this very watch in 39 mm case would be pure perfection

Don't know what everyone's gripe is about snowflake hands. They are awesome in every way!

@BruceWilliams

5 жыл бұрын

YES

@sadaka201

5 жыл бұрын

No

@samuelg1944

5 жыл бұрын

Ryan Stafford personally I think the hour hand is slightly too bulky. Still intend to buy the watch though so not too much of a negative factor

@christopherliang6879

4 жыл бұрын

Bruce Williams Exactly, if snowflake hands aren’t your thing I don’t think you should be getting a Tudor

@scorpianbliz

3 жыл бұрын

I like the bigger hands

The Black Bay 41 is answer to my prayers. A nice durable solid plain watch without the time worn dive bezel. Thank you Tudor!!

I just ordered one last week. Thanks for this super informative video. It was well done, and has only gotten me more excited!

Owned a 36, sold it, bought a OP36, sold it, went back to the BB36 lol. I love this watch WAY more than the op36

@zman8340

3 жыл бұрын

That’s interesting care to elaborate ?

The blue version especially is my cup of tea. Great watch, Bruce

A perennial favourite of mine.. clean, classy and criminally underrated.

Very cool watch Bruce; I love your enthusiasm. Thank you for another excellent video :)

I can read the dial at 4am from the night before - the lume abides. I agree that the snowflake hands are a great design, although I think you may have to live with the watch to appreciate them; this is a tool watch that is and should be extremely legible, and that fat hour hand gets the job done. As a motorcyclist, this is the first watch that I can read while going 80mph. Just super legible. My favorite watch, by far.

I just picked up a BB41 in August, absolutely love it. Goes with anything and everything and mine is running +2 spd. Tudor is killing it.

@BruceWilliams

5 жыл бұрын

They really are

Great video. I have the blue dial 41mm version in my collection and is a great watch. Has the potential to become a collectable this one as Tudor develops the brand, grows in popularity, works the in-house Calibre into all of its watches proportionally there will be less Tudors with the ETA in and watch collectors want what they cannot have. Strange world of watch collecting. Some models when current watch collectors would never have bought - such as the Tudor Sub. Cannot buy anymore and will pay several times what it cost! Amazing.

Thanks for the review, I just purchased a blue bb41. In love with it ! I have an Explorer 1 39mm as well, but the bb41 will compete with it as my daily driver.

Tudor is becoming what Rolex used to be. A true high end yet relatively affordable tool watch.

@teddyhenriquez5192

5 жыл бұрын

Dude you're right about that I remember when the Submariner's price was 4k dollars and look how expensive they are now, so that means TUDOR eventually is gonna get expensive. My advise to people get yours now while they're cheap 'cause the price is gonna go up

@milliondollarmarketing

5 жыл бұрын

Not with that ETA movement. They throw in-house movement in it and you're spot on. And, technically, you're still correct because you didn't single out this watch - Tudor is definitely what Rolex used to be, but not with this watch. Nothing with an ETA-based movement should be priced above $1.5k.

@Chazman1946

5 жыл бұрын

@@teddyhenriquez5192 I can remember when a new Sub cost $180. Could have bought one on a Navy Ship while I was in the Marines in 1967. I bought a Zodiac Seawolf instead, thought it looked a lot nicer and was $60 cheaper in price. What a mistake that was, huh!

@nintendokings

4 жыл бұрын

@@Chazman1946 no way $180 in 1967?! Ha, what a bummer haha. Oh well. Should've invested in Google or Apple stocks etc too, but who knew

@user-vg6ok6dq8j

3 жыл бұрын

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I agree with you. I looked at the rolex air king,$6200.00 the oyster perpetual $5700.00, the explorer at $6600.00 . I decided on the black bay 41 with the black dial, $2950.00 plus tax. I wear this each day now, the only way I will get rid of this is if I trade for the Air King. I sold a 34mm rolex air king to get this, it fits much better on my 7.5 inch wrist and I love the bracelet.

Very Nice Bruce! I have the BB 41 Diver with in house movement and though it’s a bit thick at 15 mm it wears well on my 7-1/2” wrist I think about 1mm is in the domed crystal . Great Review of a very Cool Watch !

