I’m not sure what I was expecting, but it wasn’t this.
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The weird strap ends are part of the bezel locking mechanism, so proprietary straps? And it’s 42mm. Not going on my list, but what do you guys think? Retail is $4k.
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Things I don't care for:
- Rotating bezel
- Snowflake hands
- Proprietary/integrated lugs
- Watches over $1k
But I realize I am not the target consumer for this one.
Just felt like chipping into the conversation.
- Rotating bezel
- Snowflake hands
- Proprietary/integrated lugs
- Watches over $1k
But I realize I am not the target consumer for this one.
Just felt like chipping into the conversation.
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The proportions look awkward to me...really long but narrow. Strap ends only add to this effect. Not for me.
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It's so bad it's amazing.
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I’m not exactly sure who this watch is for. I’m dead in the middle of their target audience, and they really missed the mark getting a sale from me.TheJohnP wrote:Things I don't care for:
- Rotating bezel
- Snowflake hands
- Proprietary/integrated lugs
- Watches over $1k
But I realize I am not the target consumer for this one.
Just felt like chipping into the conversation.
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It looks a lot better in "real" pics. I kind of dig it, but then again I've always had a thing for the unusual.
https://monochrome-watches.com/tudor-bl ... live-pics/
https://monochrome-watches.com/tudor-bl ... live-pics/
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This would likely look a little better on a wrist.ManOnTime wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2019 9:36 am It looks a lot better in "real" pics. I kind of dig it, but then again I've always had a thing for the unusual.
https://monochrome-watches.com/tudor-bl ... live-pics/
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I get that going into the archives and pulling obscure designs to either re-issue or gather inspiration from is something that legacy brands do. In this case, the watch in question was a prototype. At the time it didn’t make sense to release the watch. I wonder what it is that makes this the right time for the watch. Nostalgia for the designers of the 1960’s? Somebody dreamt this up, got a prototype made and then it got shelved. Fulfilling a dream of a retired designer is romantic, but I am not sure that is compelling enough for this watch.
The big feature is definitely that of a tool watch, but since modern day divers don’t rely on a bezel not moving then I just don’t get it from that angle.
A conversation piece I suppose. It just doesn’t do it for me, not that I am in the market for such a watch anyway.
The big feature is definitely that of a tool watch, but since modern day divers don’t rely on a bezel not moving then I just don’t get it from that angle.
A conversation piece I suppose. It just doesn’t do it for me, not that I am in the market for such a watch anyway.
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https://www.tudorwatch.com/watches/blac ... 70150-0001
Link to the watch on Tudor's site. I was hoping to find the lug to lug measurement there or in a press article but I had no so luck. I'm guessing it has to be 54mm or more. Not really a fan of this watch thus far. However, if I can ignore that rest of the case, I think I like the use of a stainless steel 12 hour bezel.
Link to the watch on Tudor's site. I was hoping to find the lug to lug measurement there or in a press article but I had no so luck. I'm guessing it has to be 54mm or more. Not really a fan of this watch thus far. However, if I can ignore that rest of the case, I think I like the use of a stainless steel 12 hour bezel.
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It's a weird angle, but the wrist shot in the article MoT posted makes it look really big:yinzburgher wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2019 10:02 am https://www.tudorwatch.com/watches/blac ... 70150-0001
Link to the watch on Tudor's site. I was hoping to find the lug to lug measurement there on in a press article but I had no so luck. I'm guessing it has to be 54mm or more. Not really a fan of this watch thus far. However, if I can ignore that rest of the case, I think I like the use of a stainless steel 12 hour bezel.
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I wish that watch were 38mm?
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Re: New Tudor Black Bay
Uh oh...could there be a Tudor in your future afterall?ManOnTime wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2019 9:36 am It looks a lot better in "real" pics. I kind of dig it, but then again I've always had a thing for the unusual.
https://monochrome-watches.com/tudor-bl ... live-pics/
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Not any time soon.FTE wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2019 1:13 pmUh oh...could there be a Tudor in your future afterall?ManOnTime wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2019 9:36 am It looks a lot better in "real" pics. I kind of dig it, but then again I've always had a thing for the unusual.
https://monochrome-watches.com/tudor-bl ... live-pics/
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I'm happy they are using two bezel locks because one would not be enough to secure the bezel!-
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Hodinkee takes a closer hands-on look at the "commando" prototype from the 1960s served as inspiration for Tudor's P01.
Found: The Original Prototype That Inspired The Tudor P01
Found: The Original Prototype That Inspired The Tudor P01