A Deeper Look At Tudor: The 58 Blue Bay Vs Submariner & Rolex Watches

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  • @yorkshire3939
    @yorkshire3939 4 ปีที่แล้ว +223

    I lusted after watches so much until I narrowed it down and finally pulled the trigger on the BB 58. Purchased it for my 40th and I absolutely love it. If you don't want the stigma or the financial hit of buying a Rolex, Tudor is a no brainer.

    • @theurbangentry
      @theurbangentry  4 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      Outstanding choice. What a classy way to make such an auspicious moment. May it serve you well and bring you much enjoyment.Thank you for sharing that.
      Onwards and upwards,
      Best regards,
      TGV

    • @yorkshire3939
      @yorkshire3939 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@theurbangentry Thank you my friend and same to you. 🍻

    • @jarrodlee1506
      @jarrodlee1506 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Everyone seems to be over rolex except maybe an explorer.can totally understand

    • @roscopeco2000
      @roscopeco2000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Yes exactly the same I turned 40 last week and bought the BB58. So happy I did. Love the work TGV

    • @arghjayem
      @arghjayem 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The 58 is nice but I’ll stick with my 16600 Rolex. Call me when Tudor release a Pelagos or a GMT with the dimensions of the Black Bay 58 (I did love my GMT on the leather strap but always felt so big and I’m not a fan of big watches).

  • @SamrayGTR
    @SamrayGTR 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    GOD! You and your absolute EPIC intros Urban Gentry!!! Love them!

    • @theurbangentry
      @theurbangentry  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you so much :D
      Best regards,
      TGV

    • @SamrayGTR
      @SamrayGTR 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@theurbangentry would you put a Paracord strap on this new Tudor Black Bay?

  • @joncalvo3591
    @joncalvo3591 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    TGV. I’ve watched you since 2019 and you are the BEST out there in Utube watch land. After buying many watches, sub $2,000, I bought the Black Bay 58 on you’re “suggestion”.
    Tudor should give you a Sponsorship !

  • @seanysyang
    @seanysyang 4 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    22:37 "Lady Geh-Gah"

    • @wataki_watcheswatakiwatche3160
      @wataki_watcheswatakiwatche3160 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Toast of london.

    • @jimmccaig7946
      @jimmccaig7946 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He meant Gee Gee, London slang for Horse 🤪

    • @Chubemonet
      @Chubemonet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      In his attempt to sound like something or someone he absolutely is not, he remains the king of mispronunciation...

  • @Xminor79
    @Xminor79 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I’ve had my BB ‘58 (Black) for 3 months and I’m still in love. It’s absolutely stunning to look at. It always made my heart beat faster when I saw it online, but it’s even better in person. A Rolex Sub would be waaaaaay ……“too much” for my lifestyle. The BB 58 is the perfect understated alternative

  • @talia3280
    @talia3280 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I own a BB 58 in the black dial and absolutely adore it. I remember my AD calling me on a Saturday morning to tell me the BB 58 had arrived and would I like to come take a look at it? He was surprised by how quickly I made it to the store. I pulled the trigger that day. I still can't believe I own a watch as beautiful and reliable as this.
    Every once in a while I find myself thinking about getting a Rolex, maybe an Explorer, but then I remember that I have a watch that ticks most of the same boxes as the Explorer for half the price. I agree with you, TGV, that Tudor is what Rolex used to be.

  • @simonmiles1972
    @simonmiles1972 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    TGV, I do so enjoy all the history in your videos. This adds so much to my enjoyment and enriches every aspect of my love of watches and their fascinating role in our cultural and industrial heritage. Your passion shines through everything you do and is a joy to share. Thank you.

  • @YouTubeID404
    @YouTubeID404 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This blue is gorgeous and the "vintage" dimensions make it perfect. I've been thinking about this for some time now and I think I'm definitely getting my hands on one.

    • @YouTubeID404
      @YouTubeID404 ปีที่แล้ว

      UPDATE: I now own one since 2 weeks. Still as great as expected.

