The watch I designed for Tudor

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The watch I designed for Tudor

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2 жыл бұрын

#blackbaychrono #baytona
The watch is just awesome. It has a powerful retro-inspired design, done in a lovely colorway, with an excellent B01 based COSC movement within. It is almost half the cost of a comparable Breitling. It has the lovely snowflake hands. It is exceptionally versatile from a design and strap standpoint. There is a lot to love here. Not to mention Tudor likely produced this thanks to my recommendation ;)
THANK YOU to Brad at Brent L. Miller Jewelers for selling me this stunner.
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@markedfortime 2 жыл бұрын

This is my first Tudor and I absolutely love this watch! Of course, I don't have an established relationship with an AD, so I had to go aftermarket. I'm tempted to pick up the reverse 🐼 as well.

@jodysilvia2 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you don't sit by the window watching for the mailman to bring you a check from Tudor.

@BruceWilliams 2 жыл бұрын

Lol definitely not.

@FernandoCastroBrenes 12 күн бұрын

Very nice watch I purchased one in February and since then I has been 3 different times 1 month in repair. Issue with the Chronograph, second time chronograph not well repaired and lastly water issue

@andreaiacolina 2 жыл бұрын

This is a beautiful watch! Probably I would go for the reverse panda, but anyway this is probably one of the best chronograph on the market in this price range.

@ajayr.5706 2 жыл бұрын

Can we get some frosted tips on that hair?

@BruceWilliams 2 жыл бұрын

It's not the 00s anymore lol although mullets are apparently back

@tarasmathers7423 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to get your take on the SLGA007 Lake Suwa. Such a gorgeous piece.....fit for a King. IMO the ultimate "everyday driver." I know that you are a self-proclaimed "Seiko-path,"and generally just appreciate the overall artistry, and innovation coming from Japanese brands. In my mind Grand Seiko is simply awesome. Great job.

@jimt7292 2 жыл бұрын

Recently purchased the Tudor GMT from Brent L. Miller, through Brad. Great service and experience.

@daveopincar2469 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great review. Please keep the Panda in the family to pass down to your lovely daughters. Please see if you could review an Omega railmaster blue denim dial. Happy Newyear to you and family and all the fans. Stay healthy and safe.

@WatchesOnWood 2 жыл бұрын

Great watch, great video Bruce - I know it costs more, but I'd still go for the two-tone chrono. This is a vintage styled watch and so it works better with the warmth of the yellow gold. I also like how the gold is a matt finish, rather than polished (like on the Crown and pushers). But to have any of these watches makes for a lucky chap. Enjoy!

@BruceWilliams 2 жыл бұрын

The two tone is so dang good, if I didn't buy this one I would have bought that one

@WatchesOnWood 2 жыл бұрын

@@BruceWilliams I suppose Tudor practically forced you into buying one, since you told them what to make and put out there on the market! 😂

@mickeylickey123 2 жыл бұрын

Keep dreaming, it's just a coincidence Bruce ;)

@GhostRider-xo2hy 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah right. You don’t know that

@GhostRider-xo2hy 2 жыл бұрын

@BruceWilliams 2 жыл бұрын

Mike I have some ocean front property to sell you in Arizona!

@mickeylickey123 2 жыл бұрын

@@BruceWilliams Sweet. Nice watch regardless

@postilla4618 Жыл бұрын

I love this watch BB chrono panda and the Jumbostar of Wyler Vetta. ICONIC

@ChrisAlvarezAlvarezImaging 2 жыл бұрын

Love the watch! Big fan of the channel, honestly though.... We've heard this story before Bruce, its a bit too much "I designed this watch" bro, sorry. Enough already haha.

@BruceWilliams 2 жыл бұрын

Buckle up buttercup I won't stop lol

@Ceviche956 Жыл бұрын

Incredible what happened , I am sure those 2 will be keepers for you ! Congrats!

@N7Sound 2 жыл бұрын

Great job, Bruce. Nice watch and great idea. Have a Happy New Year. 👌

@vegandinner1731 2 жыл бұрын

Some watches to review? IWC Big Pilot 43, IWC Pilot Automatic Spitfire, TAG Heuer Carerra Twin Time, Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Caliber 403, or one of those Breitling Top Time chronographs?