Even though my wrist is quite big, I prefer the 36mm. I have tried the 41 but it was a bit comical on my hand. The 36 is a bit small but it oozes that classic charm. I agree with you, the quality is up there. Cheers!

I have this watch and have no issues with the lume. It stays bright all night for me. Good review

Great vid Bruce. Intros are crazy good. I really like this piece, I'm just not sure about the snowflake hour hand though.

This watch is so clean looking! This is sweet and great review!

Nice! I tried on a BB36 at the AD recently...and put it on my short list for first "luxury" brand watch purchase.

Also a great alternative to the Omega Aqua Terra. Watches that can wear a variety of straps and fit all occasions.

Probably my favourite Tudor . Love the simplicity and versatility , tried it on a few months back and loved how it sat on the wrist . Think it may be a Christmas present to myself...

I love the Tudor Nato ❤️

Sweet piece for the price and your pictures are the best on youtube!!

@BruceWilliams

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

This and the phantom dial explorer 2 are my nest purchases. Love this watch

I've got the 36mm with blue dial. It's a beautiful watch and I can't rate it highly enough.

Great review. Enjoy your new addition.

for me, the nicest thing about this Tudor is the bracelet and clasp. regulated and adjusted ETA is okay, but hope that they can make something better in-house movement. thanks for the review.

I can’t find the replacement Tudor straps anywhere, where did you get the brown leather one?

Great review of a great watch, hope they bringing out a white dial next year 👍🏻🙏🏻

Thank you for the review! Is the lume better on Tudor BB with red bezel and MT5602 calibre?

I wish Tudor made it in 39mm ... I'm afraid that 41mm is a bit large for an everyday watch. My wrist is about 17cm , and for me 39mm is the sweet spot

@avocadomann2373

3 жыл бұрын

Same! And the 36mm is too small for this wrist size in my opinion. 39mm would be perfect

Very nice, i would have to get the 36 mm... with a black and red or burgundy stitching. I love that look on anything. Or nothing at all..

Hi Bruce, nice review, please tell me witch strap is that on 1:40 Thanks

I freaking agree Bruce the loom needs work with all of Tudors line. I have the tutor GMT that just came out; despite taking it back to tutor because of the date change issue, I love it but the loom is not good really

Great review! I just got a blackbay36 yesterday! I'm looking to swap out the leather strap for a black leather strap? What's the black leather strap you used in your review? It looks amazing on the watch.

Is the 41 significantly bigger than the 36? Im torn on the sizing!

Detailing on the dial is spot on. Time to save up lol

Thinking about this or the Seiko SARX057 for a daily wear. I would like to add a Tudor to my collection and I like dial, especially the lume, but the lack of AR and a non in-house mvnt are holding me back from pulling the trigger at this price point. The SARX, it's seem everyone raves about the AR on it. Just wondering if the BB41 is worth twice the price.

Which one should i grab, tudor blackbay 41 or oris aquis ? Really need your opinion

Anyone know what size of screwdriver I need to use on a Tudor Black Bay 36 bracelet screws? Do I really need to remove the bracelet from the watch before I heat up to soften the loctite? Is it best to use a hollow ground screwdriver head? Many thanks in advance

Please, Tudor, make a 38mm version!

@dannyfree1120

2 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking the same. 38 or 39 would just be sensational

@juliandegabriele2899

2 жыл бұрын

Don't worry 36 is surprisingly comfortable and wears like a 38. I would suggest trying one on. 👍

@robquiz5150

2 жыл бұрын

The BB36 is chunky. Wears like a 38 :)

Thank you for your frankness regarding lume

@achiltsompanos447

4 жыл бұрын

Respectfully disagree. My experience with the lume is quite positive. It's even visible in daylight (under the right conditions). Legible all night long (with dark adjusted vision, and dark room). And during the day, if you happen to step in a relatively dark room, you literally think your wrist is on (green) fire.

Love my Black Bay 36

But I need to know, is there a ghost function in the crown stem ?

I handled the 40 and 36 at an AD and for some reason thought the 36 suits this profile much better. Maybe the 36 looked better on my 7" wrists.

