Beyond the hype: Tudor Black Bay 925 and Black Bay Ceramic compared

[@Ireallycantthinkofahandle]

glad iv found your channel! i just recently got a used 925 and am over the dam moon with it! The softness of the case really got my attention. it feels almost organic. its weird.

[@alexanderd.9460]

I am a black on black on black guy. I went with the ceramic. They had it in stock, so it's what I took. Both great pieces, but I do prefer the ceramic. PVD bracelet would be a great add on, but having two straps is enough honestly.

[@rolandharris2706]

Checkout the black rubber b strap, rubber bracelet that is fully integrated. Super clean.

[@dgbucko]

Had many, many luxury watches and sold most of them. The 925 is one of only a couple of keepers, because it's silver. I look forward to it growing old and looking old with me.

[@WatchTheFreshFaces]

Thanks for sharing! No tarnish whatsoever?

[@dgbucko]

@@WatchTheFreshFaces Not really. Maybe a slightly warmer hues between the lugs and overall it may be a tad not as bright.

[@WatchTheFreshFaces]

@@dgbucko Thanks for sharing, that's great news 👍

[@dgbucko]

@@WatchTheFreshFaces I would love it to go dark though. Kind of disappointed that it hasn't.

[@rolandharris2706]

Nice...that is a cool thought

[@rolandharris2706]

The METAS tolerances are +5 seconds and 0 not + or - 5 seconds. 15,000 gauss antimag very impressive movement

[@robalexander7348]

My personal choice is the Black Bay 925, i love the taupe colour tones, i find it a stunning beautiful watch, i most likely will buy one soon 😀 👍

[@robalexander7348]

Well i bought one, it is a stunning watch when you see it in person 👍

[@closer71]

The 925 is just gorgeous. But there’s something so cool about the dial on the ceramic. Too bad the whole thing isn’t ceramic but it’s still better looking than the Omega Dark Side of the Moon.

[@markwilliams4274]

I want both as well as the Pelagos but cant make up my mind which one to go for. The tarnish is a slight issue with the 925 and the fact that I cant find a ceramic one is a bit of a problem.

[@WatchTheFreshFaces]

Thanks for sharing! Pelagos is a great onr as well… difficult choice indeed 😅

[@borjastick]

The 925 tarnish story is just that, a myth and a story. Happens very rarly and is easy to clean up. I have had mine from the get go at the end of May and never had any tarnishing at all. Great watch and very much better than this other watch he is talking about. Better than the other BB58s too.

[@robalexander7348]

I own the Black Pelagos 41mm and i just Love it,it's a stunning watch on the wrist 😀 👍

[@JL-OnwardandUpward]

Hands down the blacked out ceramic, there is no comparison.

[@kevinwong4419]

Are you sure the crown is ceramic as well? I’ve heard that the crown is actually pvd

[@WatchTheFreshFaces]

Good question, I’ll double check and get back to you.

[@WatchTheFreshFaces]

Ok I asked Tudor this question and got the answer! You’re right - the crown is steel pvd. Thanks for sharing!!

[@v0llm1lch]

@@WatchTheFreshFaces clasp is also steel pvd

[@yellowwducky]

I liked them both but the watchidiot tarnishing tales and the uptick ceramic stopping woes has me looking at a GO seaQ pano instead.

[@WatchTheFreshFaces]

Yeah great choice indeed. I think this video of watchidiot is pretty good and he definitely should share the progress as well, very worthfull information. GO is stunning. I’ve been looking at a lot of them and still can’t decide which is best, I think those watches will never bore you

[@martinkaplan1805]

Fantastic! If only I could get my hands on them - not easy to find right now in the Bay Area

[@WatchTheFreshFaces]

Maybe I could help and as a reliable Dutch AD here?

[@deltropico7]

Ceramic can crack irreparably :S I'd go 925 because of that and it's heirloom qualities (even if it gets some patina it can be restored)

[@stevwest1394]

Are you sure the crown is made out of ceramic?

[@saulsaul467]

Steel PVD coated same as the Bezel

[@mikerotch6068]

I like the ceramic. Just wish it was under 40mm in diameter

[@WatchTheFreshFaces]

Thanks for sharing!

[@hemanshubahl3785]

Both great choices but I’ll go with Ceramic.

[@ferdinatamotovlog8942]

nice watch and nice vlog

[@WatchTheFreshFaces]

Thank you very much!

[@watchwanted6580]

My choice is… silver is absolutely stunning bb, about ceramic I was extremely surprised that’s really cool but tried explain why is not my watch on my Instagram page 😅

[@laurencefahey3132]

I bought the bb58 harrods edition and I love it , I really really like the 925 , I’m just a bit concerned about the Patina . I will just sit on it for a while to see what decision tomorrow brings .(bet I end up buying it) ☺️

[@WatchTheFreshFaces]

Very curious to hear your experiences and the development of the patina!

