Tudor Black Bay 41 Heritage Full Review - just a cheap Rolex submariner?
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 5. 07. 2024
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Hi,
Thanks for coming back for/swinging by to check out, my review of the Black Bay (Standard/Heritage/41mm etc etc đ).
I hope you enjoy the review, and pls get involved in the comments and etc me know your thoughts on the watch or the BB series in general.
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Best wishes,
Jim
Time stamps:
0:00 Intro and BB run-down
2:14 Box and Case Candy
2:55 A Tour of the Watch and Features
7:40 What I Like
9:48 Complaints I've Heard....
13:00 A "Cheap" Submariner?
14:55 Minor Whinging
18:00 Final Thoughts
I got mine last week and wow this watch is more stunning in person. Yes it is a chunky watch but not overly so, it suits my 7.5 inch wrist perfectly. I tried the 58 and it looked like a girls watch on my wrist. Much prefer this one. Furthermore, it looks and feels expensive without looking pretentious! Great review.
Many thanks and glad you like yours as much as I do
Totally agree. I tried the 58 and looks too small on my wrist and that's why I bought the 41 mm. and 8 months later the BB GMT. Really happy with both watches.
Glad you like them too Ignacio and thanks for commenting.
Yup. The 58 is too small for me as well.
I have a 6.75inch and the BB58 still looked small for me specially when it is not on the bracelet.
Loved this, very clear informative review. Never really caught my eye and Iâve been through various Tudors, but this vintage clean vibe just looks amazing now and one that will last for years.
I got mine 2 weeks ago (deposit paid) can't wait to pick it up!
I bought my Heritage Blackbay in May 2017 the box then is a lovely brown laminated box beautiful so obviously gone with a cheaper option I absolutely love my watch and it hasnât been of my wrist in all that time a truly fantastic watch and Iâve owned a lot of luxury watches in my time Rolex inc but this watch has became my forever watch great review
Many thanks Ricky. Glad you like the watch too
I love my Tudor heritage,I have the blue black 41.I like the weight I donât mind the rivets like said you donât notice them when wearing the piece. Great review keep them coming đđŒ
Many thanks Lee. I'm glad you like the watch too. There should be a new review once a fortnight at present. Once the channel grows a bit more, weekly may become an option. Thanks for your support.
My heritage is arriving tomorrow, to be honest after Iâd ordered it I was so confused about what model I actually ordered because I then discovered the 41, bb58 etc, after a bit of research itâs easy enough to understand.
I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Yup - once you separate out what's a size or year designation with the numbers, they start to make sense.
Nice job from a new subscriber! Couldnât agree more that thickness and weight complaints arenât really applicable to a dive watch. I also not only donât mind substantial heft, I actually like it. BTW, you had mentioned the bezel was ceramic, but I believe itâs aluminum. Keep up the good work. đđŒ
Many thanks Doug!
It is aluminum
Loved the âBoris the bladeâ reference :) heavy is reliable no matter what ppl say
Exactly. If it fails, you can always hit them with it đ
A great review, I do prefer the older Tudor box which has a piano finish. Keep up the good work!
Many thanks for the kind words
Picking mine up next week. So excited!
Excellent choice Michael. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Thanks for checking out the review
I have same one love it. â€ïž
I've got the bb s and g in 41mm. It's basically the same watch as this , and the timekeeping is spot on. The s and g costs around ÂŁ4300 new now. I also have a seiko sla043, which costs ÂŁ4100 new, but doesn't come on a bracelet. As you rightly pointed out , seiko charge 4k for a watch , that isn't even regulated. My sla o43, gains about 15 secs a day , possibly more, and that with seikos highly regarded 8l35 movement. But owning both , I still feel the seiko is in a different leaque to the tudor. The case construction and dial is on another level to the black bay. The tudor feels a bit more luxurious because of the gold, but the seiko is damm near perfect, and would be if they regulated the movements. I enjoy both watches immensely though for different reasons. I wish the black bay had drilled lugs like the seiko, as strap changes are so much easier to do. Thanks for the good and honest review.
Glad you enjoyed both Martin. I have a few Seikos to get through at some point too.
Many thanks for the run down of yours.
Ma786sai Dua are the bezel markings silver? Superb review
Thanks for this, ironically Iâve been through various Tudors and this one never really caught my eye. But now for some reason i love the vintage guilt dial, so trying hard to get a decent deal. I think in years to come this will still look great đ
Many thanks for the kind words. I doubt you'll regret choosing the model if you decide to.
Yes. Just picked mine 2 weeks ago in Melbourne for AUD 5200. I likewise prefer it over the 58. I chose the burgundy bezel. Good review. Haven't taken it off its bracelet, "three hands", something I best avoid.
