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jctrolex · 12 May 2013, 05:19 PM

I am seriously considering buying a Black Bay. I've seen it in person and love the look and the feel of a quality time piece but just can't get over the fact that for a fairly expensive watch it uses an ETA movement. I know the ETA 2824 is a tried and true robust movement and all that but i guess its a psycological hurdle that I have. If it was close to the $2000-$2500 mark I would not hesitate. What are your thoughts? I would love to hear from someone who has owned it for a while.

igwt · 12 May 2013, 05:25 PM

i wouldnt mind... as long as i like the design... plus its easier and cheaper to maintain since ETA is all over the place.. and its accurate also..

Americandave · 12 May 2013, 08:31 PM

jctrolex, I own one, and it was a bargain at $3800 Australian. It has a quality and style that screams rolex, and if you're after a classic diver style watch, there's no equivalent on the market.

Jason71 · 12 May 2013, 09:20 PM

It is a great watch and it is around the $2,500 mark. I paid $2,800 for mine.......brand-new from an AD

mrhy · 12 May 2013, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

It is a great watch and it is around the $2,500 mark. I paid $2,800 for mine.......brand-new from an AD

Where?

Americandave · 12 May 2013, 10:31 PM

Feel free to pm that dealer's name to me

superdog · 12 May 2013, 10:58 PM

I love tudor. And truly don't understand the obsession with an "in house" movement.

The watch look and feel are completely on par with rolex. Yet you get a crazy good deal because of the ETA movement. A movement that keeps time just as well.

Seems like a no brainer to me.

superdog · 12 May 2013, 11:04 PM

Btw, I just saw one on eBay with bracelet for 2590.

jctrolex · 13 May 2013, 01:24 AM

Thank you all for your responses so far it is hitting 1000. My Ad's list is $3650 plus tax before negotiation. I don't like buying such an expensive item from eBay would love to find out which AD sells for $2800 because I don't think I can negotiate him down $800.

Lucky777 · 13 May 2013, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

Btw, I just saw one on eBay with bracelet for 2590.

Wow I wish I would have known..I would have jumped on that!

Sous · 13 May 2013, 02:00 AM

For me, the ETA movement didn't bother me. I had debated, and researched and decided on the BB. I loved the reviews, and pics I saw, and thought this was the one. Until I saw it in the flesh. When I did, I was sorta, meh. It just didn't grab me like I hoped it would.

Lion · 13 May 2013, 02:24 AM

Just curious.....why did you start two threads on the same topic???

Take it easy.....Leo

Lucky777 · 13 May 2013, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Lion

Just curious.....why did you start two threads on the same topic???

Take it easy.....Leo

I thought my mind was playing tricks on me lol

jctrolex · 13 May 2013, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Lion

Just curious.....why did you start two threads on the same topic???

Take it easy.....Leo

I posted the first and didn't see it so I thought it didn't get posted my bad

cop414 · 13 May 2013, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Lion

Just curious.....why did you start two threads on the same topic???

Take it easy.....Leo

+1 I already posted my answer on the other thread! No problem with ETA as far as I'm concerned. My most accurate watch in my meager collection sports an ETA movement.

Tudor Fan · 13 May 2013, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

It is a great watch and it is around the $2,500 mark. I paid $2,800 for mine.......brand-new from an AD

That is a great price. I am looking for one too. May I ask where you got it from?

Tudor Fan · 13 May 2013, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Americandave

Feel free to pm that dealer's name to me

...and me.

lsettle · 13 May 2013, 07:48 AM

Touch of Gold in Halifax, Nova Scotia has one in stock, list at $3250.00 wearing the bracelet.

Lawrence

GradyPhilpott · 13 May 2013, 10:24 AM

It is my understanding that Rolex buys the ebuaches from ETA and then builds the movements to their own specifications.

I'm not an expert, but I think it's something of a stretch to refer to Tudor movements as ETA movements, as all the things that "make them tick" are Rolex made and installed.

Perhaps, the more knowledgeable among us could clarify.

Grissom · 13 May 2013, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

Btw, I just saw one on eBay with bracelet for 2590.

Please post a link, as I would love to see that auction. I did a little search and did not find it in active or sold listings.....Thanks. A Black Bay bracelet model for $2590 seems like an exceptional deal.

Chewbacca · 13 May 2013, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

It is my understanding that Rolex buys the ebuaches from ETA and then builds the movements to their own specifications.