[@laurencefahey3132]

@@WatchTheFreshFaces I haven’t got one to tell you (yet anyway)

[@whodeycinbengals]

Heritage 41 Harrods*

[@racebannon2332]

Yoooo Larry, the Harrods is 41mm lol.

[@jeffone]

The ceramic is wait listed here in Australia and the ADs show little in the way of hope. A year or two is what I am told.

[@ugeneous]

I would love to get them both. So far I only have the pelagos

[@nick540]

.925 100% all the way!

[@WatchTheFreshFaces]

Score noted 📝

[@whodeycinbengals]

Both badass watches. The 925 was my choice as it’s better sized and even more unique than the ceramic.

[@WatchTheFreshFaces]

Badass watches indeed! Will try to use that one in one of my future videos, love it 😄

[@axelr9378]

I like them both. Silver one is solid silver but only cosc certified movement also it will be easier to take care of. Ceramic one is not full ceramic :( but has à double certified movement cosc and metas. It may be harder to take care of this soecific movement. Regarding it's value it seems they keep it well. A silver bracelet on the silver one would be great or satin Steel. Before seeing comments and vidéo BB Black was winning now it's a draw.

[@WatchTheFreshFaces]

😄 thanks for sharing your thoughts! It really is quite difficult!

[@affegorilla1299]

Black all the way😜✌🏻

[@WatchTheFreshFaces]

Yeaaahhh 1-0 for the all blacks!

[@medroastt9888]

Black ceramic in 39mm case would have been better.

[@WatchTheFreshFaces]

Agreed - 39 would be perfect indeed 👍

[@EDHBlvd]

Neither. Skip Tudor. My experience buying a BB 925 was horrendous. The first 6 months of ownership, my watch was stuck at Tudor/Rolex Service Center in Dallas TX, due to a faulty movement. Then when I finally got it back, the bezel was damaged. Total joke. I’m done with Tudor.

[@WatchTheFreshFaces]

Wow that’s quite disappointing indeed

[@maxfaberg128]

Plot twist: you are not done with Tudor :)

[@theoriginaljohngalt2450]

You are not done with Tudor, they are done with you.

[@NordicStyleTV]

I wear and film mine every day

[@joeloi9043]

if Tudor use carbon tech instead of ceramic that would be perfect

[@yashara1e]

Ceramic is the future

[@WatchTheFreshFaces]

Hear, hear! Love that statement 😃

[@Paidonthedaily]

I like tudor. I just don't like they are selling so high

[@annebokma4637]

For me Ceramic first then bronze then 925 .

[@muffemod]

Faux-tina on the ceramic is Moe. Moe-tina! 😆🤣

[@mitchmitchell9588]

Dude! Where are you? I hope you are well, just pre-occupied with some brilliant project. Was at the AD and saw the 925. What a watch! I am skeptical over claims of tarnish. But I’m skeptical about just about everything on KZbin. Hope to hear from you soon! Your opinions are valued.

[@WatchTheFreshFaces]

Hi mate, sorry for my late reply! Been quite busy directly after Watches & Wonders so it was hard to make extra time for new reviews. They actually do take a lot of time to make 😅 Anyway, more coming soon :D

[@mitchmitchell9588]

@@WatchTheFreshFaces anything if quality takes time. No rush. I enjoy your videos and look forward to future installments on your channel. Be well!

[@DC-le3kf]

925!

[@stefanievanworkum1990]

Black Bay Ceramic! 👌

[@WatchTheFreshFaces]

Noted!

[@rockinginafreeworld3256]

It’s not plus /minus 5 seconds. Metas is 0/+5

[@WatchTheFreshFaces]

Yeah, for the ceramic they actually use Metas: www.tudorwatch.com/en/inside-tudor/watchmaking/metas-certification

[@hitchhicker92]

CORRECTION: the ceramic still has pvd coating on a steel case! And no lume pib (which is just silly for a "diver"). Equally it may be argued that the material in the 925 only has drawbacks and the movement is plain-jane... Still I got me a 925 just because ^^

[@whodeycinbengals]

Case is entirely ceramic. Crown is PVD

[@hitchhicker92]

@@whodeycinbengals and the bezel ring, the case back and the clasp... Only the bezel inlay and the body of the case are ceramic 😉

[@thekeytoairpower]

Metas is !+-5, it is 0 to +5.

[@WatchTheFreshFaces]

Thanks!

[@japd7897]

I would sell both and buy Rolex. In case you still want a Tudor, I would go for the tropical dial and bezel.

[@WatchTheFreshFaces]

Thanks for sharing!

[@likeris2]

Tudor owners are weird.