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Judah · 7 January 2015, 04:53 AM

Hello Everyone-

New to the site and glad to be here. I finally have the opportunity to get a Tudor Black Bay for $2500 and wanted to know if anyone had any input on the new Tudor line. I've always like the Tudor line but I've been hearing mixed reviews about the new line having mechanical issues and repair service issues.

Any input would be nice.

Thanks

Judah

Tools · 7 January 2015, 07:36 AM

I've never heard such things..

The movements in Tudors are some of the most reliable and used movements in the world for high-end watches..

otisc · 7 January 2015, 07:40 AM

Haven't heard a bad thing about the Tudor line, except from watch nuts who don't like that it doesn't have an in-house movement. That said, the ETA movements they do use should be totally reliable; it's a proven product.

Mr Daytona · 7 January 2015, 08:12 AM

I had issues with 3 straight brand new Tudor Heritage Chronos but they were easy fixes. Two of them the hour hand did not work correctly and needed to be reset and one where the date wheel would not work correctly. No issues with my other Tudors however I won't buy another THC.

Old Expat Beast · 7 January 2015, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Daytona

I had issues with 3 straight brand new Tudor Heritage Chronos but they were easy fixes. Two of them the hour hand did not work correctly and needed to be reset and one where the date wheel would not work correctly. No issues with my other Tudors however I won't buy another THC.

That's unlucky. My THC keeps better time than all my Rolex watches, most of which have been regulated by RSC in the last year. On the downside, some enamel peeled off the top of the winding crown. Haven't taken it in yet but should be ok under warranty.

Mr Daytona · 7 January 2015, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

That's unlucky. My THC keeps better time than all my Rolex watches, most of which have been regulated by RSC in the last year. On the downside, some enamel peeled off the top of the winding crown. Haven't taken it in yet but should be ok under warranty.

Well I have terrible luck with THCs then. Sucks because I love the looks and everything else about it. Just not pushing my luck for a 4th time.

Solo118 · 7 January 2015, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Judah

Hello Everyone-

New to the site and glad to be here. I finally have the opportunity to get a Tudor Black Bay for $2500 and wanted to know if anyone had any input on the new Tudor line. I've always like the Tudor line but I've been hearing mixed reviews about the new line having mechanical issues and repair service issues.

Any input would be nice.

Thanks

Judah

The movements themselves are pure workhorses, however we heard a couple of issues here on TRF related to Quality Control. That is just a handful of watches out of the many thousands produced, so I would be confident purchasing a BB! The fit and finish would still be much great than many watches in the $2500 price range!

bburnzz · 7 January 2015, 10:15 AM

I own the BBB for 5 months now and runs +2 secs a day. It's a great watch and especially for that price

MattyMac · 7 January 2015, 10:17 AM

Black Bay is hands down the best value out there at it's price point. Do your homework on this one of the best reviewed watches of the last couple years.

Takemusu · 7 January 2015, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MattyMac

Do your homework on this one of the best reviewed watches of the last couple years.

I second this. In all of my years of being into watches, I have never seen another watch be so universally admired, loved and get such continually favorable reviews. By owning one, I understand why.

darwen · 7 January 2015, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Takemusu

I second this. In all of my years of being into watches, I have never seen another watch be so universally admired, loved and get such continually favorable reviews. By owning one, I understand why.

I agree. I've never read a bad review yet and haven't heard the words 'its a cut price rolex' either. Everyone seems to think they stand on their own as a watch maker.

I now own 4 and love them to bits.

Tmac478 · 7 January 2015, 10:21 AM

There is an owners thread here:
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=322716

They can probably shed some light...

mike · 7 January 2015, 11:27 AM

jjnd08 · 7 January 2015, 11:31 AM

Do it! I got mine from DavidSW last month. Love it!

thomaspp · 7 January 2015, 11:33 AM

Love it! Get it in blue!

Judah · 7 January 2015, 01:40 PM

Thanks for the insight everyone. I think I'm gonna pull the trigger on this one.

GsurgBM · 7 January 2015, 03:39 PM

Both are new. Love both.

7 January 2015, 04:53 AM	#1
Judah "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Washington D.C. Watch: Daytona 16523 Posts: 357	Tudor Heritage Black Bay Hello Everyone- New to the site and glad to be here. I finally have the opportunity to get a Tudor Black Bay for $2500 and wanted to know if anyone had any input on the new Tudor line. I've always like the Tudor line but I've been hearing mixed reviews about the new line having mechanical issues and repair service issues. Any input would be nice. Thanks Judah

7 January 2015, 07:36 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I've never heard such things.. The movements in Tudors are some of the most reliable and used movements in the world for high-end watches.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

7 January 2015, 10:17 AM	#9
MattyMac "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: FLORIDA Watch: ing my language Posts: 122	Black Bay is hands down the best value out there at it's price point. Do your homework on this one of the best reviewed watches of the last couple years. __________________ Matt aka Matty 16610K, Rolex / Panerai 3646, PAM 390, 126600, 116660-Blue, 126610LV, 126710BLRO

7 January 2015, 11:31 AM	#14
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	Do it! I got mine from DavidSW last month. Love it! Attached Images

7 January 2015, 11:33 AM	#15
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Love it! Get it in blue! __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

7 January 2015, 07:40 AM	#3
otisc "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Austin, TX Watch: 116610LV HULK Posts: 639	Haven't heard a bad thing about the Tudor line, except from watch nuts who don't like that it doesn't have an in-house movement. That said, the ETA movements they do use should be totally reliable; it's a proven product.

7 January 2015, 08:12 AM	#4
Mr Daytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mr. Daytona Location: On the water Watch: Panerai Posts: 974	I had issues with 3 straight brand new Tudor Heritage Chronos but they were easy fixes. Two of them the hour hand did not work correctly and needed to be reset and one where the date wheel would not work correctly. No issues with my other Tudors however I won't buy another THC.

7 January 2015, 10:15 AM	#8
bburnzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 18	I own the BBB for 5 months now and runs +2 secs a day. It's a great watch and especially for that price

7 January 2015, 10:21 AM	#12
Tmac478 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Tony Location: SF Bay Area Watch: RG Skydweller Posts: 1,469	There is an owners thread here: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=322716 They can probably shed some light...

7 January 2015, 11:27 AM	#13
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683

7 January 2015, 01:40 PM	#16
Judah "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Washington D.C. Watch: Daytona 16523 Posts: 357	Thanks for the insight everyone. I think I'm gonna pull the trigger on this one.

7 January 2015, 03:39 PM	#17
GsurgBM "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: Not enough Posts: 3,759	Both are new. Love both. Attached Images __________________ Rolex • Tudor • Omega • Panerai

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