Black Bay Chrono 2021 - Owners Thread

[1Utama]

...easy-peasy choice...shades of the 6263 Newman..


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[bp1000]

Not taking it off yet

[1Utama]

...going retro...


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[ninjin]

Since changing to the rubber strap, this has been on my wrist everyday! Low key, quality watch. Win Win!

[jambos51]

Originally Posted by ninjin

Since changing to the rubber strap, this has been on my wrist everyday! Low key, quality watch. Win Win!

Yes that's is a great combo

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[bp1000]

Looks fantastic on the rubber strap. Is that a rubberB ?

Ps love the Leica in the previous post.

[ninjin]

Originally Posted by bp1000

Looks fantastic on the rubber strap. Is that a rubberB ?

Ps love the Leica in the previous post.

It's something I picked up on Aliexpress. Similar but not quite a Rubber-B.

[Zuger]

Just thought I was out of the chrono game, this thread pulls me back in...!

[58junior]

Looks like they are offering a strap:

[bp1000]

This is in no way scientific but thought I would share.

The week I got the call to pick up the new BB Chrono I had chosen to wear my 116610LV Sub.

By no means a chunky watch. Tudors, (excl. the 58) tend to be. It was my primary concern pre-viewing.

Anyway, here it is alongside the LV.



The overall height, once worn, similar to this on-pillow view is not too dissimilar.

The sub, sits up, on its caseback, off the pillow and has much thinner sides which is a fantastic design.

The Tudor, sits flat, the sides hide the caseback, but they are much higher, giving it a chunky appearance, the lugs curve downwards. But interesting to see not an awful lot in the actual height difference when worn. Just the appearance.

The case sides vs the LV do carry that slab sided look, but the overall height is pretty decent in comparison even with the domed crystal.

Since I've owned it, its thickness became a non issue.

[steeevvvooo]

Originally Posted by bp1000

This is in no way scientific but thought I would share.

The week I got the call to pick up the new BB Chrono I had chosen to wear my 116610LV Sub.

By no means a chunky watch. Tudors, (excl. the 58) tend to be. It was my primary concern pre-viewing.

Anyway, here it is alongside the LV.



The overall height, once worn, similar to this on-pillow view is not too dissimilar.

The sub, sits up, on its caseback, off the pillow and has much thinner sides which is a fantastic design.

The Tudor, sits flat, the sides hide the caseback, but they are much higher, giving it a chunky appearance, the lugs curve downwards. But interesting to see not an awful lot in the actual height difference when worn. Just the appearance.

The case sides vs the LV do carry that slab sided look, but the overall height is pretty decent in comparison even with the domed crystal.

Since I've owned it, its thickness became a non issue.

Completely agree. The dimensions are not thick, but the appearance can be. I picked up the black dial last week but am about to move it on (small loss to a dealer, so I am certainly not a flipper...) as the slab side profile isn't for me. I absolutely LOVE the dial though :/

[jjimfer]

Reverse panda all the way.

Here you can find some pictures of the Black Bay Chrono close to other iconic reverse pandas.

[bp1000]

Originally Posted by jjimfer

Reverse panda all the way.

Here you can find some pictures of the Black Bay Chrono close to other iconic reverse pandas.

Nice comparison! Is that the ST1 ?

I think it holds its own here. Would love to see just how much bigger it looks vs the 6263

[jjimfer]

Originally Posted by bp1000

Nice comparison! Is that the ST1 ?

I think it holds its own here. Would love to see just how much bigger it looks vs the 6263

Yes, it's the Speedy Tuesday! Diameter of the bezel: 39.7mm

The 6263 with its diameter of 37mm must look much smaller compared to the BBChrono. Let's hope someone could share that picture!

[bp1000]

Originally Posted by steeevvvooo

Completely agree. The dimensions are not thick, but the appearance can be. I picked up the black dial last week but am about to move it on (small loss to a dealer, so I am certainly not a flipper...) as the slab side profile isn't for me. I absolutely LOVE the dial though :/

Ah shame it wasn’t for you but if it leads to something that is that’s all that matters! Fair play sending back to the AD, there’s probably a bit in it

[Andrejb]

Scored one!







