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Friedl41 · 17 March 2016, 01:28 AM

Amazing!!!!

Pictures are from Tudor website ...

Is Tudor the new Rolex? I wonder ...

Friedl41 · 17 March 2016, 01:32 AM

and this one on a Rivet bracelet with in-house movment

kilyung · 17 March 2016, 01:34 AM

The straight end links on the black model kill it for me but the Bronze and Rivet models are fantastic.

Andre13 · 17 March 2016, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Friedl41

Is Tudor the new Rolex?

I hope, never...)

Cuts33 · 17 March 2016, 01:40 AM

Cannot find any good pics of the bracelet - can someone explain what is meant by "rivet?"

Is it just expandable somehow?

Mr. K · 17 March 2016, 01:47 AM

Is the bronze a strap only option?

RMC12 · 17 March 2016, 01:50 AM

LOVE the bronze, but not a big fan of the PVD or the rivets I'm afraid.

Cru Jones · 17 March 2016, 01:50 AM

straight-end links on the PVD is totally wrong, but, i would never get a PVD bracelet watch, anyway. it looks much better on leather or fabric:

Cru Jones · 17 March 2016, 01:52 AM

as for the new BBB, i miss the tudor rose and curved text. i think it's a big mistake to drop those two elements, which added a bit of fun to an otherwise austere design. :-(

psychokandy · 17 March 2016, 02:14 AM

i wonder whether the new rivet bracelet will stretch easily compared to my current BB which is solid link.

japenney · 17 March 2016, 02:15 AM

everything Tudor just looks cheap to me compared to Rolex. I don't know if I can get past that for the money they are asking I would rather just save for a Rolex every time I have considered a Tudor. These new "in house" Tudor watches are not cheap

Friedl41 · 17 March 2016, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

straight-end links on the PVD is totally wrong, but, i would never get a PVD bracelet watch, anyway. it looks much better on leather or fabric:

100% agree

tudorluv · 17 March 2016, 02:49 AM

love that rivet bracelet

gyro · 17 March 2016, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

straight-end links on the PVD is totally wrong, but, i would never get a PVD bracelet watch, anyway. it looks much better on leather or fabric:

I think they nailed it with this watch

brucewayne1959 · 17 March 2016, 02:52 AM

Rivet bracelet is such an homage. However, I agree on the strap look!

Friedl41 · 17 March 2016, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cuts33

Cannot find any good pics of the bracelet - can someone explain what is meant by "rivet?"

Is it just expandable somehow?

it is bolted ,,, like in the frist tough bracelets ,,, others work with pin, spingbars or screws ,,, if the bolts are holding the bracele together in this modern version or if they are only for decoration ,,, i dont know. the first rolex submariners had rivet bracelets and (my guess) made them famous

KBM · 17 March 2016, 03:13 AM

That riveted Black Bay Black looks awesome, although I'm also not exactly sure how that bracelet system will work.

As for the PVD model, looks damn good in photos (on strap), but it got me wondering: doesn't pvd scratch to leave a white line (because of the steel underneath)? It isn't very much like Rolex - or Tudor - to make a watch susceptible to that kind of wear. Somewhat in the same logic of not applying a rhodium bath to white gold models, but striving to develop a gold alloy which doesn't require the regular maintenance.

Cru Jones · 17 March 2016, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by kauebm

As for the PVD model, looks damn good in photos (on strap), but it got me wondering: doesn't pvd scratch to leave a white line (because of the steel underneath)? It isn't very much like Rolex - or Tudor - to make a watch susceptible to that kind of wear. Somewhat in the same logic of not applying a rhodium bath to white gold models, but striving to develop a gold alloy which doesn't require the regular maintenance.

yes, PVD will mark, but, how much will depend on the application process. if DLC (one of the best, so, i would assume tudor chose this route), it will be a pretty tough surface. afterwards, these are "tool" watches, so, a little bit of patina should, and will, look good.

