Tudor Black Bay Ceramic - Another Unexpected Release from Tudor

[@BryanO92]

The war between Omega and Rolex is getting interesting. Omega working on repositioning itself into the five figure market and Rolex countering by positioning Tudor to mirror Omega's selling points.

[@neildavid4411]

Agree with you I really like the watch and I love how Tudor is not afraid to try new things.

[@ChanceFavors310]

Love this one. Would have loved to see the ceramic bracelet also though. And I would prefer if the metal materals were DLC coated instead of PVD but for 4700 youre getting quite a bit for your money I must say.

[@marcuslieberman3577]

I really like this piece! The black case and black dial are exquisite. The white markers are legible, I think. The see thru case back is great, and the movement is subtle and interesting to look at!! The METAS Cert. is a leap forward for Tudor(Rolex) and Teddy I agree it is a directed at their "Competitor"

[@tissinakkikaivo]

I’d buy the 58 version of this in a heartbeat

[@Tennisfiles]

Same here! Well most likely....haha. Or a steel black/white 58 version.

[@MrKeaneNg]

I have a normal 58 and this watch and I like that it’s not smaller. The all black makes it look smaller already.

[@erichan00]

the size is perfect for me, don't you think this kind of cool watch In all black should be a bit larger ?

[@carlosbeato1]

I got a Tudor 1926 41MM, absolutely love it. I am not the biggest fan of Divers but the Black Bay is starting to get me rethink that position.

[@theoriginaljohngalt2450]

I have a 1926 in 41mm also. Not too long ago I bought the BB54. Divers as a whole aren’t my thing but this one really spoke to me. It wears so nice on the wrist and is an absolute stunner!

[@arctic_skies]

Personally i found it stunning! Would love to own one :)

[@dnlmoretti]

I love how this variant has its own special feel. I’d honestly buy both this and the traditional stainless steel model (which I hope will get the metas certified movement).

[@MrGifted_]

I had a “sweet-and-sour” opinion about Tudor. But this watch make it clear the moment I saw it, and try it on. Since then I enjoy every time I wear it, and that accuracy even after you leave it a side couple of days, is so good! And the video is so good and honest about the watch.

[@TheDiegoherra]

I have been wearing for last 3 months and I love it on nato strap. AmZing watch especially for the value

[@vopvoopone]

I love the shots of you and Cleveland at the start! What a great city

[@liquidtunes]

Slimmer, simpler, understated yet instantly recognizable and tastefully put together. Good job, Tudor.

[@davidhalesmith2491]

I have it and it’s an amazing watch. You called it on understated.

[@mikefortney7879]

I can see myself adding one for sure. I love it. I am at the point where if it’s not at least COSC...it better have standout Features that I can’t resist.

[@JL-OnwardandUpward]

Own it and love it! I got mine when it was released, the only Tudor in my collection.

[@williambireley2529]

This is awesome. Black ceramic is unique and interesting. The movement is very impressive as well.

[@DCTag]

It’s not for me. I appreciate what they’ve done.

[@jimyarradi]

@Will Harris completely agree with your comment

[@gp2712]

Tudor just keeps going backwards

[@N7Sound]

@@gp2712 Explain why. Only because you don't like it?

[@GollyGDean]

do not understand for the life of me the blacked out bezel

[@trubadyr99]

Thank you for the great video, as usual, Teddy! The carbon fiber case is a definite plus of this watch, while hindered legibility of some markings is the obvious design mistake, IMHO. I would also much prefer this watch to be a much more reasonable 40 mm in diameter with the overall lug-to-lug distance also reduced to, say 48-49 mm.

[@mobsyndicate1389]

I recently picked up the titanium Pelagos black Dial. Watching this video made me second-guess my purchase. Great review to say the least. Thanks

[@DarrenRobinson1968]

Another great video 😊 I have never really liked Tudors but saw this in person for the first time yesterday and bought it. Only lived with it for a few hours but so far I love it. It’s definitely overtaken my Omega Railmaster as my go to watch.

