Pontiaddict Posted June 10, 2016 Report Posted June 10, 2016 It's here, Just released the Tudor Heritage Black Bay in Bronze Trusty has them, not sure whom else does at this time, but this should be popular... http://www.ttw8488.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=352&products_id=14986
Pannyman04 Posted June 10, 2016 Report Posted June 10, 2016 First impressions not good, dial too dark, bezel too light/red should be all over more bronze coloured. At least they got the changed case size right (who knows about the shape!). 2
swdivad Posted June 11, 2016 Report Posted June 11, 2016 Can't wait until they get this one right... In the meantime, I might pick up a Type 20 Zenith Pilot to curb my growing appetite for bronze!
Pontiaddict Posted June 11, 2016 Author Report Posted June 11, 2016 PureTime has it posted now also, with some much better pictures, but I still tend to agree with the early opinion, dial too dark and bezel too red. http://puretime01.com/featured-products/heritage-black-bay-bronze-zf-best-edition-on-brown-leather-strap-a2824.html#
esco Posted June 11, 2016 Report Posted June 11, 2016 Bezel thickness on the thin side too from the profile shot, but likely not noticeable unless looking at it closely... I still think this is going to be a big hit! Looking forward to the NATO release too.
Jimster Posted June 12, 2016 Report Posted June 12, 2016 One thing to remember about bronze -- as you wear it the case will absorb skin oils and moisture and gradually get a greenish patina. I like it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
pcardoza Posted June 13, 2016 Report Posted June 13, 2016 Waiting for my QC pics from Ryan......... ;-)
Ronin Posted June 14, 2016 Report Posted June 14, 2016 Looks like Andrew has 2 versions now. A ZF factory and V6F. He has a video with the ZF. Hard to tell. The 3-6-9 on the V6F look better, and the pics looks like a lighter dial. But then the video of the ZF the dial color looks better... Scratching head... http://www.ttw8488.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=TUD02&x=0&y=0 Thoughts on these competing v1.0's...
swdivad Posted June 14, 2016 Report Posted June 14, 2016 48 minutes ago, Ronin said: Looks like Andrew has 2 versions now. A ZF factory and V6F. He has a video with the ZF. Hard to tell. The 3-6-9 on the V6F look better, and the pics looks like a lighter dial. But then the video of the ZF the dial color looks better... Scratching head... http://www.ttw8488.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=TUD02&x=0&y=0 Thoughts on these competing v1.0's... I thought that video was of the genuine he bought for the factory to reverse engineer...
pcardoza Posted June 14, 2016 Report Posted June 14, 2016 QC pic from Ryan on mine! Hopefully, I'll have it in hand by this time next week. 1
Bobotex Posted June 14, 2016 Report Posted June 14, 2016 The case looks so nice bezel and dial look a little root beerish.
Mike on a bike Posted June 14, 2016 Report Posted June 14, 2016 Verdict is out till Cardoza gets his hands on it, that's for taking the plunge mate. 1
Pontiaddict Posted June 14, 2016 Author Report Posted June 14, 2016 The bezel dimensions seem more accurate on the V6F, IMO the insert is wider and the bezel thicker as per the Gen. I don't know what is wrong with Andrew's camera but his photos don't do the KW/V6F version justice, see it here: http://www.kuvarsitwatch.co/kw-products/tudor/tudor-heritage-black-bay-bronze-on-brown-leather-strap.a2824-best-edition-from-kw-./
pcardoza Posted June 15, 2016 Report Posted June 15, 2016 With some luck by Friday, but most likely on Monday based on my recent orders with Ryan. I've never been a big fan of either the web site or QC photos. Seems like the forced lighting brings out the worst in each piece and in real life, they are much better. We shall see! Verdict is out till Cardoza gets his hands on it, that's for taking the plunge mate. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
dreamalaska Posted June 15, 2016 Report Posted June 15, 2016 The bezel dimensions seem more accurate on the V6F, IMO the insert is wider and the bezel thicker as per the Gen. I don't know what is wrong with Andrew's camera but his photos don't do the KW/V6F version justice, see it here: http://www.kuvarsitwatch.co/kw-products/tudor/tudor-heritage-black-bay-bronze-on-brown-leather-strap.a2824-best-edition-from-kw-./ This description states that it's 316F stainless steel - is that a typo or is this bronze PVD?
Pontiaddict Posted June 15, 2016 Author Report Posted June 15, 2016 (edited) IMO an obvious typo, the watch case appears to be of obvious Bronze construction, the variance in the finish could not possibly be replicated in a PVD coating... once again JMHO. Secondly, these descriptions are notoriously incomplete and or inaccurate, notice it also states the leather strap is Stainless Steel... Edited June 15, 2016 by Pontiaddict
pcardoza Posted June 15, 2016 Report Posted June 15, 2016 InTime specifically lists it as solid bronze. I'm not worried. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
pimsis Posted June 16, 2016 Report Posted June 16, 2016 Wouldn't worry on the bronze part as well mate. The patina it will develop as@Jimster said above looks just freakin' cool.
pcardoza Posted June 20, 2016 Report Posted June 20, 2016 On my wrist. Quick photo here, but I'll try to post more after work. Excellent first impression! High quality workmanship. Live the bronze. Doesn't look the same as my Pam382 so maybe they did reformulate the bronze to match the hen, with some aluminum content? Too early to tell for sure. Negative is the strap. Feels cheap and is fairly short. It'll never fit that MOAB 8.5" wrist. 7.75 seems to be about max. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
breitling_spain Posted June 20, 2016 Report Posted June 20, 2016 ZF o V6F? On my wrist. Quick photo here, but I'll try to post more after work. Excellent first impression! High quality workmanship. Live the bronze. Doesn't look the same as my Pam382 so maybe they did reformulate the bronze to match the hen, with some aluminum content? Too early to tell for sure. Negative is the strap. Feels cheap and is fairly short. It'll never fit that MOAB 8.5" wrist. 7.75 seems to be about max. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ZF o V6F?
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