Tudor Black Bay Chrono - STEEL AND GOLD - Surprisingly Satisfying
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- čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
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I present the hidden gem of the current Tudor line up.
A huge thank you to Brad at Brent L Miller in Lancaster PA for lending the watch in for this video. Brad is a longtime viewer of the channel who sells watches at Brent L Miller, a family owned brick and mortar AD. Contact info is here-
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This watch has drawn attention from more people than any in my collection. It has a striking attractive appearance.
You are absolutely right that this watch look better in person than on video and photo. And your video is one of the fews that really capture the beauty of this watch ❤ I just bought it 2 weeks ago, lovin in every single minute !
When you try it on for the first time, it feel like a watch you've had for years but so special. Warm is definitely the best word to describe this watch.
Man that’s the problem with “us watch freaks/geeks” 😎🙌
Of ALL the watches out of circa 100 on the shop window, this one always draws my eye. In person it is truly stunning.
I have one.
Best buy in terms of value for money.
It's really worth every penny.
I have this watch and i love it... Tudor taking influence from the Paul Newman John player special Daytona .. such a beauty !!
And it’s a tenth of the cost
@@user-hx7yi6wx5k you're a tenth of the cost!
THIS is the first watch I bought in January when things opened back up! :D
This is a banger, wow.
I wish Rolex would brush the gold on the bluesy bracelet like this.
Exactly. Just bought this for myself and my fav feature is the mate black contrast w/ brushed gold links. So classy and not so flashy/audacious like the subs or sea dwellers. They will show the tiniest of scratches on the gold which are bound to happen as you wear them. This one won’t. Loving it.
I picked up the black dial S&G diver a year or so ago. Went into the AD to possibly get the steel bezel Black Bay (wanted a date function) or a Pelagos. I still kind of wish I'd have picked up the Pelagos, but when I saw the S&G up close with the brushed gold links I had to have it. I'm not even a big two-tone fan but man does this thing look great in person.
Seriously. I picked up the S&G champagne dial and wrist presence is fantastic. Every collection benefits from a little bold gold lol.
100
I agree, a gold watch is special.
Agreed...Just purchased the BB S&G for my first luxury watch back in January...Walked in decided on the Heritage Black Bay Black, but once I saw that champagne dial it was love at first sight.
@@BruceWilliams
Would you recommend getting this from an AD or saving some funds and going new, through a Jomashop per se?
And if going gray market is the tudor 5 year warranty valid?
Thank you in advance!
Love your content by the way!!!!
@@johnhernandez9739 Hey John. I am not a fan of the grey market. Too many reburbished returns, fakes, and frankens being sold. I've only had poor experiences with the gm, and the risk to save several hundred dollars is not worth it in my eyes. A grey market warranty is not a factory warranty and is covered by a grey sites own contracted watchmaker who may or may not be up on trainings and have authentic parts accounts. For me is it no question, the AD is the way to go.
This watch will age well. I got a hook up deal with my watch dealer below MSRP and now i see some of them for 10K+ because they are becoming so popular and now harder and harder to get
Congrats..getting my delivered tomorrow..traded 2 watches for the Chrono.. Breitling avenger Skyland and a pelagos LHD.. honestly going to miss the pelly but this s&g is just special and I been dying for a 2 tone for awhile now
I use a toothpick for micro adjust. Wood on steel doesnt scratch.
Smart move. I have heard that some watch makers use wooden tools for that very reason
Great choice; I use the iPhone’s pin for the sim card 🤣🤣🤣
Looks awesome. Clearly “inspired” by the Lenny Kravitz Daytona from Artisans de Geneve and way more affordable. Love the fact that you really get into the details of the watch and what you think is important to talk about versus basic specs.
I really have been seeking to watch a deep review on this model and finally! Thanks, bruce!
I have 3 Tudor’s and love this one - saving...
I just saw this at an AD in Miami and I fell for it!! I am going to be getting this piece!
Bought a Tudor Chrono S&G in Dec 2019, and a Tudor Chrono Steel in Feb 2021 when I read Tudor will discontinue shipment of the Steel model. The Tudor in-house MT5813 movement is technically far more superior than many well known chronograph movements, the start/stop of the Chrono is crisp, consistent and predictable. The value from Tudor, the movement and overall package of this time piece is hard to beat. Got to hold one and put it on your wrist and you know what I mean. Coupled with the reliable aftersale service and support from Rolex Service Center, it is a no-brainer to own and keep this time piece.
