Rolex Black Bay Chronograph Panda Review

joenghenry · 2021-10-10T13:41:53Z

Explore joenghenry's 1-week review of the Tudor Black Bay Chronograph Ref. 79360N 'Panda'. Insights on accuracy, wearability, and value for money.

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In this insightful review, joenghenry shares his initial impressions after a week with the Tudor Black Bay Chronograph Ref. 79360N 'Panda' dial. His detailed observations on accuracy, aesthetics, and wearability provide a valuable perspective for collectors considering this popular reference. Henry's post highlights key attributes that make this chronograph a compelling choice in the luxury watch market.

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Dear all
After wearing the new Tudor 79360N panda dial for one week, would like to share with you my initial impressions:

1. The accuracy of the MT5813 (modified from Breitling B01) caliber is superb. It loses 3 sec over one week. One of the best among all of my collection

2. The dial is lovely, resembling a paul newman daytona. The date window is not preferred, yet not too obtrusive due to the white background of the date wheel and dial.

3. The 41mm sized and 14.4mm thick case is big on my 16.5cm wrist, yet still bearable. I particularly like the narrow lugs, like those vintage Rolex, as well as the beveled edge around the entire side of case.

4. The bracelet is not bad, but it would be better if the clasp is slightly narrower and there are more holes (say 4 or 5) for the micro adjustment.

5. The activation of chronograph is a bit hard, but that’s expected in a vertical clutched column wheel chronograph.

After all, it is a superb daily watch with a very high value for money, especially for those who want to taste the B01 caliber.

Best,
Henry

Key Points from the Discussion

The case dimensions and clasp size are common points of contention for some collectors, who find them a bit too heavy and blocky, wishing for the slimmer profiles seen in models like the Black Bay 58 to extend to the Chronograph and GMT lines.
While the original author experienced excellent accuracy with his MT5813 caliber, another owner noted a slight gain of 2 seconds per day, suggesting individual variations in movement performance or storage conditions.
Switching the Tudor Black Bay Chronograph to a leather strap can visually slim down its profile, offering an alternative aesthetic and wear experience for those who find the bracelet and case substantial.
The Tudor Black Bay Chronograph's value proposition is consistently praised, with its impressive performance and design making it a strong contender in its price segment.

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Oct 10, 2021

Great value for money in this vertical clutch chrono from Tudor. It’s a neat watch.

blau

Oct 10, 2021

The thing that's turned me off with them is the cases being a bit too heavy and blocky, and, similarly, the clasps being too large. I know this is solved on the Black Bay 58s, but I'd love to see it follow through to the GMTs and Chronos (the Pelagos makes sense big and blocky). In your photos, it doesn't look too bad! Have you worn other Tudors--like the original Black Bay or GMT or the Heritage Chronos? How does this compare to those?

Lankysudanese

Oct 10, 2021

I tried this chrono when it was first introduced (after it won the GPH). Wear it in good health Hussam

houstonian

Oct 10, 2021

Your BB 58 blue, or this panda Chrono?

GLau

Oct 10, 2021

Tudor has been very impressive in the past few years, and it is getting stronger and stronger 💪. Glad that you like this piece. Tudor is great vale for money 💰as well !👍

Lankysudanese

Oct 11, 2021

Maybe in the future. If you keep sharing amazing wrist shots every week, the future may not be too far 😁

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