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2 August 2017, 06:19 AM | #31 |
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Nice review! These really are special pieces, you're so lucky you got one! The only thing I wish on this watch was that it was 41mm like the regular BB rather than 43mm. I'd buy one in a heartbeat if it were.
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2 August 2017, 06:50 AM | #32 |
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Sir, you are a legend for the write up and photos.
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2 August 2017, 06:59 AM | #33 |
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this is incredible! Thanks so much. What a beautiful piece.
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2 August 2017, 07:18 AM | #34 |
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Superb!!!!
Thank you so much for your time and effort. Fantastic! Oh, and, congratulations on the new watch! |
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Thanks, everyone!
I really appreciate you taking the time to share your positive comments. What I should have also mentioned in my OP is that this is not a limited edition and Tudor / Bucherer may have plans to release a certain amount each year. Unfortunately there's no published info regarding quantities or frequency. I honestly would be surprised if even the Bucherer branches themselves know this in detail. In any event, if you or a friend are planning a trip to AT/CH/DE/DK/FR you could certainly try contacting them. Please keep in mind that even "locals" are on a waiting list. The 5B is certainly in demand and it could very well be that with this write-up, I am not helping to placate said demand... ;-) Quote:
Nothing obsolete about your BB Blue - great colors on that reference too I will be sharing pics as the patina develops
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Super. So well written and photographed! I want one now.
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2 August 2017, 11:42 AM | #37 |
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Oh, Oh, Oh. I can't believe how beautiful that watch is. Great review as well.
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2 August 2017, 11:46 AM | #38 |
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Nice watch, nice pics!
But they have worn out the "Black Bay" name, time to try something new. |
2 August 2017, 02:29 PM | #39 |
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Absolutely stunning images and a wonderful, description-filled write up to match! Had me holding onto my coffee without taking a sip- I think the last time I did that was during our wedding ceremony....
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2 August 2017, 05:00 PM | #40 |
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I hope you don't mind me asking?
The last three photographs "reset". The watch is shown in a fizzing, and what I assume, is water? Have you added any substance to achieve that, "back to new" look? Many thanks in advance. |
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Wow. Simply amazing, review/pictures/beauty of the watch, all simply amazing.
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Nah, - Soda water & lemon juice. But please be advised this is a very mild form of treatment and won't work all that well (if at all) on a fully oxidized case... . Once we get to that point, we'll have to see... someone mentioned a mix of salt & vinegar but man... that's gotta hurt. Both the case AND our nostrils...
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http://www.chrono24.com/tudor/black-...-id6323391.htm
There's one for sale at the bargain price of 60 grand. Wow, they're really appreciating quickly! |
3 August 2017, 02:42 AM | #45 |
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Wow just wow! I felt like I was reading a review from an internet watch magazine and those pictures...again wow!
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Beautiful watch. I have never been much of a Tudor fan but perhaps it is time to reconsider that. And I have to agree the picture with the bubbles is quite interesting.
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3 August 2017, 05:09 AM | #47 |
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Great write up, it's a beautiful piece
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Thx again, lads!
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For Tudor Thursday (assuming that's a thing... well, 3.5K posts on IG suggest it is... )
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Excellent review as always!
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Beautiful watch and pics!
Congrats. |
4 August 2017, 12:32 AM | #51 |
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Incredible review and photos! Love those lugholes, wishes it’s on all B.B.
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4 August 2017, 12:51 AM | #52 |
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just called around. this watch has a Daytona-like waitlist in Europe.
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Thx gents!
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Amazing post, just beautiful
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12 August 2017, 06:23 PM | #55 |
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Cracking photo once again.....
Just wish mine would come out like that....... I think whoever secured one was very fortunate indeed. A huge "thank you" once again to "my" Bucherer |
12 August 2017, 06:24 PM | #56 |
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Great write-up and beautiful pictures. Well done!
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12 August 2017, 08:42 PM | #57 |
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Great write up thank you for your work. How do you reset the patina by the way? Like what are you soaking it in to get rid of the patina?
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12 August 2017, 08:52 PM | #58 |
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!!!attention!!!
The lug width of the BBBs is 23mm! My apologies for this major screwup I will try to get a Mod to change this asap!
~~~ "2. The supplied fabric strap is indeed 22mm and fits perfectly. However... it's very soft and will compress in certain positions (blame gravity) so some of the photographs may mislead you into thinking it's not the correct width... but rest assured, it is!" ... Tudor has also graciously provided a handsome leather strap, also sporting matching bronze HW. While the HW on the leather strap may appear different than the fabric strap's (which currently matches the case's patina perfectly), I haven't used it and it's been properly stored. Thus no oxidation is evident but I am optimistic that it's the very same CuAl alloy. Size-wise, we're looking at 70x130 (22mm, non-tapered).
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I wouldn't be suprised if by reason of the great enthusiasm and demand for this watch, Tudor does not decide to make it a main stream watch in their range for Basel 2018.
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Phew, glad my measurements were correct...... |
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