Tudor finally changes name to the Black Bay Watch Company

[Driver8]

And in other news the Black Bay Watch Company (formerly known as Tudor) releases 39 (yes really, 39!) new Black Bay models.

[glamorama]

Don't understand your comment. What were you expecting?

[Driver8]

Oh I dunno, maybe something that wasn’t a Black Bay model? You know, something just to mix things up a bit perhaps?

[xjeeunitx]

A Snowflake Sub would have been nice. Just sayin'

[Driver8]

Originally Posted by xjeeunitx

A Snowflake Sub would have been nice. Just sayin'

I totally agree. Or an update to the Heritage Chrono, or a new Tudor Prince Date Chrono, or even a new Hydronaut. Or perhaps a new Fastrider, or a steel Pelagos, or even just a different colour Pelagos. Anything other than more and more BB variations.

[Henrimontgomery]

Tudor = Faux rivets corporation ltd.

[Hemdog]

Tudor-Wilsdorf.com

[amh]

Agree OP. Two things completely worn out by Tudor:
- The snowflake hands
- "Black Bay"

[101031-28]

Originally Posted by Driver8

I totally agree. Or an update to the Heritage Chrono, or a new Tudor Prince Date Chrono, or even a new Hydronaut. Or perhaps a new Fastrider, or a steel Pelagos, or even just a different colour Pelagos. Anything other than more and more BB variations.

Could not agree more.

[101031-28]

Originally Posted by Henrimontgomery

Tudor = Faux rivets corporation ltd.

Accurate

[Gary Busey]

Lol


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[amphr1]

Too soon. April 1st is not until Friday!

[Rags]

Originally Posted by amh

Agree OP. Two things completely worn out by Tudor:
- The snowflake hands
- "Black Bay"

Absolutely, I’ve been saying this for years. How about something new. Get rid of those hideous snow flake hands. Yeah I know those hands say Tudor. They’re awful get rid of them & for all that is holy make something other than a Black Bay. How about a reissue of the 79190 submariner.

[kieselguhr]

I have to agree with the black bay company jab. It would have been nice if the new Pro was a North Flag or Ranger iteration but hey, at least they knocked it out of the park this year.

Every other complaint on the thread though is plain silly. Rolex uses the Mercedes hands on every model just like Tudor. Rolex uses the Oyster case on every model except the Cellini. The only reason they’re not getting any flack is because of the big ol Crown and R on the dial which apparently absolves it of any faux pas.

[904VT]

Originally Posted by Driver8

And in other news the Black Bay Watch Company (formerly known as Tudor) releases 39 (yes really, 39!) new Black Bay models.

[Hindsight]

Originally Posted by kieselguhr

Every other complaint on the thread though is plain silly. Rolex uses the Mercedes hands on every model just like Tudor. Rolex uses the Oyster case on every model except the Cellini. The only reason they’re not getting any flack is because of the big ol Crown and R on the dial which apparently absolves it of any faux pas.

I totally agree. To someone who's not into watches, the Submariner, GMT, and Seadweller all have the same design language. Most Tudors also have the same design language, they just call them all "Black Bay Something-or-Other" instead of having unique names.

[herefortheattachment]

I really wish Tudor put some love into a proper Day-Date. There are some really cool ones in their archives.

[904VT]

Originally Posted by Hindsight

I totally agree. To someone who's not into watches, the Submariner, GMT, and Seadweller all have the same design language. Most Tudors also have the same design language, they just call them all "Black Bay Something-or-Other" instead of having unique names.

Good point. I guess Tudor is kind of trying to make Black Bay their equivalent of Oyster. Perhaps here though Black Bay also is more vintage inspired. My favorite Tudors though are in the modern/sport Pelagos line.

[Old Expat Beast]

Wondering when Rolex will change its name to The Oyster Watch Company.

[TimeAZ]

It's a valid point... a missed opportunity to revitalize the North Flag or Ranger heritage line, both would have be refreshing product additions. Instead, we just see the same movement and mostly the same cases or design aesthetic, all Black Bay, all Day.

Sadly all brands failed to impress this year. The GS releases look great but are still too thick (actually, surprisingly, the GS Spring Drive GMT is NOT as thick as the Tudor BB Pro!), but GS still meandering with hobbled bracelet/clasps. Omega is busy degrading and milking its Speedmaster in yet another money-grab effort (between the MoonSwatch and the '57 Speedmaster), VC releases an expensive PRX homage, and Patek leaves a lot to be desired too.

[derekhayden]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Wondering when Rolex will change its name to The Oyster Watch Company.

[Pw92676]

Lmao.

Can anyone explain what the origin of Black Bay is from? I never looked into it.

[Mattt]

Originally Posted by Pw92676

Lmao.

Can anyone explain what the origin of Black Bay is from? I never looked into it.

From what I recall, the true origin of the name comes from

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by Pw92676

Lmao.

Can anyone explain what the origin of Black Bay is from? I never looked into it.

Back in 2012 when the BB was introduced, Tudor put out some press materials saying the name referred to "a fictitious hidden cove, which holds secrets that can only be discovered over time, step by step". So basically it's just made up nonsense. It might still be on the Tudor website somewhere, but they've probably ditched it by now.

[amh]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Back in 2012 when the BB was introduced, Tudor put out some press materials saying the name referred to "a fictitious hidden cove, which holds secrets that can only be discovered over time, step by step". So basically it's just made up nonsense. It might still be on the Tudor website somewhere, but they've probably ditched it by now.

Every time I see "Black Bay" I think of this....

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Back in 2012 when the BB was introduced, Tudor put out some press materials saying the name referred to "a fictitious hidden cove, which holds secrets that can only be discovered over time, step by step". So basically it's just made up nonsense. It might still be on the Tudor website somewhere, but they've probably ditched it by now.

How dare you!

Black Bay, Cocomo, and Margaritaville are the true wis’ trifecta of loose fitting puke friendly clothing destinations of happiness!

[mulberry083]

Originally Posted by Henrimontgomery

Tudor = Faux rivets corporation ltd.

Agree. I just buy with a strap and visit Uncle Seiko for something better.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by Driver8

Oh I dunno, maybe something that wasn’t a Black Bay model? You know, something just to mix things up a bit perhaps?

Have you looked at the Tudor site?

Tudor has a lot of references already.

The BB motif is very popular.

You can't blame them for building on that market.