Tudor Black Bay 58: 5 Things I wish I knew before buying 

That original Black Bay with the red bezel is GORGEOUS

Hey Jenni, just found your channel through this video. I really love how down-to-earth and informational, and fun your videos are. I feel that a lot of other watch channels are very pretentious, and yours just embodies a simple love of watches, which is where I'm at. Please keep making great videos! And you've made an instant subscriber out of me.

Thank you for the great breakdown! I've had the 58 and the heritage on my radar for a while. This helps! Keep up the great work! Cheers!

A day/date or a simple date window used to be a big deal for me when selecting a watch, however I now prefer a clean dial without a date window. I guess I am evolving, or at least my tastes and preferences are anyway. Really enjoy your content and I appreciate the work you do to get the watch news out there.

Jenni, Love your content. It is always honest and knowledgeable. I have the BB58 and it gets the most wrist time, I have put it on a nato sorts out the strap sizing issue.

I definitely refer the Rhodium Yachtmaster as Whitewalker as well. I can think of no better name which instantly puts a vivid picture in my mind of that Yachtmaster.

My AD offered me the Blue and the Black after I told him I wanted the black one. Tried them both on the wrist and the black just looks so much better! As you said, the blue is colder while the black has a warmth to it that none of the other have. Definitely the better choice.

You seem so nice and genuine. That’s why I like watching your channel. You just seem like a nice person.

Congrats on your 200,000 subscribers Jenni, very well deserved!

If this had a date, it would suck! You nailed it with the black dial. Plus, it is a strap monster.

I have just got a 39 day old Blue at a huge saving on retail and your videos helped me choose. Keep up the great work.

I got one few months ago, Tudor BB58 black dial. Absolutely amazing everyday watch!

Fabulous video again Jenni. 55,000 views in 2 days! You are spot on with your opinions and views and such a warm personable presenter.

My wife got me a black bay 58 ( original ) for my 30th two days ago. Loving it so far, bracelet fits perfectly and cant fault it! love the vintage look, was easy to buy from AD and the gold adds a lovely warmth to the watch. ( I also love that is has no date, I wouldn't of got it if it had a date )

I tried on the 925 recently and that watch looks better in person than in any of the videos I’ve seen. The many shops I looked at recently in Lucerne, Zürich, and Stuttgart all had most to all of the models available. Your comment about the size is correct. I have an 18.4 cm wrist and the BB58 did look a bit on the small side.

The BB58 is SO brilliant! Just gorgeous! Great discussion!

The BB58 is for many close to the ’perfect’ vintage diver. 😎 It’s hard to kill that vibe here. Well, when you are close to perfection you are getting picky. 🧐 For those who are not happy with the bracelet, I would suggest to go for the leather strap: it’s just one of the best. 👌

Best review of the Black Bay. Thank you!

My first big watch was the Sub, and I think the black and blue BB58 are beautiful in their own right.

Purchased one yesterday. Scratched my bezel the same day but love the watch even more now

I bought a BB58 in black a week ago from my local AD and 😍 . I don’t mind not having a date since I have my iPhone for that. My wrist size is 5.5 inches and it feels perfect. The AD adjusted for my wrist and feels great.

I got mine today, left the micro adjust in the middle position and took out a link either side, perfect fit

I recently (Nov 2021) bought the Black Bay 58 Navy Blue to compliment a range watches in my collection that include the classic Rolex Submariner Date 16610 which I've cherished for 19 yrs. The Tudor BB 58 is a solid, very well-made luxury timepiece and I appreciate its rather understated blue dial and bezel. Like-for-like think of the Blue 58 version as a more modern take on its original black and gilt sibling. But after watching some of your helpful videos, plus many others, I succumbed and I have just purchased the BB 58 Black version on 20 Dec 21 from my AD at retail - there is no shortage of them in the UK these days. I do, and still love the blue, but I have also grown to adore the warmer, more vintage appeal that the black exudes, not to mention the slightly darker shade of steel Tudor has cleverly used to add further differentiation. Maybe now owning identically-made watches with the exact same specs is crazy, but hey it's Christmas after all !