[@jamesjarvis2060]

I really like this watch, finally got my phone call from my AD today and it has been shipped : )

[@the_once-and-future_king.]

Not digging the invisible bezel or the strap, but the black movement looks SICK!

[@jarnbjorn4522]

i saw someone wear this watch today and i can't believe how beautiful it is in person, makes me wanna buy one for me too lol.

[@spencerstein8525]

A couple months ago a good friend of mine, who is a watch salesman, and called to his store to see a BB Ceramic that just hit the counter. Purely out of curiosity, I went to take a look. I was surprised how much I liked it and bought it on the spot, which is very unusual for me. Have really enjoyed it so far. I also have a BB GMT and the Ceramic wears a lot smaller. Its also very different from everything else in my collection. Plus, the movement is great to look at. The design may make it less than a perfect tool watch, but I would not wear a $5,000 watch in the ocean anyway. I have a Seiko PADI Turtle for that.

[@qimng8914]

Good day sir, heard about the ceramic casing being brittle and fragile and would break easily. Wanted to buy this piece as a daily watch, is it really that fragile and vulnerable while wearing it? Need your kind advice. Much appreciated!

[@spencerstein8525]

Mine has zero damage in the 18 months or so I have had it. Not a scratch, even when changing straps. Never dropped it on concrete or anything like that, but unless you work construction I would have no worries using it for a daily wear. Usual knocks on doors and wall edges have caused zero damage.

[@Tappat]

I tend to enjoy blacked out watches, even to my detriment of it being all black and tough to tell the time.

[@almeladze]

It's got a good lume

[@stevenconway6867]

I think the fact that the 3/6/9/12 markers are different than the circular 1,2,4,5,7,8,10, and 11 make it pretty easy to tell time. I am not a fan of watches that have the same symbol for all makers. At least the 12 needs to stand out.

[@MrKeaneNg]

Telling the time is super easy with this watch. As for the bezel legibility , that’s where it suffers

[@Alex-zr4yl]

No bracelet option? I don’t like the strap that much honestly

[@MarioGonzalez-yq3gw]

Great video as always Teddy! I think it would end up being a bit large for me, but I was curious to learn about Tudor's advancement in the watch game. A Blk bay or Blk Bay Chrono is definitely in my future.

[@1018Frankie]

Completely agree with you, the important news here is the movement, who needs another Black Bay model? I would like to see this movement migrate to the other models! Nice video and keep the good work my friend!

[@ams914]

BB's are all that sell for Tudor, so what else are they gonna do?

[@martinvile9441]

Looks a lot better with the hybrid leather/rubber strap supplied in the box. Shame this wasn’t shown on the video!

[@barryerskine3053]

Missed this video when it first came out. Great observations. And, as always, great footage. Keep up the great work, Teddy!

[@authorjohnwquinn]

For that money I would expect it on a nice bracelet.

[@EB-nz1qv]

I like how the shirt matches the watch. Nice touch.

[@michaelfierman3256]

Speaking of expectations...I was expecting the Yankees not to suck this year, but maybe I'm going off track. I really like the look of this one, hoping to see one in person, but they have yet to get one in at my local shop. Great presentation.

[@anthonystevens8683]

A good informative review Teddy. METAS testing is fully cased with lots of different testing parameters at different temperatures, pressures, positions, standby and differential between wound and running down. The big one is the 15000 Gauss testing. This 'may' be interesting as the case is non ferrous where stainless steel is and could be magnetized and interact with the ferrous parts of the movement in theory. So I guess it may be more than just grafting this movement into other cases. Anyway I agree with you that its's a great watch if a little thick but readability apart from the dial shows form over function.

[@LuckyJack99]

Another brilliant discussion - Tudor is definitely on the move !

[@Steve-vl9ed]

Bravo Teddy, great review. The top of my rotation is the Black Bay 58; Tudor is my favorite brand, one that I refer to as “Rolex-lite.” Until the Ceramic was released I was disappointed by nearly everything released post-BB58 except the BB58 Blue. The Ceramic has risen to the top of my want list.

