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Old 21 October 2017, 03:28 AM   #1
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Tudor Red or Blue ETA

So a friend of mine at the AD has a blue and red in stock and is giving me 25% off. Is that a fair price and I’m sure it’s been discussed a million times but which looks better on a strap? This would be my first Tudor. Btw I hate this forum. I’m going broke.


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Old 21 October 2017, 03:29 AM   #2
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Or get the new movement in Black?


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Old 21 October 2017, 03:33 AM   #3
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This would be my choice. Lots of loyal fans for the ETA around here though.
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Old 21 October 2017, 03:44 AM   #4
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Red.

At first it was my least favourite.

After seeing one a second time at an AD, it's got real character.
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Old 21 October 2017, 03:47 AM   #5
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Old 21 October 2017, 03:51 AM   #6
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Depends if you like the fake patina. If you do, red, if not the blue.

The eta versions are nice. A bit thinner than the in house. The black bays are good watches.
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Old 21 October 2017, 03:54 AM   #7
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You should look here for Tudors. Priced way better than ADs even with your 25% off. I say red rose with a bracelet
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Old 21 October 2017, 03:55 AM   #8
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Red, but black eta is the real
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Old 21 October 2017, 03:56 AM   #9
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I would not shy away from the ETA movement. It’s robust, accurate, and a mm or two slimmer than the new in-house movement. The color is a matter of choice. I prefer the more versatile blue. They are gorgeous watches! Go for it!


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Old 21 October 2017, 04:05 AM   #10
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You should look here for Tudors. Priced way better than ADs even with your 25% off. I say red rose with a bracelet


I’ve been looking at prices but not that great when comparing this one for 2200.00 OTD


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Old 21 October 2017, 04:06 AM   #11
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You should look here for Tudors. Priced way better than ADs even with your 25% off. I say red rose with a bracelet


They also have one left with bracelet.


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Old 21 October 2017, 04:14 AM   #12
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For what it’s worth here’s my ETA Blue on a Rallye strap. A lot depends on your taste of straps, I guess. The bracelet looks great, but I find the strap a bit more comfortable for long wearing.


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Old 21 October 2017, 04:40 AM   #13
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Between the two, I prefer the Blue. I ended up getting the black in house movement however. The only reason I did was because I preferred the writing on the dial better.
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Old 21 October 2017, 05:16 AM   #14
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Wow that is good a price. I thought we were talking MSRP + 25% off.

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Old 21 October 2017, 05:20 AM   #15
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Wow that is good a price. I thought we were talking MSRP + 25% off.


I can also get the bracelet one for 2400 otd. Think I’m going that route as I can always throw a leather on it.


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Old 21 October 2017, 05:23 AM   #16
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I wouldn't walk, I'd run and grab one at that price. My BBN ETA is on the strap, it's pretty nice but I'm kind of lusting for a bracelet. I'd go with the red personally. It's more engaging, the blue is a bit sterile. I feel like if you get the blue, you might wonder what it would be like having the red but not the other way around.
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Old 21 October 2017, 05:26 AM   #17
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Old 21 October 2017, 05:36 AM   #18
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I would go with Red, i think red is a better color to match clothing and accessories with!
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Old 21 October 2017, 05:47 AM   #19
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The red is a cooler looking watch for the vibe black bay tries to capture (basically a chop shop of vintage nods). The blue looks good too but it's a much colder/modern color scheme IMO. If just one go with the red IMO.
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Old 21 October 2017, 05:53 AM   #20
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I went for the Red - the original & the most distinctive.

Plus - the red bezel, chocolate dial, creamy lume, gilt writing & rose gold hands/markers all work tremendously well with the brown leather distressed strap to create a very 'warm' look. Bags of character.
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Old 21 October 2017, 05:57 AM   #21
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Personally for me...red.
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Old 21 October 2017, 06:03 AM   #22
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Old 21 October 2017, 06:13 AM   #23
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Red it is guys! I’ll be picking it up on Monday!!! Thanks for what I was thinking. You guys make life easy other then the money part


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Old 21 October 2017, 07:56 AM   #24
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Red it is guys! I’ll be picking it up on Monday!!! Thanks for what I was thinking. You guys make life easy other then the money part


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Good choice. I've got red on bracelet and black on strap. The blue leaves me a bit cold. Like the other two much better. I think it's the gold tone on the dials and hands.
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Old 21 October 2017, 10:06 AM   #26
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I'd go Red...and I did when making the same choice! To me, this watch is unique in Red, and since I've owned black Rolex divers for years, no need for me to do BB in black!
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Red it is guys! I’ll be picking it up on Monday!!! Thanks for what I was thinking. You guys make life easy other then the money part


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Good choice and congrats.
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Old 21 October 2017, 10:55 AM   #28
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Thanks guys! Will post pics Monday


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Old 21 October 2017, 11:12 AM   #29
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Tudor Red or Blue ETA

Both are awesome, I like the blue on a black distressed leather not blue.. currently on rubber!


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Old 22 October 2017, 05:45 AM   #30
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Go Red!

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