Hell yeah it’s worth it. Bought this bad boy a few months ago new and it’s barely left my wrist. If you an old soul and appreciate the past but want to live in the present, this is the watch to end all watches. Wife loves it as well. Winner
Love seeing a watch like this actually used and not babied. I frankly think it looks better with some wear, adds to the aesthetic Tudor was trying to achieve in the first place. Big fan!
You’ve brought a whole new level of watch collecting to me. I’ve watched several of your videos now, and I see things through new eyes. I appreciate it very much.
You probably haven’t owned a Rolex judging by you asking why. When you find a Rolex that’s right for you, and you buy it, yes the amount of money on your wrist does intrude the mind BUT you can’t get away from how incredible it looks on the wrist. Nothing else is the same level of craftsmanship. Some come close, but none match it at that budget.
I’d have to agree about there being a benefit to buying this level of watch in this kind of shape. No fear of putting those first “beauty” marks on it can go a long ways in actually enjoying its wearability!
Beautiful watch and I love Tudor and maybe I’m in the minority but I really prefer snowflake hands over the Mercedes style of Rolex. Black bay 58 is a fantastic watch however for me could I buy a premium watch in that scratched condition for the discount no way. Premium watch I will always buy as new and in ‘mint condition’. That’s just me and I accept everyone has different views to this.
I've been considering a 'Premium' watch and have been doing a little research; and the more I see it I'm really attracted to the BB58. And I really do like the black dial with the gold accents. So yeah, a Tudor BB58 may be in my future....
I have this watch for 4 months now. The more you wear it the more you appreciate this Tudor Blackbay 58. The time keeping is fantastic for a mechanical movement. Gaining one second a day. Which is good enough for me. As you say you either love or hate the snowflake hands. The fact I had to wait three months to get this watch from an AD suggests there is a lot of people who love the watch face. If you hate it there are lots of other Brands out there
Never apologise for having scratches on a tool watch. Love seeing dive watches that are actually used, and not babied. Whenever I see a pristine dive or sports watch that's over year old, you know the owner is afraid to use the watch for intended purpose.
Agreed this looks best on a fabric strap. I bought mine on the leather strap (also nice) because the AD had one in stock and I didn't want to pass by the opportunity. I'd intended to buy the bracelet separately but now I don't think I'll bother. Lovely watch - I've had mine a month and I'm happy. So wearable, so usable, so good-looking in an understated way.
Tudor does make nice watches. I just wish they would use the glide lock for adjusting the watch. 8 weeks to get one is a lot better than years for waiting for some Rolex models if ever. Right now I am broke, so I can't buy any watches now. Always like to see this channel as you show a variety of watches. Microbrands, interesting and modded Seikos, and some Swiss watches as well.
I have a Pelagos and the micro-adjustment on the bracelet is excellent. Just as good as the Rolex Glidelock, imho. Tudor should use the same mechanism on all their bracelets.
It's a beautiful watch and great quality for the price. I bought a BB Black (41mm.) two years ago, and a BB GMT almost one year ago and for me, 41mm. fits better than 39 because I have 18 inches wrist size but I understand that for many people is better 39mm. By the way, I'm more than happy with both watches and I love them. Thanks for another excellent video.
Nice review Rob! This WAS for me, back when I was working. Now that I am retired, and no longer diving, it’s out of reach for me. But…It’s a beautiful workhorse. BTW, Yes, I would have gone diving with that watch. I took my Omega SMP 2531.80 down to 120 feet in Grand Cayman. The great ones are built for it! Of I get fit enough to dive again, I will get my Planet Ocean serviced and take it as my only watch!👍
mm is a good watch, i love the look and the quality of case, dial and hands. they are so detailed. however i sold mine (sbdx001) after owning it for about 3 years because it didn't really get much wrist time. I think it was too tall and heavy for me. I compared mine with my brother's bb eta, the quality of mm is slightly better in my opinion but the proportion isn't the best on my wrist. I have a wrist below 7" so that would be my weakness too not the watch itself.
So it got “used as a tool watch” meaning tons of overly abusive diving or it was just flat out abused and treated poorly in a relatively short amount of time given this watch’s release date?
