Tudor BB Bronze
Discussion
When I was in the market for a watch, I was drawn to Tudor - I tried on a BB, although it was a blue heritage I believe, I presume they are the same, but with a metal bracelet as opposed to the leather strap, and a pelagos.
Whilst they feel very good on the wrist, and the B.B. especially looks extremely handsome in whichever colour is chosen, they were quite large on my wrists.
I’ll freely admit I have the forearms akin to most household arachnids, but it was the lug-to-lug dimensions which tipped the balance. Quite a chunky wear, it meant the bracelet was pointing straight across my wrist, rather than curving around it.
If you’re a powerfully built company director-type, then they are a top buy, and without any research I believe they are holding their money well enough (if perhaps not making much - if you’re looking for investment potential)
If I had the arms for it, a bronze would be on my list - especially when the personal patina sets in with time!
Whilst they feel very good on the wrist, and the B.B. especially looks extremely handsome in whichever colour is chosen, they were quite large on my wrists.
I’ll freely admit I have the forearms akin to most household arachnids, but it was the lug-to-lug dimensions which tipped the balance. Quite a chunky wear, it meant the bracelet was pointing straight across my wrist, rather than curving around it.
If you’re a powerfully built company director-type, then they are a top buy, and without any research I believe they are holding their money well enough (if perhaps not making much - if you’re looking for investment potential)
If I had the arms for it, a bronze would be on my list - especially when the personal patina sets in with time!
OGR4M said:
When I was in the market for a watch, I was drawn to Tudor - I tried on a BB, although it was a blue heritage I believe, I presume they are the same, but with a metal bracelet as opposed to the leather strap, and a pelagos.
Whilst they feel very good on the wrist, and the B.B. especially looks extremely handsome in whichever colour is chosen, they were quite large on my wrists.
I’ll freely admit I have the forearms akin to most household arachnids, but it was the lug-to-lug dimensions which tipped the balance. Quite a chunky wear, it meant the bracelet was pointing straight across my wrist, rather than curving around it.
If you’re a powerfully built company director-type, then they are a top buy, and without any research I believe they are holding their money well enough (if perhaps not making much - if you’re looking for investment potential)
If I had the arms for it, a bronze would be on my list - especially when the personal patina sets in with time!
Try it on a hirsh curved end strap if you have a slim wrist. Getting a tight departure angle from the case and then a gentle curvature on the strap at the lug point allows most large watches to be worn (and to look good) on slim wrists.Whilst they feel very good on the wrist, and the B.B. especially looks extremely handsome in whichever colour is chosen, they were quite large on my wrists.
I’ll freely admit I have the forearms akin to most household arachnids, but it was the lug-to-lug dimensions which tipped the balance. Quite a chunky wear, it meant the bracelet was pointing straight across my wrist, rather than curving around it.
If you’re a powerfully built company director-type, then they are a top buy, and without any research I believe they are holding their money well enough (if perhaps not making much - if you’re looking for investment potential)
If I had the arms for it, a bronze would be on my list - especially when the personal patina sets in with time!
The 'personal patina' thing might set in quite quickly. Not having worn a bronze watch I can only speak from a historical point of view, but didn't the bronze age end when people discovered that iron was a heck of a lot tougher.
Got one and like it... has developed a dark and quite even patine. No green crust.
From what I have seen, values are holding if that's a concern although a better punt would be the Bucherer blue edition if you can source one. Long lead times involved or big overs.
I do have a gripe however. The supplied leather strap is a feeble thing. The Tudor buckle has sharp edges on tbe cross bar and the strap takes a battering... i expect a year of daily uss would kill one. The Tudor buckle is a bit pants IMV.
The supplied canvass is ok but I rarely use as I think that will spoil quickly.
I have tried a Bulang alternative in canvass... looked great but also soon got tatty... they do a lfull eather version but are expensive. Their buckles are nicer.
Have tried an EBay leather Nato with bronze hardware... was good and got favourable comments.
Currently have a very thick Polish made Panerai style strap on it with an Arunas bronze buckle... both Ebay finds... think it will stay on these for a good while as the quality is far higher.
Straps are not straight forward as the lug width is 23mm although a 24 will fit with some grunting and is not obviously over sized once it settles down.
Also be aware if you're a sweaty type the bronze will mark skin. It washes off.
From what I have seen, values are holding if that's a concern although a better punt would be the Bucherer blue edition if you can source one. Long lead times involved or big overs.
I do have a gripe however. The supplied leather strap is a feeble thing. The Tudor buckle has sharp edges on tbe cross bar and the strap takes a battering... i expect a year of daily uss would kill one. The Tudor buckle is a bit pants IMV.
The supplied canvass is ok but I rarely use as I think that will spoil quickly.
I have tried a Bulang alternative in canvass... looked great but also soon got tatty... they do a lfull eather version but are expensive. Their buckles are nicer.
Have tried an EBay leather Nato with bronze hardware... was good and got favourable comments.