[@gannicus8228]

Can you compare this with the OMEGA ceramic, and Longines HydroConquest black matte ceramic? I fail to understand why Loingines isn't the best deal amongst the three. I would love to hear your thoughts @Teddy.

[@jonathanou8122]

That movement is gorgeous.

[@BennyLlama]

I would love to see a SS Black Bay red dial with this movement inside. That would be a no-brainer purchase

[@thegraciefighter102]

It’s a very clear statement to the market showing what they can do with these materials and the METAS certification at a price point where others can’t compete. I think they’re clearly going after Omega

[@gp2712]

Lol that’s funny they keep moving backwards

[@thegraciefighter102]

@@gp2712 yes agreed Omega need to stop endless limited editions and start trying to innovate.

[@gp2712]

Yes too many limited editions for Omega but Tudor is actually backwards garbage.

[@thegraciefighter102]

@@gp2712 ah sorry didn’t realise you were a troll.

[@jonahb2149]

Tudor’s all grownt-up, tryin to make a name for itself. I like it!

[@austinzizzi1142]

I love this piece something about it works so well

[@papatriot9882]

Great review Teddy. This one looks different in the flesh vs pics. Saw it at my AD last week and couldn’t resist. It’s different!

[@rohangangan8327]

Damn 😍🤩 Black belt with a thin white line and the Black dial!! Oohh la la Is this watch available in your shop Teddy? As always love your videos!!

[@JB-xt3ly]

Higher beat rate and longer power reserve than Omega, I kind of like it.

[@CaptainXanax]

I think it's a good looking watch. But having worked in a service center for a brand that has a decent amount of ceramic watches, most of which came in in pieces, I'd pass.

[@mcstarling07]

I know everyone keeps comparing this to the ceramic Omega as a value but doesn't Longines make a ceramic Hydroconquest for even less?

[@thebikerkid6]

You are right, longines make a ceramic hydroconquest and I have it on my wrist🤚and it has a nice price tag

[@thebikerkid6]

About 3600 euros new, I bought it used (2019)at 2100 euros😉

[@r0ky_M]

I'm all for innovation like ceramic, but for a HQ daily beater I'll stick to Sinn U50 (40mm X 11mm) with tegimented steel case/bezel..which keep great time despite not having all the 'official' chronometer cert. people harp on about to promote the Tudor.

[@townievision]

Great review ! I'm thinking of buying this watch and I'm in the research phase. I've learned almost everything I need to know. Just need to find one and try one on. Also in this video you have a booger in your hair dead center...

[@life-onmars8223]

I love this "black noir" watch and I'm on the wait list.

[@red75v67]

It's cool but why no ceramic bracelet? Rado did that years ago.

[@squigglyphrank9348]

Because we would cry that it cost 8 grand.

[@Cato-vo7xx]

Maybe you could have mentioned the Tudor Fastrider Black Shield as this was the first watch from Tudor, which had a ceramic case if I‘m not mistaken. It does not have the inhouse movement, but is still a great watch

[@robertlock6041]

Tudor are on a roll at the moment. I like this watch. Yes, it's disappointing that there's no bracelet option, but Black Bay watches are comfortable on a NATO strap... think of the fun you could have matching it with different straps... Excellent review, thank you 😊

[@Not_me9791]

Nato strap on this watch is just... stupid! I put it and took it off asap

[@HHIto]

On a second pass, I began to appreciate its coolness and ultimate commitment to accuracy & durability (hush to me) even more so than my JLC.

[@danr6175]

Really like the looks of it . Pvd coating on the crown and bezel plus the cheap straps are degrading it.

[@homefink2235]

The bezel inlay with the numbers is ceramic. Like on other models with ceramic bezels. The leather strap is combined with rubber inside and very nice Tudor logo applications inside the strap. If you wear it, it's really fabulous quality.

[@danr6175]

@@homefink2235 yes, but the bezel itsself is made from steel. Its a watch that wants to be a ceramic one. If they state its ceramic than it should ceramic through and through. Its a pity they didnt go all the way.