Tudor makes such an amazing clasp for the Pelagos, I have no idea why they don't us it on more of their watches.

Nice one Jenni! When I purchased my Pelagos LHD nearly a year ago I was shown a blue BB58 that someone ordered but decided not to purchase. That watch looked fantastic but I stepped out of the store with my Pelagos. Over the following days I did wonder if I should have gone for the BB58 as it was now sold and the country was again in lock down. A month or so later I did get a BB58 in black via an alleged online order error as these were by appointment only but with no appointments in lock down I managed to get it. I made the right choice to get the black one. The blue is great but for me the black is my preference. I completely agree that the Rolex Submariner is a totally different watch. From a personal perspective my preference is a no date watch for symmetry or if it has a date then my preferred date position is at 6 o'clock. That's why my Sub has no date. I must say that having seen the BB458 in gold it is gorgeous, I want one and it's on my list but at the price there are a few others that are above it.

Thanks Jenni. I was into the BB58 before trying it. I did not like the bracelet and the impossibility to quickly adjust it. Usually in summer time my wrist goes from 17,5 to 18 and I realized this would have limited the wearability especially during summer. That’s why I went with a 124060 from my AD. Yes I waited a bit but way better then BB58. Of course more expensive then BB

The Uncle Seiko half link for the BB58 saved the watch for me. Made it fit perfect.

Agreed, the black one is most captivating design. In fact, the watch in person looks much nicer than on picture or video. It really has the warmth and slight expensive look with the rose gold.

It's strange how small size differences on these Tudor BBs makes so much on the looks on the wrist. I wanted the BB Heritage but it looked a bit too thick on my 18,5 cm wrist. Then I tried the BB58 which was then too small. Finally ended up with BB GMT which is a tad thinner than the heritage, or at least so it seems on my wrist.

I have the navy blue and love it. Great watch for everyday wear.

Thank you for giving the BB Heritage it’s due! It’s the perfect watch for those of us who DON’T have an itty bitty wrist.

Completely agree with your recommendation on the black one, Jenni. The blue one is beautiful but I never understood the overhypes around it. There are many other great looking blue watches out there but nothing like the black BB58. And I don’t think there is anything wrong with getting BB58 until you can get your hands on a Sub. I love both so much. I was fortunate to land on a Sub first and I thought I wouldn’t want the BB58 any longer but was I wrong! Just let any one of the two find you in any order and if you decide to sell one for whatever reason you won’t lose any money.

The full bronze BB58 comes with a new clasp with micro adjust. Hopefully, this will extend to the rest of the range in a near future. Then maybe I would consider the purchase.

Thank you for your discount code! I bought a BB heritage with it ! ;-)

My AD had a bunch of Tudor in stock over the weekend: the BB58 in blue & gilt dials, as well as the GMT. Finally got a chance to see all of them on my wrist. I've been wanting the gilt dial 58 for a while, but i was surprised how much i liked the GMT in person, and maybe even slightly better, than the gilt dial 58.

Love this. Got the BB58 Navy and the GMT same week. Just by luck walking in an AD.

The gold outline looks nice on the snowflake hands 👍🏼

Another dive watch that I've been absolutely impressed with is the Raymond Weil freelancer which is also made in Geneva. It has a ceramic bezel with a date complication. It also comes with 300m of water resistance.

I love mine, it's my daily and wears so amazing on my wrist just honestly perfect, I prefer it to my submariner for daily wear

Great video… thanks Jenni!

For me, aside from the obvious TIME complication, the date complication is by far the most useful complication a watch can offer... A rotating 60 minute bezel is better than a chronograph for me in most cases as well. It's much easier to read than your typical chrono...

Jenni, great review as always! What is the strap on your Tudor? It looks fantastic!

Have the bb58 for 2 months. It gets 95% of my wrist time. Love it! At first, I was hesitant about the no date, but after getting it, I’ve found that the date would offset the beautiful so symmetry of the dial and I wouldn’t want a date on this watch now.

