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Old 8 November 2015, 10:44 PM   #1
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Tudor Black Bay Black or Sub ND?

I've had an itch for a Sub ND for a while. I am also very intrigued and love the new BBN.

Do you think the Tudor Black Bay will scratch the itch for a Sub ND? I don't want to end up buying both of them.
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Old 8 November 2015, 10:50 PM   #2
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Tough question and you should try and compare both. For me would be easy and Rolex as not much of a fan of the Tudors. I have looked and tried in but they just don't do it for me. Many here swear but them and love them though so clearly taste is subjective! Also I would get Sub over ND.
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Old 8 November 2015, 11:02 PM   #3
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I own both but have been wearing various subs for over 20 years. I would not have gotten into the Tudors as strong if I had not taken care of my Rolex collection first. Both are great but as a first it would be the Sub.
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Old 8 November 2015, 11:05 PM   #4
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I love the new BBN but if the Subc was your first love I would let that story play out first.
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Old 8 November 2015, 11:12 PM   #5
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BBN based on your other watches. Happy hunting!
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Old 8 November 2015, 11:19 PM   #6
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I'd go for the ND.
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Old 8 November 2015, 11:29 PM   #7
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Old 8 November 2015, 11:35 PM   #8
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The Sub ND would be my first choice. The dial is simple & classy.
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Old 8 November 2015, 11:37 PM   #9
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Old 8 November 2015, 11:41 PM   #10
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I had the same dilemma not that long ago but I have a BBN and my itch for a sub has subsided!


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Old 8 November 2015, 11:56 PM   #11
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I vote Sub on this one. I have tried to scratch an itch with another watch only to end up flipping it later at a loss. The Sub is in a very different league than the Tudor in my opinion.
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Old 8 November 2015, 11:57 PM   #12
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Tudor Black Bay Black or Sub ND?





Simple answer I think


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Old 8 November 2015, 11:59 PM   #13
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114060. No brainer.
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Old 9 November 2015, 12:00 AM   #14
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Old 9 November 2015, 12:03 AM   #15
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If you buy a black bay you'll only end up having to buy a sub anyway.
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Old 9 November 2015, 12:08 AM   #16
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I vote Sub, but the Tudor would give you some variety since you already have some Rolex.
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Old 9 November 2015, 12:09 AM   #17
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Both, but if one over the other, the 114060 comes first for me.
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Old 9 November 2015, 12:14 AM   #18
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Both are nice IMO. But if I have choice, I will choose the old sub model with aluminium insert instead.
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Old 9 November 2015, 12:40 AM   #19
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Old 9 November 2015, 12:42 AM   #20
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"Do you think the Tudor Black Bay will scratch the itch for a Sub ND?"

I've got the red BB, and still have a hankerin' for a Sub ND. I don't think the black BB would cure me, either. Maybe a vintage Tudor sub might, but for that money I could get a used Rolex.
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Old 9 November 2015, 12:45 AM   #21
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Sub first, Tudor later.

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Old 9 November 2015, 12:48 AM   #22
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Perhaps buying both pre owned when there is used availability on the Tudor? I can't see myself owning my Black Bay without my Submariner
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Old 9 November 2015, 12:50 AM   #23
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Sub first, Tudor later.

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Old 9 November 2015, 12:54 AM   #24
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ND Sub first.
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Old 9 November 2015, 01:01 AM   #25
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Submariner if it was a 14060M, I hate the maxi case on the ceramic subs. So out of the SubC and BBN I choose the Black Bay.
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Old 9 November 2015, 01:12 AM   #26
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As you have a couple Rolex, the BB may scratch the itch.

But if you really wanted the ND sub, you will be settling for second best. But if you just want a diver, go BB and save a bunch of $.

I know one day I will get a BB red, I just know it will happen. But I do not see it replacing my sub. To me there is only one brand called Rolex.
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Old 9 November 2015, 01:15 AM   #27
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Both is the correct answer. Buy both from a trusted seller and you will spend approx. the same as you would buying a Sub new from an AD.
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Old 9 November 2015, 01:20 AM   #28
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No. Tudor black bay doesn't scratch the itch for the Sub ND.
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Old 9 November 2015, 01:25 AM   #29
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U will eventually end up with both. But I say sub first, the rest are secondary imo
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Old 9 November 2015, 01:46 AM   #30
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Tudor Black Bay Black or Sub ND?

Similar but different...
Get the Sub first... Since the BB is really hard to find at a discount for now.



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