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Hampshirescott · 23 February 2019, 10:29 PM

I bought a Tudor GMT when they first were announced and got one on a nato. I always loved NATO’s and wasn’t that bothered about the bracelet as the fake rivets definitely turned me off a bit.

After a while with the nato I decided to change things up so found a used heritage BB steel bracelet. Just the oyster style rather than the rivet one. I think it looks brilliant and much nicer.

What do you think? Total price paid works out the same price as a GMT on the steel would have cost originally but now I have both the nato and the steel!

Crown & Shield · 23 February 2019, 10:32 PM

I agree, much nicer than the faux-vintage fake riveted bracelet. Could you post a picture of the clasp, please?

Etschell · 23 February 2019, 10:34 PM

I actually prefer rivets. Makes it different.

Hampshirescott · 23 February 2019, 10:38 PM

The clasp is the same. I have no idea if the non rivet is slimmer than the rivet but it visually looks that way. Anyone confirm.

Crown & Shield · 23 February 2019, 10:47 PM

Thanks for the picture

Looks the same, I do not like the V-shape of the clasp.
I also don't get why the Pelagos gets a solid milled clasp (true, in titanium) while the Black Bay line gets a stamped clasp. I am afraid that in their perverse mind Tudor believe it is more in keeping with the faux-vintage look of the Black Bay.

Roddypeepa · 23 February 2019, 11:10 PM

Looks good to me. Agree it’s a better look.

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ThatExplorer · 23 February 2019, 11:14 PM

I definitely like the look, but I do truly love the rivet bracelet.

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Cru Jones · 23 February 2019, 11:16 PM

Cleaner. Nice.

ap1 · 23 February 2019, 11:34 PM

I like the rivets faux or not

watchwatcher · 23 February 2019, 11:40 PM

Looks great.

Although TBH, rivets/no rivets is pretty much a toss up for me. And, IMO of course, the best look and feel for this watch is on leather. My two cents.

1William · 23 February 2019, 11:40 PM

Looks great on the standard bracelet. I have both the riveted bracelet and the standard and I like both. I do on occasion put one on a watch that came with the other for a change up. I have never had anyone say anything either positive or negative. Great watch.

johnny.tran1 · 23 February 2019, 11:41 PM

nice clean looking watch. I might have to pick up a Tudor now.

Brian Page · 24 February 2019, 03:31 AM

Both look great

Rocket launcher · 24 February 2019, 03:37 AM

All of the 40mm black bay bracelets are interchangeable you can put rivet on the non rivet
and even 2 tone as I did with my BBR

The GMT looks superb on the non rivet
and I love the BBR on the riveted 2 tone

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Molnboman · 24 February 2019, 03:39 AM

Much much better. Must agree when I saw the rivets on the latest model it was a bit of a cold shower for me. Much better without imho.

BR
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epc2 · 24 February 2019, 03:57 AM

Very nice , like it better with that bracelet.

nick c · 24 February 2019, 04:00 AM

Looks good!!

Greenwich Mean Time · 24 February 2019, 04:16 AM

I think it looks great with or without rivets. You're happy and that's all that matters. Wear it in good health!!

Fredcohiba · 24 February 2019, 04:17 AM

Looks very nice. Mine has the rivets and I think it makes it look special.

mk2jag · 24 February 2019, 04:18 AM

I like the looks and feel of the rivets...

tyler1980 · 24 February 2019, 04:21 AM

i dont even notice the rivets on mine. im indifferent either way.

Paul_I · 24 February 2019, 04:23 AM

Looks a lot better on the regular oyster bracelet to my eyes. OPs pics make me want to do the same thing.

Sublovin · 24 February 2019, 04:28 AM

Like the rivers much better!

Paul_I · 24 February 2019, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sublovin

Like the rivers much better!

Cool that they are all interchangeable so owners can try different things. Similar to vintage Rolex.

Rebel · 24 February 2019, 04:46 AM

I own NATOs and cloth straps and have worn them in the past. I've been with the oyster bracelet on my Tudor Submariner for a few years and love it.

Rivets or not, I just like the bracelet for now.

amh · 24 February 2019, 10:26 PM

Looks great OP!

That should be the standard bracelet IMO.

Ftech1 · 25 February 2019, 09:34 AM

Looks awesome. My wife just got me a Black Bay for our 1 year anniversary. Has the leather strap which I love. Don't like the rivets on the bracelet and would love to get one of these.

SemperFi · 25 February 2019, 09:46 AM

That looks outstanding. Well done!

Rrpdc · 25 February 2019, 09:50 AM

Looks great. Non rivet fan too.

samson66 · 25 February 2019, 11:52 AM

Anyone know a good source for a used Black Bay bracelet? I'm considering doing the same thing for my GMT on leather, but depends on the cost.

