Tudor Black Bay 58 - long term review after regular wear and tear
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- Опубліковано 6 чер 2024
- My take on the Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue after about a year of regular wear and tear. I don't abuse my watches by any stretch of the imagination, but I have dinged it, swam with it, wore it regularly in outdoor environments as well as indoor and was my go to watch for just about everything.
00:00 - Greetings
01:00 - Watch Comparisons
03:07 - Pros
17:08 - Pro or Con
20:51 - Cons
23:20 - Conclusion
I've been saving up to get this exact color!
I was honestly surprised when I saw your sub count. I thought you were a big channel because the production quality is there! Keep posting dude!
Beautiful watch. The blue dial and the white indices are something that you have to see in person to appreciate. I have this watch but I don’t daily it even though I know it can handle pretty much what you can throw at it. I have a field watch for that purpose. Great vid and nice little collection you have.
Great review! I just got this watch, hoping to do a review on it after a while.
Beautiful watch! This is the one I was going for originally and then the black 58 came into my orbit. You have similar smart insights to me and do a great job contrasting to bring light to the realities of the watch. The Tudor Royal 38mm is my most comfortable watch, followed by this! I wish I had a friend nearby who had the blue so we could trade and experience the other colour for a week or so. Versatile watch. Wear it everywhere, banging in tent pegs and then to work. Well done!
P.s. Get the Royal as your date watch. He no date bb58 symmetry is there for a reason. It’s amazing.
I also have this watch and have owned it for a similar amount of time - interesting to hear your feedback!
Nice review! mind sharing your wrist size just to have a reference on how it wears or at what size it might end up needing a half link?
Great video mate. For the future, you can change the way the watch sits on the wrist by moving the clasp. Move a link from one side to the other. Cheers
Found a way to microadjust my Tudor bracelet. If the watch sits somewhere between 2 adjustment holes.. choose the one that is tighter then lightly bend those 2 clasp arm just a tad bit curved outward so it provide more space in your wrist. Ive been doing to my older model flimsier watch clasp and can also be done in this bb58 clasp.
Waiting for mine to arrive. 🙂
Excited for you! It’s such a sweet watch.
Love it!
I like it because it’s not primary blue.
Yes same here!! This shade of blue gives it a more royal aesthetic IMO.
The blue has grey undertones which is why is works well with the silver bracelet… very classy and sporty.
You can solve the slide by moving a link to the 12 side of the bracelet, moving the clasp closer to your view.
Thanks for that recommendation!
Great video! We have a very similar collection. I actually come from knife collecting too and started off watches with the snk, then went with a skx009, a casio ae1200 and now I‘m considering the bb58 😄
Awesome! I feel like the watch and knife community intersects often. Both very hard on the bank account…hahaha!
@@these7seasyou‘re absolutely right unfortunately haha
Well you can count me in as a new subscriber!
How long until I can trade in a 2007 Sub for two BB58s?
Tudor is great. I have the 41mm bb
Very cool! Yeah I’ve tried the 41mm but had a big presence on my slender wrist 🙁🙁🙁
Great video, Im about the push the button on getting one of these. Still in between black or blue, originally wanted the black gilt but have started to slowly like the blue too. Have you had any issues with the watch itself? Regarding movement/blemishes in the bezel or dial? Thanks!
No issues at all. I also was thinking about either the black or blue but so glad I got the blue. It’s really beautiful to look at. The only thing is that the black is probably a lil more versatile because black goes good with anything, esp if you’re looking to switch up straps.
@@these7seas Thanks for your response!
A day-date complication would ruin the Tudor Black Bay for me. Without it the dial look so much cleaner and better ballanced.
I gotta agree. One of the things that make this watch so beautiful is it’s simplicity, symmetry and how clean it looks!
I prefer a date. I think people are split when it comes to date. I'm not really good with dates which plays a factor. I actually forget which month it is a lot of the time except for December since it is the Christmas month.
@@alexlilano1931 Well. Depending on memory I guess. The day and date doesn't change during the day. So one look in the morning on my calandar (or remembering what day-date it was yesterday) is more than enough for me.
@@MrPleers That is actually a great tip. I think it is like a sense of direction. Some people have a good sense of time/direction and some people dont. My sense of direction is way better than my sense of the date.
I have a large collection of watches and my blue BB58 gets worn the most and it ain’t even close. I HIGHLY RECOMEND the BB58
I have to agree! It’s a charming and excellent watch!
@@these7seas 100%
Hi how does the micro adjustment works on this watch?
I have tried the BB58 after considering the tudor ranger but now I could change my mind and take the BB58 instead as I already have the BB 36mm Anthracite.
I could get something different in the BB line instead of the ranger...
Since there’s only three holes for the micro adjust, it doesn’t provide a ton of leeway but honestly, in real world use…no big deal. This watch is built bomb proof.
@@these7seas worth buying for a birthday?
Completely a knife guy and the bb 58 blue is my go to for a nice watch (otherwise wearing a cheapo casioak or timex ironman)
Love to connect with a fellow knifenut! That’s super legit watch collection. I also wear my G Shocks to switch it up.