No you don't because it has an in house movement which means more service costs, ETA movements costs you less and every watchmaker has parts for it. Why pay 500-700$ or more just for re-oil parts, cleaning and unneeded parts replacement. And also the BB 58 has aluminium bezel, not inox.
I don't think I've ever scratched Hardlex, let alone sapphire. Maybe it's just because I'm a softie, or because I have excellent "wrist awareness". Wonder what he was doing to scratch it.
I like Tudor and have the Blackbay with the wine bezel. (I have a video about it on my channel) Anyway, I just wanted to say I love that green strap. Where can I get one from for my Submariner?
I got mine last nite and I love it. I only dislike the bracelet. I dislike the faux rivets like you but I've also found it quite sharp on my wrists. It's day and nite when compared with Rolex's Oyster bracelets.
It's not a phase. The fake riveted bracelets suck!! It's one of the reasons I chose the Pelagos over the BB58. Also that gilt dial is not for me. I was hoping for a blue dial and blue bezel this year, but maybe next year.
Agreed on your comments on the hands. Whether ppl like the snowflake or not (I personally think it looks nice and separates Tudor just like the Mercedes hand is iconic to Rolex), it would be far worse to start changing hand design from model-to-model. An incoherent trail of designs throughout a catalog is death to a brand and for good reason. The hands are key to the design.
I got one in Ernest jones 39mm case with nato strap I was so lucky all the people on the waiting list wanted bracelet strap I will buy one separately but I do love the nato strap. I am in love with the watch get on the waiting list.
is the 60 click bezel of the black bay better than the captive bezel on the Sinn 104? Also, how does the watch compare to the Sinn 104? I know that the MSRP prices are different, but would you recommend just continuing to save for the BB58. Would love your thoughts! Thanks in advance.
The boxed sapphire sure is beautiful but it's raised profile makes it prone to damage. Bummer. I might of missed it in the video but why have you decided to sell it? Thanks!
Great video, Rob! I put down a deposit for the bracelet version with my AD in Tennessee on October 30th and I am still yet to get the watch. I would have killed for an eight week wait!
@@chrischeetham2659 Same! It's a BB58 homage, but not a blatant copy. Love especially the gilt hands and markers, adds a lot to the watch. Thin, right size, cool red accents, fully lumed, keeps time (+8 s). The bracelet is meh, but that's it.
Nice review. Would love this watch with a date function, but it does look great without. I see it sold, anyone know what he was asking for it? Just curious on the price based on its condition.
Lovely watch. Availability here in Europe is very similar inasmuch as it's bad. I have contacted dealers in France and London who all say up to a six month wait. Then I commented on a youtube video about this a few weeks ago and was contacted directly by a UK AD who has one in stock on the leather strap. Must be a cancelled order but why they would bother with me when they could have put it in their window and sold it withing 48 hours I don't know. So I get my new BB58 this coming week and am really looking forward to it. It will rotate on the wrist with my Rolex Explorer 214270 (2019). Nice video and thanks.
It is a beautiful watch. The rational side of my brain says buy this watch, but then I tried on the Bremont S301BK/R model. I know it doesn't have an inhouse movement or the history and connection to Rolex, but that is not necessary a bad thing for me when thinking of future maintenance. I would only really consider the Bremont used and if it was significantly less than the Tudor.
Fantastic value for what your are getting, I always turned my nose up at Tudor but lately I have been looking at a bronze black bay with a blue Bezel. Should I buy one or a Tag Heuer Monaco?
Your saying, that this is the best watch you have seen out of the Tudor line up. If you haven't already, take a look at the Black Bay 36 on the bralete. Looks even better and wears bettr than the BB58. It looks like a brother of the Explorer in a Tudor version.
I really like those, the red bezel looks better in pictures but I think the black is better in person. I really wish they would go ceramic bezel and add a date, even a magnifier. but without that I think you get more watch for the money with omega, the planet ocean or seamaster. another really cool watch is the pelagos, combine the pelagos features with the BB. I like the pelagos LHD the best but it appears they don't make it as a righty, doh
I own that watch and I can’t believe how many people just today told me how nice my watch was .I was thinking about selling it to get this Tudor and went to a dealer to see it but changed my mind immediately.Basically I realized how much you get for your money with Omega.Also it is so scratch resistant mine is worn everyday with very few hard to see scratches
Coskun T. Well said! I have worn a 2007 Planet Ocean ALMOST every day for the past 12 years and it is in SUCH good condition. Omega quality is so so good. Keep hold of that beauty! 👍🏻
The only place i think this watch lacks is the design of the side profile, it lacks imagination. Just my opinion. Ps. I think Rob may be the only person on UA-cam to show sapphire scratched 😁. Good work
Got mine a couple of weeks ago just before the price went up a little. Called the ad in Valencia Spain and they had it the next day.A lovely experience and even given a fair discount that I didn't ask for (I'm English and realised the champagne has to be paid for somehow ).Totally agree with your praise and this beauty will see me out.
