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Yammx125 · 6 January 2017, 07:59 AM

Wow nice looking watch I thought to myself as I browsed there web site. Awesome vintage look. Loved the big crown and gold trim.

Went to look at one in person and its thickness was insane way too fat I was kind of disappointed.

Anyone else think it's size disparity is off on the thickness.

I also wish it has lug holes I mean they were obviously going vintage look. Why not have holes.

Old Expat Beast · 6 January 2017, 08:13 AM

It's no thicker overall than a Submariner or other Rolex sports watch, it just looks that way because it has a flat caseback, not convex. And the flat caseback makes it sit more comfortably on the wrist. Lug holes would be nice, though.

ap1 · 6 January 2017, 08:15 AM

I'd say a little thick but not excessively so. It's no omega or panerai

AK797 · 6 January 2017, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ap1

I'd say a little thick but not excessively so. It's no omega or panerai

Agree.

Onikage · 6 January 2017, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Yammx125

Wow nice looking watch I thought to myself as I browsed there web site. Awesome vintage look. Loved the big crown and gold trim.

Went to look at one in person and its thickness was insane way too fat I was kind of disappointed.

Anyone else think it's size disparity is off on the thickness.

I also wish it has lug holes I mean they were obviously going vintage look. Why not have holes.

Handled a new one myself for the first time today. Delicious. The thickness wouldn't bother me. Why not go for a pre C ND Sub?

anothernewphone · 6 January 2017, 08:21 AM

Grammar and punctuation are officially dead.

Cryten · 6 January 2017, 08:35 AM

The two things that put me off the Black Bay were the slab sided case and the snowflake hands.

The case isn't exactly thick, it just looks that way because of the slab sides and flat case back. It actually sits very well on the wrist.

I thought I was going to swap the hands out, but they grew on me. I actually quite like them now.

Chadridv · 6 January 2017, 09:23 AM

Yeah on a trap the thickness is a little pronounced because of the lug hole distance and positioning from the case. Otherwise I think the size is awesome!

natosub · 6 January 2017, 09:33 AM

I've never noticed it being excessively thick. Similar to the subC I believe.

Tanjecterly · 6 January 2017, 10:23 AM

You have to be precise as to which Black Bay you're talking about. The new one with the in-house is definitely bigger and thicker than the ETA version. For me, the ETA version is perfect.

Old Expat Beast · 6 January 2017, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Tanjecterly

You have to be precise as to which Black Bay you're talking about. The new one with the in-house is definitely bigger and thicker than the ETA version. For me, the ETA version is perfect.

That's true, I was thinking about the ETA . . . which is also my preference.

sensui · 6 January 2017, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

That's true, I was thinking about the ETA . . . which is also my preference.

Me too...I don't even consider the newer ones really....love the ETAs with the original dial/rose.

Onikage · 6 January 2017, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sensui

Me too...I don't even consider the newer ones really....love the ETAs with the original dial/rose.

x3 ETA for me but the new one is still delicious.

Ragna · 6 January 2017, 01:20 PM

114060 -> 12.5mm
79220 -> 12.7mm

HogwldFLTR · 6 January 2017, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ragna

114060 -> 12.5mm
79220 -> 12.7mm

Perhaps true but the BB is far more comfortable on the wrist than the 114060; I know from experience. It can the BB can also be had for a third the price.

Runnin' Rebel · 6 January 2017, 10:39 AM

Love wearing it !

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watchwatcher · 6 January 2017, 10:41 AM

Hard to please everybody.

sensui · 6 January 2017, 10:44 AM

Yeah no thicker than current rolex references....it's a handsome watch that feels great on wrist.

Shamorai · 6 January 2017, 11:35 AM

Those photos posted above are of the older version. The new model is slightly thicker .

Shamorai · 6 January 2017, 11:58 AM

I've been considering this watch lately. A shop nearby has both versions. I'm wondering wether to get the older or newer. I'm weighing up between the slimmer case and original face design, or the new movement. Proving to be a tough choice for me. The new case is only slightly thicker.

AzHadEnuf · 6 January 2017, 01:09 PM

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Haven't tried the in-house yet, but I love the ETA profile and caseback.

RKTudor · 6 January 2017, 10:14 PM

There's always going to be a significant segment of Rolex owners/fans/fanboys who consistently put down and disparage Tudor. I've learned to just ignore it. I love Rolex. I love Tudor. I'm just over the watch snobbery though. I just enjoy what I like and you should to.

OP was not being a watch snob btw - just gave his honest opinion, but his post brought this thought to my mind.

Ragna · 7 January 2017, 12:24 AM

I agree that lug holes would be awesome !

RCrusoe · 7 January 2017, 01:13 AM

Having owned a Black Bay Bronze I do feel the watch wears quite large and is quite thick. On my thin wrists even my 45mm PAM feels less "bulky". Nonetheless, if you can pull it off, the Black Bay Bronze is a great watch

RKTudor · 7 January 2017, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by RCrusoe

Having owned a Black Bay Bronze I do feel the watch wears quite large and is quite thick. On my thin wrists even my 45mm PAM feels less "bulky". Nonetheless, if you can pull it off, the Black Bay Bronze is a great watch

Should point out that the BBBronze is 43mm versus the other BBs that are 41.

nigelUK · 7 January 2017, 01:55 AM

I agree somewhat with the OP.

Maybe not overall any thicker than a SubC for example but having owned both BB red (ETA) & SubC, I can say without doubt the SubC is way more comfortable. (IMHO) . . .

It must be dependent on peoples wrist size/shape as I can see other people disagree.

