re: Watch Nerds. Glaschuttes Original?

Posted on 12/14/23 at 4:48 pm to LSU alum wannabe

Posted by Epic Cajun

Lafayette, LA

Member since Feb 2013

32817 posts

Posted on 12/14/23 at 4:48 pm to LSU alum wannabe

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It’s this or a Tudor for me.

Have you seen this Harrod’s Black Bay? If I had the wrist to wear a 40+ mm watch I would definitely have this one in my sights.

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Posted by LSU alum wannabe

Katy, TX

Member since Jan 2004

27034 posts

Posted on 12/14/23 at 8:03 pm to Epic Cajun

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Have you seen this Harrod’s Black Bay? If

Heard of it. I know a Black Bay is a big model.

I believe what I had was a Pelagos?

Off center crown. Had red accents on the face/dial.

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Posted by BigPapiDoesItAgain

Amérique du Nord

Member since Nov 2009

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Posted on 12/14/23 at 9:02 pm to Epic Cajun

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Have you seen this Harrod’s Black Bay?

It's a collab edition of the 79230 with Harrods of London. I had the black bezel version of this watch - great looking textured black gilt dial, but I never did like the way the watch wore. Very thick and the side of the case opposite the crown is just a thick wall of steel. The 22 mm lug width with only 2 mm taper bracelet doesn't help the chunkiness. Aside from looking big, I never thought it comfortable on wrist at least to me (this is purely my personal experience with the watch mind you). In fact, I just got rid of my 79320 after owning for just shy of 5 years and wearing it very seldomly.

I still have a BB58 Blue which actually is a very comfortable and well-proportioned watch. I will say I think the green they use for the bezel insert for the Harrod's special ed. is excellent and the bit of green text on the dial and tip of the seconds hand is excellent. I've never seen one in the flesh.