I have both the navitimer and the BB chrono. The BB is indeed an amazing value but the finishing of the Breitling's dial, crystal and bracelet is step above. The Breitling's movement is also finished to a higher degree although it lacks the modifications.
The Tudor does smoke my Tags in finishing though and for the movement you get, its a outstanding value.
Seeing both of these in the jewellers window i just love it on the leather strap over the metal bracelet, has that cappuccino rich look that is stunning.
I love this watch. The stainless steel version is good but this version is beautiful.
Gorgeous piece.. I happen to love two tone
Its making a comeback
I’ve got one of these … wearing it right now. And it’s a really amazing watch. Despite a few weird design choices I find it excellent. Goes well in my collection along side the Tudor S&G GMT
This is a stunning piece 🎉
An impressive watch.Enjoyed the video.Keep well.Stay safe
Great review! I think the snowflake hands should have been shelved for this piece, or it should have been an opportunity to introduce skeletonized snowflake hands to improve legibility for the registers.
Great review Bruce! I've always liked the Tudor S&G Chrono! I do have a Tudor bb41 heritage diver in-house with a burgundy and it's a killer watch. Now looking to add a chrono to the collection and this one is definitely a contender.
Do it. It’s a beauty.
You won’t regret it trust me, it’s amazing and the price is right.
Love Tudor, Love this watch, Great video Bruce.
Every new in-house has issues. Very common. Now we know the B01 has been tested and the kinks ironed out. I am in the market for a Breitling Premier, myself. Very excited for that movement.
Great review. You got into very interesting details that usually you dont´t get from other watch reviewers. Thank you!
I appreciate that!
If i did not have my speedy i would grab one...who knows maybe in the future.
I wish tudor would more embrace adding the date complication to more of their watches
I hated the snowflake hands. To the point I would never buy a Tudor. But then I saw the bb heritage s&g and I put it on. I still had a few reservations on the hands. But after a day of wearing it. I LOVE them. They are a must on this watch and a Tudor mainstay.
Nice review my friend. I just recently pick up the "Silver Face and Steel Bracelet Version" as a birthday gift to myself and i love it.
Beautiful watch
This will be my next Tudor.
That thumbnail is 🔥
A very substantive and enjoyable video.Thank you.
Great video. That’s one Tudor that really tempts me. I find the Black Bay line in general to be missing something, but that’s one beautiful watch.
Yea I saw them and wasn’t moved either....until I saw this one today in the flesh. I put it on and it was over. Went home with me. Tremendous watch for the money.
This is going to be a future classic inline with the Zenith based Daytona
Not a chance, outside of the BB58 line Tudor needs to fix and focus a lot of their designs or they will be left behind
If this was 40mm sub 14mm thick with a chronograph handset there would be a waitlist. As it stands it is deeply flawed
And using the excuse of it being a dive watch for the above issues makes the lack of micro-adjust even less excusable
@@MrCliteatswood BB 58 had no micro adjustment. This is a future classic...they will discontinue it soon only a 24mos run with 12mos in a pandemic. No brainer. Look at hodinkee two tone classics that came out today.
@@watchingandseeing BB58 isn't an absolute brick... Perfect bracelet fit is less of an issue
I keep thinking about pulling the trigger on this S&G Tudor chrono, but I always stop myself when trying it on in the metal because of the lug to lug. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for a new model with a lug to lug under 50. By the way, Tudor’s announcement is April 7 this year.
Looking forward to it!
Do it. Won’t regret it.
Thorough and informative review. It took me a while to warm up to the snowflake hand, but I have come to love it.
Sharp! Thanks for pointing out all of the details. 👍
Great watch - and a great video review.
Haha, squirrel! 🐿️
I feel you. I just bought the solid yellow gold Sky-Dweller, even though I already have a few other Sky-Dwellers in my collection. The chase never ends!
My wife barely tolerates it, but at least she's glad that I'm not like this with women. ;)
That is me, being distracted by the latest awesome watch lol
@@BruceWilliams Like I said, I feel you!
Great Tudor S&G....a piece of art..
I think it’s a beautiful piece, I’m going to add it to my collection and a black bay with burgundy dial and two “nato straps” black and burgundy. Thought long and hard, they are exceptionally made and represent great value. I can get both for less than a Daytona or Sky Dweller. I’ll get my Deep Sea in a few years for a significant birthday. Great review and delighted to subscribe 👍😊
While I still want a Steel Daytona, I just bought this watch and it is very nice. Fits my style and vibe for 2024, and will be my new daily. In many ways, Tudor is beating Rolex at their own game for far less.