Your accent and voice is very charming. Great points in the video too.

I love my BB58. The size is perfect for my 6.75" wrist. It has warm, vintage tones thanks to the matte black dial and gilt with aluminum bezel. The symmetry of the no-date dial is perfect (if I need to know the date, I wear my Datejust instead). The Tudor is a lovely watch and a joy to own and wear. It also is amazingly accurate - mine has been perfectly accurate for the two months I have owned it. I have mine on leather (I think the leather enhances the warm vintage tones better than the metal bracelet). I believe the black dial BB58 has more in common with a vintage four digit Sub than a modern Submariner. Highly recommended.

Thanks for the info! I still want the bronze.

Thanks for you’re cool and great video 🙏

Love the apple watch on during this lol. It is funny how it is the most useful watch even though we love the heritage of automatics. I tend to wear my Apple Watch at night and while exercising than swap for a bb58, perfect rotation.

Jenni i've been watching your videos for a long time and i realised you've become so much more comfortable in front of the camera! Its so great to see parts of your personality come out! Its quite fun haha. Your videos have always been great just that last time u seemed a little bit more formal but now i think you've struck a really nice balance!

Totally agree about the date complication, it is the second most important information that a watch provides. Great video!

Super Video! Danke 🙏🏼

Oosh, the quick adjustment on the strap is a must!!! Especially on a flight!!!

You were right about the 58 line expanding... :)

The BB ticks nearly every box for me but that damn snowflake hour hand, I just can't learn to love it :(

I own a Pelagos, the most underrated Tudor out there IMO. The BB58 is nice, but if you're looking for a true diver/tool-watch, opt for the Pelagos.

I don't know about you Jenni but I love Black Bay in silver.🥰

I prefer the case on the BB 58 to the Rolex. I specifically like the lack of crown guards, and the shape of the lugs. I also like the size and shape of the crown.

Wow I had no idea that the silver on the 925 could still tarnish. Thanks for the update!

Uncle Seiko just released a half link for the BB58 and it's helped me get a MUCH fit!

I've always liked the BB58 in Black Gilt. Also I totally use your nick name, White Walker, for that Yacht Master! Best name for it period!

Very nice. Great review.

I do like the Blue 58, but prefer the aesthetics of the Black 58 more, for me that’s the one I’ll be saving for. Maybe by the time I can afford one they will have introduced the quick adjustment clasp to the rest of the range!!

Agreed, it’s the hour hand that kills it! Been thinking about buying one but always the Hour hand…😢

Hi Jenni!! Would you mind doing a review on the black bay 36 the one with the jubilee bracelet please!

Hey hey, on the edge of 200k subscribers 😮👏

I have the navy blue. Got in early and purchased mid July 2020 with only a 2 week wait.

Jenni... good call at the 2:00 mark of mentioning that the BB58 could be a little small for bigger wrists. I finally got a chance to try on a BB58 yesterday after watching countless videos and reviews on it and thinking that was the watch I wanted. My wrist is somewhere between 7.0 and 7.25 inches -- so maybe above average, but not that big really. Anyway, I couldn't believe how small the BB58 looked and felt on my wrist. First impression was that it's a total no-go for me. Then I tried on the regular Black Bay Heritage (41mm) and found that size to be much better. The 41mm piece just felt like the "right" size, whereas the BB58 was clearly too small. Even the woman helping me out at the jewelry store said the BB58 was way too small for my wrist. I'll definitely try them both on at least one more time, as well as the Pelagos, just to see what my second impression is. But definitely my first impression was that the 58 is, as you said, a bit "dainty."

No date on the BB58? Astonishing! I can certainly see why someone wouldn't know this before they'd bought it. I've worn this watch for two years and hadn't spotted it 🤣🤣🤣

Have the GMT version - pure class! I like the blue on the blue strap, but too small.

If the heritage look is your thing, then yeah the black and gilt one. I love my blue one and wear it on a strap (no bracelet issues). It looks way more the modern sports watch with some heritage vibe - and that is what I wanted. I also prefer time-only watches with a number in rotation. Far from being "too cool" I consider it a Goldilocks of a watch. Each to their own.