Hi Bruce, nice video and let me say I enjoy all your vids. I had some experience of this watch and it is a nice piece, but I found that there were issues with how reflective it was in daylight. Also, I did feel this watch had a bit of an identity crisis - it has a divers dial but no divers bezel, so it either appears like an unfinished diver or some sort of diver/dress watch hybrid. I think it’s a decent option as an alternative to the Rolex Explorer, but not the best. I think a better option also comes from Tudor themselves - the Heritage Ranger, which seems to be a much underrated piece. It has the same 41mm case as the BB41, but a 47mm lug to lug making it wear a little smaller. Same 150m WR, same Tudor Calibre ETA, but rather than the divers dial it has the same Arabic/baton combo as the Explorer. In fact, you could argue that with the hand painted 3/6/9/12 the Ranger is truer to the original Explorers than the modern Rolex Explorer is. I certainly think it has a clear identity as a clean dial, no date field watch in the Explorer vein much more so than the BB41. It doesn’t have the same reflective issues as the dial is matt rather than gloss. Drilled lugs are also a nice touch. I also like that it has the Tudor Rose on both the dial and crown, rather than a mis-mash of logo’s. Having had experience of both I let the BB41 slide, but the Ranger is an absolute keeper. Glad you’re enjoying yours though, getting the wife a 32mm to match is a nice idea - and thanks for the great content, best wishes David 👍

Do you still have this in your collection or have you sold it??

Beautiful! I would have that high polish bezel scratched within days. 😨

I’d buy this before an Explorer any day.

Does anyone know if Tudor uses Rolex's Chromalite Lume? or is it BGW9?

I believe no AR on both side rite?

Great video Bruce, there are very few reviews on the Tudor Black Bay 41 especially one with this much detail. Well Done

@BruceWilliams

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Matt

Hey Bruce, what is your wife's wrist size? I have 5.75-inch wrist size and thinking about BB 36 or BB 32 but I am not sure if BB 36 would be too big. Can you give me some advice?

Me of the most beautiful all around watch imo. From shorts to suits.

Wish they had a 38-39mm version. The snowflake hands have really grown on me.

Well done nice work great video ! 👏

I own the BB 41 blue dial. I think the lume is great.

What I like about Tudor snowflake hands is how easy is to see time, which is kind of important to me lol

Bought it a few weeks ago. Still not lost a second. Crazy.

@JacobCritch

3 жыл бұрын

I'm considering it!!

@JacobCritch

3 жыл бұрын

I got it!

I purchased mine from Torneau, but it didn’t come with the camo nato strap. I am enjoying this watch. I love the way it looks and feels on the wrist..

@achiltsompanos447

4 жыл бұрын

yeah real bummer with the nato. They silently discontinued it...

we need a 39mm version with 20mm lug width and the bb58 movement

First things first: thanks for the review. Aaaand to the question: what is the feel from the bracelet? Comparable to what you experience with Rolex bracelets (fit, feel, finish)? And what do you think about +2mm when comparing these two bracelets? Thanks

@BruceWilliams

5 жыл бұрын

The bracelets are very similar. I would give the nod to rolex because there is slightly less flex to it and I prefer the more dramatic taper. But when it comes to machining, finishwork, and comfort there isn't much separating them

Really like this watch!

Bought one of these in 2019 sometime, love it, Don't understand the gripe about the lume at all .

@achiltsompanos447

3 жыл бұрын

What gripe? If you walk in a room from outside, it's like your wrist is on fire lol.

thinking about this watch.. but 41 is too big.. hoping they will release a perfect -size 39 this year

ETA>in house for these tool/everyday, time only watches. Much less fuss when it's time to service (10yrs acc to AD!), robust, easily obtainable parts. Also for three handers, in house is kinda marketing overhyped feature. Don't know if it's a bargain, but when op36 and explorer come in at 6K, then i think it is.

Nice, I've always felt more akin to Tudor than Rolex.

The intro song remind me of No more Mr. Nice Guy :))

I prefer this to the Explorer. I hate the squared off numbers on the Explorer, and its hands are too narrow. I also don’t like the blue lume. Rolex have made the Explorer progressively worse over the years which is a shame because the 1016 is a hall of famer.

