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427shark
·You have your reasoning wrong here.
The Omega has the option for a micro-adjusting clasp (from the Seamaster 300 or PO), something the BB doesn't. Omega wins hands-down.
Tudor Black Bay Black Vs Ceramic SMP
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427shark
·BTW I was just looking up reviews on YouTube and stumbled across BRUCE WILLIAMS review of the BB vs SMP . I'd say one of the best comparison videos of the two, defiantly watch it before you pull the trigger .
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Df13
·No way , really ? I never thought that Rolex would basically share a movement of tech with breitling .. Is it a 70hr power reserve like Tudor ?
The new Tudor Black Bay chrono also uses a movement based on the Breitling B01. It isn't a big deal. The large majority of Tudor movements haven't been in-house.
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Shailor
·Buying any new, fairly expensive watch comes down to personal preference which, after all, should be immune from criticism. Being adverse to water, many of each watches features are wasted on me. I went with the one I figured would be with me for the rest of my life. I still find myself staring at it and the excitement of opening the box.
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wilfreb
·Buying any new, fairly expensive watch comes down to personal preference which, after all, should be immune from criticism. Being adverse to water, many of each watches features are wasted on me. I went with the one I figured would be with me for the rest of my life. I still find myself staring at it and the excitement of opening the box.
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watchkiller
·Hey all.
So I'm letting go for my 45.5mm PO and looking to fund either the above mentioned watches.
I'm leaning towards the Tudor because of the hands are more unique as compared to the hallowed ones of the SMP.
However I like the SMP height as compared to the Black Bay...
Anyone who has both or was in the same situation as me... which did you choose?
Any regrets?
Cheers
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steelgecko
·I own both the SMPc and the BBN (in-house), and love them both. They can be compared I suppose but other than being divers are very different watches. Ironically, the one that looks dressier (the SMPc, esp on bracelet) is actually the more toolish - greater WR, HE valve, bulletproof casing vs a less tested design, ceramic bezel with 120 clicks...etc. Having said that, the BBN is a stunning watch esp if you like the vintage look, has great history too, and is very versatile in terms of straps. SMPc gets daily wear for work and - perverse;y - for more strenuous activities (swimming, diving, hiking) but the BBN wins out for lounging around at the weekend with friends or family.
My comparison photos (I no longer own the BBR):
My comparison photos (I no longer own the BBR):
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jalfreem
·This is my first post on Omega forums. I owned a Tudor Black Bay Blue. I sold it after 2 years. What eventually pushed me to sell it was.... A. I wanted the cash, not the watch anymore, and B. The unique snow flake hand had become annoyingly ugly to me as well as the anodized blue crown tube that wasn't necessary. Overall it also seemed a bloated design that I had liked at first, but devolved into looking thrown together. I don't own an Omega SMP to compare.
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Shailor
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Madjam1966
·The SMPc.
That said, the Black Bay Steel versus the SMPc could be a tough contest.
That said, the Black Bay Steel versus the SMPc could be a tough contest.
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Sidrox25
·First off I love the SMP, I owned the old style one for 10 years before I sold it. I wore it almost everyday and it was very comfortable. I recently tried on a Tudor Black Bay Blue ETA version. Mind you I have a 6.25" wrist so I think it just barely fits. I think they are both great pieces and it really comes down to personal preference.
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wilfreb
·If the BB had a ceramic bezel, I would like it, but I don't conceive a watch in the price point with a aluminum bezel
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Madjam1966
·If the BB had a ceramic bezel, I would like it, but I don't conceive a watch in the price point with a aluminum bezel
Although there is the BB steel bezel variant
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Shailor
·Although there is the BB steel bezel variant
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jalfreem
·And after trying the Black bay for two years and constantly looking at it for the date and then remembering it didn't have one, made me appreciate a date complication. All this talk of pure and balanced design is one thing, but I like having a date complication on a watch. I'm conditioned to do it. Now that Tudor has added the date window to the Steel and Gold and the steel bezel model, maybe they will on the original 3?
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