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Best aftermarket steel bracelet for Tudor watchess

I recently purchased a Black Bay Steel on the leather strap. I would've bought it on the bracelet, but because it's been discontinued, this was the on...
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commented on Swapping official straps ·

Oh. Duh. Sorry. Apparently, I need to work on my reading skills. LOL.

commented on Swapping official straps ·

Wait...so the Khaki Field Auto bracelet also fits the new 38mm Murph? The solid end link works for either watch?

Interesting. 👍

commented on Thoughts on the Hamilton Khaki Scuba Navy Auto 40mm ·

I own this exact watch and I've really enjoyed it. I have a 6.75" wrist, so the 40mm size works better for me than the newer 43mm. The WR of this models is "only" 100m, but it's more than adequate for my needs. I don't dive any more, but the Hamilton is my go-to water sports watch. The 20mm lug width allow me to swap straps with most of the other watches in my collection. I bought the Hamilton on the OEM bracelet, but I've worn it on NATOs, a rubber strap and a shark-mesh bracelet. 

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There are lot of great watches in this price range, but if you like look of the Hamilton, you won't be disappointed in it.

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commented on Is The Pelagos 39 A Full On Pelagos? ·

I'm a big Tudor fan. I currently own three Black Bays: BB58s in both black and blue, and a BB Steel. 

Been thinking a lot about the new 39mm Pelagos and it strikes me that this is more of a Pelagos-styled-BB-58, than a downsized-42mm-Pelagos. The movement and specs of this new model more closely resemble the BB58s than they do the original Pelagos.

From a sales point of view, this seems to be a good move. 39mm is the current sweet spot for many watch enthusiasts and Tudor now has a whole range of sport watches in that size: five different BB58s, the GMT BB Pro, the Range and now the smaller Pelagos. I don't doubt that this watch will be a big seller.

From an enthusiast point of view, however, I can’t disagree with those who wish that the Pelagos had maintained the same specs and aesthetics of the original. Obviously, most of us don’t need the increased depth rating nor the HEV, but the presence of those items plus the stark aesthetics are what made the original Pelagos distinctive in the Tudor lineup. This new model seems to blur the lines between the Pelagos and Black Bay lines. At least it does in my eyes.

Having said that, I still really like this new watch. If I come across a good deal in the future, I’ll probably buy one and sell my black/gilt BB58.

commented on Wearing the monster....Tudor black bay chrono ·

I recently bought a Black Bay Steel because I needed a dive watch with a date function. I love the look of this watch, but geez...it is a thick beast of a watch, isn't it?

I've tried wearing it on a metal bracelet, a leather strap and a single-pass NATO. Like you, I think that the NATO is going to be the. best option. There is something about the metal bracelet that seems to emphasize the thickness.  I have an elastic NATO on order. I think that will be my go-to option for this one.

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commented on Tudor Pelagos Ad (literal version) ·

LOVED that. 😂

commented on 39mm Tudor Pelagos ·

Same. I need a date, so I guess that I'll be holding onto my B!B Steel for a bit.