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SohAIS · 14 January 2013, 02:35 AM

Hello all,

a fellow member asked me a few questions about the black bay and i ended up writing him a detailed first impressions of the BB. I thought i would post it here and let you guys add to it.

Construction: definetly feels solid and surprisingly very well built in comparison to any Rolex.

Bracelet: in comparison to older SUBs the bracelet feels much more solid but a little light comparison to a Milgauss.

Size: This is my biggest concern for any one looking to buy the BB. it sit just a tad bit higher than a Milgauss therefore has a big wrist presence. The lugs make it look just a little boxy

Dial: this is the most amazing part of the watch. Any shortcomings in the watch which there are not many to point the dial covers it. The attention to detail is next to none. The dial is the heart of this watch. Puts a smile on my face every time I look at it.

Overall a very nice watch and sure to please if you don't mind the little bit thickness.

tudorluv · 14 January 2013, 02:48 AM

It is a hefty watch but I agree it is still a keeper, even with my skinny wrists. I really like the reddish brown bezel.

SohAIS · 14 January 2013, 03:18 AM

it definitely is a keeper.

mjclark32 · 16 January 2013, 07:10 AM

Nice review

SohAIS · 16 January 2013, 01:26 PM

Thanks Mj

GIS8 · 16 January 2013, 02:12 PM

Just got this bad boy on Friday, amazing watch.

Psmith · 16 January 2013, 06:07 PM

Thanks for the impressions

Americandave · 16 January 2013, 08:46 PM

I just changed my bracelet to the included zulu strap - I actually prefer a strap on this model, and I usually adore bracelets. I'm thinking of getting a bond NATO to go on it.

thg · 22 February 2013, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Americandave

I just changed my bracelet to the included zulu strap - I actually prefer a strap on this model, and I usually adore bracelets. I'm thinking of getting a bond NATO to go on it.

Sweet idea, got mine on bond nato as well!

Vincent65 · 16 January 2013, 08:50 PM

pics!

andyboy39 · 16 January 2013, 08:51 PM

Nice write up, do you have pics?..

SohAIS · 17 January 2013, 01:58 AM

will post some soon

c3pastor · 17 January 2013, 06:03 AM

Thank you!!

tudorluv · 17 January 2013, 06:09 AM

here's a couple in the meantime

SohAIS · 17 January 2013, 06:36 AM

Here are some for now

ThePayola · 3 May 2013, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sohail

Here are some for now

Great collection you have there. I own a Heritage Chrono, but the Black Bay and Milgauss GV are both on my short list.

SohAIS · 17 January 2013, 06:37 AM

Just look at the BB dial. Isnt it gorgeous.

tudorluv · 17 January 2013, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sohail

Just look at the BB dial. Isnt it gorgeous.

complementary collection

SohAIS · 17 January 2013, 07:21 AM

Thanks i consider myself lucky to have them.

panamera · 17 January 2013, 12:41 PM

i hv monte carlo now... will be great if i have a great collection like you also :p

raymondchan28 · 17 January 2013, 04:51 PM

does anyone know if this will ever be availalble in the UK?

007Sub · 22 February 2013, 09:41 AM

It does look big how big is that? 42mm?

SohAIS · 22 February 2013, 10:00 AM

I think i looks big due to the height. I think Mike had posed the height of this watch in one of his threads and it was 13.8m compared to 12mm of a Sub

ReOng · 23 February 2013, 09:47 AM

I really like how the glass is dome and it has the patina lume with a combination of red bezel, it looks very nice and it doesnt cost as much as the subs

pjorio · 3 May 2013, 01:46 AM

Nice!

ralpie · 3 May 2013, 01:58 AM

Really nice collection! The quality of the new Tudors is so great!

427shark · 4 May 2013, 11:16 AM

Yup decided awhile ago that the bb is going to be my 1st tudor

cop414 · 4 May 2013, 11:19 AM

Great looking watch! Love the color combination.

Trailblazer · 24 May 2013, 11:07 AM

Nice BB...is anyone put off with the 26mm movement?

thg · 25 May 2013, 05:11 AM

I really like it, you would too

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14 January 2013, 02:35 AM	#1
SohAIS ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 DATEJUST41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Aamir Location: Atlanta, Georgia Watch: Patek, Rolex Posts: 32,321	Tudor Black Bay impresssions Hello all, a fellow member asked me a few questions about the black bay and i ended up writing him a detailed first impressions of the BB. I thought i would post it here and let you guys add to it. Construction: definetly feels solid and surprisingly very well built in comparison to any Rolex. Bracelet: in comparison to older SUBs the bracelet feels much more solid but a little light comparison to a Milgauss. Size: This is my biggest concern for any one looking to buy the BB. it sit just a tad bit higher than a Milgauss therefore has a big wrist presence. The lugs make it look just a little boxy Dial: this is the most amazing part of the watch. Any shortcomings in the watch which there are not many to point the dial covers it. The attention to detail is next to none. The dial is the heart of this watch. Puts a smile on my face every time I look at it. Overall a very nice watch and sure to please if you don't mind the little bit thickness. __________________ Instagram: AIS_Watches 2FA security active