@juniorgallo8786 2 жыл бұрын

It's about time to start charging Tudor, Bruce LOL. Look , I'd be fibbing if I said I don't like snowflake hands. My positive criticism is about the asymmetry in the thickness of the hands and, more specifically, the shape of the hour hand. In the Longines Hydroconquest, if you take a good look, the hour hand is a an updated somehow streamline snowflake shape hand; perhaps a reinterpretation that Tudor itself should have done. It's a beautiful watch regardless. Wish you an amazing 2022! Happy New Year to everyone!

@paulrohrs2110 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Bruce. I would love to see a side-by-side-by-side comparative review if this BB Chrono, the Hamilton Intramatic Chrono, and the Breitling Navitimer. Three distinct watches at distinct price points and helping us navigate the differences and value proposition for the money would be an excellent video (my opinion) in 2022. Best to you in the new year!

@coopsavid8964 2 жыл бұрын

As an owner of 6 Tudor watches you could say I like them, I agree with you on the snowflake hands, I really like them and the rivets don't bother me, the chrono I have is the heritage chrono not the blackbay, this doesn't have the snowflake hands and I think it looks right as a chrono cause the hands don't obscure the chrono dials as much.I do agree the panda and reverse panda look really good though.

@MrBorn2lose 2 жыл бұрын

Bruce a 2021 SOTC to end off the year would be amazing !!

@juliop5197 2 жыл бұрын

You were the Tudor designer 👨🏻‍🎨

@lonewolfemcquade8133 2 жыл бұрын

I just wish Tudor would make a real riveted bracelet or loose the faux rivets why half ass it. Also a 12 hour counter instead of the date window would be appreciated. Well at least you did point out the snow flake hands to block the sub dials lol 😆 but I respect you dig them

@iangibson6871 2 жыл бұрын

The Bruce bay!!! Love it !!! Great watch - great channel!! Cheers as ever mate - watches are about stories and memories!! You’ve got you story - time to go and make exciting memories wearing it!!! 👍🤗🎉

@jonathanhernandez718 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Bruce, I feel like it's been a while since you've done a review of a Grand Seiko. That would be awesome if you got a hold of a Grand Seiko SLGA007 "Lake Suwa". Keep it up!

@BruceWilliams 2 жыл бұрын

If I can get a dealer to lend one in I would love to

@fabianteka 2 жыл бұрын

My honest opinion not paying over 3k for a watch with an aluminum bezel doesn't mater who it's made by this madness needs to stop Rolex is pulling a porche cayman vs 911 move seems like the bb chrono will never be as good as it could be because of the Daytona......

@raymondkieffer 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video. I would enjoy your taking a look at the Glashutte Seventies Chrono Panorama Date.

@michaelhawrylak6635 2 жыл бұрын

Can you photoshop a bezel on the Aqua Terra in an attempt to push Omega into this design? Think about it. It would be a best seller and address most complaints of the SMP300.

@Brajin1 2 жыл бұрын

These are great looking watches. Though I would want one, I can’t find my self parting with my Hesalite speedy to get this watch. Also: I’m totally ok with faux rivet bracelets.

@shaunfarrier9060 2 жыл бұрын

Bruce - I'd love to see the Grand Seiko sbga201.

@EyeInTheSkypaulmcmenamin 2 жыл бұрын

I remember the video prediction well! I bought the first of this watch in the Panda configuration in the Caribbean. I will not sell it. It's an awesome watch. Enjoy yours Bruce and thank you for giving Tudor the idea.......by the way I refer to it as the Bruce Williams 👌👊

@scottwexlin6456 2 жыл бұрын

Since returning from warranty service, mine now runs+1/-1 per day. Previously +3/day. It’s actually the most accurate of all my watch is now.

@ads-porewealth96 2 жыл бұрын

Brucey baby, please HELP me. I’m torn between this and zenith chrono sport. I CANNOT decide, which do i get?