  • @Watch4Me
    @Watch4Me 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "I had no idea they had even released a blue BB58". I'm considering not watching the rest of the video. But the quality is so top notch, I think I will stay.

  • @a.j.e4349
    @a.j.e4349 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've had my BB58 on my wrist for 16 days now and it's gained literally only 5 seconds!! My Omega Seamaster 300m with METAS gains on average 3-4 seconds a day. I can't understand why ppl go on about the negativity regarding the rivets on the side of the bracelet there that small you hardly notice them and when you look directly at the face to see the time you can't see them at all! Great video. Very interesting. Keep up the good work pal and stay safe!!

  • @Al-br1xu
    @Al-br1xu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    TGV you taught me a lot about watches keep up the good work you should be a talk show host!

  • @acoustonaut780
    @acoustonaut780 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for the review. I have the BB41 Blue ETA, and although I prefer the size of the 58, I can't give up the ETA serviceability, matte black dial, rose logo and smiley text. Jeez we are a fussy bunch....

    • @theurbangentry
      @theurbangentry  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I totally understand that. I had the same predicament when I gave up my gen 1 BB. That Rose dial, enjoy it a little extra for me please! Haha, a fussy bunch indeed.
      Thank you,
      Best regards,
      TGV

  • @kaunas888
    @kaunas888 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for pointing out that in house movements are not necessarily better than ETA movements, and the in house ones tend to be much more expensive to service...or to even get service.

  • @johntaylor2971
    @johntaylor2971 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much for that video, may I say that your intros are unbelievable pieces of art, very well and tasteful made.
    A real pleasure to watch.
    More and more Tudor gets hold of me, I adore there modern interpretation of „old“ style watches, I love the snowflake and the connection to
    England doesn’t hurt either. It’s like Rolex being a Mercedes Benz, reliable and (sometimes) a bit boring, Tudor is a roaring Triumph motorcycle that
    screams out for adventure.......
    One day soon I‘ll be owning one myself......
    Best regards
    John

  • @valengreymoon5623
    @valengreymoon5623 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    With all of the new Rolex colors, I think Tudor needs to make the Black Bay in both orange and yellow, with matching IsoFrane straps.

  • @VMIyanks04
    @VMIyanks04 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent review! I love how you added the history of the Royal Tudor family too!

  • @asdulsfumato9190
    @asdulsfumato9190 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    TGV can you do a catch up video on the SRPD (New Seiko 5) or mention how it is going in a video.
    And a suggestion for a video is your top picks of brands for each price category of watches.
    Keep up the vids, they are phenomenal

  • @markwilliamson9199
    @markwilliamson9199 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes I bought one too 10 days ago while on holiday in Vancouver. Fabulous feel and so accurate

  • @heikowallauer
    @heikowallauer 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good morning TGV!
    Thanks a lot for bringing the BB58 to the canal!
    Not to forget the history of the Tudor watches.
    The BB series is a really very eclectic, modern diving watch with great vintage vibe.
    Best regards!

    • @theurbangentry
      @theurbangentry  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Heiko, always great to have your approval.
      You are so right, they have expanded so much to so many different things beyond mere divers.
      Best regards,
      TGV

  • @jcm4549
    @jcm4549 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    TGV, well done once again. I enjoyed the new military theme intro👍 I agree the snowflake hands with rectangular hour markers would have been “the bee’s knees”🍺

  • @paulscanlan
    @paulscanlan 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    If only we got a TGV review of the BB58 OG! This one is just as thorough, but the original can’t be beat, IMO. My next purchase, for sure. Thanks for the review TGV! Love the history lesson of Tudor as well. Cheers!