not without a date I don't. I don't care if it screws up a symmetry... if all my watch is going to do is tell time, and in accurately at that, at least give me a date and preferably a day as well. Otherwise, it is a gorgeous watch.
You pay almost $4k and you do not get a ceramic bezel😕 i love this watch and try to trade my some other watches to be able to get this beauty but that missing ceramic..😕😕
Because this is the re-issue Tudor Black Bay 1958 year and need to look vintage, they nailed it with this insert. It looks premium modern and vintage at the same time.
great video. I think the scratched up one is the way to go. No stress at all about using it and getting a few more scratches. I think I'm going to have to sell a couple of my Doxa to finance one of these.
Hell yeah it’s worth it. Bought this bad boy a few months ago new and it’s barely left my wrist. If you an old soul and appreciate the past but want to live in the present, this is the watch to end all watches. Wife loves it as well. Winner
Love seeing a watch like this actually used and not babied. I frankly think it looks better with some wear, adds to the aesthetic Tudor was trying to achieve in the first place. Big fan!
You’ve brought a whole new level of watch collecting to me. I’ve watched several of your videos now, and I see things through new eyes. I appreciate it very much.
That is my everyday watch. Like it so much looking to buy it twice.
Why should i buy a Rolex when i can buy a Tudor Black Bay? For that price its top notch and a certified chronometer.
Cos Rolex is king ? 😅
Bananadragon Tudor ain't Rolex
@@fungus70 king of fan boys?
@@fungus70 king of overpriced watches that aren’t available to buy? 😅
You probably haven’t owned a Rolex judging by you asking why. When you find a Rolex that’s right for you, and you buy it, yes the amount of money on your wrist does intrude the mind BUT you can’t get away from how incredible it looks on the wrist. Nothing else is the same level of craftsmanship. Some come close, but none match it at that budget.
I would love to see them do a GMT in that size.
Your wish came true
I’d have to agree about there being a benefit to buying this level of watch in this kind of shape. No fear of putting those first “beauty” marks on it can go a long ways in actually enjoying its wearability!
That watch is one date window and one quick adjust clasp away from perfection.
damn you love quick adjust clasp lol
That's what stopped me from buying one as well ....I love me a far wheel and quick adjust clasp. Once you experience one, its tough not have it
Sounds like maybe the Tudor Pelagos is the watch for you! I love mine, it's the perfect modern day Tudor!!
If only it had a date complication, would be the perfect everyday tool watch.
I agree on the date. Preferably at the 6 o'clock position.
Beautiful watch and I love Tudor and maybe I’m in the minority but I really prefer snowflake hands over the Mercedes style of Rolex.
Black bay 58 is a fantastic watch however for me could I buy a premium watch in that scratched condition for the discount no way.
Premium watch I will always buy as new and in ‘mint condition’. That’s just me and I accept everyone has different views to this.
I'm with you. I hate the Mercedes hands. The Tudor Snowflake helps distinguish the hour hand from the minutes hand so easy.
I hate the mercedes hands and the cyclops of rolex. I like the black bay, but I love the pelagos. I just wish they make a smaller version like the 58.
I've been considering a 'Premium' watch and have been doing a little research; and the more I see it I'm really attracted to the BB58. And I really do like the black dial with the gold accents. So yeah, a Tudor BB58 may be in my future....
Did you pull the trigger on this? What are your thoughts after so long?
I have this watch for 4 months now. The more you wear it the more you appreciate this Tudor Blackbay 58. The time keeping is fantastic for a mechanical movement. Gaining one second a day. Which is good enough for me. As you say you either love or hate the snowflake hands. The fact I had to wait three months to get this watch from an AD suggests there is a lot of people who love the watch face. If you hate it there are lots of other Brands out there
Nice watch, congrats. I love the raised print on the Tudor dials.
