BB58 black is still a perfect size for a sports watch/diver. I also love the gilt bezel numerals, red iconic triangle, and the snowflake seconds counter weight. All that is missing on the BB54. I’ll keep my BB58.
@@charon132 In My opinion after trying it on today i Recommend you Stick to the BB58 and if you really want to Get another Tudor go the new BB36 with Gilt Dial . i have a 6.8 inch wrist and found the BB54 too small, just didnt feel right .. Of course your thoughts may vary .
For anyone looking for a diver around 4-5k they have a really tough choice in front of them choosing between the Seamaster and this. I love the improvements they made to the Black Bay!
Congrats on the burgundy, it is stunning and has a combination of looks/price/specs/value that can't be beat. It is now an extremely tempting alternative to a Sub for 40% of the price (and I own a Starbucks Sub). Also, as a very happy BB58 owner, I seriously love the 54!
My local Tudor Boutique (UK) has a healthy stock BB Burgundy in store. However, the BB45 s are sold as soon as they come in. I could not even find one in stock online from nationwide authorised dealers. They are so in demand that the tudor boutique is only receiving them one at a time. I managed to secure one by keeping in contact and it helps that I have built a good rapport with one of the sales ambassador. Love the watch, the best one i've owned or worn.
Great Video, but I hope that you mention the 21mm lug width and the fact it’s 40mm at the bezel not 41 (like the old one) in your next video. Tudor has gone 21mn lug width crazy but nobody mentions it??!!
I bought my self a Zodiac Super seawolf, cream dial with gold colored hour markers. It has some flaws but I think I love it more than my burgundy black bay. The zodiac is much more rammed, and even at 39.5 the dial actually looks huge because of how the markers are positioned , the lack of a chapter ring that separates the second markers from the hours. I actually first thought it was bigger than I wanted it to be. There is a black dial version that has a much better layout. Also has a hollow arrow tip on the seconds hand and I thought that was pretty cool. Mine doesn’t have that. Anyways , I’d recommend the super sea wolf line. The ones with the triangle markers at least. I don’t know about the other models.
Beautiful watches, for sure. I love the new Burgundy as I don’t like the snowflake seconds hand… just too many snowflakes for me. The lollipop creates a beautiful balance. Now, if only there was a date option on the 41mm…
I own the current GMT “Diet Pepsi” for 13 months now. It’s one of my favorite pieces, it looks fantastic. I like the bracelet, and it’s comfortable. The faux rivets don’t bother me. The only thing I’m not pleased with is the time keeping. When it was new, it ran consistently +1/2 spd. It has recently slowed down, and is now -8. No change in wearing habits, nor has it been bumped or dropped, etc. I may take it in for warranty service, but honestly, I don’t want to be without it for eight weeks!
Find a very good watchmaker, who will hopefully adjust it on the spot. I got a Grand Seiko which was running +8 seconds a day from new. I took it back to the AD within days, they have a master watchmaker, and he adjusted it in 30 minutes. It’s been almost spot on ever since.
You’re killing it sir, nice call on going scoop that thing up immediately- first RU-vidr with it Also congrats on 100k - getting that AD call for the green Daytona, how awesome.. all good stuff keep up the great work
Hi, awesome vid. New subscriber. If you have tried on the 54 on the rubber strap, do you mind letting me know your thoughts on the taper of the rubber strap? It looks more tapered than the steel bracelet. Many thanks.
Q: why wouldn't they use a ceramic bezel insert for this new watch? I really don't get it. The bezel insert is such a prominent feature of this watch and ceramic is a much better quality material than aluminum for the bezel insert. Please respond with your thoughts. Thanks
The 54 looks great on the paper, even if 36mm are my dress watch size. I have a small wrist but 39/40mm is absolutely fine for sport watches with a bazel. Yet as mentioned I was super exited until I saw video of people wearing that: it’s a rectangle. Proportion are just wrong, as there weren’t okay on the discontinued explorer 39mm. Is ugly on the wrist.
BB58 black is still a perfect size for a sports watch/diver. I also love the gilt bezel numerals, red iconic triangle, and the snowflake seconds counter weight. All that is missing on the BB54. I’ll keep my BB58.
@@michaelriera6277 but great marketing move. All the AD have the BB54 but not the new BB58 with the burgundy bazel, imagine how many people went to impulsively buy the new 58 and they ended up buying the 54!
The BB54 is a greatt size, but the BB58 is the more elegant looking of the two in terms of proportions. The dial-to-case and bezel- to-case ratio of the 58 works in its favour. Compare the two and the bezel seems slimmer and the dial not as cramped.
I just went to Tudor in LA and put my name down for a burgundy black bay. They didn't have any to try on or look at in person but they did have the 54. I think it's just slightly too small for me personally. It's s a lovely watch, but excited to get hands on the burgundy though!
Looks really cool. I'd like to see more models without the foe patina. As a ETA BB owner I just don't want a second foe patina watch. I really like the lollipop second hand, just makes it different but IMO not different enough for a BB owner to buy a second.
Almost pulled the trigger on the Pelagos 39 because I love the more pronounced coin edge on the side of the bezel. Now the 54 and the jubilee BB have got me like 😏😏 It’s the only thing I’ve grown to dislike about my heritage BB.
Lovely. Tell me, Why do you call 70hours power reserve a “weekend watch”? I thought power reserve doesn’t matter if you’re wearing it, and 70 hours won’t last Monday to Friday when you are not wearing. Thanks for the great content.