Looks wise, this is AMAZING. Great review. ETA, ETB, ETC.. I don’t care slap it on my wrist.
It isn't ETA, the Movement in this beauty is a Breitling B01 Vertical Clutch movement and is chronometer Certified. The price is definitely on the higher side, I would have preferred this to be a good $1000 cheaper.
Great video. Finally someone did a video on the top Tudor model. Btw I luv mine.
Best review about this piece , good work!!
And here come the complaints from everyone who has never owned the watch about the snowflake hand lol.
One hundred percent lol
I love the snowflake hands.... always have. It's just part of Tudor heritage, hope they never change it.
Snow ❄️ flakes Corn Flakes bla bla bla Its a Tudor so it has Snow Flakes hands! End story don’t like them buy Rolex Mercedes Hands a mod it if it’s your thing… love Tudor end story…
Please make a new Chronograph thinner and bit smaller lug to lug
Or 12 to 6 o’clock zone !
Just love this Tudor S&G plus stick a third dial or make the 45 m >60 m record !
Is Rolex Daytona a diver chronograph? With screw pushers!!!
It’s better having screw pushers than no “safety screw pushers “ guys !
Just wish those bracelet center links were full gold already 8.5K 😳 rather go for the Black and White version same watch less 3k 👍
Fantastic review Bruce!!!! I really like this Tudor. It's a throwback to the 70's especially on the bund-strap. Knowing Tudor they might come out with an all steel black bezel, black dial white/silver print/hands/hour markers (at least we have a steel bezel version). If only they had a 6 o'clock sub-dial date wheel or hour marker (maybe a 24hr). That would really kill the Daytona hype. It wouldn't be a "compromise" watch. It would stand on it's own as a Tudor, not a Rolex sibling. Wishful thinking a 39mm 3 register Tudor chrono LOL. Tudor would be able to keep up with demand.
this watch is stunning
100 percent
I’ve just spent 2hrs in my local AD deciding which version to purchase either the leather or the bracelet, I know the bracelet is another grand but honestly I couldn’t decide because both look stunning but eventually went with the bracelet but will definitely be purchasing the leather strap at a later date. Great video 👍
My S&G had a smoky ring more on the level of that Speedmaster. I thought it looked cheap, almost like it was made of plastic. I sold it like over a year ago. This week I picked up the reverse panda version and I was immediately struck by the minimal smokiness of the crystal. I have to shine a flashlight at an angle directly on it to get it to look half as smoky as my S&G was. Makes me wonder if Tudor has been watching the forums and made some secret changes... or maybe there is natural inconsistency between crystals due to the production process?
Fantastic video Bruce 👍🏻 I had it on my wrist and it is amazing 🤩 The only thing is that the air gets thinner at this price point and you can already get a vintage Tudor Big Block 🤔
This is what we call wholistic review...You schooled us about Tudor I am getting the S&G style...Review was breath taking
I’m familiar with royal jewelers the company that you have been working with. I used to live like ten minutes away in Massachusetts but now I moved to Alaska. They carry Ulysse Nardin. You should consider reviewing a few of those. I reviewed the freak and executive skeleton x Carbonium for my own channel with the help of another dealership. Their quality and detailing is just amazing and you just don’t see the Ulysse Nardin name come up to much in the watch community. At least not as much as it should be. Would love to hear what you think
I have and love this watch. Being born in the 70s this color combo hits home...John Player Special F1...Bandit Trans Am...
Beautiful watch.
While using chronograph function, when I reset it, sometimes the minute chrono hand stops at 1 min. mark instead of 0 mark. And sometimes while starting chrono, the min. chrono hand moves to 1 min. mark straightaway when chrono is started.
Is this a common issue? Any suggestions for this problem or it needs Service Centre attention?
I’m purchasing the champagne dial 2022 Tudor chronograph S&G from AD they have my 20% down waiting for delivery yea buddy beautiful watch.
Love this watch, hopefully picking one up this year and it’s nice to see another video on the watch there are very few online.
Just watched this again, great review.
Great video! Never even considered this one before
Great review, loved the macros
I really love this one !
I’ve got this watch … it is beautiful
Great video.
Just bought a BB GMT. love Tudor.