@yjcoffee 2 жыл бұрын

In a Tudor boutique, I had a chance to compare both BB GMT and new BB Chrono. (What a coincidence!) The later was felt totally differently on my wrist due to the thinner profile. I was immediately fascinated by new Chrono since then :)

@robertschriek1353 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great, but 45 mins is just not enough for me. My good old seamaster times up to 12 hours and is water resistant without having to screw down the pushers, but a beauty she is!

@ralphplazachesmarhomes 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad they listen to you Bro! I waited 3 month and got the Panda but on the bund (Paul Newman) strap. Looks great on my wrist when I’m riding my Harley. Love what Tudor did in 2021.

@ralphplazachesmarhomes 2 жыл бұрын

@I.D. Kline Lol! Not in Texas. I ride with a long sleeve and a vest. Is thick enough to prevent the long sleeve going over.

@Pg91357 2 жыл бұрын

OMG, I saw the stutter too! But I thought it was some sort of visual glitch with the video at first. It is weird to have that sort of stutter if you think about it. How can a circular gear with (I would assume) evenly spaced-out teeth not run smoothly or consistently? You could say it's the release of power that is inconsistent therefore the stutter? In any case I doubt it is normal and more of a sign of manufacturing tolerance? I would love to hear people's thoughts about this. Someone with more manufacturing and engineering knowledge.

@trooperbill 2 жыл бұрын

i love this but have a few suggestions - the hands dissapear and they should ditch the rotor and make it thinner

@Mikele-ez2jw 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review as always, I´ve heard that they are planning to modernize the Heritage Chrono, do you know if this is true? I would love to have it that watch with a better movement and thinner case, maybe you could propose a desing like on this one? thanks!

@GunGlutton 2 жыл бұрын

Yea they definitely get the idea from you

@rsaumeii 2 жыл бұрын

Dude big fan of the channel. But please stop saying you designed this watch. At most they stole your idea.

@BruceWilliams 2 жыл бұрын

Lol NO

@logjamtoo 2 жыл бұрын

Would have much rather have no date with the third sub dial for sure

@Rothbardy 2 жыл бұрын

I have a request! Monta. How about the Ocean King?

@bluesdog645 2 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion Bruce! Hey, can you suggest to Tudor to make a 39mm Ranger with a red “Ranger” font and a fitted bracelet? I think they missed the boat when Rolex discontinued the 39mm Explorer. I love my 41mm Heritage Ranger, but I’d be all over a 39mm model!

@BruceWilliams 2 жыл бұрын

Id love to see a return of the ranger

@craigwoolbert2443 2 жыл бұрын

Would love to see this with my own eyes. Great job Bruce.

@luxman9463 2 жыл бұрын

Bro, your beating a dead horse. Stop watching after the first minute.

@BruceWilliams 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the click Lux Man. Even the haters helping me out 👍

@timmanion7459 2 жыл бұрын

Youso right about the hands . So much so that I had to go break out my Black Bay GMT !!! NICE CHRONO !!!!

@hestrada3463 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video Bruce. Have the same watch here in austria. Have you looked into the VC Fiftysix Day Date? I just bought it and it’s great!!! Contrary to the 3 hander this one is Geneva sealed all over.. AWESOME piece. Perhaps you could review one would appreciate it. Thanks have a nice 31st!

@tayl429 2 жыл бұрын

Just another great video, love these panda's and was wondering if you could do a review of the Tag Heuer Carrera (CBN2A1D.BA0643) sometime soon

@kevincorkery6292 2 жыл бұрын

Nice with the B01 movement. Already have a Breitling though. Good price too.

@mattk8166 2 жыл бұрын

Am I the only one that sees the Tudor hands as an arrow. When in a line the hour and minute hand make a perfect arrow which reflects English history with the Longbow.

@adelineismyname 11 ай бұрын

Love thisss!!!

@martinharrison4245 2 жыл бұрын

Your not getting a lot of love on this after reading some of the comments. Would be more legible with black hands. I think you did inspire tudor , to do this. And even if you didn't, all the vids on you tube must have some influence to the manufacturers. Like seiko doing 40mm divers for the spb 143 range. Keep it up Bruce, it's your channel and your opinion . So can you design a sub for rolex , which costs under 2k and is actually available ?

