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Old 8 January 2016, 09:36 PM   #781
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I've always wanted a Black Bay Burgundy in steel since it came out in 2013, I believe. Please correct me if I'm wrong. And now, 2 other color options, but my preference has remained with unique Burgundy. I've always been a sucker for iconic/heritage pieces, and even the modern re-issues.

However, for some reason, I still haven't pulled the trigger on it. Probably because I have a number of diving pieces, from the affordable Seikos to a SubC Date. And should I acquire one, it will always be subject to comparison with its big brother, in terms of build quality and accuracy.

Secondly, at its price point, I find it quite expensive for an ETA movement. If it were fitted with an in-house Tudor, I would have had one already.

I've extensively read a lot of reviews and have been enjoying and quite excited with all your post here, but would appreciate your thoughts on this or maybe some other information that I have not considered to finally grab one for myself.

Thanks in advance for your inputs.

I have both the SubC and BBN. BBN gets more wrist time. And it's been on par with accuracy (maybe 1 s/d faster than the SubC). Build quality - at least my BBN bezel lines up perfectly.
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Old 9 January 2016, 12:51 AM   #782
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I have both the SubC and BBN. BBN gets more wrist time. And it's been on par with accuracy (maybe 1 s/d faster than the SubC). Build quality - at least my BBN bezel lines up perfectly.

Can I ask you , 'is that normal with subc?'
I have both of those models (but bbb) you mentioned and while bbb bezel lines up spot on, the subc counterpart is off by half an increment. My mate thinks I'm crazy to even notice it but it's there!
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Old 9 January 2016, 04:02 AM   #783
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Can I ask you , 'is that normal with subc?'
I have both of those models (but bbb) you mentioned and while bbb bezel lines up spot on, the subc counterpart is off by half an increment. My mate thinks I'm crazy to even notice it but it's there!

I too have a BBN and a sub, but mine is a 14060M and the bezel doesn't line up straight either, compared to my Tudor , my black bay just feels better made piece in my opinion !


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Old 9 January 2016, 04:41 AM   #784
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Searched but no luck.. Do anybody know if there's AD Tudor in Canada?
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Old 14 January 2016, 04:30 PM   #785
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Old 14 January 2016, 04:38 PM   #786
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I have both the SubC and BBN. BBN gets more wrist time. And it's been on par with accuracy (maybe 1 s/d faster than the SubC). Build quality - at least my BBN bezel lines up perfectly.
That's more about quality control than build quality, but my BB gets a lot more wrist time than my Sub too. A lot more. And it keeps better time (for now anyway).
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Old 16 January 2016, 01:29 PM   #787
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Curious for those that own a Black Bay and a Sub, and your Black Bay gets more wrist time, why do you think that is?

I have a Sub that I wear on my own time and am considering a Black Bay as a nice work watch. I'm also considering a Polar EXPII since I already have the Sub, but the black dial is more universal for me at work. Each have their benefits but I'm just curious why one would wear their Black Bay more than the Sub (it's an honest question with no undertone, while the Rolex is more expensive and has an in-house movement I view them as equals in my own eyes each with its own pros and cons).
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Old 16 January 2016, 01:37 PM   #788
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Curious for those that own a Black Bay and a Sub, and your Black Bay gets more wrist time, why do you think that is?

I have a Sub that I wear on my own time and am considering a Black Bay as a nice work watch. I'm also considering a Polar EXPII since I already have the Sub, but the black dial is more universal for me at work. Each have their benefits but I'm just curious why one would wear their Black Bay more than the Sub (it's an honest question with no undertone, while the Rolex is more expensive and has an in-house movement I view them as equals in my own eyes each with its own pros and cons).
For me, I think it's because the BB wears more comfortable (with the flat caseback), and the gilt dial with chapter ring on the matt background is more appealing to me. It keeps better time than my Sub, too. Also, if I'm totally honest, I don't shudder every time I knock it against something hard, which tends to be the case with my Sub, which I intend to sell someday. The more beat up it gets, the better it looks (within reason, of course).
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Old 17 January 2016, 12:49 AM   #789
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I have a friend with a BBR and a SubC and the wears his BBR much more, citing the same things about the cost vs knock-around-ability.

I don't differentiate much once I'm into Tudor/Rolex money so I'm not sure that's a benefit to me (truth be told I'm just as mindful with a $500 as I am with a $5000 one) but comfort is another case all together. My 14060 is the most comfortable watch I own to wear on bracelet, so if the BBN could rival that then that's saying something to me.
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Old 17 January 2016, 04:58 AM   #790
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* * * * * The official TUDOR BLACK BAY owners thread * * * * *

There is something special about the BB, I own a few Rolex including a Sub... And my BB get most wrist time out of my sport watches. Definitely very comfortable and there is a rugged feel that this watch is made not to baby it.. But just wear it under all circumstances....love it!