  • @richardseabrook3082
    @richardseabrook3082 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi TGV, what strap do you have on your DW290 in this episode, looks really cool and been looking for an alternative strap for my DW290, thanks

  • @TheAgeRating
    @TheAgeRating 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Funding it so hard to pick between the bb58 and the seamaster 300m

  • @chazzcombs
    @chazzcombs 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I do like the look of the blue but I'm glad I got my OG BB58. The warmth of the gilt accents just does it for me more than the silver of the blue. That being said, I would not have bought mine if it wasn't a coin edge bezel or if it had a Mercedes hand. I like it just the way it is and it is almost the perfect every-day watch.

  • @clydewakefield7349
    @clydewakefield7349 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was SO close to getting the new Black Bay but couldn't find it anywhere local and need to try it in the flesh before purchasing. I ended up getting the Pelagos LHD and must say it's an amazing piece, I love seeing the Tudor love! Great video as always!

    • @theurbangentry
      @theurbangentry  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Congrats Clyde, such a unique piece, enjoy!
      Thank you,
      Best regards,
      TGV

  • @SGM805
    @SGM805 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really enjoyed this video “excellent” I purchased the black Pelagos because I thought I might go for the blue 58 Further down the road, but still not sure as I feel the Pelagos is such a complete watch to me, in its own way it has everything & I feel I could even be happy as a one watch person, as I’m not wearing any of my other watches now

    • @jimmccaig7946
      @jimmccaig7946 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pelagos rocks, i think the bb58 would be a step down.

  • @steveb4012
    @steveb4012 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was at a Tudor Boutique recently, I'd been in to take a look at a Ranger but was dissapointed with the printed dial. I like the pictures of the Black Bay and I certainly liked the size. However, I share some of your negatives. Firstly, for a tool watch, I don't like the polished case. I HATE the riveted bracelet and would prefer Mercedes hands over the snowflake. I also find the lack of crown guards supposing and I don't know if it's true but I've heard the crystal is synthetic saphire? Glancing down at my wrist, I'm wearing the Brosnan O mega SMP, it's in a different league and I have to stop looking elsewhere! Pelagic still appeals if they'd ditch those hands...

  • @DESCENDINGDR
    @DESCENDINGDR 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the exact Tudor shown here. It's a fine watch that keeps excellent time and does what is designed to do with class. If I'm going out and want a dressy watch I'll sport the Yachtmaster or fluted Datejust, or maybe the Sub. But seeing a customer wearing a Rolex just doesn't seem like a good idea- so I wear this watch. Win - win. You have stated so many negatives- I don't get it. It's so popular for a reason- it's a great package especially for the price. I'ts a fine 4K piece... What do you want???

  • @GreenThumbSyndrome
    @GreenThumbSyndrome 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lol expected you to go back to something else by now, I bought the dw290 after your review and can't take it off either totally my favorite digital/beater watch. Super light weight and comfortable even using the default strap.

    • @theurbangentry
      @theurbangentry  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So happy to hear that, thank you for sharing that, it makes me happy knowing you are happy.
      May all your missions become possible! :D Enjoy.
      Best regards,
      TGV

  • @chrisgillam224
    @chrisgillam224 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just a quick note about the coin edge bezel on the tudor, if you look at the early 1950 Submariners like the 6536/1 or the big crown 5508 they had a simalar type of coin edge bezel. Keep up the good work TGV

    • @theurbangentry
      @theurbangentry  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, I actually mentioned their "cog" style bezels as I call it but edited out, like the one on the 7928 I previously reviewed, well observed!
      Thank you Chris,
      Best regards,
      TGV

    • @chrisgillam224
      @chrisgillam224 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@theurbangentry thanks for the reply, I just thought I would mention it as that seems like the only place that idea would come from, with the 1950's Rolex having both the "coin edge" bezel and no crown guards. It's possible but I guess we will never know for sure? 👍

  • @achiltsompanos447
    @achiltsompanos447 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was also in the crossroads for a 58 vs a 14060 sub. In the end the sub got me. If you want say a sub, always buy a sub. The 58, is flawlessly executed, but you can’t beat the lightness and wearability of a 14060 IMO. The 58 wears a bit large with the flat side slab and feels heavy.