14 January 2013, 03:18 AM	#3
SohAIS ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 DATEJUST41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Aamir Location: Atlanta, Georgia Watch: Patek, Rolex Posts: 32,321	it definitely is a keeper. __________________ Instagram: AIS_Watches 2FA security active

16 January 2013, 07:10 AM	#4
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Nice review __________________

16 January 2013, 01:26 PM	#5
SohAIS ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 DATEJUST41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Aamir Location: Atlanta, Georgia Watch: Patek, Rolex Posts: 32,321	Thanks Mj __________________ Instagram: AIS_Watches 2FA security active

16 January 2013, 06:07 PM	#7
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Thanks for the impressions __________________

14 January 2013, 02:48 AM	#2
tudorluv "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Erich Location: -5 Posts: 742	It is a hefty watch but I agree it is still a keeper, even with my skinny wrists. I really like the reddish brown bezel.

16 January 2013, 02:12 PM	#6
GIS8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 230	Just got this bad boy on Friday, amazing watch.

16 January 2013, 08:46 PM	#8
Americandave "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 72	I just changed my bracelet to the included zulu strap - I actually prefer a strap on this model, and I usually adore bracelets. I'm thinking of getting a bond NATO to go on it.

16 January 2013, 08:50 PM	#10
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,293	pics!

16 January 2013, 08:51 PM	#11
andyboy39 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Zealand Watch: Day Date Posts: 1,409	Nice write up, do you have pics?..

17 January 2013, 01:58 AM	#12
SohAIS ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 DATEJUST41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Aamir Location: Atlanta, Georgia Watch: Patek, Rolex Posts: 32,321	will post some soon __________________ Instagram: AIS_Watches 2FA security active

17 January 2013, 06:03 AM	#13
c3pastor 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Whitman Toland Location: Summerfield, NC Watch: MillyGV, SD, SD4K Posts: 292	Thank you!!

17 January 2013, 06:37 AM	#17
SohAIS ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 DATEJUST41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Aamir Location: Atlanta, Georgia Watch: Patek, Rolex Posts: 32,321	Just look at the BB dial. Isnt it gorgeous. __________________ Instagram: AIS_Watches 2FA security active

17 January 2013, 07:21 AM	#19
SohAIS ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 DATEJUST41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Aamir Location: Atlanta, Georgia Watch: Patek, Rolex Posts: 32,321	Thanks i consider myself lucky to have them. __________________ Instagram: AIS_Watches 2FA security active

17 January 2013, 12:41 PM	#20
panamera "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: singapore Posts: 13	i hv monte carlo now... will be great if i have a great collection like you also :p

17 January 2013, 04:51 PM	#21
raymondchan28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: london Watch: GMTII-C Posts: 1	does anyone know if this will ever be availalble in the UK?

22 February 2013, 09:41 AM	#22
007Sub "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Greg Location: USA Watch: 5514 Posts: 1,630	It does look big how big is that? 42mm? __________________ @true_patina @true.dome

22 February 2013, 10:00 AM	#23
SohAIS ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 DATEJUST41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Aamir Location: Atlanta, Georgia Watch: Patek, Rolex Posts: 32,321	I think i looks big due to the height. I think Mike had posed the height of this watch in one of his threads and it was 13.8m compared to 12mm of a Sub __________________ Instagram: AIS_Watches 2FA security active

23 February 2013, 09:47 AM	#24
ReOng Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Reyner Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolexes Posts: 26	I really like how the glass is dome and it has the patina lume with a combination of red bezel, it looks very nice and it doesnt cost as much as the subs

3 May 2013, 01:46 AM	#25
pjorio "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Patrick Location: Riviera Maya Watch: 214270 116660 Posts: 182	Nice!

3 May 2013, 01:58 AM	#26
ralpie 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Ral P Location: Northeast Posts: 2,384	Really nice collection! The quality of the new Tudors is so great!

4 May 2013, 11:16 AM	#27
427shark "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: JD Location: Jersey Watch: Dj2 tt, 126610LV Posts: 772	Yup decided awhile ago that the bb is going to be my 1st tudor

4 May 2013, 11:19 AM	#28
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,852	Great looking watch! Love the color combination. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

24 May 2013, 11:07 AM	#29
Trailblazer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Cab Location: A small world Watch: es Posts: 776	Nice BB...is anyone put off with the 26mm movement?

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