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Old 18 December 2017, 06:01 PM   #1
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Just picked up a Tudor
Well, I got a new watch itch to scratch and this is one is far less painful on the wallet compare to say.. PP5522A.




Overall, it's a lot of watch for the price. And it boast probably the most readable dial in my entire collection due to the snowflake white hands and white indices against a pitch black dial. And the construction says quality despite the modest ( relatively ) price tag. Love the detailing on the deployant clasp and the sturdy brown strap with innner rubber lining.

My last Tudor was a Pelagos which unfortunately didn't last very long. But I think this one just might.

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Old 18 December 2017, 06:12 PM   #2
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Looks great, congrats
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Old 18 December 2017, 06:44 PM   #3
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you can't argue with the legibility. better than any Rolex in that respect

I do wonder why they call this a "Black Bay" but fortunately those 2 words don't appear anywhere on the dial
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Old 18 December 2017, 08:49 PM   #4
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Simple yet elegant. Can’t go wrong with this.
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Old 19 December 2017, 01:15 AM   #5
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I do wonder why they call this a "Black Bay" but fortunately those 2 words don't appear anywhere on the dial
I believe if it has snow flake hands it's a Black Bay.
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Old 18 December 2017, 09:06 PM   #6
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Old 18 December 2017, 09:08 PM   #7
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Looks great Ben!
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Old 18 December 2017, 09:39 PM   #8
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Congratulations. Great watch.
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Old 18 December 2017, 09:50 PM   #9
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Looking good!
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Old 18 December 2017, 10:04 PM   #10
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I love it Ben! Congratulations
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Old 18 December 2017, 10:31 PM   #11
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Congrats, love Tudor!
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Old 18 December 2017, 10:36 PM   #12
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Congratulations! Ben
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Old 18 December 2017, 10:44 PM   #13
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This is a beautiful watch, love the simplicity of the dial and the contrast of the brown calf bracelet.
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Old 18 December 2017, 11:07 PM   #14
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Very nice...congrats.
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Old 18 December 2017, 11:20 PM   #15
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Old 18 December 2017, 11:30 PM   #16
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I like. I also took a look at the new Black Bay chronograph this weekend and it just might be next on my list.
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Perfect design. Congratulations.
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Old 18 December 2017, 11:44 PM   #19
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Very nice, especially on that strap! This is a watch that has grown on me, at first was thrown by th diver style dial in absence of a rotating bezel....but now I rather like it.
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thats a really good looking watch.
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Old 19 December 2017, 12:24 AM   #22
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Is this the 36 or 41?
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Old 19 December 2017, 12:41 AM   #23
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you can't argue with the legibility. better than any Rolex in that respect

I do wonder why they call this a "Black Bay" but fortunately those 2 words don't appear anywhere on the dial
Agree. Can't get more legible than this. And so easy to read. I think it can grow old with me when I my eyesight become too bad to read my watches with my complicated dial.

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This is a beautiful watch, love the simplicity of the dial and the contrast of the brown calf bracelet.
Agree. That's the main attraction of this watch. It's beautiful in it's symmetry and simplicity.

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Is this the 36 or 41?
It's a 41.
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Old 19 December 2017, 01:00 AM   #24
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Sharing some more shots...








the detailing on the deployant clasp..





And yes, it has good lume too!

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Old 19 December 2017, 01:01 AM   #25
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Nice and simple, congrats!
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Old 19 December 2017, 01:03 AM   #26
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Fine score! Tudor makes attractive watches!
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Old 19 December 2017, 01:15 AM   #27
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Beautiful looking piece Ben. Congratulations!
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