Currently have a very thick Polish made Panerai style strap on it with an Arunas bronze buckle... both Ebay finds... think it will stay on these for a good while as the quality is far higher.
Straps are not straight forward as the lug width is 23mm although a 24 will fit with some grunting and is not obviously over sized once it settles down.
Also be aware if you're a sweaty type the bronze will mark skin. It washes off.
Pupp said:
Got one and like it... has developed a dark and quite even patine. No green crust.
From what I have seen, values are holding if that's a concern although a better punt would be the Bucherer blue edition if you can source one. Long lead times involved or big overs.
I do have a gripe however. The supplied leather strap is a feeble thing. The Tudor buckle has sharp edges on tbe cross bar and the strap takes a battering... i expect a year of daily uss would kill one. The Tudor buckle is a bit pants IMV.
The supplied canvass is ok but I rarely use as I think that will spoil quickly.
I have tried a Bulang alternative in canvass... looked great but also soon got tatty... they do a lfull eather version but are expensive. Their buckles are nicer.
Have tried an EBay leather Nato with bronze hardware... was good and got favourable comments.
Currently have a very thick Polish made Panerai style strap on it with an Arunas bronze buckle... both Ebay finds... think it will stay on these for a good while as the quality is far higher.
Straps are not straight forward as the lug width is 23mm although a 24 will fit with some grunting and is not obviously over sized once it settles down.
Also be aware if you're a sweaty type the bronze will mark skin. It washes off.
You aren't wrong with your observations on the strap, mine has lasted less than seven months and it has not been hard use; nor has it been used in the shower or the sea. Gone with a plain NATO strap as I ponder what to do next. It has sullied the experience somewhat. From what I have seen, values are holding if that's a concern although a better punt would be the Bucherer blue edition if you can source one. Long lead times involved or big overs.
I do have a gripe however. The supplied leather strap is a feeble thing. The Tudor buckle has sharp edges on tbe cross bar and the strap takes a battering... i expect a year of daily uss would kill one. The Tudor buckle is a bit pants IMV.
The supplied canvass is ok but I rarely use as I think that will spoil quickly.
I have tried a Bulang alternative in canvass... looked great but also soon got tatty... they do a lfull eather version but are expensive. Their buckles are nicer.
Have tried an EBay leather Nato with bronze hardware... was good and got favourable comments.
Currently have a very thick Polish made Panerai style strap on it with an Arunas bronze buckle... both Ebay finds... think it will stay on these for a good while as the quality is far higher.
Straps are not straight forward as the lug width is 23mm although a 24 will fit with some grunting and is not obviously over sized once it settles down.
Also be aware if you're a sweaty type the bronze will mark skin. It washes off.
sm34uk said:
You aren't wrong with your observations on the strap, mine has lasted less than seven months and it has not been hard use; nor has it been used in the shower or the sea. Gone with a plain NATO strap as I ponder what to do next. It has sullied the experience somewhat.
That’s odd and disappointing, as the Tudor leather straps cost a bloody fortune to buy/replace!! Barchettaman said:
sm34uk said:
You aren't wrong with your observations on the strap, mine has lasted less than seven months and it has not been hard use; nor has it been used in the shower or the sea. Gone with a plain NATO strap as I ponder what to do next. It has sullied the experience somewhat.
That’s odd and disappointing, as the Tudor leather straps cost a bloody fortune to buy/replace!! re the straps, I have a BB S&G on a leather strap and it is really substantial. I don't wear it for work, but it seems absolutley fine.
I'd like to get a similar strap to the canvas on the Bronze for the S&G I think it would look really smart.
But, re the watch, the patina is going to look hideous in years to come.
I'd like to get a similar strap to the canvas on the Bronze for the S&G I think it would look really smart.
But, re the watch, the patina is going to look hideous in years to come.
Macneil said:
re the straps, I have a BB S&G on a leather strap and it is really substantial. I don't wear it for work, but it seems absolutley fine.
I'd like to get a similar strap to the canvas on the Bronze for the S&G I think it would look really smart.
But, re the watch, the patina is going to look hideous in years to come.
You can send it back to be polished and as with everything, it's all down to personal taste. I'd like to get a similar strap to the canvas on the Bronze for the S&G I think it would look really smart.
But, re the watch, the patina is going to look hideous in years to come.
Macneil said:
re the straps, I have a BB S&G on a leather strap and it is really substantial. I don't wear it for work, but it seems absolutley fine.
I'd like to get a similar strap to the canvas on the Bronze for the S&G I think it would look really smart.
But, re the watch, the patina is going to look hideous in years to come.
I have a bronze Christopher Ward. It is getting darker by the day from the photo below (the day it arrived), and it looks great.I'd like to get a similar strap to the canvas on the Bronze for the S&G I think it would look really smart.
But, re the watch, the patina is going to look hideous in years to come.
However, easiest thing in the world to take the patine off and "reset" - no need for polishing:
https://deployant.com/the-bronzed-patina-the-curio...
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