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daveswordfish · 25 October 2015, 02:53 AM

So picked up my BB black today, after the AD (Tourneau) held it for me since it arrived in their store on Monday.

From what they told me, their entire corporate allocation of the initial release was 26 pieces total. They have 33 stores. Pretty tight allocation given they are most likely one of Tudors largest ADs in the states. Mine was the last remaining.

Anyway, here's the wrist shot. Yes, it's as terrific as everyone says.. Much different feel than my BB red.

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JDBCN · 25 October 2015, 03:08 AM

Congratulations. I have a red myself. Do you think it's so different to justify buying it too? Isn't the blue more different?

daveswordfish · 25 October 2015, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JDBCN

Congratulations. I have a red myself. Do you think it's so different to justify buying it too? Isn't the blue more different?

So, red vs black...yes, I think they are very different in feel. If you wear the red on the strap, it's very "brown". The black is very "black". I know it's a crappy way to put it, but one feels very warm, the other very serious.

The blue has never done it for me to be honest.

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AK797 · 25 October 2015, 03:55 AM

Congrats!

sickened1 · 25 October 2015, 03:57 AM

Love it! Congrats.

travisb · 25 October 2015, 04:01 AM

Love it!

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cop414 · 25 October 2015, 04:03 AM

Wow, that's really sharp, congratulations!

droptopman · 25 October 2015, 04:06 AM

Congrats🎉🎉 the are special loving mine way more than expected.

jt- · 25 October 2015, 04:19 AM

Can you confirm that the dials on the red and black are exactly the same? The red in pictures has a chocolate quality that I don't see in pics I've seen of the black model. Maybe it's just lighting. Thoughts?

daveswordfish · 25 October 2015, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jt-

Can you confirm that the dials on the red and black are exactly the same? The red in pictures has a chocolate quality that I don't see in pics I've seen of the black model. Maybe it's just lighting. Thoughts?

Looking at them side by side now. They are very close, close enough to say I'm not 100% sure. The black looks blacker. I've studied them for several minutes and I'm convinced they are different. Again, it's so subtle that it could be a trick of the eyes. Only way to be sure is to check Tudor part numbers, or to uncase them and look at them on their own.

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Psmith · 25 October 2015, 06:15 AM

Congrats

SWISSAHOLICS · 25 October 2015, 06:32 AM

Congrats and enjoy!!

ndsleep612 · 25 October 2015, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by daveswordfish

So picked up my BB black today, after the AD (Tourneau) held it for me since it arrived in their store on Monday.

From what they told me, their entire corporate allocation of the initial release was 26 pieces total. They have 33 stores. Pretty tight allocation given they are most likely one of Tudors largest ADs in the states. Mine was the last remaining.

Great watch. Tourneau is as trustworthy as a grain of salt. Scummy sales staff.

SHM3 · 25 October 2015, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ndsleep612

Great watch. Tourneau is as trustworthy as a grain of salt. Scummy sales staff.

I know their reputation isn't great, but I have not had this experience. I purchased my BBB at T-the staff has been nothing but helpful and informative, at least here in SWFL. My sales person went as far as texting me to tell me they had one coming in and held it for me without any issue.

Wingman244 · 25 October 2015, 07:13 AM

I have to say that is a great looking watch. I love the vintage Subs, but I just don't want a watch that looks old and the Sub is just too small. This BBblk hits it right on all accounts. I called my local AD - all sold out, figure I will wait 6 months for the production pipe to fill the initial need.

I see Hodinkee has the BBblk back at the top of their home page. Well that will help...

JDBCN · 25 October 2015, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveswordfish

So, red vs black...yes, I think they are very different in feel. If you wear the red on the strap, it's very "brown". The black is very "black". I know it's a crappy way to put it, but one feels very warm, the other very serious.

The blue has never done it for me to be honest.

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Thanks. Which one is warmer?

daveswordfish · 25 October 2015, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ndsleep612

Great watch. Tourneau is as trustworthy as a grain of salt. Scummy sales staff.

Not a fan either. Of the two Tudor ADs near me, they at least got some. I'll say this, it wasn't a sales tactic as we were done and just chatting. They also held it, no deposit and no pressure, for five days without knowing me. In this instance, I was pretty pleased.

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SemperFi · 25 October 2015, 10:15 AM

It's a beautiful addition. Congrats and wear it in excellent health!

Urosfan · 25 October 2015, 10:15 AM

Congrats

outtatime · 25 October 2015, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Wingman244

I have to say that is a great looking watch. I love the vintage Subs, but I just don't want a watch that looks old and the Sub is just too small. This BBblk hits it right on all accounts. I called my local AD - all sold out, figure I will wait 6 months for the production pipe to fill the initial need.

I see Hodinkee has the BBblk back at the top of their home page. Well that will help...

There are plenty available on the forums already less than MSRP.

