture. He told me not to bother and to just contact him when I had all of the money. I would certainly not hesitate to do business with him again.
So tomorrow the Black Bay finally comes home. Better yet, it's the Black, which would have been my preference from the beginning. Of course, after admiring it for awhile, I'll post some photos.

Boothroyd · 29 September 2016, 09:48 AM

Great combo! Great minds think alike! Congratulations and looking forward to pics.

SemperFi · 29 September 2016, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Boothroyd

Great combo! Great minds think alike! Congratulations and looking forward to pics.

Thanks Daniel. I see that you also have both plus a DJII.
I'd like to finish off my collection with a white dialed DJ.

SemperFi · 29 September 2016, 10:06 AM

Just realized I should've posted this in the General Discussion forum.
I asked one of the mods to move it.

Boothroyd · 29 September 2016, 10:21 AM

Yes, a DJ of any type will give you a lot of versatility. I find with these 3 watches, it really becomes hard to justify adding another...although would always desire to do so!

cop414 · 29 September 2016, 10:22 AM

A huge congrats Angelo, can't wait to see it!

sensui · 29 September 2016, 10:24 AM

Black Bays are awesome. Nice to hear you get the black one back in the stable. Enjoy it.

SemperFi · 29 September 2016, 10:24 AM

Thank Tim. It was a long six month wait.

cop414 · 29 September 2016, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by SemperFi

Thank Tim. It was a long six month wait.

Good things come to those who wait my friend!

AK797 · 29 September 2016, 10:26 AM

Thanh is a good guy and great dealer, even tried to set up a hand delivery to me in the UK.

beer · 29 September 2016, 10:26 AM

congrats on both watches

sounds like takuya is a great guy to deal with

SemperFi · 29 September 2016, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by sensui

Black Bays are awesome. Nice to hear you get the black one back in the stable. Enjoy it.

I sure will. I hated to let the other one go but it all worked out for the best.

BigAl72 · 29 September 2016, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by beer

congrats on both watches

sounds like takuya is a great guy to deal with

Takuya is awesome to deal with. Congratulations brother.

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MickCollins1916 · 29 September 2016, 10:34 AM

Congrats, Angelo! Looking forward to wrist shots. Rocking mine on a W&W strap today.

SemperFi · 29 September 2016, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BigAl72

Takuya is awesome to deal with. Congratulations brother.

Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Thank you. I can't say enough good things about Takuya.
When he got the watch he put my name on the warranty card, sent me a photo, and put it in his safe for six months.

HogwldFLTR · 29 September 2016, 10:37 AM

Great watch; congratulations and post photos asap.

beer · 29 September 2016, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by MickCollins1916

Congrats, Angelo! Looking forward to wrist shots. Rocking mine on a W&W strap today.

love the red strap, i did something similar with my bb only a red nato rather than leather

the red triangle allows a red strap go well with this watch IMO

brandrea · 29 September 2016, 10:40 AM

Congrats Angelo, looking forward to the unveiling

ap1 · 29 September 2016, 10:40 AM

Awesome watch and awesome seller - well done. Black ETA rules

Sublovin · 29 September 2016, 10:41 AM

Good for you...it's a nice watch, and hangin around this forum, you seem to be a great guy. Enjoy your new watch!

aekdb · 29 September 2016, 10:42 AM

Congrats on the purchase and the patience it must have taken to wait that very long six months. As Tim said good things come to those who wait! Congrats again

MickCollins1916 · 29 September 2016, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by beer

love the red strap, i did something similar with my bb only a red nato rather than leather

the red triangle allows a red strap go well with this watch IMO

Thanks, I agree, the triangle makes red straps work well with it. Such a versatile piece. I have red and black rubber BC NATOs I really like on it too.

I know Angelo has been looking forward to this one for some time, and if I recall correctly from other threads, he rocks his Explorer on a rubber B from time to time...so I suspect advantage will be taken of the BBN's versatility.

And1dre · 29 September 2016, 10:50 AM

Great! Congrats

SemperFi · 29 September 2016, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MickCollins1916

Congrats, Angelo! Looking forward to wrist shots. Rocking mine on a W&W strap today.

That's a really nice look Bill.

SemperFi · 29 September 2016, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Great watch; congratulations and post photos asap.

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

Congrats Angelo, looking forward to the unveiling

Quote:

Originally Posted by ap1

Awesome watch and awesome seller - well done. Black ETA rules

Quote:

Originally Posted by And1dre

Great! Congrats

Thank you gentlemen.

SemperFi · 29 September 2016, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sublovin

Good for you...it's a nice watch, and hangin around this forum, you seem to be a great guy. Enjoy your new watch!

Thank you and I appreciate the kind words.

SemperFi · 29 September 2016, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sublovin

Good for you...it's a nice watch, and hangin around this forum, you seem to be a great guy. Enjoy your new watch!

