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Black Bay Blue Presentation

triwatch

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Dear fellows,

I am very happy, yesterday I have received my Black Bay Blue from TD. I have to say that it has been a smooth transaction. Great shopping experience.

Watch is the ZF sapphire version with A2924-2 movement. About watch. It is gorgeous. I like it very much. Very happy with my purchase. The only flaw that bothers me is the crown, logo is so thick, and I think it is unaligned (but similar to TD’s pictures). But not a big problem, I wear watch in right hand, and I have to force my wrist in order to see the crown.

I have been surprised by bezel, it has 60 clicks, after some read a found that it is same as gen. I don’t know why, I expect a 120 clicks bezel. I like it, I only use bezel to align the pearl at 12, less clicks, faster alignment.

Another curious thing it is the operation of the crown. Between winding position and change hour position, there is a “neutral†position. I think that this position for date selection, but BB have no date, and I suppose this is why the neutral position (no problem for me). Winding and hands movement is very good for me.

In past I have owned some Submariner homage, and in comparison BB seems more robust, but also is more heavier.

I have some free time and decide to take few unboxing photos (sorry, poor quality), I want to share with you.

I chose DHL shipment, normally I can wait some weeks, and I think EMS is more secure shipment, but I want to receive the watch before my holidays
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Bare box (no clues for custom guys).
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Inside package.
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What’s inside? (thrill increase).
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And finally…
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…the watch.
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After adjusting to my wrist.
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Lights off
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I only consider one modification for this watch. Crown. If it was possible to get a gen crown, i will upgrade in my unit.

Regards.


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Radman

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very nice! enjoy.
I had one and let it go...regrets
 

rgercya

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Vey nice! I have been lusting for one! I agree with the crown. Everything else is great! Enjoy!
 

triwatch

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Thanks for your comments, [MENTION=75800]Fradisch[/MENTION] and [MENTION=84099]rgercya[/MENTION].

I'm enjoying it very much [emoji1][emoji1]


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kiz1

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Thanks for your comments, [MENTION=75800]Fradisch[/MENTION] and [MENTION=84099]rgercya[/MENTION].

I'm enjoying it very much [emoji1][emoji1]


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It's a great watch. Congrats!!

Just to check with you. It seems you have a flaw in the logo (rose) just like mine...

It's not bothering me to be honest, as it difficult to see unless your looking close up.

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JungleJim88

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Just got mine in too. Lots of play in the bezel unfortunately. Haven't decided if I'm going to keep it around.


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triwatch

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Yes, logo have a flaw. I read that it wasn't updated in V4. I barely can see it in my watch (I have to buy less watches and get new glasses...).

If I have time, I will try to take a picture in macro mode with SLR cam.



It's a great watch. Congrats!!

Just to check with you. It seems you have a flaw in the logo (rose) just like mine...

It's not bothering me to be honest, as it difficult to see unless your looking close up.

20160727_103805_zpsbxvdmsin.jpg


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triwatch

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What a pitty.

This kind of flaw is impossible to detect in a QC pic. Almost you can talk with TD in order to solve it.


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Just got mine in too. Lots of play in the bezel unfortunately. Haven't decided if I'm going to keep it around.


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triwatch

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Rose logo in macro mode:
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There are two petals off at left side. For me it is difficult to me to see looking directly to dial. No bothers me.

I don't know why factory don't solve this flaw. It seems easy (perhaps actually doesnt).

With the news BB with shield logo, probably this flaw will never been solve.


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kiz1

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Rose logo in Samsung S7 mode:

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Bit clearer then the expensive SLR

Yeah I doubt it gets fixed now with the shield. Shame as apart this the watch is near perfect.

For comparison, here is the logo from a cheaper AliE version.

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d4m.test

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A pitty? That logo itself is so tiny it´s almost invisible:) Nitpicky myself, but normally not to that level. It´s a beautiful watch.

For comparison: red Blackbay V1
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ooarr

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Love it mate, :)
I've been eyeing up a black bay for sometime,
Is the bracelet comfortable?
 

triwatch

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Rose logo in Samsung S7 mode:

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Bit clearer then the expensive SLR ?

Yeah I doubt it gets fixed now with the shield. Shame as apart this the watch is near perfect.

For comparison, here is the logo from a cheaper AliE version.

20160728_182045_zpsvcroiuxg.jpg


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This S7 mode is great! I like it.

My SLR is old (2006), it has only 6Mpx. I bought second hand some years ago, it was not expensive. Now after your pics I realise I not only need update my glasses, also my SLR... :unsure::blush: :wink:
 

triwatch

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A pitty? That logo itself is so tiny it´s almost invisible:) Nitpicky myself, but normally not to that level. It´s a beautiful watch.

For comparison: red Blackbay V1
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Also good pic.

May I ask when was produced/bought that V1?
 
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d4m.test

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Also good pic.

May I ask when was produced/bought that V1?
Mine´s from March 2014, thought a lot as back than it was the first rep with asian ETA being released over $300 at $330 (before this BB submariners etc. cost $268 except for the "swiss versions"). It was well worth it as I use it a lot and think it´s a great watch to go everywhere from business to beach.
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triwatch

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Wow. Thanks!

I hope I will enjoy mine same as you have enjoyed yours.


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robinstyler

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Can someone post what a gen rose on dial is supposed to look like please :) thanks
 

triwatch

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Can someone post what a gen rose on dial is supposed to look like please :) thanks

It is possible to see in internet (WUS presentations, specialized blogs).

I have found this picture.

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randomstring

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Nice buy! It's funny, the red/gilt is such a classic look that it makes the blue look very cold and almost blingy (for a Tudor).