Black Bay Bronze

**Gareth-W** · 24th April 2016, 23:28

Anyone tried one on? Bought one??

Any feedback would be welcome. Ta.

**doug darter** · 24th April 2016, 23:42

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.

**leefowler** · 25th April 2016, 08:16

They are still not available but I have one on order.

**steppy** · 25th April 2016, 08:44

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

**ryanb741** · 25th April 2016, 08:54

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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**dejjl** · 25th April 2016, 08:55

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.

**Cavham** · 25th April 2016, 08:59

I am waiting on mine, good to hear they arrive in June Ryan, can not wait:)

**100thmonkey** · 25th April 2016, 09:06

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

**relic** · 25th April 2016, 09:35

I like it a lot I'll be trying one on for sure

**simoscribbler** · 25th April 2016, 09:37

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.

**leefowler** · 25th April 2016, 09:41

It comes on the leather with a fabric strap included.

**ArghZombies** · 25th April 2016, 10:35

I was interested in it until I saw the live photos in Hodinkee, and it really doesn't look all that bronze at all.

**gcleminson** · 25th April 2016, 10:40

I believe it's a bronze-aluminium mix, to control the patina. Should also make the watch lighter than bronze alone I presume.

**mk1974** · 25th April 2016, 10:50

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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**iamvice** · 25th April 2016, 11:36

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?

**Optimum** · 25th April 2016, 11:39

Originally Posted by doug darter

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.

I've never had a green wrist with my Precista.

**ryanb741** · 25th April 2016, 12:32

Originally Posted by mk1974

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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Ha!

It's funny because it is alas probably very true :(

**Cavham** · 25th April 2016, 16:33

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.

**leefowler** · 25th April 2016, 16:33

£2730 I believe.

**iamvice** · 25th April 2016, 16:55

Originally Posted by leefowler

£2730 I believe.

Not too shabby... not bad at all. I would really like to see it in person.

**steppy** · 25th April 2016, 17:10

Originally Posted by ArghZombies

I was interested in it until I saw the live photos in Hodinkee, and it really doesn't look all that bronze at all.

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

**iamvice** · 25th April 2016, 20:46

Originally Posted by steppy

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

It might be the lighting. I'm sure they look 'bronzer'

**Cavham** · 7th May 2016, 14:10

Just been told by my local dealer expect the bronze in May if not the next 2 weeks. Can not wait

**Naesuk** · 7th May 2016, 15:09

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.

**jazzman** · 7th May 2016, 15:27

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.

**iamvice** · 7th May 2016, 16:41

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.

**amcneill** · 7th May 2016, 17:58

Originally Posted by Gareth-W

Anyone tried one on? Bought one??

Any feedback would be welcome. Ta.

Just a thought...imagine someone looks at your nice watch - oh nice tudor,very expensive I expect being gold - and the look when you tell them it's bronze....still think it's a nice watch and can't wait to see it in person.

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**Cavham** · 7th May 2016, 18:03

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.

**downer** · 7th May 2016, 18:47

Had a look at the demo sample this morning..

Very striking watch and although big, it seemed to sit well on my wrist (forgot to take a wrist-shot). Great strap, too.

**ryanb741** · 14th May 2016, 14:42

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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**Cavham** · 14th May 2016, 16:25

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

**FrogmanFreak** · 14th May 2016, 16:50

Is the crown also in bronze?

**jalebi** · 14th May 2016, 18:01

Are they widely available yet? Or only for those who are already put their name down?

**ryanb741** · 14th May 2016, 21:41

Originally Posted by jalebi

Are they widely available yet? Or only for those who are already put their name down?

They are fulfilling pre orders over the next few weeks but after this they should be readily available.

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**lambros** · 14th May 2016, 21:53

Very tempting!

**rdesouza** · 14th May 2016, 23:01

Lovely watch..

**purdster** · 15th May 2016, 12:14

Very nice - I like that

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**JoePattinson** · 15th May 2016, 15:37

Looks great and I love the strap, tempted to add this alongside the Black Bay Black

**mtagrant** · 15th May 2016, 17:38

Originally Posted by ryanb741

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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Want me to pick it up for you? 😉

**stefaulkner** · 15th May 2016, 21:45

Originally Posted by ryanb741

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'd better hurry up and pick it up, decide you don't like it, and flip it ( I have first dibs remember

), else I'll end up buying my brand new one when it arrives next month!

**Devonian** · 19th May 2016, 13:03

Has anyone got one of these yet? Spoke to an AD yesterday and they said they were getting one in June.

**DrDunc** · 22nd May 2016, 05:09

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!!!!!

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**Gav** · 22nd May 2016, 12:26

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/

**Devonian** · 22nd May 2016, 13:09

Originally Posted by Gav

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/

Great pictures, just makes me want one even more :-)

**ajpac** · 25th May 2016, 20:27

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.

**ryanb741** · 25th May 2016, 22:12

Mine isn't available to pick up at all btw - the AD was confused. Sigh. I'm just told 'any day now'

**Seikosthlm** · 26th May 2016, 06:07

Never cared for bronze before this one. Very cool watch.

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**Der Amf** · 26th May 2016, 06:11

Originally Posted by Gav

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/

"The Tudor Heritage Black Bay Bronze ..... is the most affordable and attainable bronze watch on the market today."

**Gareth-W** · 26th May 2016, 08:32

Looking for one in the EU this week but no luck just yet. No one in Spain has anything new release so far....

**meijlinder** · 26th May 2016, 09:05

Originally Posted by Der Amf

"The Tudor Heritage Black Bay Bronze ..... is the most affordable and attainable bronze watch on the market today."

Think they forgot the tail-end of the sentence: "if you're a pretentious git who wouldn't be caught dead with a brand you're pretentious git friends doesn't know"

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