FWIW, my opinion of Hodinkee matches that of some others opinions of Tourneau. I think this watch will be a huge hit. Tudor is killing it.

harshad4005 · 25 October 2015, 10:50 AM

It's a beauty, congrats 👍🏻

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fitzs · 25 October 2015, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by outtatime

There are plenty available on the forums already less than MSRP.

FWIW, my opinion of Hodinkee matches that of some others opinions of Tourneau. I think this watch will be a huge hit. Tudor is killing it.

Positive or negative opinion, and why? Not stirring the pot. Just curious.

SHM3 · 25 October 2015, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by daveswordfish

Not a fan either. Of the two Tudor ADs near me, they at least got some. I'll say this, it wasn't a sales tactic as we were done and just chatting. They also held it, no deposit and no pressure, for five days without knowing me. In this instance, I was pretty pleased.

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This is far from scummy and similar to my experience.

brandrea · 25 October 2015, 11:42 AM

Enjoy, and congratulations!!!

GarageBMW · 25 October 2015, 11:49 AM

Congratulations on this nice one !

Sam Philip · 25 October 2015, 01:16 PM

Congrats!

speedmaster73 · 25 October 2015, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by daveswordfish

So picked up my BB black today, after the AD (Tourneau) held it for me since it arrived in their store on Monday.

From what they told me, their entire corporate allocation of the initial release was 26 pieces total. They have 33 stores. Pretty tight allocation given they are most likely one of Tudors largest ADs in the states. Mine was the last remaining.

Anyway, here's the wrist shot. Yes, it's as terrific as everyone says.. Much different feel than my BB red.

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this is not a hard to get watch. making all kinds. not a limited edition.

Tudor will be filling ALL orders

daveswordfish · 25 October 2015, 01:27 PM

Clearly not hard to get, just in relatively short supply after the initial release last week. No doubt many many more are shipping. Surely Tudor wanted to create a high demand situation at the launch. They'll be as readily available as the blue or red very shortly.

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GerardoG · 25 October 2015, 02:42 PM

Beautiful!

mineral · 25 October 2015, 02:57 PM

The BBB is growing one me. Though I just sold away my BB Red due to no worst time. Balck is definitely look nicer at least in the picture.

25 October 2015, 02:53 AM	#1
daveswordfish "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 535	BB black, distribution number for Tourneau So picked up my BB black today, after the AD (Tourneau) held it for me since it arrived in their store on Monday. From what they told me, their entire corporate allocation of the initial release was 26 pieces total. They have 33 stores. Pretty tight allocation given they are most likely one of Tudors largest ADs in the states. Mine was the last remaining. Anyway, here's the wrist shot. Yes, it's as terrific as everyone says.. Much different feel than my BB red. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 October 2015, 04:03 AM	#7
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25 October 2015, 04:06 AM	#8
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25 October 2015, 03:08 AM	#2
JDBCN "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Barcelona Posts: 79	Congratulations. I have a red myself. Do you think it's so different to justify buying it too? Isn't the blue more different?

25 October 2015, 03:55 AM	#4
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Congrats!

25 October 2015, 03:57 AM	#5
sickened1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,079	Love it! Congrats.

25 October 2015, 04:01 AM	#6
travisb "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,762	Love it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 October 2015, 04:19 AM	#9
jt- "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: John Location: Toronto Posts: 171	Can you confirm that the dials on the red and black are exactly the same? The red in pictures has a chocolate quality that I don't see in pics I've seen of the black model. Maybe it's just lighting. Thoughts?

25 October 2015, 07:13 AM	#15
Wingman244 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Pacific NW, USA Watch: Root Beer Posts: 746	I have to say that is a great looking watch. I love the vintage Subs, but I just don't want a watch that looks old and the Sub is just too small. This BBblk hits it right on all accounts. I called my local AD - all sold out, figure I will wait 6 months for the production pipe to fill the initial need. I see Hodinkee has the BBblk back at the top of their home page. Well that will help...

25 October 2015, 10:15 AM	#18
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,163	It's a beautiful addition. Congrats and wear it in excellent health!

25 October 2015, 10:15 AM	#19
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,412	Congrats

25 October 2015, 10:50 AM	#21
harshad4005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Australia Posts: 853	It's a beauty, congrats 👍🏻 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 October 2015, 11:42 AM	#24
brandrea 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,380	Enjoy, and congratulations!!!

25 October 2015, 11:49 AM	#25
GarageBMW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Third Degree Location: Glenfinnan Watch: the step Posts: 1,901	Congratulations on this nice one !

25 October 2015, 01:16 PM	#26
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	Congrats!

25 October 2015, 01:27 PM	#28
daveswordfish "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 535	Clearly not hard to get, just in relatively short supply after the initial release last week. No doubt many many more are shipping. Surely Tudor wanted to create a high demand situation at the launch. They'll be as readily available as the blue or red very shortly. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 October 2015, 02:42 PM	#29
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Beautiful!

25 October 2015, 02:57 PM	#30
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	The BBB is growing one me. Though I just sold away my BB Red due to no worst time. Balck is definitely look nicer at least in the picture.

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