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Tudor Black Bay from Toro......

Hornet

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Just in today is the Tudor BB, ordered from Toro. As per usual good service from Toro and the delivery just in time for the weekend has made me one happy camper......
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......I'd ordered this after having got the Pelagos and enjoyed wearing that so much that I thought this would be a good stable mate for it. Also wanted something with a slight hint of vintage (that doesn't involve tea bags, ovens or hammers....
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) , which is has with the dial. I'm not intending to do a heavy review here, not my style, but a few points to note so far:


  • Bracelet is lovely, adjusted very easily, and has a lovely quality feel to it with a smooth action with the clasp. Not quite as comfortable as the Pelagos, but I think that is a) weight and b) I've adjusted it a tad too tight.
  • Dial is lovely; dark brown face with the gold highlights and creamy lume is just perfect.
  • Bezel is just right in terms of rotation, not too tight and not too loose (better than the sloppy Pelagos), can't detect the play that I've seen mentioned in other reviews.
  • Lume looks good from a quick test.
  • Can't comment on the movement or accuracy as I've not had a chance to take the case back off yet, but it is running and has been OK for the past 3 hours, so fingers crossed......
Had also order the rep strap, mainly to get the Tudor clasp (at an extra $30 it's a bargain.....). Leather ain't the best, so that might get replaced.




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Hornet

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Nice review mate, I have one incoming from an M2M deal myself. Thanks for taking the time to do it!

No worries! I actually enjoy this part, i.e. sharing it, almost as much as getting the watch......

.....forgot to mention that this is ZF v3 (apparently). And to correct what I'd said, there is a little bit of play in the bezel.
 
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d4m.test

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Congrats on a fine Blackbay. I love this watch as a daily "go-everywhere". Fine pics and details, nice review here. And the lume colour on hands and markers is perfectly matching again, good improvement. Wear it well:)
 

elchino

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Congratulations buddy! I have the same BB and i'm very happy with it. Mine says hello!
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Neon

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Great pics. Share another when it's on the leather or next to the Pelagos!


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mattheis

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Looks great, Im jealous. Mine should be in on Monday, just cleared pesky Chicago customs...
 

C124

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Got to admit this is on my radar after getting a Pelagos. Hornet, nice watch mate. BB or Pelagos?! ;-)


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Hornet

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Congrats on a fine Blackbay. I love this watch as a daily "go-everywhere". Fine pics and details, nice review here. And the lume colour on hands and markers is perfectly matching again, good improvement. Wear it well:)

Thank you! I am really enjoying wear it, was quite worried that I wouldn't like it in the flesh (......had that a lot recently with watches), but it feels lovely on and looks great. And the quality is fantastic.....
 

Hornet

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Great pics. Share another when it's on the leather or next to the Pelagos!


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Will do, but might be awhile!

Looks great, Im jealous. Mine should be in on Monday, just cleared pesky Chicago customs...

.....brilliant, I hear customs at Chicago is a problem.

Got to admit this is on my radar after getting a Pelagos. Hornet, nice watch mate. BB or Pelagos?! ;-)


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Hmmm, BB or Pelagos....

........I actually think both, if you like one I'm pretty sure you'll like the other. But if pushed I'd say the Pelagos, such a lovely light watch and it looks great (.....much better than a sub!).
 

Hornet

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Great pics. Share another when it's on the leather or next to the Pelagos!


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Not the best of pictures (....night time and all that), but here are a few against the Pelagos....