  • @joshuaashton856
    @joshuaashton856 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic content and exquisite quality of delivery. Well done TGV. I have registered my interest for this piece. Fingers crossed I am not waiting too long absolutely stunning

  • @robw9986
    @robw9986 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    1. I want a Tudor now
    2. I want NDC straps now

  • @watchreviews4k
    @watchreviews4k 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting content. Regards.

  • @octopusonrye7335
    @octopusonrye7335 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the fantastic intros! More quality content TGV 👍

  • @MrRoyck10
    @MrRoyck10 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought my first Tudor, the BB GMT, it’s been good so far with similar robustness as Rolex, it’s heavy and bulky, all the same still easy to wear. Whilst I will not buy a modern day Rolex due to the over inflated bubble so it makes sense to buy a Tudor instead. I still enjoy my Rolex pieces along with my recently acquired well priced Tudor.

  • @joelt4n
    @joelt4n 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    is that a skeletool leatherman at 20:12? nicee

  • @Theo-ul8qm
    @Theo-ul8qm 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've tried this version of the BB myself. While I like the look, I think it falls short in person. The reason, in my opinion, is the dial. It's a very flat and plain dial, and the same goes for the dial furniture.
    To me, Omega and Breitling have better offerings at this price point than Tudor.

  • @ref6122
    @ref6122 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't know why Tudor doesn't put the rose on the dial and the shield on the crown.

  • @josephgschwartz
    @josephgschwartz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The round markers with the snowflake hands isn't something that had ever bothered me before. Now I can't unsee it

    • @theurbangentry
      @theurbangentry  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha, tell me about!
      Thank you Joe, I am glad I am not alone with that.
      Best regards,
      TGV

    • @bossmanbossman5481
      @bossmanbossman5481 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Doesn’t bother me one bit, snowflake hands and square markers would be way too many squares for me. To each their own

  • @davids9549
    @davids9549 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very through and the best review I've seen of this watch. Love my BB58 - the black one - I'd have the blue if I didn't have the black, and if I had neither I've no idea which I'd choose. Either way, it's displaced my other watches to become my daily wear.
    The faux rivets are indeed a home goal - I saved money (and waiting!) and bought mine on the leather strap and got an aftermarket Strapcode bracelet (six springbar adjustments!) which looks better imo. Although I wear it mostly on Natos.
    I too wish there were square markers to complement the snowflake hands, but can't have everything!

  • @paulandsueroberts4121
    @paulandsueroberts4121 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best intro’s ever....

  • @bangosdemangos416
    @bangosdemangos416 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video - did I see that the balance wheel in the Tudor movement resembles a Tudor Rose or am I hallucinating?

  • @rowanraath
    @rowanraath 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As always, an amazingly insightful review and history TGV.
    I have the original BB58 with black gilt dial, very different character to thr blue, but nevertheless relevant to the general BB topic.
    I must say that I don't share your negatives at all. As a Submariner owner (No Date obviously 😀), the differences between the Sub and BB58 are all things I absolutely love! Absolutely love the case sizing, I think it brings back the asthetic of vintage Sub's without the hassle of vintage ownership, the high price, whilst being technically superior to a vintage in every way. I love that its different to the Sub, if it were too similar I wouldn't have bought it and would have been exceptionally disappointed if I did because I'd constantly be thinking of it as an inferior Sub. For that reason I love all the unique Tudor features including the snowflake hands and definitely the crown! The bracelet would be great with a slide-lock adjustment but it’s not a dealbreaker. The rivets on the side of the bracelet are barely noticeable on the wrist and I personally couldn’t care less whether they were there or not, but one again it is nice to have something a little different compared to all my other steel brackets.
    I was look something with a more vintage classic asthetic like the Omega Seamaster 300 (already have the 300M Professional White dial) but the BB58 ticked that box perfectly for me with its subtle classic styling, without being OTT like most modern Rolex's are. If I had to compare the BB58 Blue to the Rolex Blue Smurf for example,, I think the Rolex looks rather gaudy and tasteless.
    One last point that you never touched on is that Rolex has become a very high criminal target watch and I was personally held up at gun point by the Rolex gang a few years ago. Tudor is a little more subtle and theoretically lower risk which makes it a great every day watch.
    The BB58 is still new to me, so let's see if I still love it a year from now.

