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Northern · 31 October 2016, 09:01 PM

Hello fellow TRF members,

Since joining this forum I`ve been more and more inclined too purchase a Tudor, the Black Bay Blue to be precises.

The history of the model and the clean design really speaks to me. And I`m missing av blue watch in my collection (and the GMT BLNR is not blue enough).

But should I visit the second hand market and get an ETA version or just go to my local Tudor/Rolex AD and buy a in house version?

Ofcoures there is some money to be saved by going for option 1 but i feel that option 2 is more "real" (in lack of a better word), the again option 1 could become a collectible in time.

Any of you faced a similar choise? What would to do?

Rebel · 31 October 2016, 09:06 PM

I'm not at all afraid of ETA. I own two Tudor Submariners. Very pleased.

ap1 · 31 October 2016, 09:06 PM

i think eta, a bit thinner and easily serviced. I think someone said Tudor may pop new movements into the black bay rather than fix it - not sure that's a fact though. 70 hour PR is an advantage but I don't wear this watch as a daily so less relevant to me. Good luck! I think I finally give the edge to the newer bracelet. I like the eta dial better though.

Old Expat Beast · 31 October 2016, 09:42 PM

Eta

pampam · 31 October 2016, 09:44 PM

ETA all the way!

AK797 · 31 October 2016, 09:54 PM

I prefer the dial of the ETA, had ETAs for many years and never an issue.

Mr Daytona · 31 October 2016, 10:06 PM

I would go in house personally and in fact I have. I have a Back Bay Black and the Bronze.

v6inspire · 31 October 2016, 10:20 PM

I purchased two BB, one Red and black bezel. I have no intentions to purchase an in-house BB. I really do like the dial of the ETA version.

Luap1976 · 31 October 2016, 10:27 PM

For me I prefer my eta version because I like that it can be serviced,unlike the inhouse that apparently can't be serviced and must be replaced at high expenses.rose dial,slimmer case back and Im not a fan of the rivit bracelet personally

travisb · 1 November 2016, 12:31 AM

In house for me. Prefer the straight text on the dial and the shield. Rivet bracelet has a great look as well.
Nothing against the ETA either. Stellar watch no matter which way you go.

Kevin of Larchmont · 1 November 2016, 01:05 AM

I'm liking the ETA a lot. It's one of my most accurate and consistent watches.

Northern · 1 November 2016, 01:13 AM

Yeah, I don`t mind if it`s a rose or a shield on the the dial. But I have to say that you guys make a compelling argument when it comes to servicing. If the in house is expensive to service than that is a big disadvantage.

cdmorenot · 1 November 2016, 01:14 AM

Had the BB Blue with the ETA and it ran flawlessly. Go ETA

RW16610 · 1 November 2016, 03:45 AM

ETA, no doubt

mdgrwl · 1 November 2016, 03:47 AM

ETA all the way. I'm not a fan of the bracelet on the new in-house design.

masyv6 · 1 November 2016, 05:11 AM

Eta.

SemperFi · 1 November 2016, 05:26 AM

I think the ETA is a clear winner. Go for it.

Chewbacca · 1 November 2016, 05:37 AM

eta.

bjw · 1 November 2016, 06:31 AM

If it's only about the movement and not the dial, ETA is the way to go
- it's an excellent movement that has even been modified by Tudor
- is cheaper to service
- i have that BB red with ETA and has been no more than +2sec day.

In house :
- more expensive to service
- the 70 hr reserve is moot because the watch has no date or complication to set.
It takes all of 5 seconds to set the watch
- it also is a bit thicker which may or may not be a concern with some

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JLM3 · 1 November 2016, 06:33 AM

Eta

Photovideopro · 1 November 2016, 10:33 AM

ETA. Mine runs great! In house is almost 15mm tall!

kneedeep · 1 November 2016, 01:09 PM

ETA for the win!

Joearch · 1 November 2016, 01:36 PM

In house is a superior movement

psholtz · 1 November 2016, 01:40 PM

I've got an ETA Black Bay. It's very accurate.

I've heard rumors that the service costs on the new in-house Tudors may be higher than you'd expect, but I don't know if they're true..

sickened1 · 1 November 2016, 01:43 PM

ETA.

catsclaw · 1 November 2016, 02:18 PM

Eta

Old Expat Beast · 1 November 2016, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joearch

In house is a superior movement

In what way exactly? It's yet to prove that, IMO. The eta 2824 has been around for more than 50 years, and improved and fine tuned over that time, and it's modified by Tudor. The Top Grade version has a solid reputation for reliability and accuracy.

www.watch-wiki.net/index.php?title=ETA_2824-2

bjw · 1 November 2016, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

In what way exactly? It's yet to prove that, IMO. The eta 2824 has been around for more than 50 years, and improved and fine tuned over that time, and it's modified by Tudor. The Top Grade version has a solid reputation for reliability and accuracy.

www.watch-wiki.net/index.php?title=ETA_2824-2

This 1000x

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ezhukov · 1 November 2016, 07:05 PM

I look forward to trying the new Black Bay with inhouse movement. I have the ETA BB. I like it. I managed to regulate it to +3 seconds a day, but I find power reserve to be not as good as in my Rolex submariner.

Singslinger · 1 November 2016, 07:08 PM

The ETA versions were the first so they'd be my choices.

