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KNY · 14 January 2019, 09:16 AM

Is it just me, or did Tudor stop supplying the additional fabric strap with the current Black Bay models? I've had the older ETA versions and they always came with the additional strap and integrated spring bars. If this is the case, when did it happen?

Yeldraw · 14 January 2019, 09:20 AM

Yeah you only get one strap now unfortunately.

I think they started doing that within the last year or so.

KNY · 14 January 2019, 09:24 AM

Well, that's a bit frustrating. I guess it's a way of raising the price without raising the dollar amount. Sneaky.
Makes me wish I'd have held onto one or two while I had the chance.

Juan Luis · 14 January 2019, 09:26 AM

I purchased mine around 4 months ago, and it came with additional fabric strap. Lucked out I guess.

KNY · 14 January 2019, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Juan Luis

I purchased mine around 4 months ago, and it came with additional fabric strap. Lucked out I guess.

Interesting. Did yours come with the new style box? Seems the new box might have coincided with the deletion of the extra strap. The compartment where the strap could go is now hidden rather than it being right up front in the open.

Yeldraw · 14 January 2019, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Juan Luis

I purchased mine around 4 months ago, and it came with additional fabric strap. Lucked out I guess.

Which Black Bay did you get?

Juan Luis · 14 January 2019, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by KNY

Interesting. Did yours come with the new style box? Seems the new box might have coincided with the deletion of the extra strap. The compartment where the strap could go is now hidden rather than it being right up front in the open.

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Originally Posted by Yeldraw

Which Black Bay did you get?

Don't know the new style box. Hope this helps. And the Tudor strap currently on the watch I purchased on Ebay. The Black Bay Heritage.

KNY · 14 January 2019, 09:53 AM

Thanks for posting the pic. That's the new style box I was referring to. I guess guess that disproves my theory. I love the BBR, nice choice!

Yeldraw · 14 January 2019, 09:56 AM

Yeah thats the new box.

Here is the old box.

Juan Luis · 14 January 2019, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by KNY

Thanks for posting the pic. That's the new style box I was referring to. I guess guess that disproves my theory. I love the BBR, nice choice!

Thanks!

KNY · 14 January 2019, 10:58 PM

Can anyone else buying recently comment on getting an additional strap or no strap? I'm curious as to how random this might be. The additional strap adds considerable value IMO.

JayHantz · 14 January 2019, 11:02 PM

From my AD, Tudor has forgone the additional strap within the last year to not raise costs on their watches. So newer models will not have the accompanying NATO if purchased on a bracelet.

opawlows · 14 January 2019, 11:04 PM

Tudor stopped providing the additional woven strap after Basel '18. Many AD's were still including the additional strap if the watch was already in their stock.

watchwatcher · 14 January 2019, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by opawlows

Tudor stopped providing the additional woven strap after Basel '18. Many AD's were still including the additional strap if the watch was already in their stock.

Correct. While you still may encounter outliers out there, the one strap/bracelet provided is the new norm.

jaySL350 · 15 January 2019, 12:11 AM

I believe the only Tudor that comes with both straps now is the Tudor Harrods BB green,,

vintagemyk · 16 January 2019, 01:59 AM

has anyone tried ordering the NATO strap separately from the AD?

Juan Luis · 16 January 2019, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by vintagemyk

has anyone tried ordering the NATO strap separately from the AD?

Yes. On Ebay searching Tudor straps". The one with the red stripes shown by myself. My AD purchase came with an all black NATO.

opawlows · 16 January 2019, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by vintagemyk

has anyone tried ordering the NATO strap separately from the AD?

Yes, you can go in and order through your AD without any issues

tyler1980 · 16 January 2019, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jaySL350

I believe the only Tudor that comes with both straps now is the Tudor Harrods BB green,,

yep. i saw one delivered that way a couple of weeks ago

Sublovin · 16 January 2019, 06:20 AM

I sold mine. A $9 NATO is better in my opinion.

Brny11 · 16 January 2019, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by KNY

Is it just me, or did Tudor stop supplying the additional fabric strap with the current Black Bay models? I've had the older ETA versions and they always came with the additional strap and integrated spring bars. If this is the case, when did it happen?

AD said that was the case as an alternative to raising prices when I asked. “The AD said” is not the best way to start a reply lol, but it does make sense.

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Miexpeman · 16 January 2019, 08:52 AM

When I got my BBGMT on leather, the AD gave me the choice from a variety of Tudor BB fabric straps at no extra cost. I chose the red. Great watch and great service from the AD. Oh, and they through in a Tudor pen.

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Jgrink · 16 January 2019, 08:55 AM

Bought a new BB a few hours ago; new box and red fabric strap included.

todd.hepburn · 16 January 2019, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Jgrink

Bought a new BB a few hours ago; new box and red fabric strap included.

