Harrods’ Black Bay LE?

[100thmonkey]

Originally Posted by Devildog

It's a beautiful watch in execution, but Harrods and the Al-Fayeds ? Give me a break. The black bay "shopping" edition ....:?



There's nothng in any way endearing about being associated with a department store ultimately owned by an 88 year old suspected sexual predator. But each to their ow...

Al Fayed sold that store 7 years ago mate!

Forget the Harrods connection. A beautiful shade of green with nice detailing is what makes it. Nothing to do with collaboration.




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[AK797]

Originally Posted by 100thmonkey

Al Fayed sold that store 7 years ago mate!

Forget the Harrods connection. A beautiful shade of green with nice detailing is what makes it. Nothing to do with collaboration.




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Don't forget, those were the "good times", he sold and now the Qataris and their "network" own this, even worse.

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by 100thmonkey

Al Fayed sold that store 7 years ago mate!

Forget the Harrods connection. A beautiful shade of green with nice detailing is what makes it. Nothing to do with collaboration.




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He did indeed - totally forgot that. Apologies.

As I said its a beatuful watch but the whole "Harrods edition" puts me right off.

Is there an engraved "H" somewhere?

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Mr gadget

May have to look at the grey market. How much are they going for? and where?

Don't be tempted, the Qataris who own Harrods and stole the World cup, will make as many as is demanded as they are a fully commercial enterprise and Tudor are accommodating them, this is not a limited edition in any way.

[kwingy]

Originally Posted by 100thmonkey

£4500 and £7000

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Wow - Thats quite a difference between the 2 prices - even so thats some insane markup.

[BLAUGRANA]

I got on the list about 36-48 hours after news broke. Not sure I'll get one.

[Oat Willy]

Too many different colors going on with it, with the bezel markings in white/silver, then gold on black on the dial and aged cream lume, green bezel etc. Nothing ties together, looks like a frankenwatch

[Strummer25]

If you can land one then get it. Will always be worth more than RRP and could go through the roof wether they make 100, 1000 or 10,000. It's cheeper and quirkier than an LV and it's made by Tudor. Can't lose

[Oryx]

Originally Posted by AK797

Don't forget, those were the "good times", he sold and now the Qataris and their "network" own this, even worse.

this is a harsh comment and not really justified - Harrods is owned by the QIA and run like a normal commercial enterprise. Whats wrong with that?

[Oryx]

Originally Posted by AK797

Don't be tempted, the Qataris who own Harrods and stole the World cup, will make as many as is demanded as they are a fully commercial enterprise and Tudor are accommodating them, this is not a limited edition in any way.

Again - negative comments without any basis. The Qatari's stole the World Cup?

I thought this was a watch forum - not a bashing site.

Only time will tell if it is a true limited edition or a long term line

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Oryx

Again - negative comments without any basis. The Qatari's stole the World Cup?

I thought this was a watch forum - not a bashing site.

Only time will tell if it is a true limited edition or a long term line

Oh come on, we all know they bribed their way.

[Oryx]

Originally Posted by AK797

Oh come on, we all know they bribed their way.

Thats factually incorrect and without any legal evidence - hence why no one has been prosecuted.

Harrods seems to have been significantly upgraded since the Qatari's took over and continues to be THE British retail landmark.

My point is that there is no need for pointless bashing of Qatar

If you don't like Harrods then vote with your wallet - albeit you may end up having to pay a premium if you want the special LE model... if it is LE after all...

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Oryx

Thats factually incorrect and without any legal evidence - hence why no one has been prosecuted.

Harrods seems to have been significantly upgraded since the Qatari's took over and continues to be THE British retail landmark.

My point is that there is no need for pointless bashing of Qatar

If you don't like Harrods then vote with your wallet - albeit you may end up having to pay a premium if you want the special LE model... if it is LE after all...

No I don't want this watch and I don't want to see this watch hyped up like everything else.

As for the Qataris and the world cup you can draw your own conclusions from the myriad of articles like below or just bury your head in the sand.

https://www.theguardian.com/football...2022-world-cup

[Tudor_Man]

Just to throw a spanner into the mix of this forum,

I picked up my watch this evening and am incredibly happy with it.

I bought it as a watch that I will wear on a regular basis, whilst knowing that I have a special, numbered watch on my wrist.

I don't particularly like harrods but I think it's hard to deny that this watch is a special piece and deserves all the hype it gets.

The black bay itself stands alone in terms of quality for its price, and the colour used on it really compliments it.

Also, I don't think that many of the buyers of this watch, as well as those on the wait list have bought/put their name down because of the Harrods link, however questionable some people in this forum think they are (which I am neither agreeing nor disagreeing with).

On a final note, let's try and keep this forum clear from all the opinionated, non watch related conversations because it really takes the focus away from what this particular feed is all about.


