Anyone tried one on? Bought one??
Any feedback would be welcome. Ta.
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Anyone tried one on? Bought one??
Any feedback would be welcome. Ta.
I've no doubt this will be a well engineered watch, but a bronze one! I have watched the columns for bronze/brass watches, because I've fancied one myself, and have decided that as I see so many used ones for sale at vastly reduced prices, I'll not risk it.
I'm sure that a Tudor version is just as likely to suffer such a fate if you don't like it, and it will lose you money.
Perhaps you should try a bronze/brass watch first, perhaps a second hand Maranaz Layan. Though these are brass, from what I've read, I understand that both metals are stable for use in watch case construction, and similar in metalurgical terms, and wearability.
Another thing you should consider, is that you will get a green wrist. Although the caseback is stainless steel, the case material will make your wrist turn green, especially if you sweat.
OK, that said, the Black Bay bronze is a superb looking watch, and if I were in the market for a bronze watch, I'd certainly think it worth considering.
http://www.salonqp.com/wp-content/up...BAY-BRONZE.jpg
They are still not available but I have one on order.
Never once had any kind of green wrist or green residue on any bronze watch I have owned, although I have heard some have, but the steel caseback always negates that
Bronze watches that do turn green are generally CuSn08 (copper & tin), The Tudor Bronze Bay is Aluminium Bronze, it may patinate a darker brown/grey colour, but won't go green
Mine is in order. They arrive in the UK next month and onwards for sale in June. Will be around £2700. Can't wait
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No green from my bronze Ennebi but the patina can leave you with a mucky looking brown watch. The Ennebi was sold and I won't try bronze again.
I am waiting on mine, good to hear they arrive in June Ryan, can not wait:)
Nice watch and has a warmth to it, will never be in the same league as the Bronzo Panerai etc and as a materiel its a quirky one that does a good job on the Tudor but personally if you wanted a bronze piece I would go the extra extra dollar for the 382 or grab a cheaper offering from a lesser known maker like Benarus
I like it a lot I'll be trying one on for sure
Presumably you lose the bracelet option if you go bronze? For me that would reduce the appeal as an everyday wearer. But I guess the Pelagos - now my only watch - is the 'head over heart' choice in the current Tudor dive range.
It comes on the leather with a fabric strap included.
I was interested in it until I saw the live photos in Hodinkee, and it really doesn't look all that bronze at all.
https://hodinkee-2.imgix.net/uploads...&usm=12&w=820&
I believe it's a bronze-aluminium mix, to control the patina. Should also make the watch lighter than bronze alone I presume.
I'm liking the look of these but if Ryan's got one coming I think it's worth holding on for a while as there's bound to be one coming to sc
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I think both variants, NATO and the leather look great... a bronze bracelet would be pretty funny. :D
Has anybody traded up from a previous Black Bay model? Anybody looking to trade up?
Just been told by my dealer could be late May they have them in, 4 weeks and counting:). Guys what is the list price again.
£2730 I believe.
Aluminium Bronze usually has from 4% upto 12% aluminium, the colour of the tudor probably means the aluminium content is on the higher end of the scale. As the colour is quite light, I imagine theres a good amount of nickel in there too.
This watch will probably patinate very slowly
Just been told by my local dealer expect the bronze in May if not the next 2 weeks. Can not wait
I like the strap. Something like that but with no logo would be interesting.
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I like the strap. Something like that but with no logo would be interesting.
Achimede make some nice bronze watch too. Not to bulky but more like the Tudor.
I wonder when we see a Omega or Rolex bronze watch.
I want the strap on the BB Bronze for one of my other watches. Anybody know where I can get something similar? Colour can vary.
iamvice first thing I will do is order 2 toshi straps. If your looking for something similar strap wise this would be my first port of call.
Had a look at the demo sample this morning..
http://i541.photobucket.com/albums/g...ps3qtmyov4.jpg
Very striking watch and although big, it seemed to sit well on my wrist (forgot to take a wrist-shot). Great strap, too.
http://i541.photobucket.com/albums/g...psi5g75agq.jpg
Just got the call that mine can be picked up now, first in the UK :)
Alas I'm not available this weekend so will need to wait until next weekend
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you lucky git, but that's painful to wait a week until you can collect. Saw my dealer yesterday, number 1 on their list but waiting for them to come in and time in the next few weeks
Is the crown also in bronze?
Are they widely available yet? Or only for those who are already put their name down?
Very tempting!
Lovely watch..
Very nice - I like that
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Looks great and I love the strap, tempted to add this alongside the Black Bay Black
Has anyone got one of these yet? Spoke to an AD yesterday and they said they were getting one in June.
Seems the AD in Christchurch (NZ) expects them next month, but pre orders will snap up all stock in first shipment.
Price $6170 = approx 2800GBP.
I'm looking forward to seeing those wrist shots......
The Old Fella heading over from Newcastle in Sept via Dubai...nice Tudor Boutique there so may have to try and get one duty free....here's hoping.
Unless anyone heading over to NZ sooner.......
Devonian....I used to live in Bovey Tracey!!!! Still miss Devon....9 years here now....but out for walk today....check out the view!!!!!http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...45ed0c82a0.jpg
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This is a good review of the watch. You can see the colour of the case back and the likely patina over time
http://www.ablogtowatch.com/tudor-he...m-wrist-watch/
Popped into Goldsmiths, Nottingham today. Provisionally they were expecting the Black Bay Bronze this month so June is looking more likely now. Also enquired about the Advisor Cognac and was told as a company they would not be stocking it.
Mine isn't available to pick up at all btw - the AD was confused. Sigh. I'm just told 'any day now'
Never cared for bronze before this one. Very cool watch.
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Looking for one in the EU this week but no luck just yet. No one in Spain has anything new release so far....