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Lol-x · 26 April 2014, 08:34 PM

Does anyone know when the Blue Black Bay is to be shipped to AD's this year???

My guess it will first surface (pardon the pun) in Europe

that region being the closest to the Rolex manufactory.

However, I certainly would not object if Rolex decided to release the BBB (Blue Black Bay) (hey that's a convenient abbreviation, Down-Under (Australia).

Alanautumn · 26 April 2014, 09:39 PM

I will let you know as soon as it shows up in the Southern USA. I am waiting anxiously for it as well!!!

travisb · 26 April 2014, 09:51 PM

No idea. I'm hoping to check out that one as well.

Nycturbovr6 · 26 April 2014, 10:35 PM

It's probably gonna be a while.

GermanyMatt · 26 April 2014, 10:41 PM

I think the first Black Bay showed up in early Summer, so I suppose the blue will be about then as well.

I had to wait 6 weeks after ordering for my local Wempe to get the Black Bay in, so closer doesn't necessarily mean sooner.

Kobayashi · 26 April 2014, 10:48 PM

Both Hodinkee and Watchtime reported June this year. The same price as the Black Bay. $3100 for the leather strap or $3425 for the bracelet:

http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/introdu...black-bay-blue

GerardoG · 26 April 2014, 11:18 PM

Last year new models showed up first in Europe and Australia

77T · 26 April 2014, 11:41 PM

The thing that is different this year is an open US market. Maybe NY by Memorial Day for the B3?

We use less letters here

Lol-x · 27 April 2014, 08:41 AM

OK thanks...
I really want to see the BBB in the flesh as the photos make it hard to judge.
Here in Malaysia we actually have Tudor Boutiques. I haven't asked them yet but they may have some information however I don't place too much stock in whatever they have to say.
BBB may have more keystrokes than B3 but it is the same key so there is less effort in typing BBB than B3.

Rpcody · 30 April 2014, 11:09 AM

Reserved one and paid for it today. An AD I work with has a Tudor event scheduled for 5/15. He is certain it will be on my wrist at the event. I have my doubts--but he "can all but guarantee it."

Old Expat Beast · 30 April 2014, 11:25 AM

I'll check with a Rolex/Tudor boutique here later today and get back if there's any news.

Bourkee · 30 April 2014, 12:07 PM

Curious say I buy the metal bracelet version , how much would it be to buy the tudor leather strap as an extra?

Rpcody · 30 April 2014, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bourkee

Curious say I buy the metal bracelet version , how much would it be to buy the tudor leather strap as an extra?

$435 give or take. Including the buckle.

Bourkee · 30 April 2014, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Rpcody

$435 give or take. Including the buckle.

Thanks , initially sounds pricey but then when you think about it you get a whole new look for a little extra.

One more question : Are the links on the metal bracelet solid ( like the subc ) or hollow like the old subs?

Rpcody · 30 April 2014, 12:33 PM

They are solid. Can't imagine they are hollow. Fit and finish is on par with Rolex. Someone may know more, but I believe the only difference is in the quality of the steel.

Bourkee · 30 April 2014, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rpcody

They are solid. Can't imagine they are hollow. Fit and finish is on par with Rolex. Someone may know more, but I believe the only difference is in the quality of the steel.

Thanks , I am going to get one of these when they come out , love the midnight blue bezel.

TudorBeast · 30 April 2014, 12:40 PM

Local AD here told me June/July.

Nycturbovr6 · 30 April 2014, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TudorBeast

Local AD here told me June/July.

Old Expat Beast · 30 April 2014, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I'll check with a Rolex/Tudor boutique here later today and get back if there's any news.

Yeah....no news here. They thought I meant the blue chrono.

MortgageGuy · 1 May 2014, 12:45 AM

I am looking forward to seeing this reference in person as well

Blackdog · 1 May 2014, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rpcody

They are solid. Can't imagine they are hollow. Fit and finish is on par with Rolex. Someone may know more, but I believe the only difference is in the quality of the steel.

Centerlinks are indeed solid.

Maybe not the quality, but the type of steel is different (316L). Something I noticed with my red BB is that the steel (case & bracelet) have a slight yellowish/pinkish hue. This is very difficult to see by itself or to capture in pictures, but when you have it side by side with a Rolex or even an Omega, it's definitely there.