@@russelldobson8470 congrats, solid choice wear it in good health đ
Doable, but as said I'd advise getting a pincer style strap tool for it, and then one with small ends. Drilled lugs certainly aren't as pretty, but so much more practical.
Thanks for the comments and glad you like yours too. We'll be back next week with something a little different.
I understand the charm of the 58, but I am a big guy so I naturally want to go for the bigger one.
O got one heritage 41mm blue. Perfect watch! I got one Rolex datejust 126300, for some occasions, but de Tudor is my great love watch! The first âluxuryâ watch a ever bought. The one I will never buy.
Need help. Iâm deciding between Tudor black bay 41mm or Panerai 1084. I know two diff watches but my fear is Panerai too much bling and will get damaged easily.
Both great watches. A friend of mine has a panerai and he loves it. A couple of words of caution with them. Firstly, they have a pretty big lug-to-lug width, so if you have thin wrists they can be a bit big. Just check the size against your wrist first. Secondly, Panerai fakes are phenomenonly good. Even panerai have difficulty telling fakes from real. Be very careful you get full provenance if buying used.
Yes they're bling, but in a good way. The saphore crystal on them is super hard as per others, so difficult to damage, but yes a big case can get knocked about.
Up to you, they're both great watches. Maybe try to get both on the wrist and then decide.
@@onthebench5968 hey man thank you for reply! I had pam 312 before but case was over 18mm thick and I found it bothersome sometimes. In any event. Iâm 6,3 230 pounds lol the size really isnât an issue. :) presence of the Panerai to me far outperforms the Tudor any day. Itâs just the all polished case and bezel scary me to crap
Mate, do you live in the states? Noticed you said hood? Also, I went to a store and tried it on. It was about 300 more at the store. Do you think buying off jomashop at a cheaper price would be ok? No papers is the main difference?
Hi. Well, not at present but you never know, I'm mooting a move to the states in the future with work, but it's not easy from the UK.
I personally wouldn't recommend joma for watches myself. They're essentially a big drop shipping site. They don't own the stock, they're re-advertising items being sold by others and act as a middleman. This makes it very difficult to get refund or replacement if your item turns out to be fake which some do.
With new watches I'd always pay more from an authorised dealer. That doesn't mean you might not get a deal. Don't be afraid to ask for their best price for sale there and then, and then add you'll check a few other retailers. If they know you're serious, they may well put a discount on to secure your custom. Or head to chrono24 and grab a nearly new one for a decent saving.
Good luck with the hunt.
Pretty Thing!
The bezel insert is not ceramic, its aluminium
Thanks for the correction!
My first luxury watch is the BB Bronze, which is slightly larger than this one. I tried on the 58 ( I LOVE the 925....), but they are too small for my wrist. I love the fact that the Bronze is less common, and will patina into a unique timepiece. My grail is still a Sub, but, the EXACT things you mentioned are reality where I live as well. I've been on the "waiting list" for over a year. I have a good friend, who works at my Rolex/Tudor AD (and worked the sale of my BBB...), and even she admits there is no telling when I'll be able to buy one from them. Even though that's my Grail, I don't believe I "settled" at all. I got an amazing watch, with outstanding components, a COSC certification, and less than half the cost of the Sub. Is it quite as good? Of course not. Is it only about 45% as good, as the prices indicate? Handle one, and you should quickly see the gap between them is not even close to that large , and decide for yourself if the crown on the face makes it worth over twice as much. I think it does not, and the BB line is a serious value for money, especially as a first luxury watch, like mine is. Outstanding review, sir. Thanks!
Glad you enjoy yours too and thanks for the kind words
Picking up the harrods version on Friday đ
Nice choice John. It's a very nice shade of green on the bezel of the Harrods.
@@onthebench5968 Today is the day đ
In fact it is a kind of a fat beauty. So much more than a Rolex Submariner.
Yes i like the additional height too on the heritage model
I have a small o have a smal wrist, an i dont like watch under 40 mm. The best size its 40-41 mm. I try it copel times 39 mm and its look very poor for my opinion. BB have the best look and perfect price.
The 58 is more vintage inspired
Agreed sir
The bezel is not ceramic. Aluminium.
Rolex has gotten too big for its head. Customers shld not be treated poorly. Sold my sub for a hefty profit n m so satisfied wif my bb41. Sadly in asia, rolex is king eventhou customers are treated like jesters
Absolutely agreed S.P.
I love the watches, but not the company. I'll probably cover the subject soon. Thanks for the comment
Boris the bullet dodger
audio is so freaking quiet
Hoping to upgrade to a external mic soon
It's not cheap, and it's not a Rolex, and not a Submariner.
Many thanks for the information, fucking prick.
Black ceramic bezel?! Come on⊠get it right if youâre going to do a break down of the watch!