XF Black Bay Bronze v4 is out!

[Camblin]

What is the update to the Bronze Blue/Bucherer? Is the case now closer to gen composition. My v1/v2 xf Bucherer has developed a patina that seems darker than any of the gens I've seen.

I read dial & case upgrade, but not sure if that is correct.

 

[Rolorin]

I read dial & case upgrade, but not sure if that is correct.

I read that too, but I'm not clear on what that corresponds to. Dial upgrade might be better/more 3d printing, but what about the case? Is the case now closer to gen composition, or closer to gen color? V1/v2 case seemed to be close to gen with no patina, but then seems to patina darker past gen.

I'd like an upgraded fabric strap. Gen is hard to get in any color, has anyone gotten one for the Blue Bucherer? The Crown&Buckle Chevron doesn't really do it for me.

 

[Camblin]

I read that too, but I'm not clear on what that corresponds to. Dial upgrade might be better/more 3d printing, but what about the case? Is the case now closer to gen composition, or closer to gen color? V1/v2 case seemed to be close to gen with no patina, but then seems to patina darker past gen.

I'd like an upgraded fabric strap. Gen is hard to get in any color, has anyone gotten one for the Blue Bucherer? The Crown&Buckle Chevron doesn't really do it for me.

If nobody can offer more info here, maybe if you write to a TD such as Puretime they might have more details on what exactly the upgrade was.

I've seen gen straps for the brown version online for roughly £300, but not the bucherer ones unfortunately. I've heard good things about Erika's Nato Straps if you want a nice strap. Not sure how the colouring would match the BBB, but I've heard they are comfy and good value at least.

 

[TJC77]

Hi Rod.

How is the BB treating you? About the pull the trigger on the same one..

Thanks
TC

 

[The Rod]

Hi Rod.

How is the BB treating you? About the pull the trigger on the same one..

Thanks
TC

Still getting plenty of wrist time, I'm basically wearing it every day since I got it! The rest of my collection is getting jealous

If you go ahead be very careful with the QC, check for dust on the dial, misaligned 12 o'clock triangle etc. Misaligned bezel is not a big issue as it's 60 clicks with a fair amount of back play

 

[TJC77]

Great. Glad to hear it's still going strong. It does look lovely.
Thanks for the reply. I'll be sure to eagle eye the QC.

Thanks again.

 

[RollieHunter]

Hello guys, Can't seem to find a thread on the new BB Bronze slate grey (Basel World 2019). Any news when will we see some reps for this model?

 

[Camblin]

Hello guys, Can't seem to find a thread on the new BB Bronze slate grey (Basel World 2019). Any news when will we see some reps for this model?

https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/tudor/7697581-zf-just-get-the-slate-gray-black-bay-bronze is thread. Think there was another one somewhere too. Basically ZF will most likely release the Slate grey one in coming months. I hope XF do it too, because they've made a good job of the other 2 bronzes.

 

[RollieHunter]

Thanks for the reply Camblin. Looking forward for this release

 

[Rolorin]

For anyone else curious about how far patina can go, found this article discussing the gen brown bezel https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-patina-diaries-living-with-the-tudor-black-bay-bronze.

 

[fray]

I got one used, and the seller, for the life of him, couldn't remember if he purchases one from XF or ZF (only watch head and buckle available).
I have looked at pictures online and think the blue is more XF-life, but not 100% certain.
I would really appreciate it anyone can help point out which maker it is and which version it is (if possible).

 

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