KBM · 17 March 2016, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

yes, PVD will mark, but, how much will depend on the application process. if DLC (one of the best, so, i would assume tudor chose this route), it will be a pretty tough surface. afterwards, these are "tool" watches, so, a little bit of patina should, and will, look good.

I hear you, Cru, and agree that a diver doesn't mind a scar or two. But afaik these can't be remedied on a pvd watch (at least not perfectly), and that sounds like something Rolex wouldn't do. Just thinking out loud, as I really don't see it as a big issue either.

StevePirates · 17 March 2016, 03:26 AM

Not a fan of the endlinks on the dark.

GB-man · 17 March 2016, 03:38 AM

No thanks on pvd but that rivet bracelet is pretty cool. Bronze I'm undecided.

kirksingleton · 17 March 2016, 03:55 AM

I have never seen a PVD watch that doesn't wear off and look crummy

Noonan · 17 March 2016, 04:01 AM

The bronze is screaming to be 38-40mm. If you're gonna go vintage, go all the way.

Friedl41 · 17 March 2016, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kauebm

That riveted Black Bay Black looks awesome, although I'm also not exactly sure how that bracelet system will work.

As for the PVD model, looks damn good in photos (on strap), but it got me wondering: doesn't pvd scratch to leave a white line (because of the steel underneath)? It isn't very much like Rolex - or Tudor - to make a watch susceptible to that kind of wear. Somewhat in the same logic of not applying a rhodium bath to white gold models, but striving to develop a gold alloy which doesn't require the regular maintenance.

I have a customized PVD GMT Master (titanblack did it for me)... the DLC is prettty tough ,,, on the metal bracelet it scraches where the links touch ,,, but i wear it with a Nato strap and not with the bracelet.

Would I do it again? No. Should I have listened to the Forum before doing it? Yes. I dont wear it as often as I thought I would, but when i do I am happy and a like it. Afterall it is kind of cool.

itsmekevin · 17 March 2016, 06:13 PM

I kind of like the look of worn PVD on a watch. It looks kind of cool. Reminds me of the worn "blued" finishes on firearms.

AndersB · 17 March 2016, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cuts33

Cannot find any good pics of the bracelet - can someone explain what is meant by "rivet?"

Is it just expandable somehow?

No. It's just that the sides of the bracelet links are riveted to the main pieces. Generally I think riveted bracelet links are less solid and hence less heavy - at least compared to standard, modern Rolex (and Tudor I guess) bracelets.

capote · 17 March 2016, 06:46 PM

No thanks to all Black Bays presented this year. Yeah please to vintage Snowflake.

crowncollection · 17 March 2016, 07:06 PM

I think they are great, such homage to vintage styles. Love it

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spd707 · 17 March 2016, 09:30 PM

The PVD version is awesome! I agree about the straight end links; that part could have been done better. Looks great on the fabric strap!

ragingcao · 17 March 2016, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by japenney

everything Tudor just looks cheap to me compared to Rolex. I don't know if I can get past that for the money they are asking I would rather just save for a Rolex every time I have considered a Tudor. These new "in house" Tudor watches are not cheap

I concur

17 March 2016, 01:28 AM	#1
Friedl41 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: SLF41 Location: Spain Watch: Changes Posts: 1,053	Did you see the new Tudor??? AMAZING!! Amazing!!!! Pictures are from Tudor website ... Is Tudor the new Rolex? I wonder ... Attached Images __________________ Sea Dweller 16600, Submariner 14060m SUB 5513 meter first (1968) Air King 5500 (1980) GMTc NR, Explorer 1 & II 14270 & 16570 PP 5065a

17 March 2016, 01:32 AM	#2
Friedl41 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: SLF41 Location: Spain Watch: Changes Posts: 1,053	and this one on a Rivet bracelet with in-house movment Attached Images __________________ Sea Dweller 16600, Submariner 14060m SUB 5513 meter first (1968) Air King 5500 (1980) GMTc NR, Explorer 1 & II 14270 & 16570 PP 5065a