  • @DoubleDeckerAnton
    @DoubleDeckerAnton 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2:48 a very nice Casio indeed.

  • @omegaseamaster300m4
    @omegaseamaster300m4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The best Watch you can buy

  • @elefantrising
    @elefantrising 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The fact that he said he did not know the new BB58 Blue was out. It was on every watch channel and forum every single watch medium talked about it but TGV missed it.

  • @ronin7106
    @ronin7106 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Thanks for the awesome review. I own A tudor red smiley (79220R). I saw a picture of it on a mesh in the above review. Please can you share the thickness of the said mesh bracelet? Im planning to purchase a staib bracelet but im quite hesitant whether to take the 4.9mm or 3.6mm thickness version and wether the matte or polished version will work with the particular watch. I am aware of the gap due to lug hole positioning. But would it work out alright (either 4.9mm or 3.6mm thick)? Thanks.

  • @mtl4386
    @mtl4386 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would love to hear your thoughts on the date wheel issues with the BB GMT’s. I’m still sat here patiently waiting for mine to come back from Tudor

  • @TheRunningManZ
    @TheRunningManZ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I do like your videos a lot TGV, always have. However I'm not sure a phrase like "In a world full of vapid watch videos that give little nutrition to your mind like fast food, here at the Urban Gentry we like to give you a full, hearty meal!" (cut and paste from the vid description) Is altogether gentlemanly to be honest. You are better than that.
    Big up yourself, don't fall into the trap of denigrating the rest. Thanks for the video, I believe it will be the best review of the BB58 on YT. But leave that for your fans to say, not for you...

    • @theurbangentry
      @theurbangentry  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Fear not, I would never fall into that trap, thank you for the kind words and enjoy the video!
      Best regards,
      TGV

    • @Ray.J
      @Ray.J 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is also true.

    • @TheRunningManZ
      @TheRunningManZ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Ray.J It may have some truth. But the channel has some key morals to it which make TGV stand out in many ways. Not shitting on people for their choice in watch and being respectful etc for example. I absolutely know there are people in the watch YT community that cast stones his way, he doesn't need to lower himself to that. Even with a slight barb like that, there's no need to talk down your competition. If you go to a car dealer and they spend all their time telling you why another make of car is is bad, they are a bad dealer. Talk about what you do, not the others...

    • @TheRunningManZ
      @TheRunningManZ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @karva masi I have a pair, that's why I'm happy to give polite feedback to someone who is above BS. Thanks for the advice though, top notch!

    • @TheRunningManZ
      @TheRunningManZ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe better delivered with a wry smile and a vocal, rather than text perhaps? Nonetheless, I'm not chucking my toys out of the pram ranting. It's all good.

  • @mlamesq8
    @mlamesq8 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    TVG, do I see an “everyday carry carry” on the table? A Benchmade Griptillian perhaps?

  • @andrewdavidsonofficial
    @andrewdavidsonofficial 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another cracking video TGV! Keep it up!

    • @theurbangentry
      @theurbangentry  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Andrew :D
      Best regards,
      TGV

  • @AlexNguyen-j6g
    @AlexNguyen-j6g 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    TGV, thank you for the review! Do you plan to do a review of the new Seiko SPB14x line? Thank you in advance 😉

    • @theurbangentry
      @theurbangentry  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you and always a pleasure.
      I would love to review them, however my schedule of watches to review is booked up until next Spring, but who knows, I might cancel one and try to move things around. Stay tuned I guess.
      Best regards,
      TGV

  • @Samuel-ge7im
    @Samuel-ge7im 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Tristano hope all is well.

