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pearson1995 · 27 June 2017, 06:46 AM

Having owned my black bay for 2 years now, just want to share this picture I took today and my general thoughts on this watch.

Value for money it's just outstanding. It's my everyday beater watch, it's under the radar and strong enough to take a beating. Sea, gym wherever it does the job.

Personally love the older ETA versions. Can see in years to come their prices only increasing. The black is lovely, as is the red, but my favourite is the blue. Although in the future I would love to add a black ETA.

Is it on par with my Rolex or other higher branded watches? No. But for the money it's truly outstanding and one of the favourite pieces I own

Only two issues; would absolutely love a date function. If they did a date without cyclops on this I couldn't buy it fast enough. Also I find the bezel sometimes plays up when dirt must get jammed in it. But I'm nit picking here, it's magnificent and can't recommend enough

sensui · 27 June 2017, 07:01 AM

Beautiful watch, such an awesome conglomerate of vintage nods all in one modern piece.

Blnrwearer · 27 June 2017, 07:13 AM

I bought a black ETA from Ben Bridge 2 weeks ago (No idea why they still have one by now).

I'm amazed that it is actually more accurate than my BLNR.

I prefer no date so that I don't have to adjust date every 2 months.

ejvette · 27 June 2017, 07:15 AM

Great watch

drm20 · 27 June 2017, 07:24 AM

Great watch! I had one, sold it, and now miss it. Thinking of getting a Pelagos.

James444 · 27 June 2017, 07:27 AM

Great watch

Ginseng · 27 June 2017, 07:30 AM

Thank you for sharing your experience. I own the Pelagos LHD and feel one of the BB variants would be a good addition. More casual, more vintage. Very much looking forward to the day.

hugs · 27 June 2017, 07:32 AM

I agree with everything posted except the date thing it's nice not having to set the date if you rotate watches.. I have the black ETA version and it's a great watch

Steve36Efc · 27 June 2017, 08:00 AM

Nice It's my favourite Tudor.

watchwatcher · 27 June 2017, 08:01 AM

Very nice.

AK797 · 27 June 2017, 08:22 AM

They do have a date version now, but not with blue bezel.

SemperFi · 27 June 2017, 08:40 AM

The Black Bay is an all around terrific watch. I bought the Blue (before there was a Black), then sold it to help finance my Explorer. But I promised myself that I'd get another one and I did. This time it was the Black ETA.

Old Expat Beast · 27 June 2017, 08:49 AM

The BB ETA is one of my favourites, too.

BNA/LION · 27 June 2017, 08:49 AM

Fantastic Watch!

kilyung · 27 June 2017, 09:21 AM

I'm a big fan of eta Tudors because I can service my own. Can't do that with the in-house movements (no parts account).

brandrea · 27 June 2017, 09:26 AM

Very cool

Has a vintage look to it, which is a good thing

sea-dweller · 27 June 2017, 11:19 AM

Nice watch!

zama · 27 June 2017, 08:20 PM

I just picked up a BB Bronze hope i talk as gushingly in 2 years time, no complaints today and while I don't measure precision like many do it seems to be keeping great time.

JR16 · 27 June 2017, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ginseng

Thank you for sharing your experience. I own the Pelagos LHD and feel one of the BB variants would be a good addition. More casual, more vintage. Very much looking forward to the day.

Definitely- have the Pelagos LHD and BBR (eta)- they make a great pair! (Except for having to send my BB in last week under warranty- rotor spinning with manual winding)

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1William · 27 June 2017, 08:36 PM

Nice watch.

Star Ferry · 27 June 2017, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pearson1995

Only two issues; would absolutely love a date function. If they did a date without cyclops on this I couldn't buy it fast enough.

that is one of the main reasons I grabbed a North Flag instead. With that said, I think the overall design of the Black Bay is more coherent

If you have any interest in a BB chrono, it also has a cyclops-free date window

Boaters · 27 June 2017, 10:13 PM

Very nice ETA movements are awesome

peterpl · 27 June 2017, 11:04 PM

They need to bring this out with a date. Then I'd buy one as my everyday stuffaround watch.

pearson1995 · 28 June 2017, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterpl

They need to bring this out with a date. Then I'd buy one as my everyday stuffaround watch.