23 February 2019, 10:34 PM	#3
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	I actually prefer rivets. Makes it different. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

23 February 2019, 11:14 PM	#7
ThatExplorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Cory Location: US Watch: 114060 Posts: 652	I definitely like the look, but I do truly love the rivet bracelet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. -------------------------------------------------------------- 116610-214270-116710-113700-114300-M79380RB-Zodiac GR

24 February 2019, 04:16 AM	#18
Greenwich Mean Time "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: PNW Watch: 116710LN Posts: 458	I think it looks great with or without rivets. You're happy and that's all that matters. Wear it in good health!! __________________ 116710LN Current 16610 Sold 1675 Gifted

24 February 2019, 04:21 AM	#21
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	i dont even notice the rivets on mine. im indifferent either way. __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

24 February 2019, 04:23 AM	#22
Paul_I "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,448	Looks a lot better on the regular oyster bracelet to my eyes. OPs pics make me want to do the same thing. __________________

23 February 2019, 10:32 PM	#2
Crown & Shield "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: The Alps Posts: 545	I agree, much nicer than the faux-vintage fake riveted bracelet. Could you post a picture of the clasp, please?

23 February 2019, 10:47 PM	#5
Crown & Shield "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: The Alps Posts: 545	Thanks for the picture Looks the same, I do not like the V-shape of the clasp. I also don't get why the Pelagos gets a solid milled clasp (true, in titanium) while the Black Bay line gets a stamped clasp. I am afraid that in their perverse mind Tudor believe it is more in keeping with the faux-vintage look of the Black Bay.

23 February 2019, 11:10 PM	#6
Roddypeepa "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Mark Location: Southern England Watch: DJ41 SubC SMPCcoax Posts: 1,446	Looks good to me. Agree it’s a better look. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 February 2019, 11:16 PM	#8
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,472	Cleaner. Nice.

23 February 2019, 11:34 PM	#9
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,033	I like the rivets faux or not

23 February 2019, 11:40 PM	#10
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,478	Looks great. Although TBH, rivets/no rivets is pretty much a toss up for me. And, IMO of course, the best look and feel for this watch is on leather. My two cents.

23 February 2019, 11:40 PM	#11
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,652	Looks great on the standard bracelet. I have both the riveted bracelet and the standard and I like both. I do on occasion put one on a watch that came with the other for a change up. I have never had anyone say anything either positive or negative. Great watch.

23 February 2019, 11:41 PM	#12
johnny.tran1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 372	nice clean looking watch. I might have to pick up a Tudor now.

24 February 2019, 03:31 AM	#13
Brian Page "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA Posts: 6,525	Both look great

24 February 2019, 03:37 AM	#14
Rocket launcher Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: England Posts: 989	All of the 40mm black bay bracelets are interchangeable you can put rivet on the non rivet and even 2 tone as I did with my BBR The GMT looks superb on the non rivet and I love the BBR on the riveted 2 tone [/url]

24 February 2019, 03:39 AM	#15
Molnboman "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Sweden Posts: 118	Much much better. Must agree when I saw the rivets on the latest model it was a bit of a cold shower for me. Much better without imho. BR A

24 February 2019, 03:57 AM	#16
epc2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: florida Watch: 116610LV,Pam etc. Posts: 1,310	Very nice , like it better with that bracelet.

24 February 2019, 04:00 AM	#17
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Looks good!!

24 February 2019, 04:17 AM	#19
Fredcohiba "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Fred Location: SE Wisconsin Watch: DJ 126334 Posts: 408	Looks very nice. Mine has the rivets and I think it makes it look special.

24 February 2019, 04:18 AM	#20
mk2jag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,040	I like the looks and feel of the rivets...

24 February 2019, 04:28 AM	#23
Sublovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,354	Like the rivers much better! __________________ DSSD is the king of all Rolex

24 February 2019, 04:46 AM	#25
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,055	I own NATOs and cloth straps and have worn them in the past. I've been with the oyster bracelet on my Tudor Submariner for a few years and love it. Rivets or not, I just like the bracelet for now. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

24 February 2019, 10:26 PM	#26
amh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: Various Posts: 5,081	Looks great OP! That should be the standard bracelet IMO.

25 February 2019, 09:34 AM	#27
Ftech1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: ORD/PHX Watch: 116622, 126710 Posts: 336	Looks awesome. My wife just got me a Black Bay for our 1 year anniversary. Has the leather strap which I love. Don't like the rivets on the bracelet and would love to get one of these.

25 February 2019, 09:46 AM	#28
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	That looks outstanding. Well done! __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

25 February 2019, 09:50 AM	#29
Rrpdc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dc Posts: 2,002	Looks great. Non rivet fan too.

25 February 2019, 11:52 AM	#30
samson66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Eastern Shore, MD Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 12,896	Anyone know a good source for a used Black Bay bracelet? I'm considering doing the same thing for my GMT on leather, but depends on the cost.

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