Never apologise for having scratches on a tool watch. Love seeing dive watches that are actually used, and not babied. Whenever I see a pristine dive or sports watch that's over year old, you know the owner is afraid to use the watch for intended purpose.
Agreed this looks best on a fabric strap. I bought mine on the leather strap (also nice) because the AD had one in stock and I didn't want to pass by the opportunity. I'd intended to buy the bracelet separately but now I don't think I'll bother. Lovely watch - I've had mine a month and I'm happy. So wearable, so usable, so good-looking in an understated way.
Can't ever get enough of this watch!
Tudor does make nice watches. I just wish they would use the glide lock for adjusting the watch. 8 weeks to get one is a lot better than years for waiting for some Rolex models if ever. Right now I am broke, so I can't buy any watches now. Always like to see this channel as you show a variety of watches. Microbrands, interesting and modded Seikos, and some Swiss watches as well.
I have a Pelagos and the micro-adjustment on the bracelet is excellent. Just as good as the Rolex Glidelock, imho. Tudor should use the same mechanism on all their bracelets.
That will be my everyday watch
Beautiful watch. Love these but out of my league for now. Looking for a blue version in the future.
That is an insane price. I already have this beauty but man, what a bargain this watch was.
That's a really nice watch. The fact that it has some battle scars makes it that much cooler. Thanks for sharing it.
It's a beautiful watch and great quality for the price. I bought a BB Black (41mm.) two years ago, and a BB GMT almost one year ago and for me, 41mm. fits better than 39 because I have 18 inches wrist size but I understand that for many people is better 39mm. By the way, I'm more than happy with both watches and I love them. Thanks for another excellent video.
Nice review Rob! This WAS for me, back when I was working. Now that I am retired, and no longer diving, it’s out of reach for me. But…It’s a beautiful workhorse. BTW, Yes, I would have gone diving with that watch. I took my Omega SMP 2531.80 down to 120 feet in Grand Cayman. The great ones are built for it! Of I get fit enough to dive again, I will get my Planet Ocean serviced and take it as my only watch!👍
Love the 58, perhaps my favorite diver.
Tried it a the local AD. This watch is better sized than the GMT. Both in stock and the service amazing at Banchero Miraflores Lima Peru.
Great watch Rob. If I didn’t just get a deal on a mm recently I’d consider it 😊
mm is a good watch, i love the look and the quality of case, dial and hands. they are so detailed. however i sold mine (sbdx001) after owning it for about 3 years because it didn't really get much wrist time. I think it was too tall and heavy for me. I compared mine with my brother's bb eta, the quality of mm is slightly better in my opinion but the proportion isn't the best on my wrist. I have a wrist below 7" so that would be my weakness too not the watch itself.
So it got “used as a tool watch” meaning tons of overly abusive diving or it was just flat out abused and treated poorly in a relatively short amount of time given this watch’s release date?
No you don't because it has an in house movement which means more service costs, ETA movements costs you less and every watchmaker has parts for it.
Why pay 500-700$ or more just for re-oil parts, cleaning and unneeded parts replacement.
And also the BB 58 has aluminium bezel, not inox.
Congratulations Rob! Enjoy it!
I can't wait until they come out with a silver-accented version of this BB58...
Its out now, the bb925
I just got one and it makes me question why i have any other watches in my collection!
the ultimate modern tudor is for me the 79220n (black bay black with eta)
I don't think I've ever scratched Hardlex, let alone sapphire. Maybe it's just because I'm a softie, or because I have excellent "wrist awareness". Wonder what he was doing to scratch it.
I can get down with the snowflake hands as long as the hour markers are square.
I can't overcome the dislike of BB58's riveted stainless steel bracelet. Otherwise, I agree, sharp looking watch.
Do you still love it as much this far on, or was it just a phase you were in?
I like Tudor and have the Blackbay with the wine bezel. (I have a video about it on my channel) Anyway, I just wanted to say I love that green strap. Where can I get one from for my Submariner?
I got mine last nite and I love it. I only dislike the bracelet. I dislike the faux rivets like you but I've also found it quite sharp on my wrists. It's day and nite when compared with Rolex's Oyster bracelets.
debating on adding this vs a sub. looks amazing, if rolex did something similar i'd probably lean towards that.