@csigouin1 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought a reverse-reverse Panda. I'm calling it Dapan.

@AlexanderNiazi 2 жыл бұрын

the new two-tone zenith defy classic skeleton

@stevefox8605 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not a chrono person but this is s damn fine looking watch! If you could influence Tudor into a rerelease of the North Flag please ...🤞🏻😉 Very cool, love the snowflake hands too. TBH for the money I'd get what is the most iconic chronograph, the Speedmaster tho. Nice one, Cheers 🍻👍

@hunterblackmore 2 жыл бұрын

Parmigiani Tonda PF for review!

@chriszivoder2650 2 жыл бұрын

I like the watch but if it was the size of the BB58 that would be megga. I'm lost with regards to your design back in Jan 2020, did you guess the colours that Tudor would release? Top watch for 2021 :)

@GregJ1 2 жыл бұрын

Bruce, you designed this with rivets and without the smiley face!? Noooooooo! Kidding...it's awesome as-is nice work. Is it time for a BB Batman GMT?

@hillbillyartscrafts4367 2 жыл бұрын

i want a two tone bluesy in the black bay 58

@skchoyee 2 жыл бұрын

A Lange & Söhne saxonia outsized date in white gold black dial

@Steve-qs9eq 2 жыл бұрын

Not a fan of that hour hand on a chrono though.

@19NJS71 2 жыл бұрын

don't like the hour markers on the panda.. would have preferred explorer 2 type markers. and of course, those fake rivets 😞

@jh-il5sb 2 жыл бұрын

just curious if the panda version would't look better with black hands? the reverse panda has white hands, so logic says the panda should have black hands

@jimlittle5769 2 жыл бұрын

Bruce, does it have a quick adjust bracelet?

@m.l.679 2 жыл бұрын

Ohhh I love the intro :) The moment you get to say ''I told you'' just after it happens exactly like you described. Priceless ;D

@BruceWilliams 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you got a kick out of it!

@jmann2977 2 жыл бұрын

Agree that the classic Tudor Rose is preferable to the Tudor Shield. Would love to see this more on this watch and others!

@BruceWilliams 2 жыл бұрын

Any retro design should carry it. With all modern designs having the shield

@jmann2977 2 жыл бұрын

@@BruceWilliams Let's hope Tudor is listening.

@generalgerrard 2 жыл бұрын

Omega de ville and seiko baby tuna please

@andrewwheeler8591 2 жыл бұрын

Behave yourself Bruce 🙄 saying that I have a BB 41 heratige that was gifted to me a couple of months ago. Got myself a Seamaster 42 blue in April this year and it hasn't seen my wrist since. Blows my Omega out of the water for comfort which surprised me 😳. I think I'm going to have to chop it in for a Tudor GMT or reverse Panda 🐼 Keep up the good work 👍 Regards from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@leeharding8306 2 жыл бұрын

Not a great watch especially in white 🤔 the black one is much more legible and you can actually see the hands and markers on the black version. This model is way way too thick and chunky and snow flake hands don’t work with a chronograph. The Speedmaster is how you do a chronograph. Tudor is the Black Bay 58 company. The other models are very flawed and need a rework which is probably coming next year.

@michaelissac3337 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely watch , great job "tudor" . Its a trip how exact you're rendering was if in fact they didn't take inspiration from it. Hmmm.... Cartier santos BLACK VENOM! Brotha i cant get info for sh@# on this beauty. Id personally love a BW production on that thang as im considering my first cartier. - Mike -

@ripperx444 2 жыл бұрын

Want a Panerai 1085 (2 weeks old full set) for it?

@jayowen4526 2 жыл бұрын

Yachtmaster 40 rhodium comparison with Cartier Santos please 😊

@torresaccount 2 жыл бұрын

I think it would be nice to see a minute repeater, doesn’t matter which brand as I know they are pricey and not easy to come by. They’re interesting. Also, something with a jump hour, or a meister-singer- maybe even the Meister singer jump hour. But, maybe a regular meister-singer, just because they are so odd to tell the time. Please remember to follow the spirit of the BruceBay chrono rules of claiming credit…these should be “Manny presents: ….” Videos. Because I’m Manny. I just invented these things ideas.