@@these7seas good deal. Just added you on IG. I'm a bit of a CRK/Holt nut too
Can’t go wrong with any of those!
Wrist size?
Having an extremely (and I mean extreme) hard time choosing between the following:
Blue BB58, Black BB58, and Blue Tag Heuer Aquaracer 200 Professional. Been going back and forth for literal months now. Tag is nowhere near the BB58 in terms of specs, but its got a more easily servicible movement and (is probably) more durable. Lots of variables to consider.
Go black bb58 with the red marker if can’t find one go with the blue. Tag is good but could get similar from a tissot seastar.
@@armandogomez2677 Yeah I've officially decided on a Black Bay 58/54 depending on which one fits me better. Aquaracer is out of the running.
It's really well-made with high quality finishing, but the asking price compared to what it offers isn't worth it IMO for the aesthetics alone.
Meanwhile I love the BB58/54 series aesthetically and they don't compromise in terms of movement/specs.
@@OneLordeAnimeClips congrats only thing that is off putting to me about the BB is the polished sides scratch easily
@@armandogomez2677 I don't really have a problem with that type of thing personally. I'm not someone who babies my watches, so if it gets scratched it gets scratched. Watches are going to get scratched regardless with constant wear, and I plan to daily drive my BB58, so that's just something I'll have to live with anyways.
@@OneLordeAnimeClips I didn’t think about it that way. I guess I just see used seamasters and speedmasters and they don’t look as scratched up a BB. Your right though something being used is bound pick up battle scars
The version to get was the black one which has the retro DNA . This one has a more modern look but has faux rivets on it which have nothing to do with the look of the watch . Plus with the in house movement you now have to send it back to Tudor/ Rolex and pay a hefty fee to service it every five to seven years and the price of the service will keep going up . Finally in my opinion it’s too small at least for me , a diver is meant to be bigger in my opinion ; but if you like it and it works for you that’s the most important .
I’m with you on the rivets. But if the cost of service every 5-7 years is too much, you might consider that this watch is generally too expensive for you.
Also, for the right wrist, this IS a large watch. If your wrist is bigger, get the 41mm version
Hard to tell we see it’s not sitting properly I had that same problem I returned the watch. Willing to give it another shot
I def would give it another shot! Honestly after one year of wearing this watch, I don’t notice it as much as when I first got it and I really like this watch more than when I first got it as well!
@@these7seas I bought a brand new 58 black gave it another shot
Watch is beautiful but for the price I don’t like how how the scratches show on the sides of the case.
I’d say it makes it more in line with the original toolwatch DNA of this watch 😅😅😅
@@these7seas it does but for example Rolex Pepsi same price point when it came out. (Adjust for inflation) holds up better than this must just be the polished sides. It looks great when new but if intended to be a tool watch maybe shouldn’t be polished
@@armandogomez2677 The GMT Master II actually has a polished case. So does the submariner. If you don’t like the polished case, look at the Tudor Pelagos.
@@erikdunbar4451 that’s my problem I love the polished case lol just wish it didn’t pick up scratches that easily. I have seen the pelagas and love it too
Tudor is Ok....it's the best shopping mall brand....Are you kidding?!? Talk about watch snobs. Tudor is not a decent brand it's a great brand...The only watches I see at my mall is Citizen,Movado and Bulova. I just bought a Longines Spirit and the finishing is amazing for 2000...the cheapest Black Bay is 3 grand. Best mall brand...thanks for the laugh
They sell Rolex at the mall also
now every watch brand is at the mall lol if u visit dubai even vacheron or AP is at mall too
@@wayneguy6043 yep..Just saw Rolex at a Mall in Maui ...haha
My 30th is coming up and I was considering a Conquest but now the BB58 has come onto the radar. How would you consider the finishing on the Spirit to the BB?
@@patrickhynes-foy6742 Tudor is far superior…I have a new blue one, haven’t worn it yet but would sell as new
Tudors are just too thick and less refined looking then their big brother and if you're vibing a tool watch Seikos hit the sweet spot at the sweet price 🙃😜
It’s hard to beat Seiko at any price point. They are well made, innovative, and reliable in every way!
The BB58 isnt even 12mm. In what world is that thick for a diver's watch? The "big brother" submariner is thicker, and the BB even has the domed crystal. You might be confusing it with the older ETAs.
@@tiagodvt I meant in general and the riveted bracelets are just jank. Having owned a reverse panda Chrono from Tudor 💯
@@JinxPalm2023 ah sure the chronos and gmts are thick, but that's specific and not general. They have so many great models dimesions-wise: Bb58, pelagos 39, ranger, BB36, BB41, 1926, etc
Decent watch. A step up from a Seiko no doubt! Probably the best of the “shopping mall” watch brands. Tudor and Oris.
Shopping mall brand? Ignorance is a bliss. Tudor is no shopping mall brand.
HOW OFTEN AND WHERE DO YOU GET THE TUDOR SERVICED AT
I’ve had my Tudor for about 2.5 years and haven’t serviced it yet. I got it at an AD so I’ll be taking it there. I believe they recommend service every 5 years or so.