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Charlie_pace · 30 March 2016, 06:50 AM

R u buying or not? Opinions welcome. As of now, I plan to buy!

I like:
The color
The worn leather strap
The fact it's 43MM
In house movement
The "thickness"

I dislike:
The shield v. the rose

jnelson3097 · 30 March 2016, 06:55 AM

I asked my AD his opinion of it since he saw it live in Basel and all he said was that it looks better in pictures than in real life. This is only one person's opinion but I usually have the same taste in watches as he does so it's a no for me.

Charlie_pace · 30 March 2016, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnelson3097

I asked my AD his opinion of it since he saw it live in Basel and all he said was that it looks better in pictures than in real life. This is only one person's opinion but I usually have the same taste in watches as he does so it's a no for me.

Very interesting. I've honestly only seen the pictures, and the video from ablogtowatch.com on Youtube, and that's been enough to push me over the edge. I just feel it's a very unique piece, and hopefully, I feel different than your AD!

beer · 30 March 2016, 06:58 AM

possibly, i want to add a tudor, looking at this or the PVD coated black bay, or possibly the north flag from 2015

Charlie_pace · 30 March 2016, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by beer

possibly, i want to add a tudor, looking at this or the PVD coated black bay, or possibly the north flag from 2015

I should have added a maybe option!

Kneecough · 30 March 2016, 07:07 AM

Will need to see it in person, but for now... No.

Not a big fan of them increasing the size, plus I have blinders on for the white ceramic Daytona at the moment.

GolfPunk · 30 March 2016, 07:08 AM

Snow flake hands are not good in my opinion

ColRam425 · 30 March 2016, 07:09 AM

I like that it's bronze, but I'm not a fan of it being 43mm. IMO, a Black Bay shouldn't be bigger than a Pelagos.

terrywoods · 30 March 2016, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnelson3097

I asked my AD his opinion of it since he saw it live in Basel and all he said was that it looks better in pictures than in real life. This is only one person's opinion but I usually have the same taste in watches as he does so it's a no for me.

My AD said a similar thing about the PVD model when he saw it.

Dubarzy · 30 March 2016, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnelson3097

I asked my AD his opinion of it since he saw it live in Basel and all he said was that it looks better in pictures than in real life. This is only one person's opinion but I usually have the same taste in watches as he does so it's a no for me.

Did he have any comments about the BB36?

KenNethcole · 30 March 2016, 07:33 AM

No, to big for me.

WS9D · 30 March 2016, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie_pace

I should have added a maybe option!

I'm in the maybe. Need to see it in the flesh first

sickened1 · 30 March 2016, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by KenNethcole

No, to big for me.

Yup, same here. if it were 41mm like the previous Black Bay then I'd buy it without hesitation. At 43mm I think I'll drop by at an AD and try it on first.

Muzz · 30 March 2016, 08:26 AM

I will be a maybe. Definitely have to see it in person and try it on. Tough call.

bigwatchman · 30 March 2016, 08:57 AM

No. Too big and I'm still not sure about the look. Well, I'm not a fan of the dial either so that would definitely be a no...

powerfunk · 30 March 2016, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by GolfPunk

Snow flake hands are not good in my opinion

I agree. Snowflake hands go perfectly with square plots, but not as well with regular plots imho. Now would've been a great time to drop the snowflake hand. Oh well, I'm still interested.

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jnelson3097 · 30 March 2016, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terrywoods

My AD said a similar thing about the PVD model when he saw it.

I asked about that model as well and he just said he didn't think it would look that good after some wear.

Charlie_pace · 31 March 2016, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jnelson3097

I asked about that model as well and he just said he didn't think it would look that good after some wear.

I hate to say it, but that watch is just a bit cheesy to me. Any black metal watch in general is (again, to me). Based on the response on Instagram, though, people seem to love it. It's definitely different.

Charlie_pace · 31 March 2016, 12:32 AM

Also, here's a video showing the new bronze and the PVD black watch if anyone is interested:

http://youtu.be/dSjsky3mZuw

Mr Daytona · 31 March 2016, 12:56 AM

Yes I will be buying one. I have been wanting a bronze watch and I LOVE the size because I have big wrists. Add that it is from Tudor and a new in-house movement and I am pretty excited about this watch. Now if I had girly wrists maybe I wouldn't be excited.

motoikkyu · 31 March 2016, 02:31 AM

I fell in love with the look of the blue Pelagos. I very nearly bought one of the many fine examples posted here on the Forum. The other day, I got to try one on at the AD. It's too tall for me! Like the DSSD, looks bad on my particular emaciated wrist. I love big watches, wear my Black Bay at least once a week, but the profile of the Pelagos didn't work for me. Lesson learned: I can't wait to try on the Black Bay Bronze, but have no idea whether it's a possibility or not for me.

PrinceT · 31 March 2016, 05:03 AM

Tudor shouldn't have added so many variations of their black bay. I think the original 3 colours were perfect and maybe that 36mm baby black bay but thats it. No bronze, no PVD. sometimes less is best but thats just me

AK797 · 31 March 2016, 05:08 AM

The BB already wears bigger than it's 41mm size, would think 43mm will be massive, like a 45mm.

tudorluv · 31 March 2016, 05:12 AM

I would need an oyster bracelet option, first. The size might be too big. I do love the root beer dial though.

Charlie_pace · 31 March 2016, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

The BB already wears bigger than it's 41mm size, would think 43mm will be massive, like a 45mm.

Have you had a chance to check out the youtube link above? I have to admit, I am bad with judging sizes. It looks like 43MM to me, perhaps I am wrong?