[@homefink2235]

@@danr6175 ceramic is a brittle material. If the clasp is made out of ceramic it could be damaged easily. The new IWC Mojave Desert for example is made the same way. The clasp and the crown is not made of ceramic. It's steel and the watch costs 14.000 Euro.

[@danr6175]

@@homefink2235 a pin buckle could have been made. Look at what Omega have done with their latest Seamaster Black Black- a fully ceramic watch (rubber bracelet, ceramic buckle) for 8500€/$. Its possible, if one can and dares to do it. This one is almost there but yet not really. I rest my case ; ).

[@StandardTime]

Check out the major movement issue where it just completely stops working. Uptickwatchreviews made a video on his watch needing to have its movement replaced, which apparently takes over a month!

[@draakisback]

I bought a 58 925 the other day but had to return it after I found the metal left a rash on my arm so I exchanged it for this ceramic watch. Really like this watch though it's legality is slightly lower than I'd like but it's a fantastic watch for sure.

[@leesobel7541]

never been a fan of tudor's "snowflake" hand so I'll buy a casioak white on black, and use the savings for the damasko dc67

[@juankatzin6377]

Awesome watch, any reviews coming on the Omega Seamaster 300 Black black? Having a large wrist I think the 43.5mm case size might be better suited towards me compared to the Tudor, was just wanting to know your thoughts on it? Kind regards, Juan

[@TheLegitAlpha]

I got this one just recently. It really is a cool piece.

[@bartversteijnen1084]

This watch blows me away. This may be the most important watch release of the year for what it is what it points to in the future and what can be had for this low price point.

[@notDonaldFagen]

Oooh, I didn't notice they blacked out and decorated the movement with a displayback too. Pretty nice! Not really into black watches though.

[@asimazmat5786]

Loving the video, been waiting to see what you thought of this timepiece, I've had my eye on it for a few weeks and £3.5k Sterling in the UK is a little on the pricier side but could be worth a purchase!

[@CaptCanuck4444]

The black black version of this watch looked so much better. What's the point of the super bright lume when it can't be used as a diving watch? A muted grey lume would have been a significant aesthetic improvement.

[@Stephen-wj5fw]

love it, it's on a short list for me. Was considering the black bay bronze, but it's just too big and have decided to go for the IWC spitfire bronze.

[@TheGabagoolGuru]

Intro was ON POINT haha. Great content as always Teddy

[@Ranghocsing]

I love your review always… having a honeymoon time with my metas now

[@willywantoknow2563]

Huh, i like it, wonder why many don't, i might rather a Marathon on second thought

[@uesugikaru]

I love the bb58 but I need something that's not a dive watch but has the robustness of one with a few extra features. So the dream tudor for me is a the GMT but in the sub-40's like the BB58. That is the dream. Next year maybe!

[@stevecotterill7981]

Love the finish and symmetry... watch out Omega.

[@denzelgwangwadza2009]

Wooooow that looks magnificent

[@St.CrispinsDayGLORY]

39mm and closed caseback please!

[@MrZanzibar123]

Great review of a cool watch. But why not a ceramic bezel? I think that’d hold up better than PVD coating will.

[@robinmarples5198]

Black watches, as black rims, still don't grow on me... I m trying hard but nope STOP! changing my mind. This thing is awesome

[@b_altmann]

IWC was the first to use this in the 90s. Tissot also offered it. Tissot tried all sorts of options back then: wood, stone, titanium...

[@Omega34685]

Not a PVD fan but I do like other Tudor offerings. On a side note, thanks for not devoting a video regarding the TPG drama..I appreciate you staying focused on what you do best and not getting sucked into the rumor mill.

[@anotherwatch]

If I did not already have the previous version, I would get this. I like the stealth look.

[@agt155]

I love these Tooter watches.