It's not a phase. The fake riveted bracelets suck!! It's one of the reasons I chose the Pelagos over the BB58. Also that gilt dial is not for me. I was hoping for a blue dial and blue bezel this year, but maybe next year.
(Yes you want it) ...That is 1000% correct!
Beautiful watch absolutely!
Agreed on your comments on the hands. Whether ppl like the snowflake or not (I personally think it looks nice and separates Tudor just like the Mercedes hand is iconic to Rolex), it would be far worse to start changing hand design from model-to-model. An incoherent trail of designs throughout a catalog is death to a brand and for good reason. The hands are key to the design.
I love this watch and how it feels on the wrist. I have the Pelagos, what would be your preference between the two? Great vid.
Here in Vienna i asked at some AD‘s and i would habe to wait 9 months to get the bb58
I got one in Ernest jones 39mm case with nato strap I was so lucky all the people on the waiting list wanted bracelet strap I will buy one separately but I do love the nato strap. I am in love with the watch get on the waiting list.
I just read an article where they said this is the perfect watch...It is a very cool watch Rob...why are you selling Rob?
Ties up funds is main reason. I don’t keep them all that’s for sure
Yes! The perfect watch!
I love gilt on a vintage diver
is the 60 click bezel of the black bay better than the captive bezel on the Sinn 104? Also, how does the watch compare to the Sinn 104? I know that the MSRP prices are different, but would you recommend just continuing to save for the BB58. Would love your thoughts! Thanks in advance.
Great choice, Rob!
Have you handled the MM300? If so, would love to hear what you have to say about how it compare
The boxed sapphire sure is beautiful but it's raised profile makes it prone to damage. Bummer. I might of missed it in the video but why have you decided to sell it? Thanks!
Been wearing larger divers, the bb58 is tying up too much funds for other watches.
@@RandomRobReviews Fair enough. A lot of the new seiko releases this year are pretty large!
Nice review 👍 I've been on the waiting list since July '18 and I still want it 😀
Great video, Rob! I put down a deposit for the bracelet version with my AD in Tennessee on October 30th and I am still yet to get the watch. I would have killed for an eight week wait!
Buying NTH Barracuda Vintage today to get that BB58 vibe, but BB58 will be mine in the future (unless they'll make a GMT in BB58 case).
What do you think of it? Recently got myself a Nacken and absolutely love it!
@@chrischeetham2659 Same! It's a BB58 homage, but not a blatant copy. Love especially the gilt hands and markers, adds a lot to the watch. Thin, right size, cool red accents, fully lumed, keeps time (+8 s). The bracelet is meh, but that's it.
Beautiful watch piece!
Nice review. Would love this watch with a date function, but it does look great without. I see it sold, anyone know what he was asking for it? Just curious on the price based on its condition.
The only thing that I dont like is the „slap sided case“. Its a flat case on the sides and i well prefer the rounded oyster case of the sub :/
Slab
Lovely watch. Availability here in Europe is very similar inasmuch as it's bad. I have contacted dealers in France and London who all say up to a six month wait. Then I commented on a youtube video about this a few weeks ago and was contacted directly by a UK AD who has one in stock on the leather strap. Must be a cancelled order but why they would bother with me when they could have put it in their window and sold it withing 48 hours I don't know. So I get my new BB58 this coming week and am really looking forward to it. It will rotate on the wrist with my Rolex Explorer 214270 (2019). Nice video and thanks.
It is a beautiful watch. The rational side of my brain says buy this watch, but then I tried on the Bremont S301BK/R model. I know it doesn't have an inhouse movement or the history and connection to Rolex, but that is not necessary a bad thing for me when thinking of future maintenance. I would only really consider the Bremont used and if it was significantly less than the Tudor.
I'm in! Looking forward to getting one. Hopefully Rolex will find a way to become more cost effective.
Near perfect watch except for the snowflake hand imo, but I'm also not a fan of Mercedes Hands either...
That Kershaw in the background! I have that same one and love it.
Leek?
beautiful watch, I like it
Nice addition. I liked my old one the eta version but these newer versions are a better size than the older ones.
Nice but I’ll still keep my bb 41 fits my 7-1/2” wrist just fine !