31 October 2016, 09:01 PM	#1
Northern "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Norway Posts: 50	Tudor Black Bay Blue, ETA or in house? Hello fellow TRF members, Since joining this forum I`ve been more and more inclined too purchase a Tudor, the Black Bay Blue to be precises. The history of the model and the clean design really speaks to me. And I`m missing av blue watch in my collection (and the GMT BLNR is not blue enough). But should I visit the second hand market and get an ETA version or just go to my local Tudor/Rolex AD and buy a in house version? Ofcoures there is some money to be saved by going for option 1 but i feel that option 2 is more "real" (in lack of a better word), the again option 1 could become a collectible in time. Any of you faced a similar choise? What would to do?

31 October 2016, 09:06 PM	#2
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,055	I'm not at all afraid of ETA. I own two Tudor Submariners. Very pleased. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

1 November 2016, 01:14 AM	#13
cdmorenot 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 3,355	Had the BB Blue with the ETA and it ran flawlessly. Go ETA __________________ 16570, 224270, 126610, 126334

1 November 2016, 05:26 AM	#17
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	I think the ETA is a clear winner. Go for it. __________________ 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 *

1 November 2016, 06:31 AM	#19
bjw "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: USA Posts: 440	Tudor Black Bay Blue, ETA or in house? If it's only about the movement and not the dial, ETA is the way to go - it's an excellent movement that has even been modified by Tudor - is cheaper to service - i have that BB red with ETA and has been no more than +2sec day. In house : - more expensive to service - the 70 hr reserve is moot because the watch has no date or complication to set. It takes all of 5 seconds to set the watch - it also is a bit thicker which may or may not be a concern with some Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116710 BLNR 16710 COKE Tudor 7922R Tudor 79220N Tudor 79260P Panda "Opinions are like wrist watches, everyone's shows different time from the other. But all believe that theirs is accurate. "

31 October 2016, 09:06 PM	#3
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,030	i think eta, a bit thinner and easily serviced. I think someone said Tudor may pop new movements into the black bay rather than fix it - not sure that's a fact though. 70 hour PR is an advantage but I don't wear this watch as a daily so less relevant to me. Good luck! I think I finally give the edge to the newer bracelet. I like the eta dial better though.

31 October 2016, 09:42 PM	#4
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,347	Eta

31 October 2016, 09:44 PM	#5
pampam "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NYC Posts: 179	ETA all the way!

31 October 2016, 09:54 PM	#6
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,214	I prefer the dial of the ETA, had ETAs for many years and never an issue.

31 October 2016, 10:06 PM	#7
Mr Daytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mr. Daytona Location: On the water Watch: Panerai Posts: 974	I would go in house personally and in fact I have. I have a Back Bay Black and the Bronze.

31 October 2016, 10:20 PM	#8
v6inspire "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Sean Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: 16610LV Posts: 163	I purchased two BB, one Red and black bezel. I have no intentions to purchase an in-house BB. I really do like the dial of the ETA version.

31 October 2016, 10:27 PM	#9
Luap1976 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: London Uk Watch: 116610lnBBetaBBhar Posts: 985	For me I prefer my eta version because I like that it can be serviced,unlike the inhouse that apparently can't be serviced and must be replaced at high expenses.rose dial,slimmer case back and Im not a fan of the rivit bracelet personally

1 November 2016, 12:31 AM	#10
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,185	In house for me. Prefer the straight text on the dial and the shield. Rivet bracelet has a great look as well. Nothing against the ETA either. Stellar watch no matter which way you go.

1 November 2016, 01:05 AM	#11
Kevin of Larchmont 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: The Doghouse Watch: Ingersoll Mickey Posts: 2,798	I'm liking the ETA a lot. It's one of my most accurate and consistent watches.

1 November 2016, 01:13 AM	#12
Northern "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Norway Posts: 50	Yeah, I don`t mind if it`s a rose or a shield on the the dial. But I have to say that you guys make a compelling argument when it comes to servicing. If the in house is expensive to service than that is a big disadvantage.

1 November 2016, 03:45 AM	#14
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,961	ETA, no doubt

1 November 2016, 03:47 AM	#15
mdgrwl 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US East Coast Watch: Dealer Posts: 13,462	ETA all the way. I'm not a fan of the bracelet on the new in-house design.

1 November 2016, 05:11 AM	#16
masyv6 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: 35000ft Posts: 3,747	Eta.

1 November 2016, 05:37 AM	#18
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	eta.

1 November 2016, 06:33 AM	#20
JLM3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: RI Watch: blusylvx2blnrsmpbb Posts: 723	Eta

1 November 2016, 10:33 AM	#21
Photovideopro "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Watch: 114060 Posts: 49	ETA. Mine runs great! In house is almost 15mm tall!

1 November 2016, 01:09 PM	#22
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	ETA for the win!

1 November 2016, 01:36 PM	#23
Joearch 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,467	In house is a superior movement

1 November 2016, 01:40 PM	#24
psholtz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Speedy, Milgauss Posts: 194	I've got an ETA Black Bay. It's very accurate. I've heard rumors that the service costs on the new in-house Tudors may be higher than you'd expect, but I don't know if they're true..

1 November 2016, 01:43 PM	#25
sickened1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 8,960	ETA.

1 November 2016, 02:18 PM	#26
catsclaw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 102	Eta

1 November 2016, 07:05 PM	#29
ezhukov "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Eugene Location: Manila Posts: 70	I look forward to trying the new Black Bay with inhouse movement. I have the ETA BB. I like it. I managed to regulate it to +3 seconds a day, but I find power reserve to be not as good as in my Rolex submariner.

1 November 2016, 07:08 PM	#30
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,422	The ETA versions were the first so they'd be my choices.

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