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[ap1]

^^ we require pictures

[Polarbears]

I like the watch but seems to me the Rose would better suit the personality of a limited watch sold in a London shop. Still think the less than 3,000 black Bay black eta with Rose is the one to buy.

[vacano]

Originally Posted by BLAUGRANA

I got on the list about 36-48 hours after news broke. Not sure I'll get one.

What makes you think that? It’s just a matter of time before you get the call. I predict end of Jan 2018

[Oryx]

Originally Posted by vacano

What makes you think that? It’s just a matter of time before you get the call. I predict end of Jan 2018

was this after the official launch - apparently they already had a massive list before the pictures started to creep onto the net / watch forums.

[Mr gadget]

Got the call. Picking mine up today.

[kwingy]

Originally Posted by Mr gadget

Got the call. Picking mine up today.

Congrats man - where were you in the list? And do you know if yours if numbered?

[CPRWATCH]

Has anyone posted any pictures yet of them actually wearing the watch yet , I've read a lot of posts but would much rather looks at the watch .

[swisscheeses]

100Monkey (the watch dealer) is going on about his, but no pictures of it! So, com'on show us... unless its all bull??? I'm on the list and heard nothing. I can only think Mr Monkey is full of it, or knows someone on the inside as a dealer... kinda not fair if you ask me!

[Mr gadget]

Quick photo

[100thmonkey]

Originally Posted by swisscheeses

100Monkey (the watch dealer) is going on about his, but no pictures of it! So, com'on show us... unless its all bull??? I'm on the list and heard nothing. I can only think Mr Monkey is full of it, or knows someone on the inside as a dealer... kinda not fair if you ask me!

Happy?

Ps. Do your homework and read back as i has already spent time taking some decent macros for the enthusiasts amongst us. If you want me to whatsapp you more of me wearing it etc just ask. I was fortunate to be first 50 and hope yours lands soon as you’ll love it.




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[100thmonkey]

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[BLAUGRANA]

Originally Posted by Oat Willy

Too many different colors going on with it, with the bezel markings in white/silver, then gold on black on the dial and aged cream lume, green bezel etc. Nothing ties together, looks like a frankenwatch

The colors are all complementary and all very much work together. It doesn't remotely look like a frankenwatch.

Originally Posted by vacano

What makes you think that? It’s just a matter of time before you get the call. I predict end of Jan 2018

Aren't these limited though? If I recall correctly I was told they were only doing 100 of them initially. Then when I called I think I was told they would do 175 of them. Even if I don't get one I think they should keep the number limited to a degree. Take the new 60th anniversary Speedmaster for instance. They should have done only 1957 of them.

Anyway, I appreciate your optimism. I live in the States and offered up my payment information right away. I was told they'd call me. I've put in a call to Amex already letting them know I could be seeing a charge from overseas.

Originally Posted by Polarbears

I like the watch but seems to me the Rose would better suit the personality of a limited watch sold in a London shop. Still think the less than 3,000 black Bay black eta with Rose is the one to buy.

Absolutely, this would have been ideal. Really unfortunate Tudor has removed the rose and in my experience people prefer it to the shield. I know I certainly do.

Apart from the thickness of the Black Bay's midcase, something that likely won't change anytime soon, the other thing that I would change about this piece is the green tipping to the seconds hand. I actually have posted on the forum about how one would go about getting it changed and I didn't seem to get any answers that helped. First I'd have to get a standard gold Black Bay seconds hand and then go through an independent watchmaker.

[CPRWATCH]

Originally Posted by 100thmonkey

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Very nice , didn't even put my name down for one as its a no date . But very nice all the same & thanks for posting some pictures for us all to see . For as the old saying goes ,pictures are worth more than a thousand words .

[Oryx]

awesome pics - thanks for sharing

[Oryx]

Originally Posted by swisscheeses

100Monkey (the watch dealer) is going on about his, but no pictures of it! So, com'on show us... unless its all bull??? I'm on the list and heard nothing. I can only think Mr Monkey is full of it, or knows someone on the inside as a dealer... kinda not fair if you ask me!

totally uncalled for - I think an apology is in order.

Not sure why this is required on a watch forum.

[swisscheeses]

Originally Posted by 100thmonkey

Happy?

Ps. Do your homework and read back as i has already spent time taking some decent macros for the enthusiasts amongst us. If you want me to whatsapp you more of me wearing it etc just ask. I was fortunate to be first 50 and hope yours lands soon as you’ll love it.




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Ok... I've got my tail between my legs! Please accept my apology. I didn't see any pictures, just loads of comments saying how lovely it was, but without any visuals.... and now I've seen it, wow it's beautiful!

I'm still waiting for the call... the longer a wait the less chance I have. Such is life.

To the people that have one, you are lucky sods! :)



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