17 March 2016, 02:52 AM	#15
brucewayne1959 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Rich Location: Tampa Watch: Tudor Black Bay Posts: 318	Rivet bracelet is such an homage. However, I agree on the strap look! __________________ "The world breaks everyone, and afterward, many are strong at the broken places." Ernest Hemingway Talent is a chisel, but hard work and effort is the hammer. God puts the chisel in your hand but expects you to pick up the hammer and swing...

17 March 2016, 07:06 PM	#28
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	I think they are great, such homage to vintage styles. Love it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

17 March 2016, 01:34 AM	#3
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	The straight end links on the black model kill it for me but the Bronze and Rivet models are fantastic.

17 March 2016, 01:40 AM	#5
Cuts33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 436	Cannot find any good pics of the bracelet - can someone explain what is meant by "rivet?" Is it just expandable somehow?

17 March 2016, 01:47 AM	#6
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,078	Is the bronze a strap only option?

17 March 2016, 01:50 AM	#7
RMC12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Watch: Smurf/Hulk/1680 Posts: 2,920	LOVE the bronze, but not a big fan of the PVD or the rivets I'm afraid.

17 March 2016, 01:50 AM	#8
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	straight-end links on the PVD is totally wrong, but, i would never get a PVD bracelet watch, anyway. it looks much better on leather or fabric:

17 March 2016, 01:52 AM	#9
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	as for the new BBB, i miss the tudor rose and curved text. i think it's a big mistake to drop those two elements, which added a bit of fun to an otherwise austere design. :-(

17 March 2016, 02:14 AM	#10
psychokandy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PG.PJ.SH Watch: Crown.Rose.Shield Posts: 173	i wonder whether the new rivet bracelet will stretch easily compared to my current BB which is solid link.

17 March 2016, 02:15 AM	#11
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	everything Tudor just looks cheap to me compared to Rolex. I don't know if I can get past that for the money they are asking I would rather just save for a Rolex every time I have considered a Tudor. These new "in house" Tudor watches are not cheap

17 March 2016, 02:49 AM	#13
tudorluv "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Erich Location: -5 Posts: 742	love that rivet bracelet

17 March 2016, 03:13 AM	#17
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	That riveted Black Bay Black looks awesome, although I'm also not exactly sure how that bracelet system will work. As for the PVD model, looks damn good in photos (on strap), but it got me wondering: doesn't pvd scratch to leave a white line (because of the steel underneath)? It isn't very much like Rolex - or Tudor - to make a watch susceptible to that kind of wear. Somewhat in the same logic of not applying a rhodium bath to white gold models, but striving to develop a gold alloy which doesn't require the regular maintenance.

17 March 2016, 03:26 AM	#20
StevePirates "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 204	Not a fan of the endlinks on the dark.

17 March 2016, 03:38 AM	#21
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	No thanks on pvd but that rivet bracelet is pretty cool. Bronze I'm undecided.

17 March 2016, 03:55 AM	#22
kirksingleton "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,759	I have never seen a PVD watch that doesn't wear off and look crummy

17 March 2016, 04:01 AM	#23
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	The bronze is screaming to be 38-40mm. If you're gonna go vintage, go all the way.

17 March 2016, 06:13 PM	#25
itsmekevin "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 125	I kind of like the look of worn PVD on a watch. It looks kind of cool. Reminds me of the worn "blued" finishes on firearms.

17 March 2016, 06:46 PM	#27
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	No thanks to all Black Bays presented this year. Yeah please to vintage Snowflake.

17 March 2016, 09:30 PM	#29
spd707 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ohio Watch: BLNR Posts: 266	The PVD version is awesome! I agree about the straight end links; that part could have been done better. Looks great on the fabric strap!

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