Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue - First Impressions of an incredible watch

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@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

This watch collecting is getting out of hand 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@rafalwasilewski2235 6 ай бұрын

I’ve got my bb58 nearly 3 months ago, and I’m over the moon. This watch is more then perfect.

@WATCHingJames 6 ай бұрын

I think all of us that own it have the same thoughts. It is an incredible watch. This one will be staying in the collection.

@jorgeolguingarcia 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations James, you sound genuinely excited and happy. Enjoy it!

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

I really am. It is amazing.

@respectablylate3081 Күн бұрын

Love my burgundy bezel heritage variant!

@WATCHingJames Күн бұрын

I’ve been tempted to get that one too. But trying not to have too many similar watches in the collection. Only so many watches I can justify owning.

@johnhanlon6061 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations on picking up this stunning watch James.

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

Thanks John.

@bobby381 7 ай бұрын

I got this watch for my 40th Birthday. I have more expensive, showstopper watches, but I refuse to go a day without wearing this. You hit the nail on the head, there is nothing specifically amazing about this watch, but for some unknown reason, it wins the heart.

@WATCHingJames 7 ай бұрын

I am in love with this watch. I’m so happy that I ended up buying it.

@jazzman5598 8 ай бұрын

Congrats James!

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

Thank you

@watchsixto 8 ай бұрын

Congrats on getting yourself a beautiful Tudor BB 58 loos great can't wait for 5 years review down the line

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

I’m sure this one will still be in the collection then. It is extra special.

@zacharyliss5118 7 ай бұрын

Just bought mine last night. Can’t wait for it to be delivered 🎉

@WATCHingJames 7 ай бұрын

I is a really really nice watch. I am so happy with mine.

@canadianwatchmonkey3992 8 ай бұрын

❤ Welcome to the Tudor BB58 Blue club ❤ My honest opinion is that this is the best that Tudor makes! Another extremely good one is the BB36 😊 Smiley dial

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

I definitely agree. I was able to try on a lot of their range and this is the one that really stood out.

@WristWatching 8 ай бұрын

Congrats on the new acquisition, James! The BB58 (gilt) is my grail, so it's nice to see how much you're loving it after you finally pulled the trigger.

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

It is really nice. Even better than I expected

@kins888 8 ай бұрын

Congrats - I have the black one and it's my favourite by a long way.

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

It is so nice. Videos and photos do not do it justice

@felo6035 8 ай бұрын

Gorgeous watch, congratulations James 👏👏👏

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. I really really like this one.

@Joe-pw7ky 8 ай бұрын

What a beautiful watch! You will definitely get many years of enjoyment wearing it . A fantastic watch to pass down generation to generation . My grandfather used to say Tudor was the poor man’s Rolex but his 1959 Tudor Prince was his favorite watch out of his collection of watches that included Rolex,Omega ,Patek Philippe and Cartier. Sadly when he passed in 88 my grandmother sold his entire watch collection. My father and I would have loved to have just one of his watches to pass down. Tudor is definitely a watch on my wish list along with Rolex , Patek Philippe and Cartier but that’s what they are wishes lol even on the used market those watches are expensive. I hope your watch brings you happiness for many year . Have a wonderful week.

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. I really love it.

@dannymaclea4762 8 ай бұрын

The first review I ever saw of yours sometime last year was of the Hrudland Turbine. Loved the review! But the watch didn’t really do it for me. Fast forward many months later and my tastes have changed. Just got the Hrudland Turbine in today and WOW you weren’t kidding! Something special about this watch!! Hard to take my eyes off of it!

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

It is still one of my favourites in my collection. It is amazing. I’m really happy that I’ve been able to spread the knowledge of it so others can enjoy it too.

@adk7962 8 ай бұрын

Congrats on the acquisition. If you have the money, you can’t go wrong with any Black Bay from what I can tell. Looking forward to the full review.

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

It is incredible. I’m really enjoying having it.

@richardbaldwin9502 8 ай бұрын

Congrats looking forward to getting the same one in the new year

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

I can definitely recommend it. It is something extra special.

@summerlinpublic5673 3 ай бұрын

Just Awesome! Congrats!