@Mr74261000027

5 жыл бұрын

YES, the 1016 was perfect, they should have kept it with those numerals

@relosapulso

Жыл бұрын

and now i can't unsee the squared numerals on the explorer hahaha. glad i bought the bb36

you still have it Bruce?

My Rolex sub is now tp valuable to wear alot. It has doubled in value which is mad. Tudor is now my day to day watch.

Dear Bruce big fan here from UK. I desperately need your advise. I have a Ball Trainmaster Dual time that I am thinking depart with to buy the Tudor Blackbay 41mm on a bracelet but I am stuck before I dive in and need a push. what would you do? as I cannot keep both.

@BruceWilliams

5 жыл бұрын

I would buy the BB personally

@robertolira9843

5 жыл бұрын

Bruce Williams Thanks Bruce today I pressed the trigger. Watch arriving tomorrow. Keep up the good work.

Thanks Bruce, great review as usual. I have the Tudor Heritage Ranger with the same size case, the same bracelet , same crown stem and movement. I’m confused as to why Tudor would produce two very similar models?

@roamy3605

5 жыл бұрын

Just my thoughts: I think Tudor was having success with the BB 36 mm and decided that it would be very easy to make the 41 mm. They didn't really have to do that much. Also it could be that the Ranger wasn't selling like Tudor had hoped for and they could produce this similar styled watch.

@BruceWilliams

5 жыл бұрын

Ranger is a great peice! My own opinion is it doesn't sell as much as the black bay line which is a cash cow for the brand

The watch is nice but $3000 is a lot of money (even with the Tudor name), for a watch that uses an ETA 2824, a movement that is found in many other Swiss watches that costs much less than the Tudor. Another concern is the use of anodized aluminum as the crown tube. If this watch is not worn daily, and allowed to run down before the next use, necessitating a time reset (and unless the wearer owns a watch winder), regular unscrewing and re-screwing of the crown would wear down that soft aluminum tube in no time, necessitating an expensive service. Why not use a harder material for the tube? After all, that tube is mostly covered up (by the crown).

@dariuszwojcik1601

2 жыл бұрын

i think the actual crown is stainless steel but has extra o ring made out of aluminum on the top of the crown. Also sadly from 2020 this watch houses selita movement and not eta. It is still well regulated but doesn't have modifications of the previous moment. I also think it is overpriced at £2510 british pounds but you can find pre owned with a excellent quality and decent discount and than it is worthy consideration.

Hey Bruce my wrists are 6.5in wide do you think the bb41 would be too big for me?

@BruceWilliams

4 жыл бұрын

no I think you'll be okay, you might want to try the 36 on first though

Hi Bruce, I always find it a bit confusing as to the value of a watch using a ETA 2824 or Selellta movement. I guess if they are testing the movement in 5 positions that does enhance the value... and if they customize the movement in other ways. Relative to the case and bracelet, does Tudor use the same steel Rolex uses (904L) or do they use the more common 316L stainless ?steel?

@BruceWilliams

5 жыл бұрын

Tudor uses 316l steel and personally I doubt we will see them use 904 in the future since that is one of Rolex's pride statements. ETA is valued more than Selitta, and has a better track record for performance.

@zHumanfactor

5 жыл бұрын

@@BruceWilliams Thanks BW.

Bruce Williams approved! 👌🏻

Thought you were going to compare this to the explorer..

Make it 38-39mm, that will be perfect

@jarrodlee1506

4 жыл бұрын

It does wear smaller

One thing that has always been top notch with the Rolex I had was that you never heard the rotor. I heard it on any other watch I owned, Omega, Breitling etc. How is it with the Tudors? Thank you!

@achiltsompanos447

4 жыл бұрын

completely silent.

Not a fan of the round markers. Just my bias but round markers are for dive watches only.

This is just a great daily wind and wear simple, yet beautiful watch.

@nicholassmith1240

3 жыл бұрын

Except no need to wind!

@thehairlesspersian3273

3 жыл бұрын

@@nicholassmith1240 meant if haven’t worn it in awhile but yea haha.