Beautiful mate
Fantastic value for what your are getting, I always turned my nose up at Tudor but lately I have been looking at a bronze black bay with a blue Bezel. Should I buy one or a Tag Heuer Monaco?
its the best watch in my collection - its perfect. However now I have to buy another strap thanks to your video :) thanks :))
Your saying, that this is the best watch you have seen out of the Tudor line up. If you haven't already, take a look at the Black Bay 36 on the bralete. Looks even better and wears bettr than the BB58. It looks like a brother of the Explorer in a Tudor version.
if the gmt goes down i'm in, no expert and idk if that will happen, but i can hope ay
I thought the point of Tudor was to not have to wait like with Rolex.
Tudor needs a “Tudor” haha
I really like those, the red bezel looks better in pictures but I think the black is better in person. I really wish they would go ceramic bezel and add a date, even a magnifier. but without that I think you get more watch for the money with omega, the planet ocean or seamaster. another really cool watch is the pelagos, combine the pelagos features with the BB. I like the pelagos LHD the best but it appears they don't make it as a righty, doh
I bought a BB black in December tried the BB 58 on in the store but decided against it........ but for the past for months.......🤔
I hope Tudor will release a blackbay 58 Pepsi GMT, it will be an instant classic for Chewdah!
Hey dude what’s the name of the nato strap? I really like the look of it
Erikas original, not really a NATO
I would get the previous 2017 model omega seamaster for same price hands down
I own that watch and I can’t believe how many people just today told me how nice my watch was .I was thinking about selling it to get this Tudor and went to a dealer to see it but changed my mind immediately.Basically I realized how much you get for your money with Omega.Also it is so scratch resistant mine is worn everyday with very few hard to see scratches
Coskun T. Well said! I have worn a 2007 Planet Ocean ALMOST every day for the past 12 years and it is in SUCH good condition. Omega quality is so so good. Keep hold of that beauty! 👍🏻
Nice Leak in the background!
The only place i think this watch lacks is the design of the side profile, it lacks imagination. Just my opinion.
Ps. I think Rob may be the only person on UA-cam to show sapphire scratched 😁. Good work
Haha. Yeah Marc at Long Island intentionality tried to scratch one
Beautiful . I want one .
Got mine a couple of weeks ago just before the price went up a little. Called the ad in Valencia Spain and they had it the next day.A lovely experience and even given a fair discount that I didn't ask for (I'm English and realised the champagne has to be paid for somehow ).Totally agree with your praise and this beauty will see me out.
What strap is being used on the watch?
Paying premium for a watch 2mm smaller and mildly thinner? Just get the regular BB for cheaper.
Honestly, it wears just so much better on the wrist. It's worth the cost.
not without a date I don't. I don't care if it screws up a symmetry... if all my watch is going to do is tell time, and in accurately at that, at least give me a date and preferably a day as well. Otherwise, it is a gorgeous watch.
Love this watch tried a few on last month the 58 the gmt and in the ent the lefty peligose had me
Why a 58 and not a normal black bay?
Way better sized
"rolex doesnt make a watch this size" technically they do, it's the bb 58
It depends of what is meant "Rolex": the brand by the same name or the company Rolex SA.
Rob I love this watch but I think you get more with the new seamaster although this is my grail.
Odessa native here, where did you get that postcard??!!
What is the exact strap on this watch (colours and width)?
If the colors where different i would buy one.
I don’t like the gilt dial and gold accents on bezel
You pay almost $4k and you do not get a ceramic bezel😕 i love this watch and try to trade my some other watches to be able to get this beauty but that missing ceramic..😕😕
Because this is the re-issue Tudor Black Bay 1958 year and need to look vintage, they nailed it with this insert. It looks premium modern and vintage at the same time.
Im buying one soon
Which strap do you have on it?
OMG, take my money!
Can’t wait fir the bb58 gmt
Its funny how a company makes a modest sized watch and everyone loses their minds, heres a thought, just keep making sub 40mm watches!
Yes love it 🏴🇬🇧
great video. I think the scratched up one is the way to go. No stress at all about using it and getting a few more scratches. I think I'm going to have to sell a couple of my Doxa to finance one of these.
Wow a tool watch that was used as a tool watch. I want to buy your friend a drink.
Agreed these watches were made to be used