Tudor Black Bay 54.
Visited an AD with the intention of trying and buying a Tudor Ranger. Was also offered several other models of Tudor and this model struck a chord - a major chord ! It was only available with the Tudor rubber strap but felt that if I were to spend $6K on this watch I will hold on until they get the bracelet version in. I think it would be more versatile with the bracelet. So now to be patient. 😝
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Stephen King
Letting go of 🍏 watches and getting back into wrist watches - function, design and emotion all considered into choosing - oh and cost 😂
Invercargill City, Southland, New Zealand
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17.50 cm
It's a great watch. I would for sure hold off for the bracelet. The only issue I have with the bracelet is the edges are not as rounded as they should be, so it can irritate. I may just rub them down. Apart from that it is great.
black/gold Tudor B.B. ... wow, doesn't get any more CLASSIC than that!! 👍
Hardest part of the hobby. Good luck and enjoy(when ever that is).
Bb54! Its funny that now that I've been wearing mine for a good 6 months now, I actually kind of want the rubber strap. Not that the bracelet isn't good, maybe I just want to change it up, especially since Ive worn some of my other watches on bracelets too. Hope you don't have to wait too long. ✌️
I’ve had mine since they first came out & absolutely love it. Great on bracelet & beautiful on leather/rubber straps 👌🏼
Beautiful watch!!! I hope to own one in the future as well! Just a word of advice I might suggest shopping around. 6k is pretty steep for this watch in todays market !
Beautiful watch!!! I hope to own one in the future as well! Just a word of advice I might suggest shopping around. 6k is pretty steep for this watch in todays market !
Forgot to say NZ Dollars 💸
I can't get enough of this watch... It feels so comfortable.
This one gets the most wrist time in my collection
FWIW, I bought this on the bracelet and feel it’s the weak-point of the watch. No half-links make getting a good fit difficult and the bulky t-fit clasp doesn’t have enough travel to compensate if your wrist is between the link sizes. I don’t like the look of the rubber strap (way too modern for an overtly retro watch) but I think it works great on a nylon strap.
Good idea to wait for the bracelet. Bought mine with it, and the t-fit clasp fits any change in my wrist size- which is a lot in Florida- without needing link adjustments. Most comfortable bracelet I have, but as said earlier, so many strap options are possible
Definitely the right choice to wait for the bracelet, in my opinion. Lovely watch, I have the 58 blue version and couldn’t be happier with it.
FWIW, I bought this on the bracelet and feel it’s the weak-point of the watch. No half-links make getting a good fit difficult and the bulky t-fit clasp doesn’t have enough travel to compensate if your wrist is between the link sizes. I don’t like the look of the rubber strap (way too modern for an overtly retro watch) but I think it works great on a nylon strap.
Great laid-back look. Nice to hear some constructive criticism of the T-fit since I’ve only ever heard rave reviews. Thanks
are you getting a discount from AD or paying the full price?
Great laid-back look. Nice to hear some constructive criticism of the T-fit since I’ve only ever heard rave reviews. Thanks
Many reviewers have mentioned the same problem. You can buy an aftermarket half-link for about $30, but it's not a great match and it really bugs me that I'd need to go to a third-party to correct a problem like this on a $4000 watch, let alone one with such a complex system built in to prevent exactly these kinds of fitting issues.
Forgot to say NZ Dollars 💸