Tudor Black Bay Chrono - Any Owners

[DSLiverpool]

Guys I want a nice watch after selling my Rolex DD diamond face I have worn a lovely Longines Hydro conquest but that's more a daily so I need a "special"

Anyone have an input

[F8Spiderman]

I have a Black face, love it, go for it!

[Ninjin]

I have the BB chrono but it is in a different league (lower) than Daydate. In addition, depending what size the DD was, the BB Chrono is a big watch with the thickness to match.

I don't think it comes anywhere close to being 'special' if you comparing to the DD.

Here's a couple shots of mine, which now I wear on a Rubber.

[DSLiverpool]

Ninjin said:

I have the BB chrono but it is in a different league (lower) than Daydate. In addition, depending what size the DD was, the BB Chrono is a big watch with the thickness to match.

I don't think it comes anywhere close to being 'special' if you comparing to the DD.

Here's a couple shots of mine, which now I wear on a Rubber.

Cheers - is it much bigger than a Daytona ? I’m just passed spending £££ on watches but I’m struggling on what to get around £5k

[gregs656]

The IWC Small Big Pilot Chrono is nice around that price. Speedmaster is the obvious choice.

Chopard Mille Miglia? Bit more left field, but some nice ones.

[Regbuser]

A Zenith el primero chrono https://watchesofmayfair.com/brand/zenith/el-prime...

[Ninjin]

DSLiverpool said:

Cheers - is it much bigger than a Daytona ? I’m just passed spending £££ on watches but I’m struggling on what to get around £5k

It wears (feels) noticeably bigger than a SS Daytona.

From personal experience, the SS Daytona wears small, not surprising really as it is not a 40mm as stated. More of a 38mm but the pushers make it feel bigger. The ceramic bezel does make the black version look bigger though. But the BB chrono is no Daytona either. It was touted by many as the budget Daytona but to me it's more like an omega.

Edited by Ninjin on Monday 13th December 08:42

[DSLiverpool]

Ninjin said:

It wears (feels) noticeably bigger than a SS Daytona

Edited by Ninjin on Monday 13th December 08:42

Cheers / great collection. I think it’ll suit me, I’ve never had lots of watches just one or two nice ones and wearing them all the time.
I think the Black Bay will fit in as a nice daily, I did consider a Tag carerra but not at the price’s asked.
Chopards a left field call as in zenith / omega - never considered them.

[Crumpet]

I borrowed a black faced one for a few days. Very nice but didn’t feel special, although I feel that sums up Tudors (that not necessarily a bad thing and I really like mine).

How do you feel about Breitlings? They were never my thing but I took a punt on a Chronomat 44 on leather and it’s outstanding! I bought it because it was relatively cheap and thought I’d wear it a little and then flip it but I honestly think it’s a keeper - it’s stunning.

It’s one of Breitling’s higher end models so the build quality and feel of it is right up there with Omega and Rolex and a good few notches above the Tudor. Second hand they’re about £3.5k.

[DSLiverpool]

I’ve had a few Breitlings but not in the last 15 years. I do have a scar on my forehead from a navitimer and shooting range incident - they are sharp.

[Deckert]

The Tudor chronos are hard to get hold of, at least on a bracelet, waiting lists galore.
Have you checked out the Breitling Premier B01, its a dual dial chrono and they are superb
https://www.breitling.com/gb-en/watches/premier/pr...

Edited by Deckert on Monday 13th December 11:49

[Ninjin]

DSLiverpool said:

Cheers / great collection. I think it’ll suit me, I’ve never had lots of watches just one or two nice ones and wearing them all the time.
I think the Black Bay will fit in as a nice daily, I did consider a Tag carerra but not at the price’s asked.
Chopards a left field call as in zenith / omega - never considered them.

If you are not set on having a metal bracelet then the Zenith is excellent value. Discount easily available (except on the newer releases) and should slip into your £5k budget.



Consider the Omega too, a SMP300 or even the SM300 if you prefer something more retro. I love the ceramic dial on the SMP300. If you are set on a metal bracelet, then the SMP300 is meant to wear very well (but I put rubber on mine... )

Edited by Ninjin on Monday 13th December 10:47

Edited by Ninjin on Monday 13th December 10:48

[Regbuser]

And zeniths are beautifully finished.

Or, another left field > https://watchesofmayfair.com/brand/bell-ross/vinta...