@WATCHingJames 3 ай бұрын

It is an incredible watch

@paulelliott7493 8 ай бұрын

Very nice purchase, i know a lot of people regard that watch very highly, so i will be really interested to see your review after you have lived with it for a while.

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

I now understand why they do. It is definitely something special.

@BCallum 8 ай бұрын

Nice new watch. I am more of the blue Pelagos than the BB. Enjoy your watch!!! Looking forward to a long term review.

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

Thank you

@barryvercueil2346 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations. Such a beautiful watch. Enjoy

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

I am still a little stunned that I now own this one.

@andyholton7959 8 ай бұрын

That looks awesome 🙌 good shout 👌🏻

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

It is particularly nice.

@christopherhilton2539 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations 🎉on a great watch James. Watch it dominate your wrist time now. Cheers 🍻

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

It is getting a lot of wrist time.

@deanP. 8 ай бұрын

Congrats on getting the BB 58. I hope to get one in the future myself.

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

Now that I have one I can see why it is so popular. I can definitely recommend it.

@ViolinistWilliam 6 ай бұрын

I’m in the exact same boat. I just picked up a blue 58 on eBay for 2500 because my wife loved it and the deal was there to be had. The blue is absolutely stunning. A great pick up for summer. Great video

@WATCHingJames 6 ай бұрын

I am so impressed with this watch. I wear it all the time. I know everyone talks this one up. But I think, in this case, it is justified.

@ViolinistWilliam 6 ай бұрын

It's true, and it helps that I've never seen anyone look good wearing the Pelagos, honestly. Not even David Beckham...it just looks too big. Cool watch, but just not attractive on the wrist.@@WATCHingJames

@mtbbiker6401 6 ай бұрын

@@ViolinistWilliam Pelagos 39? I like both.

@robh.2400 8 ай бұрын

Great watch! I have the black version and it's probably my favorite watch. Only negative for me was the lack of adjustability. I couldn't get the perfect fit until I got a couple half links from Uncle Seiko. Now it's perfect. Enjoy!

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

That’s good that they do that. I was lucky and found the right fit for me.

@larrydalton2205 8 ай бұрын

I know you'll enjoy this watch. I saw that watch in a store window on vacation in October. It was after hours and the store was closed or i world have loved to go in and hold it in person.

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

This is definitely worth trying on. I’m a little shock how much more I like it over more expensive watches I’ve tried.

@martinharrison4245 8 ай бұрын

Congrats on getting the blue 58. Ive got the 41mm s and g on the bracelet and its a pretty thick watch. Ive got big wrists at 7.5 , so its fine on me, although it is a heavy piece. The 38mm is a tad small for me, so its a shame that they dont do it in a 41mm with a thinner profile . Luckily ive got a seiko sla043 so my blue watch diver is kind of covered. Its a tad under 40mm , and its about my limit size wise. I tried on the 39 pelagos, but i felt it a little small and lacked the charisma of the 42mm original. I would probably buy the blue fxd today if it had spring bars , and a quality bracelet like the pelagos. Fixed lugs and only natos is a bit limited imo. Its a shame more companies dont offer their models in at least 3 size options , so everyone can enjoy them.

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

I know. More options would be nice. Christopher Ward does well with those size options. One of the reasons I like them. I had the chance to try in a bunch of other Tudor models too. They are all very nice.

@MirrlyonTime 8 ай бұрын

Congrats James, I want a Bb myself, one of these days. I’m torn between the black one or the blue bezel black dial

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

Thanks mate

@williamgoggin3633 7 ай бұрын

Brilliant watch keeper really cool 😎

@WATCHingJames 7 ай бұрын

It is stunning. It impresses me more than I was expecting and is better than many of its peers.

@asiantimepieces 8 ай бұрын

What did you do James? 😂 It looks good on you 👌🏼👌🏼 I’ve been eyeing this one and the new BB series, all nice.

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

It is beautiful. Having that money available that I did not spend on my “grail” has let me buy a few nicer watches. Got this one used as well so was slightly more reasonably priced.