Lordofrolex · 31 March 2016, 05:46 AM

It wil be a very big watch for sure.

cdbeaver66 · 31 March 2016, 05:54 AM

No, too big for me. I'll save for something else

dysondiver · 31 March 2016, 05:57 AM

now if they did a womens size at say 37 or 38 , id think about it ,,, 43 , its an anchor not a watch

Flying Clog · 31 March 2016, 05:59 AM

As has been said by others - sadly I prefer the vintage Tudor rose to the more modern shield, and as I have the wrists of a child attached to the body of a 50 (nearly) year old man - it's simply too big for me.

Benjo74 · 31 March 2016, 06:01 AM

No. Not that keen.

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30 March 2016, 06:50 AM	#1
Charlie_pace "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: N/A Watch: Sub 16610 Posts: 514	Who is buying the Tudor Black Bay Bronze (Poll)? R u buying or not? Opinions welcome. As of now, I plan to buy! *I like:* The color The worn leather strap The fact it's 43MM In house movement The "thickness" *I dislike:* The shield v. the rose

30 March 2016, 06:58 AM	#4
beer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Watch Dealer atm! Watch: all Posts: 2,800	possibly, i want to add a tudor, looking at this or the PVD coated black bay, or possibly the north flag from 2015 __________________

30 March 2016, 07:08 AM	#7
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,395	Snow flake hands are not good in my opinion __________________ ♕ Rolex DateJust 1601 Buckley Birth Year 1972 ♕ Breitling Chronomat 47 mm GMT Limited

30 March 2016, 08:57 AM	#15
bigwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,307	No. Too big and I'm still not sure about the look. Well, I'm not a fan of the dial either so that would definitely be a no... __________________ Waiting for Arrival... Omega Seamaster 120 Automatic Luminox 3950 Orange Luminox Field Watch Day-Date Casio G-Shock Analog/Chrono

30 March 2016, 06:55 AM	#2
jnelson3097 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Justin Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,307	I asked my AD his opinion of it since he saw it live in Basel and all he said was that it looks better in pictures than in real life. This is only one person's opinion but I usually have the same taste in watches as he does so it's a no for me.

30 March 2016, 07:07 AM	#6
Kneecough "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 1,792	Will need to see it in person, but for now... No. Not a big fan of them increasing the size, plus I have blinders on for the white ceramic Daytona at the moment.

30 March 2016, 07:09 AM	#8
ColRam425 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 473	I like that it's bronze, but I'm not a fan of it being 43mm. IMO, a Black Bay shouldn't be bigger than a Pelagos.

30 March 2016, 07:33 AM	#11
KenNethcole "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Socal Posts: 860	No, to big for me.

30 March 2016, 08:26 AM	#14
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	I will be a maybe. Definitely have to see it in person and try it on. Tough call.

31 March 2016, 12:32 AM	#19
Charlie_pace "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: N/A Watch: Sub 16610 Posts: 514	Also, here's a video showing the new bronze and the PVD black watch if anyone is interested: http://youtu.be/dSjsky3mZuw

31 March 2016, 12:56 AM	#20
Mr Daytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mr. Daytona Location: On the water Watch: Panerai Posts: 974	Yes I will be buying one. I have been wanting a bronze watch and I LOVE the size because I have big wrists. Add that it is from Tudor and a new in-house movement and I am pretty excited about this watch. Now if I had girly wrists maybe I wouldn't be excited.

31 March 2016, 02:31 AM	#21
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,731	I fell in love with the look of the blue Pelagos. I very nearly bought one of the many fine examples posted here on the Forum. The other day, I got to try one on at the AD. It's too tall for me! Like the DSSD, looks bad on my particular emaciated wrist. I love big watches, wear my Black Bay at least once a week, but the profile of the Pelagos didn't work for me. Lesson learned: I can't wait to try on the Black Bay Bronze, but have no idea whether it's a possibility or not for me. __________________ "Do you like Breitling?" "I don't know, really, I've never been Breitled"

31 March 2016, 05:03 AM	#22
PrinceT "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: One Degree North Posts: 340	Tudor shouldn't have added so many variations of their black bay. I think the original 3 colours were perfect and maybe that 36mm baby black bay but thats it. No bronze, no PVD. sometimes less is best but thats just me

31 March 2016, 05:08 AM	#23
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,232	The BB already wears bigger than it's 41mm size, would think 43mm will be massive, like a 45mm.

31 March 2016, 05:12 AM	#24
tudorluv "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Erich Location: -5 Posts: 742	I would need an oyster bracelet option, first. The size might be too big. I do love the root beer dial though.

31 March 2016, 05:46 AM	#26
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,690	It wil be a very big watch for sure. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

31 March 2016, 05:54 AM	#27
cdbeaver66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Surrey/W.SussexUK Posts: 1,340	No, too big for me. I'll save for something else __________________ 1. Breitling Colt Chronograph 2. Melbourne Watch Company Portsea 3. Tudor Black Bay ETA Blue 4.Rolex GMT Master IIc LN 5. Tudor Heritage Ranger 6. Tudor Pelagos LHD 7. Tudor Black Bay Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition 8. Tudor Black Bay GMT 9. Tudor Black Bay Harrods Instagram: mykicksandticks

31 March 2016, 05:57 AM	#28
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	now if they did a womens size at say 37 or 38 , id think about it ,,, 43 , its an anchor not a watch

31 March 2016, 05:59 AM	#29
Flying Clog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Netherlands Posts: 356	As has been said by others - sadly I prefer the vintage Tudor rose to the more modern shield, and as I have the wrists of a child attached to the body of a 50 (nearly) year old man - it's simply too big for me.

31 March 2016, 06:01 AM	#30
Benjo74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 1,125	No. Not that keen. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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