Another Tudor BB ........LE

R3D9

If i was looking for a watch with a bronze case, this would be the one.

Supposedly these watches have some kind of coating or component added to the alloy so that the case doesn't develop patina (or at least as rapidly as most bronze cases).

Given the limited numbers, I think this is as good a bet as you can find to rise in value long-term.

Kmart

Even if I wasn't looking for a a bronze watch I would still consider this. The blue dial just plays so amazingly well with the case, it's a bit reminiscent of the two tone Rolex Sub actually (16613). However what's with this bullshit about value speculation lately? Why do we have to discuss the hypothetical future value of every watch that has the potential to be limited in number?

dougiedude

I'd like to see the exact watch, but with a SS case... and a 39mm case size...

but that's just me, I guess.

Livesimply11

Doug, you may be onto something here. Hope to see you soon at the next gathering!!

R3D9

Sorry @Kmart - I don't care much about value appreciation personally - I buy watches with "will my kids want these one day?" in mind. All the watches I own will be with me for life unless I fall out of love with them or fall in love with something more. It's just that Tudor/Rolex rarely do limited small releases like this. I just thought it was a reasonable observation to share.

Apologies if it touched a sore spot / pet peeve. I honestly would not have guessed my comment might offend.

To your point on being fratrated with people worrying about value: to some who aren't established members of the 1%, a watch holding or increasing in value plays a role in their decision when putting out a relatively significant chunk of their disposable income.

My wife and I are both professionals and make a very good wage, but we have two kids and a mortgage and neither of us came from wealth. It took three years of putting whatever I had free to save up the money to buy my new Speedmaster.

It's easy to feel disgusted by someone thinking this way when you don't have the same financial limitations or stresses, but there are lots of people from lots of economic backgrounds who like watches and have the right to buy expensive watches who have to seriously save and scrimp to acquire them and I'm pretty certain many of them visit this forum.

Now, I'm projecting here and perhaps you're not as well-to-do as I'm imagining, but my guess is you're doing alright and, within limitations, you have the free cash available to buy (within certain limits) some lovely things that call out to you without a care in the world as to what it might be worth one day.

If that's the case, you're quite fortunate and I begrudge you absolutely nothing. Might it not be fair to allow others to consider different factors when spending their money also?

R3D9

I think this is as good a bet as you can find to rise in value long-term.

Kmart

That's certainly fair. It's absolutely good to know if the watch you're buying will hold its value so that one can sell it down the road if necessary. But you said:



For me that crosses over from "will this watch depreciate" into "can I make money off of it". At least that's just how I took that at the time, it's clear now that you didn't mean it in that way.

This wasn't meant to be a personal attack on you by the way, I'm not offended in the slightest. I suppose I'm just worn down from the endless posts over in the Speedy Tuesday thread from excitable new members constantly speculating over and over and over and over again about how much they're going to be able to flip their #ST for (and also the 60th anniversary watch thread, to a somewhat lesser extent). It really just irks me because it seems like some people would rather make a buck than enjoy a beautiful watch.

semper_shells

The 3, 6, and 9 numerals are a nice touch that no one has pointed out. Such a subtle change that creates a whole new experience. I own a black bay black and am strongly considering getting this. I don't know how I'm going to pay for it... I do have two kidneys and heard you only really need one.

R3D9

If i was looking for a watch with a bronze case, this would be the one.

Supposedly these watches have some kind of coating or component added to the alloy so that the case doesn't develop patina (or at least as rapidly as most bronze cases).

SeanO

Then what's the USP?

Bronze is supposed to age.