Tudor Black Bay Burgundy: A Collector's Daily Companion

Juliusotto · 2020-06-08T13:51:10Z

Explore the Tudor Black Bay Burgundy through Juliusotto's wristshot and community insights on its case design, wearability, and investment value. Discover why this iconic reference remains a collector favorite.

Juliusotto shares a striking wristshot of his Tudor Black Bay Burgundy, highlighting its robust presence as a daily 'working tool.' His post not only showcases the watch's aesthetic appeal but also sparks a discussion among collectors about its design nuances and practical wearability. This thread delves into how the watch's case profile influences its perceived thickness on the wrist, offering valuable insights for those considering this iconic reference.

Key Points from the Discussion

The Tudor Black Bay Burgundy's 12.7mm case height can appear thicker due to its unbroken case profile, a design choice that contrasts with watches like the Railmaster 60th Anniversary, which, despite being marginally thicker, appears thinner due to a visual break between the case side and case back.
The original Tudor Black Bay Burgundy, particularly the 'smiley' dial version, has become a good investment due to its out-of-production status.
The thinner case of the original Black Bay models is often preferred by collectors as it offers a more faithful tribute to vintage Tudor 'snowflake' references, contrasting with the thicker sides of later in-house movement versions.
Beyond the burgundy, other notable Black Bay variants available on the resale market include the Harrods edition, non-58 black versions, and the Bucherer Blue edition, indicating a diverse secondary market for collectors.
Another collector shares a wristshot of their own Tudor Black Bay, demonstrating the watch's presence in a real-world context.

The Discussion

holdemchamp1225

Jun 8, 2020

Nice match and indeed 2 great tools 🔧 👍 [nt]

Juliusotto

Jun 8, 2020

Thank you amigo [nt]

amanico

Jun 8, 2020

I prefer the one on your wrist! :)))) [nt]

Juliusotto

Jun 9, 2020

The one on my wrist will definitely stay with me [nt]

Jun 8, 2020

With a matching tan and car

I deduce you are a hard working man who looks younger than his age. As for the tan, can’t tell if it is work induced or leisure induced. I like the burgundy piece a lot and sometimes catch myself wandering off in thoughts “should I get the burgundy as well?” By now, the smiley burgundy has turned out to be a good investment too. It is out of production.

Echi

Jun 9, 2020

Same here but the black one for me..

Had to google the case height of this one. It's 12.7mm thick but looks thicker than actual probably because the case profile is one whole side of steel without any breaks. Contrast that with the Railmaster 60th at 12.8mm! It looks thinner even if it's thicker by a mm because there's a break between the case side and the case back with the latter hidden once it presses down the wrist. So it tricks the eye into thinking the watch sits lower than what the number suggests. I'm thinking if I can live

Tudor Black Bay Burgundy: A Collector's Daily Companion

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