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[1995akcoop]

Originally Posted by Andrejb

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niceeeee


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[Couchpotato]

Called both of the local ADs couple days after the announcement, there were already waiting lists for these. Will see how long it takes for me to get one.

[Andrejb]

Definitely strong inspiration drawn from the 6263 big red!

The red “200m 660ft” text was clearly intentional especially




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[garyk]

Very difficult to resist picking up one of these Tudor Chronos...

[schwoo]

Originally Posted by garyk

Very difficult to resist picking up one of these Tudor Chronos...

It’s not difficult, every time somebody ask is that a Rolex, you’ll feel like a douche. You’ll have to explain it’s not a Rolex


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[fmc000]

Originally Posted by schwoo

It’s not difficult, every time somebody ask is that a Rolex, you’ll feel like a douche. You’ll have to explain it’s not a Rolex

You don't have to explain anything. You just answer "No, it's not a Rolex. It's a Tudor".

Full stop.

If you feel like a douche when/if you're not wearing a Rolex then the problem is yours.

[bp1000]

Originally Posted by fmc000

You don't have to explain anything. You just answer "No, it's not a Rolex. It's a Tudor".

Full stop.

If you feel like a douche when/if you're not wearing a Rolex then the problem is yours.

Agreed, part of the reason why I started this thread. I don't normally do these types of things.

An awful lot of brand snobbery still exists regarding Tudor.

They are distinctly different but equally interesting in their own right, but to be discounted because they aren't Rolex, I don't get. Poor mans Rolex etc.

If you feel like a "douche" explaining it isn't a Rolex, you already haven't appreciated what Tudor are. You don't have to like their watches, some genuinely don't like them as they prefer AP, PP, Vach etc and that's fine. Those guys can appreciate what Tudor are without bashing them.

You could have a nicest Rolex in the world but if you wear it with an ego and attitude you are wearing it for entirely the wrong reasons. It says more about you than the watch.

[benlee]

Originally Posted by fmc000

You don't have to explain anything. You just answer "No, it's not a Rolex. It's a Tudor".

Full stop.

If you feel like a douche when/if you're not wearing a Rolex then the problem is yours.

Brilliant Response

[fmc000]

Originally Posted by benlee

Brilliant Response

[TradingLoss]

Originally Posted by bp1000

I haven't seen one of these threads posted before and having just picked up a the new 2021 Black Bay Chrono I wanted to do it some justice with a mini review.

I don't normally do these, nor incomings but I've been particularly impressed with this watch.

It also bothers me that some people call Tudor the poor mans Rolex. I think they are still very underrated and I've been a huge Tudor fan for a number of years so would like to give this latest release some credit. For me, the joy of watches is not just about the brand prestige, its about great watches, which I feel this is.

A popular topic is thickness, slab sided, the Tudor way. I do not think it wears like a 14.4mm watch. In fact I've read a few reviews where it has measured 14.2mm on the callipers. Some of that is the domed sapphire crystal which somehow manages to distort the seconds track hash markers very close to how an old school acrylic crystal would do.

That feeling extends into the watch overall. It feels more like something from the past, than the present. One of my favourite watches that at some point I would like to own is the 6263, non Paul Newman black dial Daytona. I saw the similarities but its far enough to departed from the 6263 as to not look like an embarrassing copy.

Regarding the thickness, if you own a Black Back 41mm diver, an ETA or in-house, all you have to do is flip that watch and this chrono upside down and view it from the back and side to see how they have reshaped the case-back and curved / tapered the lugs so this watch, despite it's 14.4mm spec thickness, sits very flat, at least on my wrist. It therefore hides its on sheet thickness quite well. I own a few Daytonas, whilst they have a case profile more like a Datejust than a sub, I don't feel there is an awful lot of difference in profile between the them and the BB chrono. Clearly the Daytona is thinner, but it isn't night and day.

