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wolffram · 1 March 2015, 09:38 PM

Howdy all. I've been thinking of buying a Tudor Black Bay, and noticed they have an ETA movement. Don't get me wrong; I've got plenty of ETA watches. I'm just wondering if Tudor re-work the ETA movement for their purposes? I love the look of the BB, but the money seems high for an ETA, unless they modify it. Any info appreciated, as I'm new to Tudor. Cheers

RollieVerde · 1 March 2015, 11:40 PM

They say they do, and they always have. My older Tudor Sub (1979-80) with its ETA has always been an excellent watch, and my new Pelagos has been scary accurate after 3 months. I think ETA movements are pretty robust, and when properly regulated keep great time. I feel confident in saying Tudor tweaks it when they get it.

Matt748 · 2 March 2015, 12:39 AM

I tend to buy a watch on looks and feel.
The Tudors i have recently purchased are great on both counts, I am unable to see the movement whether i'm wearing a Tudor or a Rolex so for me its not that important.
The watches are pretty pricy but the quality is there in spades and its well worth it. I considered another Rolex after selling my Sub 16610 but have no regrets in going for 2 Tudors for the same price.
I still love Rolex and have no complaints about them, i may even get another one some time, but for now Tudor is doing what i want a watch to do, look good, feel good and tell the time well.

Friar · 2 March 2015, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by wolffram

Howdy all. I've been thinking of buying a Tudor Black Bay, and noticed they have an ETA movement. Don't get me wrong; I've got plenty of ETA watches. I'm just wondering if Tudor re-work the ETA movement for their purposes? I love the look of the BB, but the money seems high for an ETA, unless they modify it. Any info appreciated, as I'm new to Tudor. Cheers

This is from Al, a respected watchmaker in Toronto who frequents the Omega forums--

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f20/any...ml#post5165241

wolffram · 2 March 2015, 06:02 AM

Thanks guys, and especially thanks for the link Friar. That's what I was hoping to see. I have only recently seen the BB subs and I think they look amazing! I especially love the red version. A trusted seller here in Oz has a S/H as new blue for sale on eBay ATM for what seems like a good price. I think I'll go and check it out.

1 March 2015, 09:38 PM	#1
wolffram "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Tony Location: Melbourne, Aus Watch: 114060 Posts: 289	Tudor ETA movement Howdy all. I've been thinking of buying a Tudor Black Bay, and noticed they have an ETA movement. Don't get me wrong; I've got plenty of ETA watches. I'm just wondering if Tudor re-work the ETA movement for their purposes? I love the look of the BB, but the money seems high for an ETA, unless they modify it. Any info appreciated, as I'm new to Tudor. Cheers

2 March 2015, 06:02 AM	#5
wolffram "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Tony Location: Melbourne, Aus Watch: 114060 Posts: 289	Thanks guys, and especially thanks for the link Friar. That's what I was hoping to see. I have only recently seen the BB subs and I think they look amazing! I especially love the red version. A trusted seller here in Oz has a S/H as new blue for sale on eBay ATM for what seems like a good price. I think I'll go and check it out. __________________ Rolex SubC 114060 Tudor BB Red 79230R Tudor BB 58 79030N

1 March 2015, 11:40 PM	#2
RollieVerde Banned Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Very Far Away Posts: 579	They say they do, and they always have. My older Tudor Sub (1979-80) with its ETA has always been an excellent watch, and my new Pelagos has been scary accurate after 3 months. I think ETA movements are pretty robust, and when properly regulated keep great time. I feel confident in saying Tudor tweaks it when they get it.

2 March 2015, 12:39 AM	#3
Matt748 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: London - UK Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,249	I tend to buy a watch on looks and feel. The Tudors i have recently purchased are great on both counts, I am unable to see the movement whether i'm wearing a Tudor or a Rolex so for me its not that important. The watches are pretty pricy but the quality is there in spades and its well worth it. I considered another Rolex after selling my Sub 16610 but have no regrets in going for 2 Tudors for the same price. I still love Rolex and have no complaints about them, i may even get another one some time, but for now Tudor is doing what i want a watch to do, look good, feel good and tell the time well.

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