What is the Black Bay 36?

Mines the 41, but I've really been enjoying it. To answer your question though, I'd consider it a sports watch. 

I agree. Maybe field inspired? But without any numerals? Sport

I don't suppose it really matters if it's a sports watch, a field watch or a TV to watch but I guess if it needs a category it's say its a sports watch with some inspiration from the field watch design language. It's Tudors answer to the explorer more than anything, it's your every day watch thats subtle enough to get away with for any occasion, without being so bland is boring. It can appeal to collectors and the masses alike and importantly its accessible unlike the Rolex. Its the watch your Baby blue files now. 

You could potentially pick one up cheaper on the used market if price was making your decision. 

I don’t know exactly how to classify the BB36. But I love it. For now, it’s my Explorer substitute. 
With the silver dial, the watch seems bigger on wrist than a typical 36mm. It is a bit of a transition for me from my prior dive watches.  This watch is the beginning of my personal smaller watch trend. 

Regarding date, I agree it would be nice to have included a date. This is the one thing I miss on the BB3. 
If Tudor added a date, hopefully it would be integrated at the 6 o’clock position. 

mjosamannen writes "The Black Bay 36 has been on my radar periodically for years now. I don't know why?"

Me either.  The case and black dial material are nice.  The hands and indices are utilitarian and only good for holding lume.  It is one step better than a diver due to the removal of the decompression ring.  Not a diver and too ugly to be a dress watch.  I would call it a tool watch and leave it on the toe of that work boot.  Better yet I would cover it with that work boot so I don't have to look at it.

I’d love to have a date on the BB36, that’s one of the reasons why I haven’t bought it. maybe if BB36 comes with an in house movement I’ll go for it…

i think this one is a GADA watch, just like the rolex op. and i think without date window it would be fine

They go used for about 1000$ less. But I need to find it localy if I'm to buy it second hand. To inspect and ensure that I don't get ripped off. I don't mind paying the MSRP if this is my Exit-Watch 😊

The Silver is the one that got me looking at the 36 this time around. But I got a silver dial on my Omega and black isn't quite my thing (I like it on true toolwatches). But the silver is stunning 😍

Been going for smaller watches ever since I started wearing watches on the bracelet about a year ago. They get to heavy for my taste if they are bigger and with bracelet.

This is my exact words from a month or so ago. But I have made a 180° on in-house movements (see my last post if interested). I also love the clean dial of the BB36 and I think it's pure watch expression. I ask myself do I wear watches because I need the date or because I love watches and their design. It's the latter. 

The tiny power reserve kills it for me

It will be my daily, so I don't mind 😊

I love my BB36! I prefer straps over bracelets but this one stays on it all the time. It's just so comfortable on the bracelet that sometimes I forget I have it on. My go to watch for sure. Like you, it took me a while to get it. 2 years later though, I'm still enjoying this beauty! Good luck!

Gonna drop by the AD soon and hope they have one to try on 😬 I'm a big guy but have worn several watches between 35 and 38mm an should be fine.

If I was a bad geometry student, I'd definitely get the BB36 so I can cheat on my final.

So I'd say, it's a watch for the geometrically defiant.

I suggest trying out the Lorier Falcon and see how you like it first. 
 

I think of that as a plus. In-house and date was things I felt were missing, but I see as positive now. ETA = Reliable and low service cost. No date = Spending little time setting watches since my collection probably will end up being the BB36 and 2 quartz watches 😊

I really like the salmon dial Safari. But they are sold out. And I think that my 3-watch colletion don't have room for micros 😢 I don't even got a Seiko the way it probably will turn out.....

Movement might be an ETA or a Sellita, but according to my timegrapher, it's the most accurate watch I own. My guess is they are adding some magic dust to it at the factory. 

Agree 100%.  I broke a 3135 and a 2824 in the same month a couple of years ago.  One of them was very cheap to service & fix, the other was not.

In the near future Tudor WILL (I hope) release a 36 mm Blackbay with an in-house movement... until then I wait

I'll hurry up and get one before they get the in-house movement 😊

Great watch. A sports watch , but a mellow daily that is almost perfect.

I was just reading old threads. You were right!

Lmao I know they say everyone's opinion is valid...but yours is really pushing it.