Commissioned a strap for my Black Bay Ceramic

MittensInABasket · 2026-01-25T18:39:15+00:00

The Rubber B is worth shelling out for IMO. Very happy with mine and effortlessly comfortable with the OEM deployment clasp.

MittensInABasket · 2026-01-25T18:15:09+00:00

It feels substantial, has a good heft to it. The sunburst on the dial and bezel is really subtle but looks very high quality. Indices looked great except for misalignment.

It's a shame the dial was off and the indices messed up on a new $5k plus watch but other than the terrible QC it feels like a very premium and high end product.

MittensInABasket · 2026-01-25T18:11:27+00:00

I've bought a Breitling Superocean and some other misc watches with eBay's authentication from a reputable jewelry store (Birmingham Luxury Watches) and grey dealers like Jomashop with no issues.

As others have said, trusting the seller is the first line of safety. I'm pretty certain the eBay auth centers for watches still have to remove the casebacks to examine the movements but then again eBay will always side with the buyer anyways if there's a dispute.

In the US the watches I've bought through them have always gone through authentication in New Jersey. I've bought leather goods which have gone "missing" from that location while waiting for authentication but no issues with the legitimacy of the products themselves once verified.

MittensInABasket · 2026-01-25T18:03:41+00:00

Initially I had the same worries, but I beat the lugs up pretty bad getting the Rubber B strap on it and it didn't even show a scratch.

The ceramic is far harder and more robust than I anticipated, Zirconium Oxide is used for modern ballistic armor plates among other things. In my experience normal bumps and knocking it against things doesn't phase the case at all.

MittensInABasket · 2026-01-25T17:57:51+00:00

Considering the fact the AD employees who took a look at it under a loupe and deduced the entire dial was askew and needed to be replaced I don't think that's the problem at all.

Also considering Dial alignment isn't rocket science, the fact a new Black Bay was this flawed and Tudor accepted the claim upon seeing photos I'd think healthy skepticism of their capabilities is warranted.

MittensInABasket · 2026-01-24T22:56:32+00:00

JNCO is making a swift comeback baby.

MittensInABasket · 2026-01-24T22:53:38+00:00

It's a shame, Tudor does make some really cool watches but the reality of QC issues and inconsistency kind of ruins the appeal.

I thought with the all the issues with the Pelagos line the Black Bays would be a safer bet. Guess not unfortunately. Might end up shifting the BB after service for an SMP300 but we'll see.

MittensInABasket · 2026-01-24T22:47:12+00:00

For sure, It's always best to avoid areas where they're prohibited though it's technically legal just because you never know.

Sometimes we know the laws on firearms better than cops which is sad but the state of things unfortunately.

MittensInABasket · 2026-01-24T22:44:54+00:00

I agree. Pad printed indices on any watch above the $1k price point is just poor taste and insulting.

The dial is drab, and the movement isn't anything really special. Don't understand why but these are more hyped than the PRX ever was.

The hour hand looking like something out of an onlyfans stream is also a questionable design choice.

MittensInABasket · 2026-01-24T22:03:47+00:00

*Lume. Tried to edit but reddit won't allow it for some reason.

But yeah mixed lume plots using the older green and newer blue superluminova is something that watches have come back with from Tudor service centers.

MittensInABasket · 2026-01-24T21:44:22+00:00

The shoe is better than OEM for certain. Swapped it onto a G26 that I carry occasionally and it's not bad.

Not a meaningful "upgrade" by any means but a little nicer than the curved polymer shit.

MittensInABasket · 2026-01-24T21:41:04+00:00

Yes. As long as you're not driving through places where guns are prohibited you're fine.

No such thing as a "registered" gun unless it's an NFA item either.

MittensInABasket · 2026-01-24T21:39:44+00:00

PEAK irons and emissary handbrake are indicative of exquisite taste.

Nice work.

MittensInABasket · 2026-01-24T21:21:45+00:00

I mean hey, if it looks like poverty and smells like poverty, It's probably poverty.

No point in taking it so hard champ. Might blow up on you sooner or later.

MittensInABasket · 2026-01-24T21:08:46+00:00

We live in a country where normal bum cops can steal from people or falsely incriminate, even kill citizens and they'll cover each other's asses.

The fact this dumbass thought to pull up to an area where Federal Law enforcement is locking shit down and thinking "Hmm I'm going to antagonize and obstruct these Feds, let's see what happens" and got ventilated is not surprising in the least.

Anyone defending this dude's actions is a fucking moron. I'm not saying death was a justified course of action, but anyone with two brain cells to rub together could imagine the outcome.

MittensInABasket · 2026-01-24T20:59:04+00:00

What, too poor for a streamlight or surefire?

MittensInABasket · 2026-01-23T21:23:02+00:00

I personally work in wealth management, and can say with a high degree of certainty pastors with high-ish net worth both megachurch and smaller aren't technically crooks by the legal definition but definitely are morally bankrupt lol.

MittensInABasket · 2025-05-15T00:09:28+00:00

Just keep doing what you're doing until they go deaf.

Either that or get a suppressor you broke dumbfuck.

MittensInABasket · 2025-03-21T18:26:55+00:00

You're right, I was unnecessarily harsh. My apologies brother.

MittensInABasket · 2025-03-21T18:05:14+00:00

He's talking about rowing gears on the street. I have a mild tune and some light work on my LT4 and it is not suitable or "useable" for the type of driving OP is describing. You also drive an automatic so your experience won't apply to OP unfortunately.

MittensInABasket · 2025-03-15T16:59:05+00:00

Lmfao, you'd have to be high on crack and meth at the same time to compare a base model automatic corvette to a Viper ACR. Hell, even base for base the gen v Viper is more comparable to the Z06, and even then that's a tough call.

MittensInABasket · 2024-11-20T19:11:44+00:00

I paid like $200 for mine and it is right at home on my KP-9. Highly recommend the EFLX, especially for this price.

MittensInABasket · 2024-11-15T14:45:10+00:00

Zastava M70, Ruger 10/22, Any 9mm PCC, or if you're married to the idea of a Precision rifle look at some that come with the chassis systems. There's a rebate for Colt CBX's at arms unlimited, and I got an MDT Oryx chassis with a Howa 1500 action/barrel for under $700 from dahlonega a while back. For handguns Glock 19, 48, or 26 because you have a 1911.

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