The thing I didn't like visually about the BB was the 'Slab sides' as pointed out by someone else. This could give some people (including me) a feeling of unwieldiness whether it actually exists or not in reality. As much as I love the NATOs supplied, I also thought they looked odd against the slab sides & bulk of the case between the lugs.

I still love the BB and everything Tudor is doing & it wouldn't put me off buying another if I fancied one. However, it did put me off when choosing between the BB bronze & the Oris Carl Brashear Bronze. The later was much better proportionally.

Dr. Robert · 7 January 2017, 02:38 AM

The BB is probably the most comfy "big watch" I've ever worn!

6 January 2017, 07:59 AM	#1
Yammx125 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Three rivers Watch: GMT Master Posts: 42	Tudor black bay short rant.. Wow nice looking watch I thought to myself as I browsed there web site. Awesome vintage look. Loved the big crown and gold trim. Went to look at one in person and its thickness was insane way too fat I was kind of disappointed. Anyone else think it's size disparity is off on the thickness. I also wish it has lug holes I mean they were obviously going vintage look. Why not have holes.

6 January 2017, 09:23 AM	#8
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	Yeah on a trap the thickness is a little pronounced because of the lug hole distance and positioning from the case. Otherwise I think the size is awesome! __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

6 January 2017, 10:39 AM	#16
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	Love wearing it ! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ ♛

6 January 2017, 01:09 PM	#21
AzHadEnuf "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Ralph Location: Tucson, Arizona Watch: 6263,DJ,SUB,BB,THR Posts: 2,043	Haven't tried the in-house yet, but I love the ETA profile and caseback. __________________ "The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." -A. Einstein

7 January 2017, 02:38 AM	#27
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	The BB is probably the most comfy "big watch" I've ever worn! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

6 January 2017, 08:13 AM	#2
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	It's no thicker overall than a Submariner or other Rolex sports watch, it just looks that way because it has a flat caseback, not convex. And the flat caseback makes it sit more comfortably on the wrist. Lug holes would be nice, though.

6 January 2017, 08:15 AM	#3
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,537	I'd say a little thick but not excessively so. It's no omega or panerai

6 January 2017, 08:21 AM	#6
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	Grammar and punctuation are officially dead.

6 January 2017, 08:35 AM	#7
Cryten "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Terrafirma Posts: 2,655	The two things that put me off the Black Bay were the slab sided case and the snowflake hands. The case isn't exactly thick, it just looks that way because of the slab sides and flat case back. It actually sits very well on the wrist. I thought I was going to swap the hands out, but they grew on me. I actually quite like them now.

6 January 2017, 09:33 AM	#9
natosub "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: USA Watch: the tide roll in.. Posts: 1,138	I've never noticed it being excessively thick. Similar to the subC I believe.

6 January 2017, 10:23 AM	#10
Tanjecterly "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Washington DC Posts: 6	You have to be precise as to which Black Bay you're talking about. The new one with the in-house is definitely bigger and thicker than the ETA version. For me, the ETA version is perfect.

6 January 2017, 01:20 PM	#14
Ragna Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: The Matrix Posts: 1,070	114060 -> 12.5mm 79220 -> 12.7mm

6 January 2017, 10:41 AM	#17
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Hard to please everybody.

6 January 2017, 10:44 AM	#18
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	Yeah no thicker than current rolex references....it's a handsome watch that feels great on wrist.

6 January 2017, 11:35 AM	#19
Shamorai "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Sydney Watch: 16523, 116610LV Posts: 762	Those photos posted above are of the older version. The new model is slightly thicker .

6 January 2017, 11:58 AM	#20
Shamorai "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Sydney Watch: 16523, 116610LV Posts: 762	I've been considering this watch lately. A shop nearby has both versions. I'm wondering wether to get the older or newer. I'm weighing up between the slimmer case and original face design, or the new movement. Proving to be a tough choice for me. The new case is only slightly thicker.

6 January 2017, 10:14 PM	#22
RKTudor "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Rick Location: Emmaus, PA Watch: Tudor 79090 blue Posts: 298	There's always going to be a significant segment of Rolex owners/fans/fanboys who consistently put down and disparage Tudor. I've learned to just ignore it. I love Rolex. I love Tudor. I'm just over the watch snobbery though. I just enjoy what I like and you should to. OP was not being a watch snob btw - just gave his honest opinion, but his post brought this thought to my mind.

7 January 2017, 12:24 AM	#23
Ragna Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: The Matrix Posts: 1,070	I agree that lug holes would be awesome !

7 January 2017, 01:13 AM	#24
RCrusoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: N/A Posts: 92	Having owned a Black Bay Bronze I do feel the watch wears quite large and is quite thick. On my thin wrists even my 45mm PAM feels less "bulky". Nonetheless, if you can pull it off, the Black Bay Bronze is a great watch

7 January 2017, 01:55 AM	#26
nigelUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northants, UK Posts: 1,058	I agree somewhat with the OP. Maybe not overall any thicker than a SubC for example but having owned both BB red (ETA) & SubC, I can say without doubt the SubC is way more comfortable. (IMHO) . . . It must be dependent on peoples wrist size/shape as I can see other people disagree. The thing I didn't like visually about the BB was the 'Slab sides' as pointed out by someone else. This could give some people (including me) a feeling of unwieldiness whether it actually exists or not in reality. As much as I love the NATOs supplied, I also thought they looked odd against the slab sides & bulk of the case between the lugs. I still love the BB and everything Tudor is doing & it wouldn't put me off buying another if I fancied one. However, it did put me off when choosing between the BB bronze & the Oris Carl Brashear Bronze. The later was much better proportionally.

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