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4 June 2017, 11:40 PM | #1 |
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Talk me out of (or into) the new Black Bay S&G
I've always been fond of the Black Bays, especially the red and the black for their classic old school style. That brought me close to pulling the trigger on several occasions in the past but something just stopped me every time.
Perhaps the lack of date on the eta models. Then the shield logo on the newer ones; loved the rose logo on the dial and could probably live without the date after all. Maybe I could even come to terms with the shield, got no problems with it, just liked the rose a bit more. All this until Baselworld. I'd never thought I'd like TT other than a Rolex but that S&G Black Bay not only looks gorgeous but appears to tick all the right boxes for my next piece as well: - The lassic look I've been after - Date function - NO crown guards and a large crown - Non-ceramic bezel (to go with the 1st point) - Two Tone which is bonus for a dressier look Now remains to see one in the metal and how it wears on the wrist, especially under a shirt cuff (which I'm afraid will be on the thick side or maybe not?). So what do you guys think, especially those of you who own or have tried one on?
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4 June 2017, 11:45 PM | #2 |
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I tried one recently and the watch is very impressive, and at a great price. It also has gold text on the dial rather than white so matches up nicely. Only thing for me is the thickness compared to the sleeker Subc, but if that's no issue for you then go for it.
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4 June 2017, 11:49 PM | #3 |
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its the only two tone watch i have liked...ever
i was really impressed with it. Ive been buying too many watches recently so this one unfortunately is going to have to wait, for now. |
4 June 2017, 11:51 PM | #4 |
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Talk you out of? No can do. I think it's the most elegant watch in any of their lines.
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4 June 2017, 11:53 PM | #5 |
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We talk people into on here. That's a looker. Even in that bizarre yellow light place Neil is in.
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5 June 2017, 12:00 AM | #6 | |
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Agreed!
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5 June 2017, 12:01 AM | #7 |
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To one of your points, this is a thick watch, may be tight under your sleeve cuff. Otherwise I agree it is gorgeous
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Out? Impossible. It is beautiful !
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In all seriousness though, thickness appears to be the one point for serious consideration.
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5 June 2017, 12:23 AM | #10 |
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It's a lovely watch. I agree with Neil though. It certainly sits quite tall on the wrist like most of the house movement tudors so definitely worth a try, esp if you wear shirts etc.
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5 June 2017, 12:45 AM | #12 |
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Is the gold a gold plated? I don't know the correct term, but I don't think it's solid. That kinda messed it up for me.
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David sends his Best Wishes to Everyone and to the OP he says " It's a watch I would be proud to wear !" |
5 June 2017, 12:47 AM | #14 |
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The bracelet looks too wide and disproportionate relative to the case. Same thing with the crown.
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5 June 2017, 12:50 AM | #15 |
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It's got gold right? Get it. Me, I'm holding out for a gold model.
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Yes sir it does, just the right dose for me at the moment
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5 June 2017, 12:56 AM | #17 |
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I was seriously thinking about buying one, but when I saw it I was underwhelmed. I'll say that I do very like the less yellow-y gold and brushed finish, which makes the bracelet almost understated -- rare for a two-tone. However, the strip of gold on the bracelet combines with the rivets to look too busy, to my eye. And as everyone else has noted, the watch head itself is definitely quite thick. I think Tudor dropped the ball a bit in this regard -- in my view, it goes beyond chunky to just plain sitting too high. However, what mostly put me off is the dial. In pics, I really liked how the gold printing matched the hands, but in person I just found it blah and brownish, not "popping" enough.
So, there, that was my effort to talk you out of it. I do think it's a nice watch, but I admit I was disappointed when I actually saw it. |
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I actually prefer the gold capped. What I find fascinating about this watch is the brushed gold look. Keeps the refinement of gold but does away with the bling. If more gold was done like this, I wouldn't be so against gold pieces for myself.
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5 June 2017, 01:20 AM | #19 |
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Ok define "to many"
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I really like
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5 June 2017, 01:24 AM | #21 |
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i know they made a big deal about differentiating it from "plated", by pointing out its capped which is a much thicker layer of gold than plating. Small distinction, but none the less it is a distinction. The end links are solid gold.
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Im not a TT guy.. but if i were.. id be hunting for one.
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5 June 2017, 03:10 AM | #24 |
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Can't talk you out of it. Other than the thickness and the clasp having no gold.
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5 June 2017, 03:16 AM | #25 |
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The plated links make it a non-starter for me. I understand why it's not an issue for some, but I'm not paying $5k for a watch with gold plating.
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5 June 2017, 03:38 AM | #26 |
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All gold tudor?
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5 June 2017, 04:08 AM | #27 |
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Very nice in my opinion
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5 June 2017, 04:08 AM | #28 |
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Can anyone point me to some technical information about the gold on this model? How thick is it? What's the process?
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basically end links and bezel are solid gold, the crown is .6mm gold capped and the links are gold capped .25mm thick. Again, this is apparently "thicker" than standard gold plating. |
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5 June 2017, 04:50 AM | #30 |
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Talk me out of (or into) the new Black Bay S&G
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