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Old 18 January 2016, 03:26 AM   #791
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Has anyone messed around with putting an after market jubilee bracelet on their Tudor BB?

I'm thinking this straight-end jubilee would look pretty slick:

http://www.strapcode.com/store/popup...y-7922R%20.jpg

http://www.strapcode.com/store/22mm-...l#.VlYQinarRD8
Ouch, I'm not so sure how good that jubilee looks on the BB. That gap, especially on the wrist might look pretty heinous. Personally I wouldn't put it on mine.
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Old 18 January 2016, 04:46 AM   #792
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I like the bracelet...but not so much the clasp..!!
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Old 18 January 2016, 04:50 AM   #793
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After being a Rolex only guy for over 30 years I'm baffled that Tudor has dominated my wrist for the last year. I was at a basketball game last night, tight seating, I'd noticed a guy to my left, in front of me, look over his shoulder at me a few times. At halftime he turned around and said "That's a great looking watch, tell me about it". Had my BBR on. That has never happened with my Sub. I love my Sub but I seem to grab the BBR and Ranger much more often.
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Old 18 January 2016, 09:24 AM   #794
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Curious for those that own a Black Bay and a Sub, and your Black Bay gets more wrist time, why do you think that is?

I have a Sub that I wear on my own time and am considering a Black Bay as a nice work watch. I'm also considering a Polar EXPII since I already have the Sub, but the black dial is more universal for me at work. Each have their benefits but I'm just curious why one would wear their Black Bay more than the Sub (it's an honest question with no undertone, while the Rolex is more expensive and has an in-house movement I view them as equals in my own eyes each with its own pros and cons).
Great question: for me it's about the vintage simplicity of the case with its unprotected big crown. It is Very easy to read. Tudor knew what they were doing when they came up with the snow flake hour hand. It's the color of the bezel, gilt dial and the amazing rose colored hands that simply light up when the sun hits them right. And even though I respect all my watches the same, there is something comforting about wearing a watch that is well less than half the price of a Sub. I am also blessed to have a Heritage Chrono Blue, another amazing watch. I simply love my Tudors
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Old 21 January 2016, 11:41 AM   #795
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I have the burgundy and the blue. Will soon have black. It's probably been said before, but if these said Rolex on the dial, it would prob. be their best selling model.


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Old 23 January 2016, 06:04 AM   #796
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Old 23 January 2016, 07:31 AM   #797
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* * * * * The official TUDOR BLACK BAY owners thread * * * * *

Playing around in the little safe today. Found some straps I forgot about.

Have not put this strap on since I picked up the BB.

Does this work???






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Old 23 January 2016, 09:50 AM   #798
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Playing around in the little safe today. Found some straps I forgot about.

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Absolutely Looks great!!!


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Old 24 January 2016, 12:37 AM   #799
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Playing around in the little safe today. Found some straps I forgot about.

Have not put this strap on since I picked up the BB.

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Like it a lot too, customs made by whom if you care to share the details?


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Old 24 January 2016, 01:00 AM   #800
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I've had a submariner for a few years and recently bought a tudorblackbay aswell and just like the others here I wear it alot more than my ceramic submariner
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Old 24 January 2016, 01:34 AM   #801
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Thanks all. It is from Artisan Strap Company.
http://artisanstrapco-1.myshopify.com/

After having it on and off a few times I would suggest specifying smaller holes when you order it. We sent him a BB and the deployant clasp to custom make the strap so it fits perfectly. The only issue is that the pin that holds the one side of the clasp on is not tight enough in the hole in the strap. Perfectly secure while wearing but does tend to pop out when it is off.


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Old 24 January 2016, 04:52 AM   #802
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Old 25 January 2016, 09:04 AM   #803
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Old 29 January 2016, 07:03 AM   #804
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Tutorial

Hi guys,

I'm a newbie and would very much appreciate if someone could point me in the right direction to a Tutorial where I'd be able to identify genuine from fakes.

Any ideas?

Thanks
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Old 29 January 2016, 08:15 AM   #805
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I'm a newbie and would very much appreciate if someone could point me in the right direction to a Tutorial where I'd be able to identify genuine from fakes.



Any ideas?



Thanks

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Old 3 February 2016, 05:49 PM   #806
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Old 4 February 2016, 02:20 AM   #807
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Hihi!!

I finally got my bb red!!

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Old 4 February 2016, 02:43 AM   #808
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Old 4 February 2016, 04:18 AM   #809
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Old 4 February 2016, 04:41 AM   #810
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Which one would you choose if you could only keep one?
For me, it depends what else I had in my collection. I prefer the original red Black Bay because it is so unique and adds something a bit different to my collection. If it was my only watch, I would probably choose the blue.
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