Absolutely fantastic review very articulate speaking
Unfortunately, I could never buy any Tudor with snowflake hands. Which is why I love the Tiger Tudor that much more.
Reminds me too much of Wolf of Wall Street...but I'm likin' it somehow. Pelagos owner too, by the way.
This is such an awesome piece. EXTREMELY underrated. I think I'm going to go with the non chrono version though because I found it to be a bit top heavy. I can't get over the steel and gold though.
The biggest problem of the design the hour hand overlaps left dial in 9 position. It's real feels like a glitch that you'll think all the time about
I own it ... it's an amazing piece the first Tudor in my collection...i got a few Rolex watches too. Your review is perfect to describe all the positive points...thank you, you should consider adding on your coleccion too.😉🙌🏻
This watch on a rubberB is unbeatable
Bruce, thank you for your great review again. Good work!
Love this Chew-daah chrono steel and gold iteration although its been a while since its public release. Two pandas( norm and reverse) are already in my collection box and very happy with those acquisition in this September.
This time I am thinking adding this to my collection but I cannot decide between its bicolor bracelet version and leather strap. Going with bund strap may against the general recommendation in this market but this gold wrapped strap looks pretty much vulnerable to the smallest force and may be scratch magnet especially the solid gold end links and the exposed part of solid gold bezel. What can you recommend for me ? Thanks
The bracelet works best for this piece. If you've been a good client at your AD, perhaps they will throw in the bund for free (they did for me) but they had to order it from tudor. But it wears best on the bracelet. The bund only works with certain outfits.
Some owners have a complaint that the hour snowflake hand blocks the subdials.
I like the Tudor Snowflake hand, just not on a chronograph. If that was changed I’d probably own all the current and future variants.
I jumped straight on the Pelagos 39 at the time so, if they do something similar with this, I’d be first in the queue but for me, too thick and big. Beautiful looking watch though.
I actually like the snowflake hands. They give a lot of real estate for lume so that when I wake up at some unrealistic time of the night, I can tell what time it is and know that I can go back to sleep. :)
finally got mine! so nice
I wanna see it on a red band
Hi Bruce, I ordered my first Oris watch from nick at exquisite timepieces. Thank you for the recommendation. Picked up the Roberto Clemente limited edition. Super excited to get it.
Though technically inferior, I do prefer the older ETA Tudor Heritage Chronos. They just have a lot more style to me.
Those are really fun for sure
Awesome watch
Very nice watch.
John player Special from Tudor .
It’s a nice watch but has the same BB pitfall principly slab sided hunk . Although not too tall when we consider other chrographs . Personally I’m not a fan of the bb on wrist , don’t find it the most comfortable watch in the world . Nonetheless I still think it’s a handsome beast ..Agree with Rolex / Tudor philosophy that it is not appropriate to have a highly decorated movement on a closed back tool watch . We wouldn’t wear a tuxedo working construction ..Good review Bruce ..
Really with you on not knowing what to think about faux rivets, have had them on a watch that I’ve had for two years and still don’t know.
JPS Chrono vibes !
I'm neutral to the rivet look. But either make it real rivets, or don't do it at all. While the look is pulled of well, I admit. The faux side plates do look like separate pieces.
Unfortunately the lack of 60 min and 12 hour registers vetos his four me personally. I love the design and is it were a 3 register like the speedmaster, Daytona, or Aquaracer it would be in my collection. Tudors are wonderful.
Really good review . I'm a fan of this watch but I'm not a big fan of gold so it's the all stainless for me . Well done , enjoyed this video 👍
a little big for my wrist. my bb58 is a little smal but fits well. still the best size is the fist gen batman if you ask me :)
it may not be a newbie. but i'd love to see a review on the Tudor Heritage Chrono (either the Gray or Blue). I personally have the Blue w/ the ETA movement & think it's a very underrated watch.
Very nice review
So strange , I was just thinking about how Hamilton is from Lancaster (mother’s hometown) when you told us where these were loaned in from
Bruce, love this watch. Got my Pelagos on order. So maybe my next Tudor. Love the snow flake hands as well.
Great great watch!!!!!
I just wish the chrono wasn't actually screw down. That's a little too "vintage homage" for me! I was about to pull the trigger on this watch but I found that the chrono is just so cumbersome to use that it's not really practical. I wish they could figure that out. The new Omega Seamaster chrono is rated for 300m and the chrono pushers don't require any kind of screwdown. I guess the watch might be better if you don't intend on using the chrono all that much.