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Old 14 February 2018, 07:31 AM   #1
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Everest for Tudor Black Bay - Pics and Mini-review

I’ll try to keep it brief ladies and gentlemen.

I’m blown away by this strap. It’s really changed the Black Bay game for several reasons.

First off the quality, fit and finish is superb. The integration and tolerances are perfect. It’s also the most comfortable way I’ve ever worn my black bay, and if you know me, you know I like to tinker with my watches. So I’ve worn my BB on multiple rubber straps, leather, NATO and OEM bracelet.

The OEM bracelet looks great, but I’m between links and could never get a truly comfortable fit. The strap versatility on the black bay has always been a huge positive. However, the case height is an issue for me. It wears well because of the flat case back, but the lug holes are in a terrible location for the appearance of traditional strap wear. Wearing a strap exposes a huge gap as well as the entire wall of the case, which is tall and frankly unsightly IMO.

This integrated Everest Band solves all those problems while looking amazing.

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Old 14 February 2018, 07:33 AM   #2
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Old 14 February 2018, 07:35 AM   #3
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Chadri, that strap looks pretty much perfect with your Black Bay.
Nicely done.
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Old 14 February 2018, 07:36 AM   #4
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Old 14 February 2018, 07:39 AM   #5
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Chadri, that strap looks pretty much perfect with your Black Bay.
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Thank you friends! Angelo, Obviosuly Id highly recommend it! I know you’re a black bay man, I also know you like yourself a good rubber band
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Old 14 February 2018, 07:53 AM   #6
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Thank you friends! Angelo, Obviosuly Id highly recommend it! I know you’re a black bay man, I also know you like yourself a good rubber band
I haven’t pulled the trigger yet on a rubber strap for my Black Bay because I’ve been saving for another watch. But I’ll get one soon. As you know, I have a RubberB on my explorer which I’m very pleased with and will probably get another for the BB. I only prefer it over the Everest strap because it’s just a little bit more tapered. Other than that, in my mind, they’re equal.
I have to say though, you nailed it with the Everest.
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Old 14 February 2018, 08:23 AM   #7
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I haven’t pulled the trigger yet on a rubber strap for my Black Bay because I’ve been saving for another watch. But I’ll get one soon. As you know, I have a RubberB on my explorer which I’m very pleased with and will probably get another for the BB. I only prefer it over the Everest strap because it’s just a little bit more tapered. Other than that, in my mind, they’re equal.
I have to say though, you nailed it with the Everest.
Can’t go wrong either way my friend! I’d be interested in checking out the rubber b for my BB as well, but I don’t have the clasp needed to wear it :(

Soooooo... what’s your next watch!?
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Old 14 February 2018, 09:29 AM   #8
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Can’t go wrong either way my friend! I’d be interested in checking out the rubber b for my BB as well, but I don’t have the clasp needed to wear it :(

Soooooo... what’s your next watch!?
I have an order in for a Nomos Tangente 38. I should have it in about a week.

https://www.nomos-store.com/en/Watch...teel-back.html
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Old 14 February 2018, 07:40 AM   #9
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Love it - looks perfect!

Inspires me to buy a strap for my BB
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Old 14 February 2018, 07:37 AM   #10
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Old 14 February 2018, 07:38 AM   #11
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I think the Black Bay should come with these instead of the bracelet or leather. These are the best Black Bay Straps.
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Old 14 February 2018, 07:40 AM   #12
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That looks fantastic! I think I'm going to pick one up, thanks for sharing!
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Old 14 February 2018, 07:57 AM   #13
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Looking good, Chad! I already have an Everest rubber strap waiting for my new Black Bay thats coming in a few days.
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Old 14 February 2018, 08:23 AM   #14
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Looking good, Chad! I already have an Everest rubber strap waiting for my new Black Bay thats coming in a few days.
Looking forward to the pics bud!
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Old 14 February 2018, 08:25 AM   #15
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Old 14 February 2018, 08:40 AM   #16
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Old 14 February 2018, 08:47 AM   #17
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Everest for Tudor Black Bay - Pics and Mini-review

Bruhhh... You just made me drive to my local AD to try one on. Your IG feed this morning was fantastically enabling. I agree with the case on my wrist sat a bit higher than I expected. The crown is a little larger than I expected as well, almost to a comedic level; but It looks more balanced with the black Everest. That combo is a drooler for sure...


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Old 14 February 2018, 09:26 AM   #18
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Bruhhh... You just made me drive to my local AD to try one on. Your IG feed this morning was fantastically enabling. I agree with the case on my wrist sat a bit higher than I expected. The crown is a little larger than I expected as well, almost to a comedic level; but It looks more balanced with the black Everest. That combo is a drooler for sure...


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Haha thanks bro. It is a fantastic watch anyway, but I never really found any one set up close to perfect.

This strap really ticks every box. It’s pretty awesome.
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Haha thanks bro. It is a fantastic watch anyway, but I never really found any one set up close to perfect.

This strap really ticks every box. It’s pretty awesome.
It looks so good on rubber Chadridv,,,
think i will have to order a dark blue or black for our bb eta blue,,,,
thanks for sharing,,,
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Thanks for the review. Had the chance to try a prototype at a GTG with Justin, one of the owners of Everest. Also I’ve had one on a Rolex Exp so I had been waiting for what seemed an eternity for the BB strap to finally come out. Looks great


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Old 14 February 2018, 09:31 AM   #21
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Looks really good

The 3rd shot is my fav!

Very well thought out.
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Wow looks amazing, Chadri! I had the same problem with my Black Bay and that’s why I sold it. I wish these straps were available before I sold it...
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Old 14 February 2018, 10:32 AM   #25
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Wow looks amazing, Chadri! I had the same problem with my Black Bay and that’s why I sold it. I wish these straps were available before I sold it...
Damn! Sorry to hear Peter. As I said, this totally changed the game for me. I’ve always loved my B.B. but it was starting to lose some serious wrist time cause I had a hard time finding a solution that both looked great and fit like a glove.

I wear my BB mostly as a “beater” for lack of a better term. It’s my work watch. Which means I wear it liberally, but it also means it MUST be comfortable.

Hope you can get another. To me this is the number one way to wear it, and I’ll
Occasionally throw it on leather or bracelet for a bit of fun.
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Damn! Sorry to hear Peter. As I said, this totally changed the game for me. I’ve always loved my B.B. but it was starting to lose some serious wrist time cause I had a hard time finding a solution that both looked great and fit like a glove.

I wear my BB mostly as a “beater” for lack of a better term. It’s my work watch. Which means I wear it liberally, but it also means it MUST be comfortable.

Hope you can get another. To me this is the number one way to wear it, and I’ll
Occasionally throw it on leather or bracelet for a bit of fun.
I’m really thinking about picking another one up! Especially now since the everest band is available.
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Wow looks amazing, Chadri! I had the same problem with my Black Bay and that’s why I sold it. I wish these straps were available before I sold it...
Time to reunite!
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Well done, Chadri! Looks amazing.
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Old 14 February 2018, 10:43 AM   #30
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Stunning pictures! May have to pick one of these up after seeing how great it fits.
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