Tudor Black Bay Black or Sub ND?

[Norms]

You should try it on. I own the black bay red and pelagos, as well as a few rolexes. I dont have a no date sub but i have a GMTiic which is similar.
Will it scratch your itch? Well i would say it depends how high quality your usual tastes are. I love them both equally, however the rolex is and does feel like a watch thats double the price. Dont get me wrong though, the black bays are fantastic, not many other watch in that price range has that build quality. Rose gold hands and hour markers on the tudor while the rolex is known for its white gold ones. Very modified ETA vs in house movement. The list goes on, right down to the steel used. I would say try them on, if youre absolutely enamored by the no date then the black bay probably wont do it for you.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by Bluside

OP here...Well, I was at the mall today looking at both the Tudor BBN and the Rolex Sub ND. Had to go to 2 different dealers to look at them and couldn't hold them side by side.

One of the stores was having a big watch manufacturers' expo with reps from all kinds of high end brands. This jewelry store used to carry Rolex but not now. I spent quite a bit of time one on one with the Tudor rep and learned all sorts of things about the company and its history.

After a bit of wrist time, I was able to negotiate a discount on the only Black one they had in stock.

As of this moment, the Sub itch has been scratched. I liked the Black Bay in person much better than the pictures I've seen. We'll see how long that lasts, but right now I am pretty happy.

Wow, congratulations on the new BBN. You're really lucky to have gotten a discount as well. I hope it holds your sub yearnings for a while.

[Bobsolanki]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Wow, congratulations on the new BBN. You're really lucky to have gotten a discount as well. I hope it holds your sub yearnings for a while.

I purchased my black bay black for $2,800 no tax. If you know the right dealer you should aim to purchase it around that price. This was the deal breaker for me, the price point is too good to pass up. And with the way demand is for this watch and the pelagos making noise in the market it only seems like these prices will rise. As any investment goes, buy low, sell high. Who knows, maybe in a few years I can flip it for a higher price but I'm sure I'll at least come out even while enjoying the watch on my wrist instead of locked away in a safe.

[Ace2Rolex]

Totally agree with Adam and Mr.D. I actually prefer my BB to my SubC. If you can get over the phsychological ringing, "but it's not a Rolex", you'll fall in love with it. Owning several Rolex's does help ease the internal monologue though ;) the BB feels great and looks great on. And as mentioned earlier, it's an inexpensive tool watch. Wear it, let it take a beating.

Looks killer leather as well

[Racerdj]

Without a doubt, the Sub would be my choice.

[vintagehartmann]

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[1William]

The more wrist time my Tudors get, the more I like them.

[Bluside]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Wow, congratulations on the new BBN. You're really lucky to have gotten a discount as well. I hope it holds your sub yearnings for a while.

Thanks, HogwldFLTR. I feel I was lucky to get the discount. A case of being at the right place at the right time. It was a big event and I think they wanted to move some watches. I was there earlier in the week and they would not budge off the list price.

[RolexLover2016]

Originally Posted by mineral

Both are nice IMO. But if I have choice, I will choose the old sub model with aluminium insert instead.

As much as I have loved the older Subs..the newer Sub C blow away the older ones IMHO.

[kentrojan1]

I have both the BBN and a 14060M, but since buying the sub that's been on my wrist since!


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[Rolexing24_7]

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[Techno]

114060 first
N BBB next

[mschafer]

To make a decision, take the marketing hype and "newness" out of the equation...the picture might become clearer. There's a reason they harked back to the snowflake design with Tudor. My wife's friend wears a beat up Tudor Sub, truly amazing as she absolutely doesn't care, other that it tells time. The Rolex Subs always represent and I don't think one can scratch the others itch. And if your open to pre owned the world is yours and its big. Have fun in the diver department.and don't forget the SDc...

[pinkelle21]

Sub for sure, thats not an itch that can be substituted😎

[Spikedlee]

ND sub all the way!

[Daryl]

Originally Posted by sickened1

Sub first, Tudor later.

Agree!

[Limey-]

[ragingcao]

Originally Posted by Jack T

No one ever dreams of owning a Tudor.

Originally Posted by Sublovin

This can't be a serious question...no, a Tudor will not satisfy your wanting a Rolex. A Tudor is not a Rolex, and if you want a Sub, get a Sub.
All this fanfare recently for the Tudor is starting to confuse some....a Tudor is not gonna satisfy the desire to own a Rolex anymore than an Omega, Oris, or any other brand would, because it is not a Rolex.

I concur

[1166600]

Love the BBB and tried it on last week. Took some watches for comparison with we, but what should I say ? The BBB´s case proportions are too unprofitable to my eyes. (especially on a strap between the lugs) The case is too thick for just 200m. Even the normal SD looks better proportioned. And the SDDS is rated 20 times more.
just my 0,02 $
I would choose a SubnD over the BBB

[Zweig]

The answer is in the question:

"Tudor Black Bay Black or Sub ND ?"