The Tudor Black Bay 36 Review - An Almost Perfect Affordable Luxury Automatic Watch For Any Occasion

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7 жыл бұрын

Today I review a watch I have been dying to get my hands on, ever since it was released at 2016 Baselworld. The Tudor Heritage Black Bay 36 (Ref. 79500) is the smallest and perhaps the most versatile in the Black Bay family. With its compact size, contemporary clean elegance, and robust build, this is one charming little automatic, suited for almost any occasion. The looks are heavily inspired by core elements from the Tudor Submariner legacy. Combined with Rolex quality and powered by solidly accurate ETA, this might just be one of the best entry level luxury watches out there.
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@bigfromage500 7 жыл бұрын

Great video mate. Thanks for that. We definitely need more watches made at that size. 36mm is king for smaller wrists!

@foamige 4 жыл бұрын

I bought the BB36 last week on the bracelet. I couldnt be happier. It takes all the points I love from the Sub and the Explorer and gives an amazing every day casual/dress watch with that classic rolex oyster feel. For the money, you get a perfect every situation classic watch with a timeless charm. And you can dive with it if you want. Looks perfect with my Dinner Jacket Black Tie, works well with my Levis and T shirts and goes great with a Sport Jacket and Loakes. Its my perfect do it all watch. Love it to death.

@tacticallurk6959 7 жыл бұрын

They should've made the Ranger in this size

@vamark7751 2 жыл бұрын

Not buying the heavily modified movement business. Similar movements can be bought for around $500. Overpay for a Tudor because it has a connection with wildly overpriced Rolexes? Sure there are fines qualities but worth these prices? I understand wealthy folks diversifying their portfolios with high end watches, but for Tudor, hard to see them as investments. So why pay a premium for a brand name. I am a past Rolex and Omega buyer- a stretch to justify back then. Very hard to justify at current long waits, prices and AD bs.

@Adamvintage 7 жыл бұрын

It's interesting you said it's almost the only watch you'll ever need. I think you meant it is but was afraid of commitment. Lol. Anyhow, GQ put out a very compelling article several months ago as to why the air-king is the only watch a man will ever need. This was before this black bay 36 started gaining attention. I think Tudor owns this now. As for the crown, it's part of its DNA so I'm glad it's there and have no problem with the size. In fact, if you own this watch, which I do, you should be open minded about size or return it quickly. What I also would like to point out, is we are now looking at the next generation of vintage watches and I think Tudor knows this and just planted a very big seed in future brand recognition. This will have a cult following for sure.

@kleinbottled79 7 жыл бұрын

This is a dress watch that can take a dunking and/or beating and still tell you the time in the dark. I like the concept. As a small wristed dude I appreciate the size. Black band and you could wear it to a formal wedding; while being tee-shirt casual on a nato. Pretty cool.

@drsftw741 3 жыл бұрын

the crown is a real shame

@kaisoerfjord6794 5 жыл бұрын

It’s BIG, because its dial is the SAME SIZE as that of the 41mm with the diver bezel, the 79220. So there you go. Stop calling it small.

@esa062 7 жыл бұрын

I think that watch does have an identity crisis. It has a diver face in a dress watch case. The face doesn't have the elegance for the case, the case doesn't have the tooliness for the face. But if you like the look, then you do, and my opinion doesn't matter. For me, I don't see anything I don't get in a vintage. A small basic watch with no complications. I wouldn't pay that much for one. But again, that's my taste, and someone else values different things.

@indiefruit 6 жыл бұрын

It's a Tudor version of the Explorer, but they've given it that extra Tudor magic by giving it the classic BB dial & hands. Def a great addition to the Tudor line-up.

@mikec3454 4 жыл бұрын

I have worn my Black Bay 36 nearly everyday for the last 18 months - it is simply outstanding! It has scratched any itch of even looking at other watches. The fabric strap that was supplied is the best fabric strap I've ever owned, incredible quality. Many years from now the Tudor Black Bay 36 will be regarded as a highly sought after watch. Tudor stunned people by announcing a 36mm sport watch when everyone else was producing 42mm and up. The idea of keeping a top grade ETA movement in it was extremely smart - keeps cost down, will make servicing even easier down the road, and ample parts to source.

@frankdirscherl2345 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, but here's my take on the watch...

@Kayn123 7 жыл бұрын

Very close to pulling the trigger on this! Just love the size and overall simplicity of it really. As a carrier of small wrists, just fantastic for me. So happy you reviewed this!

@altbinhax 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I've come back to see again, and after a year my opinion of this piece has held; a wonderful every day watch for many different situations. And I'm a fan of the no date which makes for perfect balance- if i want the date I've got the phone!

@adibee88 6 жыл бұрын

Job Well Done TGV! You are a true gentleman and horologist! Tudor is MY favorite brand of time pieces, and I love the way you cover their models!

@michaeljamespitt8728 2 жыл бұрын

I love this piece so much! Everything is balanced perfectly, it is discreetly beautiful and a great price for such a great watch.

@jeanlefranc3817 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Sir. This big crown sticking out has in fact also worried me, as I strongly value comfort in wearing a watch.

@adrimel86 7 жыл бұрын

Great review as always Tristano. I have owned this piece for about 2 months now and I have to say it keeps on giving every day. I fall in love with it over and over again. I strongly recommend trying it on the bracelet, it gives it a completely different personality.

@MrSoccerGK 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome review as always TGV! I'm in love with this watch ever since its reveal. I think it could have the exact same domed crystal as the regular black bay. That would not only aid with eliminating some of the glare but would also give it a more vintage feel and even sexier looks