Can't help but think this could of been better w 20 mm lugs but overall nice design

@christoffers1686

5 жыл бұрын

spot on.

Bruce you’re going upmarket! What did you trade it for? I’m interested to looking at this same 41 but with the new blue dial.

@BruceWilliams

5 жыл бұрын

I let the Longines Big Eye chrono go in a strait trade

@Billeh556

5 жыл бұрын

@@BruceWilliams wow really interesting. Final thoughts on the Chrono? That's another one I'm interested in

@BruceWilliams

5 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyable chrono! I did a video on it if you want to check it out

@Billeh556

5 жыл бұрын

Bruce Williams oh please! I’ve already seen it. I watch every vid I can my friend. Be interested to hear more of the reasoning.

I’m obsessed with the snow flake hands

I think it's a bit of a stretch to be honest, especially if you buy into the Explorer's past. A 36mm Explorer (SEL) is where I'd be looking.

I think an AR coating would be more of an improvement than the lume. That glare is too much compared to other watches of that price point.

@dariuszwojcik1601

2 жыл бұрын

Yes the glare is really bad on this one. I had recently changed from black to blue model and can report that although they both gloss dials, the blue one doesn't have nearly as much glare as the black one but is not as versatile :)

Love it.

I like it, but it needs antireflective coating imho... those reflections, while nice, just take something away from the simplicity of the dial. Just my five cents.. cheers

I'm on the fence about buying this now or saving longer to get an Explorer. I love both watches Explorer is nicer IMO but not sure its worth the higher cost.

@robs.3409

5 жыл бұрын

Save up for the Explorer because if you don’t you’ll always gonna want it. And I tell you it’s worth every penny. It is pure class and as good as money in the bank.

@achiltsompanos447

4 жыл бұрын

to each it's own, i for one, tried on both dj36, expl 1. I ended buying the bb36. Why? The other watches were to blingy and flashy. Ultimately i preferred the more understated/ toolish look of the bb36. Same with the current sub, it can blind you if you look directly at it. I'd buy a 16800 anyday, not on these inflated prices for a 25yrs oldtimer tho.

Miss the SARG009. That was an affordable explorer

Put mine on a Milanese (spelling?) and it’s such a nice watch

What watch did u trade

@BruceWilliams

5 жыл бұрын

Longines Big Eye Chrono

Can this be used as a dresswatch?

@JacobCritch

3 жыл бұрын

Sure why not. Maybe the smaller 36 would be better if youre only gonna wear it as dress tho

Tudor is just killing it recently. I only wish they'd make a 43-44 North Flag, or Pelagos.

@BruceWilliams

5 жыл бұрын

Tudor is the hottest brand right now

I need opinions! Bb36 or bb58?

@gc-yu6bw

5 жыл бұрын

James Shives those are homage watches ! There clones of Rolex ! North flag is its own animal, no homage watches increase in price , fake gold hands, faux rivets, fake aging lol c’mon !

I was going to get a BB58, but the more I look at the 36, especially in blue, the more it’s growing on me. The 41 though is a bit too big. I have an old Seiko 5, which I think is about 35mm, and it wears so well on my wrist. So, a BB36 might be ideal.

@JacobCritch

3 жыл бұрын

Was in a similar position and got my BB41 couple days ago. Loving it. It looks a lot better in person than on camera because of the reflection.

@dariuszwojcik1601

2 жыл бұрын

I think you are right ,mostly. Based on all the reviews i also bought 36mm blue variant of this watch and it just felt too small unfortunately on my 19cm wrist. I since got 41mm variant and it is better in my eyes but it is not small watch and i would advise that if you want to purchase this watch best is to visit AD and try both in person so you can choose based on your own preference. I'm happy with 41mm but if they would sell 39mm version it would have been even better

What an intro! OMG!

Why no AR coating?? This model is on the market long enough that Tudor could sort the glare and reflection issue. Otherwise, a great watch: I really like the "misfit" character of it. Neither a complete diver, a field, sport nor a dress watch, and yet totally appropriate for each and every occasion.

@klapsker714

4 жыл бұрын

They don't use anti glare because it wears off with time.