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shoota70 · 14 December 2013, 05:38 AM

Went into an AD for a different reason, but while there I handled the Black Bay and the Advisor.

I wanted to hear/feel the Advisor alarm in person and was underwhelemd with the alarm or the reference. It had a less then expensive finish to me. Hated it really.

The Black Bay was a completely different story. Really sharp looking watch. Finished perfectly. I found it to blow me away in person - way better then pics.

I still wouldn't buy one as I don't quite get it. I would still just get a rolex instead.

That's it.

Laszlo · 14 December 2013, 05:49 AM

Thanks for sharing that. The BB is a fine watch. I had one and loved it.

jjnd08 · 14 December 2013, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by shoota70

Went into an AD for a different reason, but while there I handled the Black Bay and the Advisor.

I wanted to hear/feel the Advisor alarm in person and was underwhelemd with the alarm or the reference. It had a less then expensive finish to me. Hated it really.

The Black Bay was a completely different story. Really sharp looking watch. Finished perfectly. I found it to blow me away in person - way better then pics.

I still wouldn't buy one as I don't quite get it. I would still just get a rolex instead.

That's it.

I feel the same way about most of the Tudors. I just don't appreciate them as much as a Rolex. However, that Chrono Heritage Blue is growing on me more and more...

eeh100773 · 14 December 2013, 05:57 AM

Agreed. The BB was impressive. I was checking one out last Saturday.

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captkevin · 14 December 2013, 07:52 AM

I love mine. If it had Rolex on the dial people would be going crazy over it and probably paying 10k for it.

BlackBay1 · 14 December 2013, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by captkevin

I love mine. If it had Rolex on the dial people would be going crazy over it and probably paying 10k for it.

Agreed 100%.

mattcantwin · 14 December 2013, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by shoota70

The Black Bay was a completely different story.

Really sharp looking watch.

Finished perfectly.

I found it to blow me away in person - way better then pics.

Seems like quite an argument to buy one.

If I felt that way about a watch, the fact that Rolex was not on the dial, would not bother me one bit.

melons · 14 December 2013, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by captkevin

I love mine. If it had Rolex on the dial people would be going crazy over it and probably paying 10k for it.

I think the BB is one of the most interesting watches to be produced in quite some time. Is it a Rolex? No. Is it built with the same care, engineering, attention to detail and quality as a Rolex? Yes. And I agree, if it said Rolex on the dial, the price would be double and they would be back ordered. Folks should look past the name and really look at the quality Tudor offers.

Duey · 14 December 2013, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by melons

I think the BB is one of the most interesting watches to be produced in quite some time. Is it a Rolex? No. Is it built with the same care, engineering, attention to detail and quality as a Rolex? Yes. And I agree, if it said Rolex on the dial the price would be double and they would be back ordered. Folks should look past the name and really look at the quality Tudor offers.

Well Said !!

I love mine and I couldn't be happier with it.

Rolex Freak · 14 December 2013, 02:20 PM

I love mine. A true keeper.

stockae92 · 14 December 2013, 02:50 PM

I found the black bay lug width a little too wide for my taste. But the Pelago looks just right. :)

Jack T · 14 December 2013, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by melons

And I agree, if it said Rolex on the dial, the price would be double and they would be back ordered.

I know little about the Tudor line, but what I do know is that statement is quite a supposition upon which there are no facts.

Laszlo · 14 December 2013, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by melons

I think the BB is one of the most interesting watches to be produced in quite some time. Is it a Rolex? No. Is it built with the same care, engineering, attention to detail and quality as a Rolex? Yes. And I agree, if it said Rolex on the dial, the price would be double and they would be back ordered. Folks should look past the name and really look at the quality Tudor offers.

Well said X2

Submariner 1 · 14 December 2013, 04:04 PM

1 week anniversary with my Heritage Chrono Blue , and I love it!

melons · 14 December 2013, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack T

I know little about the Tudor line, but what I do know is that statement is quite a supposition upon which there are no facts.

You should checkout the Tudor line, very impressive.

kieselguhr · 15 December 2013, 02:09 AM

Different strokes for different folks, thanks for sharing your experience.

threemonkeys · 15 December 2013, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack T

I know little about the Tudor line, but what I do know is that statement is quite a supposition upon which there are no facts.

Translation: He wants one.

melons · 15 December 2013, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack T

I know little about the Tudor line, but what I do know is that statement is quite a supposition upon which there are no facts.

Quote:

Originally Posted by threemonkeys

Translation: He wants one.

HeHe

motoikkyu · 15 December 2013, 05:57 AM

I likes the Black Bay a lot. I can wear anything I want and today I am wearing my BB on a nylon strap. Couldn't be happier. Maybe a little, George is sending me some end-links...

phils · 15 December 2013, 06:18 AM

If I were to buy a Tudor, and I haven't ruled it out, I would buy the Pelagos.
I am very impressed with it.

Laszlo · 15 December 2013, 06:20 AM

My late BB for inspiration.

14 December 2013, 05:38 AM	#1
shoota70 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: earth Watch: 216570 White Posts: 224	Tudor Heritage Black Bay Impression Went into an AD for a different reason, but while there I handled the Black Bay and the Advisor. I wanted to hear/feel the Advisor alarm in person and was underwhelemd with the alarm or the reference. It had a less then expensive finish to me. Hated it really. The Black Bay was a completely different story. Really sharp looking watch. Finished perfectly. I found it to blow me away in person - way better then pics. I still wouldn't buy one as I don't quite get it. I would still just get a rolex instead. That's it.

14 December 2013, 05:49 AM	#2
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	Thanks for sharing that. The BB is a fine watch. I had one and loved it. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

14 December 2013, 05:57 AM	#4
eeh100773 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: "Fast" Eddie Location: Asbury Park NJ Watch: 14060 T Series '96 Posts: 1,482	Agreed. The BB was impressive. I was checking one out last Saturday. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @clocksontherocks

14 December 2013, 02:50 PM	#11
stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,964	I found the black bay lug width a little too wide for my taste. But the Pelago looks just right. :) __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

15 December 2013, 06:20 AM	#21
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	My late BB for inspiration. Attached Images __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

14 December 2013, 07:52 AM	#5
captkevin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florida Watch: Subs Posts: 689	I love mine. If it had Rolex on the dial people would be going crazy over it and probably paying 10k for it.

14 December 2013, 02:20 PM	#10
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	I love mine. A true keeper.

14 December 2013, 04:04 PM	#14
Submariner 1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Don Location: ohio Watch: 16610 Sub Posts: 213	1 week anniversary with my Heritage Chrono Blue , and I love it!

15 December 2013, 02:09 AM	#16
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	Different strokes for different folks, thanks for sharing your experience.

15 December 2013, 05:57 AM	#19
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,732	I likes the Black Bay a lot. I can wear anything I want and today I am wearing my BB on a nylon strap. Couldn't be happier. Maybe a little, George is sending me some end-links...

15 December 2013, 06:18 AM	#20
phils "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: philip Location: missouri Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 1,094	If I were to buy a Tudor, and I haven't ruled it out, I would buy the Pelagos. I am very impressed with it.

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