I hope the new metas on jubilee comes out in different color ways. I just ordered the green sea(weed)master so I may be looking at my local AD for the burgundy as my first Tudor.
So cool, can't wait for the black version of this Black Bay. They just need to kill the faux rivets and go to that clean 3 link bracelet that's on the Ranger.
Great video, I have the Pelagos 39 and liking the new Metas BB58 in Burgundy, I just wish they had a date, oh yes, and a ceramic bezel, would complete the watch for me.
Excellent video and a great pick up! This is a cool watch. With that said, I doubt that it will have any wrist time (know you have many other awesome pieces that leave this Tudor in the dust)!
Congratulations on the new watch’s it’s stunning. Tudor will surpass omega in the coming years. Tudor have been absolutely nailing it with all these releases.
Had to double take there hadn't been a total misunderstanding on the BlackBay and you were referring to the BB58 lol. I missed this one totally! Love your videos man.
Had the 2nd Gen Burgundy Black Bay and have since sold it. Seeing it on the new bracelet, rubber strap, and thinner case makes me want to buy it again.🤔
The crown seems disproportionate & that thickness. I do think the 54 is a home run, it would have been nice to have an option for the 5 link bracelet and or possible a burgundy bezel would have been fun.
Ridah, what is your wrist size? The 54 looked good on your wrist! I feel it will be too small for mine. I have 7,5 in a they are flat and wide. My sub 41 looks on my wrist like the 54 did on yours!
my AD confirmed it has indeed slimmed down. it uses the Same Case as the Black Bay Ceramic . tried that one on at the AD and even though its on a Strap it was Pretty Good on the Wrist thickness wise. IIRC its down to 13.6mm including the Domed Crystal.
Damn man, I’m torn between the same two models. I keep going back and forth. And I want the burgundy on the jubilee too. I’ve worn my DJ on a jubilee since 1999 and I just know it and love it. Am I going to have to just buy both?
After pondering between the 54 and the BB pro, and try the BB pro and BB 58 first hand, I’ve kinda locked my choice with the Burgundy jubilee 👌🏼 just have to wait till they come to my local AD . Kevin O’leary would love this on a red strap
As I stated in a similar thread, whilst the 54 is gorgeous it is dimensionally too small, for many of us, to meet the criteria of how we have come to view a traditional sports watch. To this end, the 58 is perfect. It will be interesting, once the hype has died, to see whether its appeal endures- for those of us with an average sized wrist and above. Of course it's a unisex watch, however, in practice....we shall have to wait and see.
100% agree . tried the BB54 at my AD today ... found it too small . also tried on the new BB36 with Gilt Dial and although the Case was smaller then the BB54 because its not a Diver Style i found it to be much better proportioned to my 6.8 inch wrist. the best of the Bunch so far IMO is the BB39 Blue dial .. the dial in person is Exceptional. if only the BB41 Burgundy was in stock i could've made my decision but alas its TOO popular already according the AD.
@@justinlangley9522 I think we're on the exact same page. I've been waiting for the SS 39 for a while. I owned the 36 for a bit, but sold it in the end as it was too small. I agree that for the two tone different rules apply. What holds me back though is the gold capping... .Good luck with your decision making!
I wanted a Rolex Submariner then come the BB58 made me want the Sub less by 50%. Then come the Pelagos 39 make me want the Sub less to 10% of original desire. Then come the new metas certified BB41 slimmed down and the BB54, I am now totally zero interest in the Sub and will not buy it even when I receive call from AD for the Sub. Because for the price of 1 Sub, I will rather have all 3 Tudor: Pelagos39, new BB41, BB54. Currently I only have the BB58 blue and the BB41 blue.
Good question, light brown staining which will deepen to goldish dark appearance in time, is expected, yes! Unsure if Tudor had done something to it this year! just my thinking
For me the BB58 is still better than the BB54. The BB54 is a beautiful piece and is worth the money. Reason why I say BB58 is better is because it feels almost the exact same when wearing the Rolex 6538. Dimensions are also closer as well. BB58 is 39mm x 11.9mm thickness x 47mm lug to lug with a 20mm lug width. The BB58 also has a crown size of 6.5mm. The Rolex 6538 is 38mm x 15.2mm in thickness x 47mm lug to lug and 29mm lug width. The crown is 8mm in size. This is why I say it is better because it wears more like vintage than the 54. The BB54 gives nods to the past but is it’s own thing. A great watch indeed. The burgundy is a nice little update and if you like that wait until the BB58 gets its update in 2028. I am sure it will blow some folks mind as I suspect they will make it 38mm without a crown tube and will change the gnarling on both the bezel and crown. Now that would be the watch to get.
One year later: I don't see even the slightest movement at Tudor to convert the entire product line to Metas certified movements. And 2024 is almost over.
Congrats on the purchase. Love the backstory of you leaving W&W to go get it!! Thanks for sharing. Along w/the IWC Ingenieur, the Tudor BB Burgundy is a must-buy for me too. As for the smaller sizing, I think Tudor is taking a little gamble here - betting that the trend towards bigger and bigger has abated and will return towards smaller watches. I doubt we’ll get back to the dainty watches of the Bogart, Henry Fonda, etc. era. But, it’s not Martian to think we’d go back to 35-39mm.
