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Old 20 April 2016, 10:16 PM   #1
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Crown tube? Spacer? Black Bay 36 eyesore!

Anyone know what this little fooker is doing on the new BB36? I've seen it described as a spacer and a crown tube. But still no clue what it does or why they have to make one that sticks out so far from the case!

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Old 20 April 2016, 10:33 PM   #2
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It's one of Tudor's design elements the last few years. It's on all the Black Bay models, and also on the Ranger. I'm not a fan of it either.

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Old 20 April 2016, 10:36 PM   #3
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thanks for pointing that out. Now I don't want it
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Old 20 April 2016, 10:40 PM   #4
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thanks for pointing that out. Now I don't want it
It actually looks quite good in the flesh - I find it to be a rather tasteful touch.
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Old 20 April 2016, 10:41 PM   #5
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What is it? Is it rubber?
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Old 20 April 2016, 11:08 PM   #6
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I think it's tasteful on the bigger watches... Not sure about the 36mm :/


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Old 20 April 2016, 11:10 PM   #7
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It's one of Tudor's design elements the last few years. It's on all the Black Bay models, and also on the Ranger. I'm not a fan of it either.



http://www.watcheast.com/wp-content/...02-650x276.jpg


Shame ... At least the bezel on the BB seems to counteract it somewhat. Not sure the same can be said for the BB36 or the ranger
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Old 20 April 2016, 11:24 PM   #8
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It's there to make the crown easier to grasp. Crowns that snug against the case can be a bear to get ahold of sometimes, so it's not just aesthetic, it's smart.
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Old 20 April 2016, 11:37 PM   #9
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I'd have to see it in person as it certainly looks unappealing in the pics.
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Old 20 April 2016, 11:38 PM   #10
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I'd have to see it in person as it certainly looks unappealing in the pics.


Same here. Can't seem to track one down / find out when they will be released though! May have given in and gotten an explorer by the time they do
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Old 20 April 2016, 11:41 PM   #11
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"fooker"...I like that. It will be added to my verbal and written arsenal.
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Old 20 April 2016, 11:41 PM   #12
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"fooker"...I like that. It will be added to my verbal and written arsenal.


;) didn't want to be rude
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Old 21 April 2016, 12:02 AM   #13
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If kind of like that it matches the bezel color on the BB. Especially on the red. On the ranger I don't mind as it is stainless and kind of cool.

I think that on the BB36 they should have got rid of it or slimmed it down dramatically. Not sure why I think that, just do.


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Old 21 April 2016, 12:25 AM   #14
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It's there to make the crown easier to grasp. Crowns that snug against the case can be a bear to get ahold of sometimes, so it's not just aesthetic, it's smart.
In this case I would have preferred form over function. Its still a very nice watch though.
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Old 21 April 2016, 01:08 AM   #15
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dear goodness it looks like it's broken.
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