@aabakri 2 жыл бұрын

The GP chrono panda please !!!

@teslapete4461 2 жыл бұрын

movement brought to you by the problematic breitling B01... :) Also, Bell & Ross has partnered with Tudor to put this movement dressed up in B&R garb for their BR05 watches in 2022...and expect the new BR05 to have a bunch of new colored dials

@Joltsu 2 жыл бұрын

Snowflake hour hand kills this watch for me. In my opinion it doesn't suit this watch at all. Otherwise it's pretty cool. I like the snowflake hand on tudor dive watches, but here it doesn't work

@rbj521 2 жыл бұрын

I dont think so

@naturejunction5604 2 жыл бұрын

Love it

@GregJ1 2 жыл бұрын

Prediction; channel hits 100,000 by end of March 🏆

@BruceWilliams 2 жыл бұрын

That would be awesome!

@jamesbui2695 2 жыл бұрын

Great looking dial and overall watch, but the case is a bit too thick for my taste.

@GalaxysGreatestDad 2 жыл бұрын

Was this produced and directed by Michael Bay???

@dillonm4794 2 жыл бұрын

It’s nice looking. But not for me. Dislike the polished slab sided case, dislike the faux rivets and no quick adjust on the clasp, really dislike the milky ring around the dial that sort of makes it look like it has a large empty space surrounding the dial, dislike the 45 minute subdial. I’m sure it’ll sell well though.

@BruceWilliams 2 жыл бұрын

Lol is that all? Well that's not much then

@lonewolfemcquade8133 2 жыл бұрын

@@BruceWilliams Any thoughts on the Aquastar Deepstar release 🤔

@BruceWilliams 2 жыл бұрын

@@lonewolfemcquade8133 I wanted to feature it, but the brand backed out when I told them it wouldn't get universal love

@lonewolfemcquade8133 2 жыл бұрын

@@BruceWilliams I actually pre ordered 1 for next summer. Im really looking forward to it. I really have a soft spot for cushion cases 😄

@satai 2 жыл бұрын

I feel the minute Hand is a bit too long.. Nice Watch though.

@brownmcpherson5724 2 жыл бұрын

I would differ with Bruce's price comment. The Chronomat and Tudor cost about the same on the gray market.

@GhostRider-xo2hy 2 жыл бұрын

Soooo we start calling you Nostradamus 🤷‍♂️… good job on the intro :)

@uwe7445 2 жыл бұрын

Bruce, do not hope to get a thank you from Tudor 😆 My experience with Tudor is that their customer relationship management is quite poor at least to the experience I have made compared to Breitling or Longines. Nevertheless I still love my burgundy Black Bay as the watch itself is great. BR Uwe

@excelerater 2 жыл бұрын

poor mans Daytona.....But not really poor men but somewhat more available than the every hidden Daytona

@danielhovet5675 2 жыл бұрын

The San Martin is nice homage If you don't have the $$$$

@ae-ca602 2 жыл бұрын

Can we call it Tudor Chrono, BW Edition?

@casperskestrel 10 ай бұрын

Too many Rolex fakes/homages (and clowns wearing them) these days. Tudor is the much nicer watch to own (IDGAF about resale values).

@roamy3605 2 жыл бұрын

Bruce, come on man. Tudor stiffed you. You were way ahead of the curve when you made the video about what Tudor could/should do with their BB Chronograph. And then they did exactly what you asked after you mocked it up for them. Yes, Tudor may have had a hundred renderings of different color combinations of the BB Chronograph before you. So what? They only used your two. Even a simple plaque would have been nice! I'm actually embarrassed for Tudor/Rolex that they would be such snobs. Next up, could you hurry up and mock up a new 38-39mm Ranger. Tudor/Rolex doesn't have anything in their line-up for this sized field watch after getting rid of the 39mm Explorer. Good luck getting to 100K!