Dude, pics.

KNY · 16 January 2019, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Jgrink

Bought a new BB a few hours ago; new box and red fabric strap included.

Congrats on the new purchase!
So, it really does seem to be luck of the draw. It seems that the additional strap is officially not a thing anymore, but there are still ADs giving them out.

904VT · 16 January 2019, 12:23 PM

I think Tudor should be going in the other direction. Extra straps included, quick change spring bar system, and more BB58 type dimensions.

Stevec14 · 17 January 2019, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by jaySL350

I believe the only Tudor that comes with both straps now is the Tudor Harrods BB green,,

That’s right. FWIW I think the fabric straps are useless for a watch with that deep a case. Far too too heavy and awkward looking for me.

peti · 13 February 2019, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by opawlows

Tudor stopped providing the additional woven strap after Basel '18. Many AD's were still including the additional strap if the watch was already in their stock.

Happened to me, still got the strap post basel 18

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peti · 13 February 2019, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Sublovin

I sold mine. A $9 NATO is better in my opinion.

Better in what way? I like the tudor strap but in my opinion it is not "strong" enough for the watch. A standard strap is keeping the watch in place better. At least in my experience

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blue997 · 13 February 2019, 10:52 PM

I love my fabric strap on my BBN. The bracelet is very high quality but my wrist size falls into a weird spot where I can only size it to be slightly too tight or too loose. The fabric fits perfectly.

14 January 2019, 09:16 AM	#1
KNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: TBD Posts: 292	Tudor fabric straps Is it just me, or did Tudor stop supplying the additional fabric strap with the current Black Bay models? I've had the older ETA versions and they always came with the additional strap and integrated spring bars. If this is the case, when did it happen?

16 January 2019, 06:20 AM	#20
Sublovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,354	I sold mine. A $9 NATO is better in my opinion. __________________ DSSD is the king of all Rolex

14 January 2019, 09:20 AM	#2
Yeldraw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: England Watch: 126710BLRO Posts: 214	Yeah you only get one strap now unfortunately. I think they started doing that within the last year or so.

14 January 2019, 09:24 AM	#3
KNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: TBD Posts: 292	Well, that's a bit frustrating. I guess it's a way of raising the price without raising the dollar amount. Sneaky. Makes me wish I'd have held onto one or two while I had the chance.

14 January 2019, 09:26 AM	#4
Juan Luis 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Juan Luis Location: Dominican Rep. Watch: Undecided Posts: 1,327	I purchased mine around 4 months ago, and it came with additional fabric strap. Lucked out I guess.

14 January 2019, 09:53 AM	#8
KNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: TBD Posts: 292	Thanks for posting the pic. That's the new style box I was referring to. I guess guess that disproves my theory. I love the BBR, nice choice!

14 January 2019, 10:58 PM	#11
KNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: TBD Posts: 292	Can anyone else buying recently comment on getting an additional strap or no strap? I'm curious as to how random this might be. The additional strap adds considerable value IMO.

14 January 2019, 11:02 PM	#12
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,842	From my AD, Tudor has forgone the additional strap within the last year to not raise costs on their watches. So newer models will not have the accompanying NATO if purchased on a bracelet.

14 January 2019, 11:04 PM	#13
opawlows "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth Watch: Rolex/Tudor/Breit Posts: 1,155	Tudor stopped providing the additional woven strap after Basel '18. Many AD's were still including the additional strap if the watch was already in their stock.

15 January 2019, 12:11 AM	#15
jaySL350 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: jay Location: North London Watch: BBG,Hulk,16013,DJB Posts: 3,278	I believe the only Tudor that comes with both straps now is the Tudor Harrods BB green,,

16 January 2019, 01:59 AM	#16
vintagemyk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Los angeles Posts: 63	has anyone tried ordering the NATO strap separately from the AD?

16 January 2019, 08:52 AM	#22
Miexpeman "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: David Location: Scotland Watch: Blue Sky Dweller, Posts: 321	When I got my BBGMT on leather, the AD gave me the choice from a variety of Tudor BB fabric straps at no extra cost. I chose the red. Great watch and great service from the AD. Oh, and they through in a Tudor pen. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 January 2019, 08:55 AM	#23
Jgrink "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 32	Bought a new BB a few hours ago; new box and red fabric strap included.

16 January 2019, 12:23 PM	#26
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 6,976	I think Tudor should be going in the other direction. Extra straps included, quick change spring bar system, and more BB58 type dimensions.

13 February 2019, 10:52 PM	#30
blue997 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Ohio Posts: 41	I love my fabric strap on my BBN. The bracelet is very high quality but my wrist size falls into a weird spot where I can only size it to be slightly too tight or too loose. The fabric fits perfectly.

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