jackflash Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 Leaked info before launch: Specs apparently as follows: 43mm aluminium-bronze alloy case. If accurate, that's 2mm larger than the current BB, 1mm larger than the Pelagos MT5601 Tudor proprietary movement with 70 hour power reserve, silicon hairspring, COSC. (Pelagos has the MT5612, with date) Explorer type dial, shield logo rather than the rose 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 It would seem yes it is a " real one" started reading around they will be making it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 "Aluminium bronzes are most valued for their higher strength and corrosion resistance as compared to other bronze alloys. These alloys are tarnish-resistant and show low rates of corrosion in atmospheric conditions, low oxidation rates at high temperatures, and low reactivity with sulfurous compounds and other exhaust products of combustion. They are also resistant to corrosion in sea water. Aluminium bronzes' resistance to corrosion results from the aluminium in the alloys, which reacts with atmospheric oxygen to form a thin, tough surface layer of alumina (aluminium oxide) which acts as a barrier to corrosion of the copper-rich alloy. The addition of tin can improve corrosion resistance." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martijnp Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 (edited) I actually do like it. But I'm not entirely sure about the 3,6,9 on the dial. Despite that, I would prefer her on a nice brown strap Edited March 13, 2016 by martijnp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcardoza Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 I'm a huge bronze fan so am loving the thought of this one! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 Forgot to mention like it also , wonder if it will be a lot more than other BBs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted March 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 Some more shots. Watch will be introduced at Basel World next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasebah Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 That's a nice one. I will buy it in a flash if there will be a decent rep. I would even think about going gen maybe. But I suppose it will have a totally different price tag than the other quite affordable Heritage models. I'd expect something crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 28 minutes ago, gasebah said: That's a nice one. I will buy it in a flash if there will be a decent rep. I would even think about going gen maybe. But I suppose it will have a totally different price tag than the other quite affordable Heritage models. I'd expect something crazy. And me also, if it was priced close to the others I might go for it but like you I doubt it. I have an idea for everyone who wants to buy this watch but like me not going to spend 3k on it................ now it will cost you 40 USDs and you have a 1 in 40 chance of getting it...................Hmm MOAB going crazy no buy a chance at our RWG raffle if you win sell all the watches buy the Tudor!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted March 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 Here's a first look from Hodinkee: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-tudor-black-bay-bronze-now-with-in-house-tudor-manufacture-movement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmpaHimself Posted March 15, 2016 Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 Love the explorer dial. The rest... not so much. But it is a good looking watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted March 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 few more shots... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernow Posted March 16, 2016 Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 I can take it or leave it at the moment. Bronze watches have never appealed to me and what is it about patina? Why have an expensive precision timepiece which looks old and 'rusty'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydenM Posted March 16, 2016 Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 I can't really say that it appeals to me. I have in the past had a Red BB and worn it but this just doesn't do it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hologramet Posted March 16, 2016 Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 Can't say I'm that pleased with the sudden Shield-logo. Me wants the Heritage-style. And I agree, the BB's are much more appealing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavi Posted March 16, 2016 Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 I love it........I am in line for even a decent rep!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted March 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 And here is the new Bronze on the Tudor website:http://www.tudorwatch.com/magazine/article/baselworld-2016-black-bay-bronze ... this has taken my eye, a Heritage upgrade. Still 41mm, now with a COSC in-house movement, rivet bracelet and shield logo:http://www.tudorwatch.com/magazine/article/baselworld-2016-heritage-black-bay ...also a PVD Black Bay Dark version too: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prova4 Posted March 16, 2016 Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 (edited) the bronze one is awesome, the only problem for my wrist are the 43mm... and of course the snow flake hands are chilling... i'm keep asking to myself why they haven't chosen the originals (or the prototype) Edited March 16, 2016 by prova4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Oh my lordy a BB heritage on a new Rivet! Stop the presses tell me the price I must have. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted March 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Oh my lordy a BB heritage on a new Rivet! Stop the presses tell me the price I must have. Hopefully it won't be too difficult upgrade the current rep either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hologramet Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 That Rivet-bracelet looks nice, my question is though... Will it be "sloppier" less solid-mid-linky? Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted March 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Pretty sure it will be a well machined fit. Doubt it will feel sloppy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 They look nice maybe if/when they put out the rep get a gen rivet to put on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 While I can appreciate you guys enthusiasm, for some reason the snowflake hands just never generated any real positive vibes with me. I had a genuine 94011 Blue dial snowflake, and i liked it OK, but never really loved it. Sort of like these, I like them but not enough to go out and buy one. And the PVD model, why the straight ends and no endlinks? Really don't like that design. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Really liking that Bronzo. Reckon a green bezel would look good as well. On the list for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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