Cru Jones · 1 May 2014, 12:52 AM

sure would make for a nice "PM capacity upgrade".....

Art 1 · 1 May 2014, 02:19 AM

It seems Orlando is one of the first places in the US to get the now Rolex releases. So my guess in the US anyway it will be the Tudor AD at Florida Mall in Orlando and that is Mayors.

Rpcody · 15 May 2014, 10:31 AM

Hands on today in Minneapolis. Couldn't take mine home. Just a demo.

If you are in Mpls--Tudor event is tomorrow from 4-7pm.

26 April 2014, 08:34 PM	#1
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26 April 2014, 11:41 PM	#8
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,030	The thing that is different this year is an open US market. Maybe NY by Memorial Day for the B3? We use less letters here __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

27 April 2014, 08:41 AM	#9
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,597	OK thanks... I really want to see the BBB in the flesh as the photos make it hard to judge. Here in Malaysia we actually have Tudor Boutiques. I haven't asked them yet but they may have some information however I don't place too much stock in whatever they have to say. BBB may have more keystrokes than B3 but it is the same key so there is less effort in typing BBB than B3. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

30 April 2014, 11:09 AM	#10
Rpcody "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Ryan Location: Minneapolis Watch: 3573/BB Posts: 2,401	Reserved one and paid for it today. An AD I work with has a Tudor event scheduled for 5/15. He is certain it will be on my wrist at the event. I have my doubts--but he "can all but guarantee it." __________________ Ryan ______________

30 April 2014, 12:33 PM	#15
Rpcody "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Ryan Location: Minneapolis Watch: 3573/BB Posts: 2,401	They are solid. Can't imagine they are hollow. Fit and finish is on par with Rolex. Someone may know more, but I believe the only difference is in the quality of the steel. __________________ Ryan ______________

26 April 2014, 09:39 PM	#2
Alanautumn "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Brad Location: Mississippi Watch: exp1 39mm Posts: 141	I will let you know as soon as it shows up in the Southern USA. I am waiting anxiously for it as well!!!

26 April 2014, 09:51 PM	#3
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,508	No idea. I'm hoping to check out that one as well.

26 April 2014, 10:35 PM	#4
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	It's probably gonna be a while.

26 April 2014, 10:41 PM	#5
GermanyMatt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Matt Location: Northern VA Watch: 126711, 126610 Posts: 1,803	I think the first Black Bay showed up in early Summer, so I suppose the blue will be about then as well. I had to wait 6 weeks after ordering for my local Wempe to get the Black Bay in, so closer doesn't necessarily mean sooner.

26 April 2014, 10:48 PM	#6
Kobayashi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: SF Bay Area Watch: Any Rolex! Posts: 1,060	Both Hodinkee and Watchtime reported June this year. The same price as the Black Bay. $3100 for the leather strap or $3425 for the bracelet: http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/introdu...black-bay-blue

26 April 2014, 11:18 PM	#7
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Last year new models showed up first in Europe and Australia

30 April 2014, 11:25 AM	#11
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,829	I'll check with a Rolex/Tudor boutique here later today and get back if there's any news.

30 April 2014, 12:07 PM	#12
Bourkee "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 22	Curious say I buy the metal bracelet version , how much would it be to buy the tudor leather strap as an extra?

30 April 2014, 12:40 PM	#17
TudorBeast Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: PNW USA Watch: 114060 Posts: 516	Local AD here told me June/July.

1 May 2014, 12:45 AM	#20
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	I am looking forward to seeing this reference in person as well __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

1 May 2014, 12:52 AM	#22
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,311	sure would make for a nice "PM capacity upgrade".....

1 May 2014, 02:19 AM	#23
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	It seems Orlando is one of the first places in the US to get the now Rolex releases. So my guess in the US anyway it will be the Tudor AD at Florida Mall in Orlando and that is Mayors.

15 May 2014, 10:31 AM	#24
Rpcody "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Ryan Location: Minneapolis Watch: 3573/BB Posts: 2,401	Hands on today in Minneapolis. Couldn't take mine home. Just a demo. If you are in Mpls--Tudor event is tomorrow from 4-7pm. __________________ Ryan ______________

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