droptopman Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Ok she is on the wrist for a couple of hours now. Little background information. I am mainly a four and five digit guy and I have tried to love the modern Rolexes but always seem to go back to vintage. First impression: Awesome wrist presence. I was able to get bracelet sized just right. Not quite ready to try and mess with the spring bars to try the fabric strap yet and not sure that will work for me anyways as it will make it sit a touch higher. I have ordered a nice strap from B&S for it. In direct sunlight the dial gives off some cool vintage looking grey tones. After wearing my 1675 in to work today, the BBB is huge by comparison. Not in a bad way but just much beefier. So far it really is better than expected. Has the modern ruggedness and durability but with some vintage flair and notes. The touch of black on the crown tube is a nice addition. Dial is really good, be nice if it was the old school relief gilt but it definitely looks the part. Just does not offer the same effect in sunlight that a real gilt dial does.The lume is truly awesome. After just a few minutes outside she really glows. All and all very happy so far. This may turn out to be a very good relationship at much less cost and risk of wearing a collectable vintage piece. Hopefully this quenches my thirst for another vintage gilt sub. I know my wife would be much happier with this one...LOL 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pontiaddict Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) Beautiful, truly a beautiful piece. The piano black box is a nice touch also, the entire package seems to exude that certain something that says...money well spent. Enjoy it and if you ever, do keep me in mind for the short list."... so just look at me now, I'm just making my playDon't try to push your luck, just get out of my way,causeI'm back ... back in Black." Edited October 21, 2015 by Pontiaddict Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishmael Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Attaboy Mark! Looks incredible… I love those beveled edges. I didn't realize there was such texture in the dial. Easily the most vintage looking new watch I've ever seen.Well done sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Love the red triangle! Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Very nice piece. It helps to see it in real world pics, too. I love that texture on the dial and the red triangle. What do you think of the hands, now that it is on your wrist? Or have you always been a snowflake fan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themannier Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Great watch, enjoy it !Thanks for sharing these nice pictures Got the same one with the blue bezel a few months ago, did you noticed the cushion in the box has the same shape as a Rolex cushion ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rower Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Wow, what a beauty! Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueTip Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Beautiful Piece, wear it in good health brother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobliteration Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Looks awesome. I have a gen bbr and love it. Enjoy! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted October 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Very nice piece. It helps to see it in real world pics, too. I love that texture on the dial and the red triangle. What do you think of the hands, now that it is on your wrist? Or have you always been a snowflake fan?Thanks brother,Hands are big but fit the watch which is huge to me. Old school minute hand reaches all the way to the chapter ring which is cool. No never been a Tudor or Snowflake guy, but this one kinda sings to me. I tried on the BB and Pelagos on at the AD a few weeks ago and for the most part liked the way they looked and felt better than modern Rolex for far less $$. Almost pulled the string on the blue Pelagos but I already have a 16613 so having two blue watches did not make much sense. So thought about getting an all black Pelagos when they come out. I do like the lumed bezel of the Pelagos and in house movement. When the BBB was released I really liked the look of it so thought I would try one out. In person it really is a nice fusion of modern and vintage and surprisingly wears a lot better than I expected. As I wear it, I seem to like it more.... Other than a real gilt dial the only other thing that would make it better is more of a domed sapphire. @themannier Funny, IMHO the box presentation is better than the new Rolex setup. Plus you get a bonus strap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Stunning!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mymanmatt Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 I LIKE it!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Got to say buddy, that one is really nice. I'm not a big snowflake fan, had a gen Blue dial 9411 and loved it for a while, but after the " new wore off", it just sat in my watch box. That vintage look dial is a nice blend of new and old. I agree, why didn't they take the next step and make a real gilt dial?Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 AH! Droptop first in on the new BB , simply stunning IMHO. It is on the top of my watch buy list but I'm afraid winter tires for four cars comes first, there are list and there are lists.................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dlf Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Dam that's nice....! wears big for a 41mm?great price point too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Your pics are awesome. It is definitely on my list of possibilities. Literally the only thing that makes me pause is the snowflake hands. If these were Mercedes hands I would be all over it. Then again, it is indeed something different. I really need to go try it on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest REPPIN Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 (edited) Can you post some more pics of the cloth strap??? Also, if you would be interested in ever selling it....I WOULD be interested in buying it. Edited October 22, 2015 by REPPIN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Congrats. I like the box. Lot better than the cheapass boxes submariners come in. Enjoy it my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kime Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Is the gilt printed or "proper"? :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted October 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Is the gilt printed or "proper"? :-)Printed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted October 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Couple macros for fun. Give you an idea of textures. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martijnp Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Love that second picture of the logo on the dial, it's perfect! Enjoy your new gen mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachcomber Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 I want one!!!!!!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Beautiful watch! Congratulations :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 that is awesome! didnt even realize they were making a black edition. i know people had hoped for it. with the gilt dial , red triangle and everything! sweet piece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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