I'm not an expert, but I think it's something of a stretch to refer to Tudor movements as ETA movements, as all the things that "make them tick" are Rolex made and installed.

Perhaps, the more knowledgeable among us could clarify.

based on tudor's website (images), it seems like a decorated #2824 but the fact its openly classified as a #2824 with tudor sa would tell me that they're not hiding the fact (and or eta wouldn't let them). its an eta and imo, not a negative or positive, but rather the reality. its a solid movement however and we all know it.

this link may also shed some light on the 2824 base vs the images of the tudor 2824 on their website (link courtesy eta sa) http://www.eta.ch/index.php?id=54&L=2

i don't see what much else tudor could do to it if its the swiss market 2824.

the mods could probably write a book on this but i gave it a shot...

Frogman4me · 13 May 2013, 02:09 PM

At list price the watch is still worth every single penny. Tudors are an amazing value IMO.

Tudor Fan · 14 May 2013, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by lsettle

Touch of Gold in Halifax, Nova Scotia has one in stock, list at $3250.00 wearing the bracelet.

Lawrence

Yes, Canadian $, that is U$3220.- but sales tax is 15% adding a extra C$487.50 or U$483 - comes out to a total of U$3,700.-

That is U$250 more than in Europe

12 May 2013, 05:19 PM	#1
jctrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canada Watch: 1675 Posts: 1,163	Tudor Black Bay I am seriously considering buying a Black Bay. I've seen it in person and love the look and the feel of a quality time piece but just can't get over the fact that for a fairly expensive watch it uses an ETA movement. I know the ETA 2824 is a tried and true robust movement and all that but i guess its a psycological hurdle that I have. If it was close to the $2000-$2500 mark I would not hesitate. What are your thoughts? I would love to hear from someone who has owned it for a while.

12 May 2013, 09:20 PM	#4
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	It is a great watch and it is around the $2,500 mark. I paid $2,800 for mine.......brand-new from an AD __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

12 May 2013, 10:58 PM	#7
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	I love tudor. And truly don't understand the obsession with an "in house" movement. The watch look and feel are completely on par with rolex. Yet you get a crazy good deal because of the ETA movement. A movement that keeps time just as well. Seems like a no brainer to me. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

12 May 2013, 11:04 PM	#8
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	Btw, I just saw one on eBay with bracelet for 2590. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

13 May 2013, 02:24 AM	#12
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Just curious.....why did you start two threads on the same topic??? Take it easy.....Leo __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

12 May 2013, 05:25 PM	#2
igwt "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: alabang Posts: 211	i wouldnt mind... as long as i like the design... plus its easier and cheaper to maintain since ETA is all over the place.. and its accurate also..

12 May 2013, 08:31 PM	#3
Americandave "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 72	jctrolex, I own one, and it was a bargain at $3800 Australian. It has a quality and style that screams rolex, and if you're after a classic diver style watch, there's no equivalent on the market.

12 May 2013, 10:31 PM	#6
Americandave "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 72	Feel free to pm that dealer's name to me

13 May 2013, 01:24 AM	#9
jctrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canada Watch: 1675 Posts: 1,163	Thank you all for your responses so far it is hitting 1000. My Ad's list is $3650 plus tax before negotiation. I don't like buying such an expensive item from eBay would love to find out which AD sells for $2800 because I don't think I can negotiate him down $800.

13 May 2013, 02:00 AM	#11
Sous "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 307	For me, the ETA movement didn't bother me. I had debated, and researched and decided on the BB. I loved the reviews, and pics I saw, and thought this was the one. Until I saw it in the flesh. When I did, I was sorta, meh. It just didn't grab me like I hoped it would.

13 May 2013, 07:48 AM	#18
lsettle "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Lawrence Location: Canada Watch: 16570/14060/3570.5 Posts: 653	Touch of Gold in Halifax, Nova Scotia has one in stock, list at $3250.00 wearing the bracelet. Lawrence

13 May 2013, 10:24 AM	#19
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	It is my understanding that Rolex buys the ebuaches from ETA and then builds the movements to their own specifications. I'm not an expert, but I think it's something of a stretch to refer to Tudor movements as ETA movements, as all the things that "make them tick" are Rolex made and installed. Perhaps, the more knowledgeable among us could clarify. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

13 May 2013, 02:09 PM	#22
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	At list price the watch is still worth every single penny. Tudors are an amazing value IMO.

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