Black Bay Steel

[colonelpurple]

Hi,
Just about to pull the trigger on this watch.
I need a more casual holiday and swimming watch which is beautiful up close but not bling and subtle at a distance.
I need a date.


Just wondered on views from long term owners of the BB Steel ?


many thanks

[playford]

Originally Posted by colonelpurple

Hi,
Just about to pull the trigger on this watch.
I need a more casual holiday and swimming watch which is beautiful up close but not bling and subtle at a distance.
I need a date.


Just wondered on views from long term owners of the BB Steel ?


many thanks

I have the Black Bay Blue in steel.

Well made, nice watch, it is however a very thick case at 15mm and with the solid links quite a heavy watch. Having said that I really like mine, I chose the blue as I don't like faux patina. If you wanted to swim with it, maybe a rubber strap?

If its a weekend watch and not bling you want, what about a blue pelagos?

[colonelpurple]

Originally Posted by playford

I have the Black Bay Blue in steel.

Well made, nice watch, it is however a very thick case at 15mm and with the solid links quite a heavy watch. Having said that I really like mine, I chose the blue as I don't like faux patina. If you wanted to swim with it, maybe a rubber strap?

If its a weekend watch and not bling you want, what about a blue pelagos?

For some reason, I dont like the shade of black and blue on the Pelagos. Look a bit washed out to me. Nice watch though ...

[playford]

Originally Posted by colonelpurple

For some reason, I dont like the shade of black and blue on the Pelagos. Look a bit washed out to me. Nice watch though ...

I'd go for the blue then personally, added bonus should be a bit of discount if a cash buyer as its been out a while. Everyone is chasing a GMT lol

[colonelpurple]

Originally Posted by playford

I'd go for the blue then personally, added bonus should be a bit of discount if a cash buyer as its been out a while. Everyone is chasing a GMT lol

no, I want a date and I like the steel bezel

[1William]

I have owned various Black Bays since they were introduced and they are very robust and a lot of fun to own. They work on the bracelet, NATO or OEM leather and after market straps. I believe them to be a lot of value for the money and a no brainer for ownership. Go for it.

[Wristwatcherboy]

I had a Black Bay steel. Love the look of it, the steel bezel gives it a real tough and tool watch look. It was also incredibly accurate, however it was just too thick on the wrist- a common problem with black bays. It has got a fairly flat caseback which means the sides of the watch are very thick, and I never could quite warm to the rivers on the bracelet.

[samson66]

Originally Posted by colonelpurple

Hi,
Just about to pull the trigger on this watch.
I need a more casual holiday and swimming watch which is beautiful up close but not bling and subtle at a distance.
I need a date.


Just wondered on views from long term owners of the BB Steel ?


many thanks

I don't have any experience with the BB Steel, but have you considered a GMT? Seems to meet all your requirements

[Mr. K]

If having a date is a must. Black bay is probably not your best watch.

[Cryten]

The advice on this thread is useless when half the responders dont even know the watch being asked about.

The BB steel has a steel bezel and has a date. It isn't a coloured bezel Black Bay

And to the OP: the steel is a great watch, I tried one and was tempted but as a BBN owner already adding the steel seemed a little pointless. The date would be useful as I really miss it on the BBN. Over all the Black Bays are great watches. Go for it.

[Psijason]

It's the best looking watch in the Tudor lineup. I owned one for some time and regret selling it. It's amazing on the wrist!!!

[rayt]

Tudor black bay burgundy for me

[Psijason]

Originally Posted by Cryten

The advice on this thread is useless when half the responders dont even know the watch being asked about.

The BB steel has a steel bezel and has a date. It isn't a coloured bezel Black Bay

And to the OP: the steel is a great watch, I tried one and was tempted but as a BBN owner already adding the steel seemed a little pointless. The date would be useful as I really miss it on the BBN. Over all the Black Bays are great watches. Go for it.

+1

[Ssunnylee24]

Jeez Someone said it right.
STEEL bazel Blackbay with the date!!!

Anyway, I believe it’s so underrated and an absolute utilitarian watch.

[rolexinfl]

I had a BB Steel, it was a fantastic watch.

I wish I did not trade it in!

Youll love it.

[214270Explorer]

colonelpurple . . .

. . . you should try one one as it may not be too thick for you as has been remarked. You are not them.

My LHD Pelagos is thick-ish (0.57" / 14.45mm) and it is a total non-issue for me.

I almost never wear long sleeve shirts, but one I wore recently showed there was not a problem with it catching on the watch. The "sleeve-catch" is a major issue some folk have with regard to complaints.

[Ticknaway]

Get what you like!

[Danny83]

Its a nice one

[PossumDixon]

If you want a Black Bay and want I date, you should consider the BB 41 S&G. The two tone Black Bay Black. Maybe it’s too bling for you, but it’s a nice watch.