@asiantimepieces 8 ай бұрын

@@WATCHingJames yeah that’s why I was considering this piece, for the same reasons. Congrats! 🥳🥳

@matthewpaull1664 8 ай бұрын

Very nice mate, please keep me I mind if you decide it’s so good you have to sell off some of the other neglected pieces from your collection…like maybe the Stowa 😜.

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

Hahahahahaha I don’t see this one going anywhere. Now I want to go put on that Stowa.

@RabbitWatchShop 8 ай бұрын

Congrats 🎉 💪 I love my BB54 and Pelagos 39. Fantastic value Tudor is.

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. It is incredible

@thegorn 8 ай бұрын

I don't think can can can call a basic 3-hander watch that retails over 6k Aussie "fantastic value"

@RabbitWatchShop 8 ай бұрын

@@thegorn your distorted perception. Sorry

@michaelriera6277 8 ай бұрын

Value is subjective.

@RabbitWatchShop 8 ай бұрын

@@michaelriera6277 that’s true, but since I’ve been in the hobby for well over a decade, I think I’m at liberty to say what a good value is. Especially considering I’ve owned cheap, affordable, mid-tier, and luxury. And do mods. You and gorn can say what you will, but the community widely regards Tudor as a brand that offers great value. And that’s an objective fact, not a subjective opinion. Bye 👋🏻 Felicia

@walkerb1734 7 ай бұрын

I own the exact same watch. It’s fantastic! I seldom wear my Submariner or Yachtmaster any more because of it.

@WATCHingJames 7 ай бұрын

I continue to be impressed by it. It is one of my favourites I’ve owned or even experienced.

@dunderhay9169 8 ай бұрын

Ooh, who's been spending? 😁 I'm interested to hear your take on the Black Bay longer term. It's a watch that loads of people like, but has never really grabbed me, I see slab sides and that hour hand. I can't wait for the Bulova review too, exciting times for you 👍

@martinowl 8 ай бұрын

Agree, it does look slab sided & just don’t like cathedral hands.

@thegorn 8 ай бұрын

@@martinowl What cathedral hands? BB58 doesn't have them - they're snowflake hands.

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

Because I did not buy that grail I had some cash to burn hahahaha. Just spent the last of it today on a used IWC 😳😳😳😳. Now officially watch broke.

@dunderhay9169 8 ай бұрын

@@WATCHingJames I am sure you will enjoy them 😁

@martinowl 8 ай бұрын

@@thegorn sorry I meant snowflake.

@ZakDeCourcy 8 ай бұрын

Having seen this beauty, I have to say, it's even more impressive in the flesh. Video doesn't do it justice. Jealous as!

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

It really does not show it. If it had it would have been on my Wishlist earlier.

@NaNByZero 8 ай бұрын

Fantastic looking watch! A bit of a shame, that they didn’t equip it with the T-Fit clasp. 🕐⚙️🍸

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

I have been able to get a perfect fit. So I am very happy

@michaelriera6277 8 ай бұрын

I have a perfect fit on my OG BB58 and prefer the smaller clasp.

@johnrb9397 8 ай бұрын

Finally an actual grail!!

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

Hahahahaha I certainly feels like one.

@K_j_M 8 ай бұрын

Nice!

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

I really like it

@mtbbiker6401 6 ай бұрын

I'm more interested about that yellow item on the shelf behind you. What is that?

@WATCHingJames 6 ай бұрын

Hahahaha. A lot ask about that. It is a Lancer from the game gears of war. The taxi version. I’m not really into games or guns but I really like this as a display

@scatterbrain9490 8 ай бұрын

The bezel did sound crispy 😎

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

It is exceptionally nice

@briangray966 8 ай бұрын

My son has exactly the same watch, everytime he wears it I always find myself looking at his wrist SUPERB timepiece ,terrible thing ENVY.

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

It is particularly nice. I see why everyone has such positive comments about it now

@johnswatchjoint 8 ай бұрын

Another lovely watch James. Wear it with pride my friend :)...on a side note, that shade of blue just cant seem to be replicated. the blue homages by SM are just too light and it takes everything away from the watch. There is something about that blue that oozes quality...in my eyes anyway haha!