[@kutark]

So i agree with your overall assessment of the situation, i just think this watch had some missed opportunities. Looking at it in a vacuum and not what it represents for the brand, the watch in and of itself is extremely boring. It feels incredibly late to the game, and frankly i'm just kind of "over" the whole blacked out ceramic watch idea. IMO what would have been cool would have been to get some contrast of finishing, as well as some black/white contrast. So, for example, a satin dial (or perhaps even gloss) instead of matte. Lumed bezel numbers. Some satin/polished finishing on the movement in addition to the matte and texturing, etc. I think it would also have looked awesome on a tan leather strap rather than a cloth/nato. Never the less, those are my thoughts :)

[@vincentrebel5931]

Maybe yet written in the 249 previous comentaries, but there was a production ceramic Tudor before this BB : the Fastrider Black Shield

[@YoRHa_2E]

I do quite like it, however I wouldn't buy this one - I'm much more into the bronze models.

[@wasghdej1625]

It looks so cool

[@davidmurray9844]

Great job. I like the watch, but I question the band choice. Thank you for sharing.

[@kingadjust5422]

what's the best first luxury watch for around $2,300 1. longines colum wheel chronograph 2. breitling colt automatic on leather strap. 3. tag heuer aquaracer batman gmt 😎👍

[@simonandersen7942]

Absolutely gutted that this doesn't come with a black rubber strap.

[@ZCT808]

I think it's very cool. But I do like a date complication. This is a lot of watch for the money though.

[@joshwilkes8853]

At 1st I wasn't a fan...but the more I look at it, I think I'm going after this one

[@zackrz7]

A very stealthy watch! Interesting movement!

[@schmunk]

I would only consider this if it came on a matching bracelet with the textile band included as an extra.

[@ams914]

The problem is making black-coated bracelets that can endure scratches and not wear off. Nobody really has pulled it off. And the bracelet wouldn't be ceramic, it would be a different material. You can't make ceramic bracelets, I don't think. And you probably wouldn't want one anyway, because they'd break so easily.

[@SimulatorWhiz]

@@ams914 That's not true, there a tonne of brands that have made ceramic bracelets, Audemars Piguet to name one.

[@ams914]

@@SimulatorWhiz Didn't know that, thanks. But they must be more delicate than steel. I'm also guessing it costs a fortune. So would you pay $1500 more for a bracelet? Maybe it's worth it, I don't know.

[@MeestroDavid]

I'm confused as to why anyone would think that the Omega was "inspired" by the Tudor when this Seamaster is an upgraded reissue of a watch and color scheme that came out in the ’90s. Likewise, calling this a "stainless steel version of the No Time To Die model" makes no sense as it only borrows the bracelet from that model as a way of straddling the line between the ’90s original shown in Goldeneye and the latest iteration.

[@T25de]

I would love to see it in person

[@jaimerivera2545]

It looks killer in black!! Specially wearing a dark shirt.

[@NomadicPhoton]

I love it, but I think I’d go for a Baltic aquascaphe and the SAR rescue timer.

[@geraldgraham2319]

Love my black bay ceramic

[@Javi_C]

Ceramic looks great, but I will still go for the original.

[@ghostboy929]

Beautiful watch, however, you can't use it as a diver since the timing bezel is unreadable underwater.

[@robc8468]

If Tudor ever does a ceramic bezel black bay 58 in stainless steel I might have to buy one.

[@shawnvegavelez121]

Excellent look!

[@oOoScarecrow31oOo]

I’m waiting for all those Tudor late improvements combined in a BB58. 😏 BB58 bronze/two tones/ceramic, metas certified caliber, new clasp,...

[@NicholasCFranklin]

I don’t think adopting METAS certification as much of an attack on any other brand, as much as a natural evolution of delivering a better product to your customer. METAS brings more transparency to the watch testing than COSC, and especially more so than in-house testing like Superlative Chronometer. I would not be surprised if this is just the beginning for Tudor, likely big brother Rolex, and many other brands adopting METAS.

[@eugenegutierrez5106]

I’m tempted to buy this watch but not sure if it’s worth $5k.