Tudor Black Bay Chrono Steel & Gold (79363N)

eugeneandresson · Dec 4, 2019

Hi guys and gals

What are your thoughts on this one?

When the original chrono came out, I was not a fan. But then they released this one...and I thought 'not bad'. Now, for some reason, the more I look at it, the more I find it interesting...no bracelet naturally.

Lovers, haters, owners, have your say...

Badwolf · Dec 4, 2019

It’s a great looking watch, Tudor have done really well with their heritage range. Personally I’m more interested in a Black Bay 58, but this isn’t far behind.

Dsloan · Dec 4, 2019

I'm a fan. But then, I'm generally a fan of their heritage line. I own a BB41, and keep eyeing the 58 as well.

I'm not usually fond of dressing up a tool watch with precious metals, but I think Tudor's done a good job of using gold and gilt finishing without looking too gaudy. Putting it on a strap or nato also helps in this regard.

vbrad26 · Dec 4, 2019

I really liked it.
And then I realized I really liked it because it reminded me of the Speedy Co-axial.
However I do like that color scheme.
I still like it, but if I'm buying a Tudor it would not be that one.
But that's just me, and you asked hah.

Om3ga321 · Dec 4, 2019

Great looking watch.Tudor is on my radar at the moment.Especially the Black Bay with a blue bezel.

SBS74 · Dec 4, 2019

Very few watches I would consider buying in the two tone style. This is one of them

eugeneandresson · Dec 4, 2019

vbrad26
And then I realized I really liked it because it reminded me of the Speedy Co-axial.

Those were my exact thoughts the first time I saw this one, even though the bezel is metallic
...

But for some reason not the S&G. I hope to get a chance to see them both in the flesh...

stevec14 · Dec 4, 2019

I always like tudors until I buy them. From the top they are great designs, just the cases are too thick and slab sided for long term wear In my experience

vbrad26 · Dec 4, 2019

eugeneandresson
Those were my exact thoughts the first time I saw this one, even though the bezel is metallicBut for some reason not the S&G. I hope to get a chance to see them both in the flesh...

Yeah the SS/Gold is different enough to make it stand out from the regular SS model.

abrod520 · Dec 5, 2019

I've seen it in person, it's all right. The gold bits stand out much more than on the Speedmaster 50 though, and that's not really my thing. Worth taking a look at in an AD if you're curious.

larryganz · Dec 5, 2019

eugeneandresson
Hi guys and gals

What are your thoughts on this one?

When the original chrono came out, I was not a fan. But then they released this one...and I thought 'not bad'. Now, for some reason, the more I look at it, the more I find it interesting...no bracelet naturally.

Lovers, haters, owners, have your say...

I'll give it a big thumbs up

eugeneandresson · Dec 5, 2019

larryganz
I'll give it a big thumbs up

how many you got Larry?!

larryganz · Dec 5, 2019

eugeneandresson
how many you got Larry?!

None of these above right now - I traded the Tudor BBR towards a SubC No Date (that was traded towards a SD43), but replaced the BBR with a Tudor Pepsi GMT. So, I've just got one Tudor. My next big purchase will be a Deep Blue which I am on the list and should be here "soon", so I can't buy this now.

jaspers · Dec 6, 2019

I like it, as on many levels it testifies of Tudor not shying away from ballsy design choices:
- You don't see too many two-tone chronograph watches released these days. Only Bell & Ross comes to mind, otherwise. As a kid of the 1980s I've always been a big fan of two-tone, happy to see Tudor push this
- Same goes for the Bund strap. What self-respecting watch brand would in their right mind release a new watch on a Bund? I love how Tudor throws the dice on these things, and gets away with that
- although its only incremental design following the steel bezel BB chrono—its the same watch, with only a new color scheme—it looks like a totally new BB. Well played, Tudor.

abrod520 · Dec 6, 2019

jaspers
- You don't see too many two-tone chronograph watches released these days.

There were 3 Speedmasters in two-tone released just this year.... The 50, and two of the Tokyo 2020 models. There might be a two-tone model of the new Seamaster 300M Chrono too, haven't gone into those much

jaspers
- Same goes for the Bund strap. What self-respecting watch brand would in their right mind release a new watch on a Bund?

TAG Heuer did it with the Fragment Carrera last year ☕

(Side note: I found myself face-to-face with an unsold Fragment last weekend. I personally dislike it but if anyone's interested in it at MSRP, I can point you to it)

mz_cle · Dec 6, 2019

I like this model a lot, but I may have a bias given how frequently I wear my BBGMT and my general enjoyment of the Tudor Heritage line.

I had a chance to try the this model on at my local AD and it wore really well. [Note: I have wrists on the large side.]

mancio · Dec 6, 2019

The only steel/gold that i would buy with the bracelet!

Albe100 · Dec 6, 2019

I have black bay black with ETA, and love the snowflake.

On this one...I'm not sure if it's the shape of the snowflake that makes it look too busy, or if it's the contrast between the cream lume and the gold subdials. However the rest of the watch is spot on. IMO

cicindela · Dec 6, 2019

larryganz
I'll give it a big thumbs up

eugeneandresson
how many you got Larry?!

Last time I looked he had two, a right and a left

jaspers · Dec 6, 2019

abrod520
There were 3 Speedmasters in two-tone released just this year.... The 50, and two of the Tokyo 2020 models. There might be a two-tone model of the new Seamaster 300M Chrono too, haven't gone into those much

TAG Heuer did it with the Fragment Carrera

OK man, you got me 👍

Tudor Black Bay Chrono Steel & Gold (79363N)

eugeneandresson

Badwolf

Dsloan

vbrad26

Om3ga321

SBS74

eugeneandresson

stevec14

vbrad26

abrod520

larryganz

eugeneandresson

larryganz

jaspers

abrod520

mz_cle

mancio

Albe100

cicindela

jaspers

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