I agree. I had the original Eta black bay and the in house black bay 41. Those watches felt big and bulky so they didn’t last long. I had a hard time deciding between the blue or black 58 but I couldn’t get past the gilt bezel on the black version. I went with the blue and I honestly feel that this is a near perfect watch. You don’t have the bling or baggage that a Submariner has, you get the outstanding quality and submariner heritage design language, the size is perfect and it’s an outstanding movement. I personally like the bracelet and the fake rivets don’t bother me. I have gone down to just two watches. The 58 blue and a beautiful dress watch and I have no desire for anything else.
I’d tend to agree. For what these go for both new and used, one would be hard-pressed to find a better overall watch. I think best is often subjective, but best overall is pretty clear cut. With that said, I still find myself wanting to upgrade to either an OP36 or DJ36.
Beautiful watch, mine is a black version. The only thing is missing is the smiley. I’m thinking to buy a BB36 with blue face for my dad, while they are still available
There is method to the madness - I get to keep the Original in pristine condition as I resell often and additionally the Forstner has no rivets plus the last link is an expansion link so more comfortable. Yes, the downside is it doesn't hold up and scuffs easily. Still has good weight though. Agree with you but there's the reason. Thanks for watching!
Wait is that some Bobo aftermarket bracelet that was snuck under the wire ? And 2nd only to seiko is like saying it’s as good as an Orient or a citizen? I agree that the watch is a beast but I don’t think it’s an option to dump the bracelet for one that is only $165
Its probably one of the best movements out there. Absolutely amazing and Tudor also sell to Breitling for their new superocean. 70 hr power reserve COSC certified and tough as hell!
Yep! I have the same watch and you nailed it! (I also have all the Forstner bracelets they are amazing as well!) Now of course, I want the new 54, LOL.
Sold mine... the size was good, the colour of blue if really great - but snowflake hands started to bug me after a while and lack of date became an issue.
Yeah, if you dont like snowflake hands its not for you. Only bothers me that its both Snowflake hands and round indices as the original is Snowflake with square indices. Thanks fir watching.
I'm with you on the square indices. For some reason the new. BB54 with the round seconds hand and a smaller more proportional snow flake hour hand looks much better to me.
I'm actually tired of the Mercedes hands, I was a rolex fanboy for the longest time until I saw them in person, rolex to me is the only watch that looks worse in person than in videos
Amazing watch! (I have the black version). I recently changed the bracelet out for the Tudor Ranger one and now firmly believe this is the best diver currently on the market. If Tudor start retailing the 58 with this bracelet, that would be great!
Nice and cool Video of one of my favorit watches. I Love the bb blue, above all in the Same Setup like you show it. BB 58 + Forstner model O. Yesterday I orderd the Ranger bracelet with the t-fit clasp at my local AD (it will fit to the bb 58). Hope I do not have to wait one Year to get the bracelet :-)
As far as time just as accurate or perhaps even more accurate than Rolex. Also the retail price on this watch is now $3,950 so prices have gone up and will probably continue to do so.
It's a nice watch, but they didn't do everything right. The fake rivets seem to annoy everyone, although they don't bother me too much. What I really don't like is the clasp. The inner foldy bit is too long and doesn't match the length of the outer buckle. Also the two inner parts fold over each other instead of into each other like with other premium steel bracelets. Sure you could change out the bracelet, but you shouldn't have to. It's something that could have easily been done correctly from the start. But other than that, I have no complaints.
Tudor are ok. A little too bastardised by Rolex to be considered great. The watch is finished to an average standard and the movement is just plain ugly. An aluminium 60 click bezel on a £3k+ watch is pretty lacklustre. But apart from that, yeah I’m with you! 😂
Have you handled a Tudor bezel? There is nothing like it. So precise and satisfying. As to the movement, it’s a solid, well built, accurate modern movement. Not for show hence the enclosed case back.
Lol, you literally go to every Tudor video to troll. Mate, enjoy your IWC Mk xviii (which I also own and love) and go comment on some IWC content......