Okay okay, twist my arm... I guess I'll splurge xD This is my grail watch for the most part and at 5k CAD, that's no modest amount to spend in my tax bracket. Really glad to have watched this video and gain more insight. What a stunning piece!! I love the fact that you're still rocking the apple watch on the right wrist. Once I make my Black Bay 58 purchase, I'll likely do the same to continue my daily tracking. I thought it might look a bit silly but it actually doesn't at all IMO.

Great video as always Jenni!! Love the Black Bay 58 with the burgundy bezel!! Best sport watch on the market under 5K.

Went to the AD yesterday to ask for (any) Rolex, looked at some Tudors instead and ended up applying for a PP 5396R. What an emotional roller coaster in 10 minutes.

Only my FAAAAVOURITW TOPIC! And my personal fav dive watch!!

Really helpful review…Jenni may have talked me out of the Blue version!

Great advice about the size. I have 7.25 inch wrists and it looked like a toy on my wrist.

A 40mm Blackbay 58 with ceramic bezel will be a dream come true.

Hi, Jenni ... This watch Tudor BB58 is so beatutiful

A big plus is the no-date. If you have several autos then having to change the date each time you change watches is just a pain. The big minus is the text on the dial - are they trying to write a sonnet or something. And what is it with this two versions of a water resistance. Perhaps they think their target audience does not have the wit to make the conversion. Better still, put that info on the back.

As well as the details you've mentioned there is (for me at least) a huge weight difference between the Heritage & the BB58. Try wearing a Heritage on a nato and you'll really notice it.

As one who absolutely agree with you on the date issue and when I also like the look of two tone, I went with the Black Bay Date S&G with the champagne dial option. Really happy with that purchase and it has become my everyday watch.

Hi Jenni, excellent thoughts. Could you also please do a review on Seiko Prospex Speedtimer SRQ037J1. Cheers.

Might be nice to see some of the more modern “mini” Seiko divers vs. your BB58. Perhaps mini-tuna?? The measurements are just so bizarre vs the BB58, yet I wonder if it would look better on your wrist than the BB58 due to shorter lug-to-lug?

I like the White Walker too 😉

I have a new Sub and still want to get a black bay. It is a great looking watch that ticks all the boxes

Purchased a Black Heritage as I am a big guy. Absolutely no regrets whatsoever. I regularly receive complements on it. My next watch will be a Sea Dweller.

Jenny, don't forget the 'sweet spot' of 3 different watches for £10,000. The BB 58 is a great contribution to a 10k set. A rolex sub would push that budget.

Love Tudor ❤️

You said you prefer with date and there is a BB with date which is the S&G and with the leather strap it looks gorgeous, quite similar to the BB58 just a little bigger

Fantastic watch, I love it

I like your work Jenni; I hope we see the beautiful SeaQ of Glashutte Original ... By the way; The Yema Naviggraf, Raketa Amphibia, and Seiko King Samurai compete against the Tudor.

Love my BB58 blue dial but would be nice to have a date & quick adjust.

Uncle Seiko sells a half link for the BB58 now, so those who need can give it a try.

U hit 200k subs 👍great video

It took a a couple of hours for me to decide on the black o the blue! I was getting a hell of a deal for any of these watches.. I decided on the blue just because I already had a black dial watch 😂 it’s beautiful and I think I’ll wear it a lot…

Thank You, Jenni🙂🇨🇿

A years waiting list? Wow! Where? I could order one right now and it'll be delivered to my door tomorrow, straight from an AD, at retail! I'm scratching my head with that tbh 🤷‍♂️

Considering a Tudor in lieu of a Rolex, mainly because people are getting robbed for their Rolex and i want an everyday beater. Just less stress for most of the quality.

Could you please do a comparison (side by side) Rolex to the Tudor BB / or the heritage? Would be very interesting to see the differences and comparison. Thank you

Good everyday beat up watch. Can’t still fathom Tudor as luxury yet