My issue is that if they did release one, it would be the new in house and not the old ETA. My dream beater will never be a thing, but the BBB is damn near close enough

armen34 · 28 June 2017, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterpl

They need to bring this out with a date. Then I'd buy one as my everyday stuffaround watch.

You don't realize how important the date function is until you have a no date watch.

27 June 2017, 06:46 AM	#1
pearson1995 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: England Posts: 938	Two years on... Having owned my black bay for 2 years now, just want to share this picture I took today and my general thoughts on this watch. Value for money it's just outstanding. It's my everyday beater watch, it's under the radar and strong enough to take a beating. Sea, gym wherever it does the job. Personally love the older ETA versions. Can see in years to come their prices only increasing. The black is lovely, as is the red, but my favourite is the blue. Although in the future I would love to add a black ETA. Is it on par with my Rolex or other higher branded watches? No. But for the money it's truly outstanding and one of the favourite pieces I own Only two issues; would absolutely love a date function. If they did a date without cyclops on this I couldn't buy it fast enough. Also I find the bezel sometimes plays up when dirt must get jammed in it. But I'm nit picking here, it's magnificent and can't recommend enough __________________ The collection is never complete

27 June 2017, 07:15 AM	#4
ejvette 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,516	Great watch __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko•Tudor "No one on their death bed ever said I wish I worked more" My Grandma * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

27 June 2017, 08:40 AM	#12
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	The Black Bay is an all around terrific watch. I bought the Blue (before there was a Black), then sold it to help finance my Explorer. But I promised myself that I'd get another one and I did. This time it was the Black ETA. __________________ 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 *

27 June 2017, 08:49 AM	#14
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,610	Fantastic Watch! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

27 June 2017, 11:19 AM	#17
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Nice watch! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

27 June 2017, 07:01 AM	#2
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,437	Beautiful watch, such an awesome conglomerate of vintage nods all in one modern piece.

27 June 2017, 07:13 AM	#3
Blnrwearer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: California, USA Posts: 65	I bought a black ETA from Ben Bridge 2 weeks ago (No idea why they still have one by now). I'm amazed that it is actually more accurate than my BLNR. I prefer no date so that I don't have to adjust date every 2 months.

27 June 2017, 07:24 AM	#5
drm20 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Dave Location: Scottsdale, AZ Watch: Just one more Posts: 1,062	Great watch! I had one, sold it, and now miss it. Thinking of getting a Pelagos.

27 June 2017, 07:27 AM	#6
James444 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex n Tudor Posts: 507	Great watch

27 June 2017, 07:30 AM	#7
Ginseng "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: NoVa Posts: 267	Thank you for sharing your experience. I own the Pelagos LHD and feel one of the BB variants would be a good addition. More casual, more vintage. Very much looking forward to the day.

27 June 2017, 07:32 AM	#8
hugs "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: UK bad teeth etc Watch: Rolex and Tudor Posts: 1,001	I agree with everything posted except the date thing it's nice not having to set the date if you rotate watches.. I have the black ETA version and it's a great watch

27 June 2017, 08:00 AM	#9
Steve36Efc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wales Watch: 126603 Posts: 2,606	Nice It's my favourite Tudor.

27 June 2017, 08:01 AM	#10
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,002	Very nice.

27 June 2017, 08:22 AM	#11
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	They do have a date version now, but not with blue bezel.

27 June 2017, 08:49 AM	#13
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,791	The BB ETA is one of my favourites, too.

27 June 2017, 09:21 AM	#15
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I'm a big fan of eta Tudors because I can service my own. Can't do that with the in-house movements (no parts account).

27 June 2017, 09:26 AM	#16
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,781	Very cool Has a vintage look to it, which is a good thing

27 June 2017, 08:20 PM	#18
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,807	I just picked up a BB Bronze hope i talk as gushingly in 2 years time, no complaints today and while I don't measure precision like many do it seems to be keeping great time. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

27 June 2017, 08:36 PM	#20
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,595	Nice watch.

27 June 2017, 10:13 PM	#22
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Very nice ETA movements are awesome

27 June 2017, 11:04 PM	#23
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	They need to bring this out with a date. Then I'd buy one as my everyday stuffaround watch.

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