It sits very comfortable on the wrist, although the only slight criticism is it is slightly top heavy.

I had the opportunity to see both the panda and the reverse panda.

As you can see, I picked the reverse panda. I preferred the continuity between the black dial and black bezel. I'm also a fan of Tudors subtle matte black finish. It makes the sub registers stand out, especially as the white/silver is stepped and to me that adds depth, and as a chronograph collector, I use these watches, for their intended function, regularly. A long with slightly better contrast on the black dial version between the hands and hour lume plots, the reverse panda just made more sense to me, but neither choice is a bad choice.

Now that I own it, added to a collection of other chronographs, I don't wish it was thinner. I wouldn't change anything about it apart from perhaps slightly more bracelet taper. The faux rivets don't bother me but on balance I'd prefer a bracelet without them.

If this is where Tudor are starting from regarding their new chrono line, I think its got a great future ahead.

Ultimate Question! Are you happy?

[bp1000]

Originally Posted by TradingLoss

Ultimate Question! Are you happy?

Of course.

I'm very selective on what I add. You just know when you put it on the wrist. For whatever reason, you just know.

[Wood&Leather]

Originally Posted by garyk

Very difficult to resist picking up one of these Tudor Chronos...

Originally Posted by schwoo

It’s not difficult, every time somebody ask is that a Rolex, you’ll feel like a douche. You’ll have to explain it’s not a Rolex


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Originally Posted by fmc000

You don't have to explain anything. You just answer "No, it's not a Rolex. It's a Tudor".

Full stop.

If you feel like a douche when/if you're not wearing a Rolex then the problem is yours.

lol @ people still taking the "poor man's rolex" angle. There are several reasons one might PREFER tudor over rolex.

For me, I still have many friends who aren't in the same financial position as I am, so we hang out in more "humble" establishments. I don't always want the attention my blue dial fluted/jubilee dj41 brings but I DO still want to wear a great quality, handsome looking piece that doesn't scream out "I spent 10k on a watch". You'll only feel like a douche if you're a raging try-hard peacocking like you have a rolex but can't afford one.

ANYways, came in this thread because I went to a AD yesterday to polish a scuff off the clasp of my Wimbledon DJ and he said he had a tudor chrono in the back if I was interested in trying it on. Tried it on (reverse panda) and bought it on the spot. It'll replace the tudor bronze i have which i love but is a Chevy Suburban regarding wrist heft and presence.

[bp1000]

Originally Posted by Wood&Leather

lol @ people still taking the "poor man's rolex" angle. There are several reasons one might PREFER tudor over rolex.

For me, I still have many friends who aren't in the same financial position as I am, so we hang out in more "humble" establishments. I don't always want the attention my blue dial fluted/jubilee dj41 brings but I DO still want to wear a great quality, handsome looking piece that doesn't scream out "I spent 10k on a watch". You'll only feel like a douche if you're a raging try-hard peacocking like you have a rolex but can't afford one.

ANYways, came in this thread because I went to a AD yesterday to polish a scuff off the clasp of my Wimbledon DJ and he said he had a tudor chrono in the back if I was interested in trying it on. Tried it on (reverse panda) and bought it on the spot. It'll replace the tudor bronze i have which i love but is a Chevy Suburban regarding wrist heft and presence.

Nicely done and totally agree

I mean look at the handset alignment

Perfectly intersecting, from the Red tip on the chrono hand to the minute hand and Tudor logo. A watch that has been running for about 10 days now. +3.5

That’s attention to detail

[HJZS2K]

Originally Posted by bp1000

You might hate me for saying this, and only because I'm super OCD with alignment, but I am seeing the hour hand not aligned. Maybe it's just me or the angle. If you use the edge of snow flake hand and the date window as reference, it seems the right corner of the hour hand is nearer to the right corner of the date window when it should be equidistant from both corners. Is it just me?