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

It really is a special blue. The camera also does not capture it properly. It is a watch to see in real life.

@timyoungnc 8 ай бұрын

How’s it compare to the Christopher Ward Trident diver?

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

It is a step up. But not a big step up.

@dainluke 8 ай бұрын

I got this exact watch like 2 weeks ago as well.

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

Are you as impressed with it as I am? I really like it.

@dainluke 8 ай бұрын

@@WATCHingJames Absolutely. From the unboxing experience to the watch itself. I will say that it is definitely a subtle leg up over homage watches and lower price tier Swiss pieces. I think the movement is around good, but not quite to the same level as the SD 5R66A piece I recently sold (worth much less), or the 5-day chronometer BR-18 in a Brellum Wyvern I own. Finishing on the case and bracelet is on par with Brellum and my one Frédérique Constant piece (all three are finished to near perfection). But the Tudor design and their use of all the different elements create a watch that is well worth its value whether at retail or grey market. Probably the best watch money can buy in the last few years in all honesty. It's attainable to most people and is as much watch as one could want. I really like Tudor as a brand. They offer a similar experience to Rolex, but at a price-point that can serve far more people.

@dazlarg 2 ай бұрын

Now the new bb41 monochrome has been released, arguably the Tudor submariner , do you have any regrets getting the bb58 ? Will you stick or twist ?

@WATCHingJames 2 ай бұрын

No regrets. Love the 58s size. The new one does look good however.

@georgemole9790 5 ай бұрын

Perhaps it's my OCD acting up, but it really bothers me that the black version has the red lume pip, but the blue version does not have a distinctively-colored lume pip. That blue version is very nice, but it needs a pop of color on it somewhere.

@WATCHingJames 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for WATCHing

@npc-sd7hk 2 ай бұрын

Tudor❤

@WATCHingJames 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for WATCHing

@martinowl 8 ай бұрын

It was hyped to death a couple of years ago, many people bought on the back of that. Looks like there’s quite few available pre-owned now. Unfortunately for Tudor, people who know about watches but not obsessive enthusiasts, just see them still as the poor man’s Rolex substitute. How do you compare it to such as Christopher Ward, which you have experience of? Is it noticeabley better quality at 3 times the price?

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

I was lucky to pick this one up near new at a very reasonable price, relatively. There is a step up from the CW. Which actually surprised me. Not a huge step. Bezel action, polishing and bracelet are the main differences. But not convinced it’s 3 times better.

@martinowl 8 ай бұрын

Interesting to hear, ta. I haven’t held either in hand, for different reasons, but on film CW do seem very nicely finished, so if the Tudor is a step up, that is impressive.

@cosmodoc 8 ай бұрын

In my opinion, the Tudor-box is better than the Rolex-box, James!

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

That’s very interesting. I do like it. But I think I just expected more. Maybe I was expecting too much.

@cosmodoc 8 ай бұрын

@@WATCHingJames probably Omega is one of the best in that price range

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

That example was in my head. Perhaps I was thinking it might be similar

@cosmodoc 8 ай бұрын

@@WATCHingJames and Longines boxes are very nice, but a bit big

@multipl3 8 ай бұрын

I have the San Martin bb58 V2 coming. The closest to the real thing I will ever get to haha

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

I’ve just had a new SM turn up too. And it is also very nice.

@stevehenrytagami4709 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations. You will be neglecting your entire watch box for a while and constantly wear your BB, with a big grin 😀 I wanted the black BB but I have over 20cm wrists and it did not look right . I will wait for a slim 41 in black and gold .

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

It is definitely getting a lot of wrist time. I tried on almost their entire range. I did not feel that the bigger models were particularly slab sided. At least. Not as much as everyone talks about.

@sethconry9807 8 ай бұрын

Thoughts on how slab sided it is? Too much? Just right? Personally always found the older Tudor subs ratio between bezel, mid case and case back on the side profile to be more balanced. Can’t understand why a lot of people rave about this slab sided, thin bezeled thing. Slim on paper, but not in the metal.

@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын

No issues at all with this one. Not even a little bit

@michaelriera6277 8 ай бұрын

I love the case profile on my BB58.