Quote:

Originally Posted by aekdb

Congrats on the purchase and the patience it must have taken to wait that very long six months. As Tim said good things come to those who wait! Congrats again

Quote:

Originally Posted by MickCollins1916

Thanks, I agree, the triangle makes red straps work well with it. Such a versatile piece. I have red and black rubber BC NATOs I really like on it too.

I know Angelo has been looking forward to this one for some time, and if I recall correctly from other threads, he rocks his Explorer on a rubber B from time to time...so I suspect advantage will be taken of the BBN's versatility.

Thank guys.
You're right Bill. The Explorer's on a RubberB right now.
First thing I'll do tomorrow is size the bracelet on the Black Bay, then remove it for the nylon strap.

Jakx · 29 September 2016, 11:00 AM

Congratulations and welcome to the ETA BBn club!

SemperFi · 29 September 2016, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Lausanne

Congratulations and welcome to the ETA BBn club!

Thank you. Happy to be a member...in about 12 hours.

Spoonage · 29 September 2016, 11:06 AM

Great to hear that you required a black bay. This is just another tick Mark proving that the trusted sellers are the way to go.

29 September 2016, 09:38 AM	#1
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	A Black Bay Homecoming As some of you may remember I purchased a Black Bay Blue in May 2015. I subsequently sold that watch in order to help finance the purchase of my Explorer which I bought in December 2015. I was sorry to see that watch go but the Explorer took precedence as my first Rolex and is a watch that I'll never part with. But I did promise myself that I would reacquire the Black Bay as soon as possible. As luck would have it, Tudor introduced the Black version of the Black Bay in October 2015 which is the model I would have preferred all along. Fast forward to April 2016, and my concern that the ETA version of the Black Bay would no longer be available at the time I could afford it. My friend and fellow Brooklynite Chadri put me in contact with Thanh Do AKA Takuya who sourced the watch and agreed to accept a deposit to hold the watch until I was ready which I knew would be in about six months. Today I was finally ready. I contacted Takuya, wired the balance this morning and will finally have the watch early tomorrow. I can't say enough about how graciously Takuya conducts business. A few weeks ago I had even offered to send him some additional cash as a good faith gesture. He told me not to bother and to just contact him when I had all of the money. I would certainly not hesitate to do business with him again. So tomorrow the Black Bay finally comes home. Better yet, it's the Black, which would have been my preference from the beginning. Of course, after admiring it for awhile, I'll post some photos. __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

29 September 2016, 09:48 AM	#2
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,258	Great combo! Great minds think alike! Congratulations and looking forward to pics. __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

29 September 2016, 10:06 AM	#4
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Just realized I should've posted this in the General Discussion forum. I asked one of the mods to move it. __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

29 September 2016, 10:21 AM	#5
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,258	Yes, a DJ of any type will give you a lot of versatility. I find with these 3 watches, it really becomes hard to justify adding another...although would always desire to do so! __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

29 September 2016, 10:22 AM	#6
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,234	A huge congrats Angelo, can't wait to see it! __________________ 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

29 September 2016, 10:24 AM	#7
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	Black Bays are awesome. Nice to hear you get the black one back in the stable. Enjoy it.

29 September 2016, 10:26 AM	#10
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Thanh is a good guy and great dealer, even tried to set up a hand delivery to me in the UK.

29 September 2016, 10:26 AM	#11
beer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Watch Dealer atm! Watch: all Posts: 2,800	congrats on both watches sounds like takuya is a great guy to deal with __________________

29 September 2016, 10:34 AM	#14
MickCollins1916 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Bill Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: 116600 SD4K Posts: 3,283	Congrats, Angelo! Looking forward to wrist shots. Rocking mine on a W&W strap today.

29 September 2016, 10:37 AM	#16
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,693	Great watch; congratulations and post photos asap. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

29 September 2016, 10:40 AM	#18
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,091	Congrats Angelo, looking forward to the unveiling

29 September 2016, 10:40 AM	#19
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,537	Awesome watch and awesome seller - well done. Black ETA rules

29 September 2016, 10:41 AM	#20
Sublovin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,595	Good for you...it's a nice watch, and hangin around this forum, you seem to be a great guy. Enjoy your new watch!

29 September 2016, 10:42 AM	#21
aekdb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Jason Location: MS Watch: Rolex, Tudor Posts: 1,315	Congrats on the purchase and the patience it must have taken to wait that very long six months. As Tim said good things come to those who wait! Congrats again

29 September 2016, 10:50 AM	#23
And1dre "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Silicon Valley Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,182	Great! Congrats

29 September 2016, 11:00 AM	#28
Jakx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: US Posts: 596	Congratulations and welcome to the ETA BBn club!

29 September 2016, 11:06 AM	#30
Spoonage 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,133	Great to hear that you required a black bay. This is just another tick Mark proving that the trusted sellers are the way to go.

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