  • @TheRealOriginalDiegoM
    @TheRealOriginalDiegoM 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can’t remember the reference number of his own watch. Two seconds later...”this is the quintessential Tudor Submariner”

    • @theurbangentry
      @theurbangentry  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LOL, Thank you, you must be new here, welcome aboard :D
      I am terrible with numbers, I always get them mixed up, but alas, quintessential it is!
      Best regards,
      TGV

  • @tomsmith70
    @tomsmith70 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello! I decided on a black dial BB58 for my 18th and must say I'm very happy! I really like the blue dial but to me it's too sterile and doesn't give off the same vintage vibes. Not a bad thing, but the black is the one for me! Thanks TGV

    • @theurbangentry
      @theurbangentry  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Excellent choice my friend, wait, did I say this before?!?! Forgive me if I did, my memory is appalling.
      Regardless, enjoy tour BB58, I think I would go for the gilt/black too if I didn't have the Sub.
      Thank you Tom, enjoy and welcome to the Tudor club!
      Best regards,
      TGV

  • @Emaratilfy
    @Emaratilfy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    As always, high quality and thorough content.
    Great watch - I much prefer it to a e.g. Submariner. I just wish they would use the same type of clasp as used on the Pelagos.
    I always wish their in-house movement would trickle down to their BB36 mm

    • @theurbangentry
      @theurbangentry  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      YESSSSSS!!!! LOVE the Pelagos clasp, outstanding point.
      Thank you,
      Best regards,
      TGV

  • @seamasterist
    @seamasterist 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good vid as ever. I haven't caught up with your vids for a few month's now, mainly because I made a comment on Paul Thorpe's channel and essentially commended you and your channel. I recieved some poor feed back shall we say, not from Paul I would add and have since commented on his channel and had direct feedback. No criticism whatsoever regarding him. But my oh my, the nastiness when talking watches, what's it all about??

  • @billparkhurst251
    @billparkhurst251 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you TGV! Excellent video and thoughts, as always. I am, I fear, too self-conscious about wearing the "good stuff" as day-to-day watches but perhaps some of my offspring will feel otherwise as they, like you, are far more sophisticated than I. Regards to you and the Mrs, Bill

  • @greenerick
    @greenerick 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video 📹 thanks 😊 Tudor Never going to go wrong great watches. As for still have the North Flag

  • @hansobermann4871
    @hansobermann4871 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks TGV! Great art.

  • @hogandori
    @hogandori 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't remember what TGV stands for even after all these years of watching your videos!! Anyways, I own this watch and I can't believe how I lived without it. Can't and won't go back to thick and chunky watches.

  • @zulu6ix290
    @zulu6ix290 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Next do the omega 3513.50

  • @_driane
    @_driane 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The blue looks similar to the blue of the submariner 79190

  • @leebalmforth2269
    @leebalmforth2269 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent review TGV👍

    • @theurbangentry
      @theurbangentry  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Lee :D
      Best regards,
      TGV

  • @kevinraney5761
    @kevinraney5761 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Best videos ever

  • @blktauna
    @blktauna 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When I first looked at Tudor everything was 45mm or similar which is entirely too huge. I very much like the black bay without date and if they go smaller, I will jump on it. Do you know of any watches that are in the 36mm range? I'd love to see something on those. I'm hoping there's a few 36mm coming.

    • @yorkshire3939
      @yorkshire3939 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not sure about 36mm, but the Black Bay 58 is only 39mm and it wears small for that size. Try one on if you haven't already at an AD and see what you think. I definitely agree, most watches are way to large.

  • @JuanHernandez-dw4vq
    @JuanHernandez-dw4vq 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Anyone else wonder if, after years of polishing the case the drilled lug holes would start to appear. Wishful thinking I guess.

  • @MegaAnand13
    @MegaAnand13 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn your intro is amazing

    • @theurbangentry
      @theurbangentry  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Jays :D
      Best regards,
      TGV

  • @PaoloZucchetti
    @PaoloZucchetti 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it!

  • @SightVLT
    @SightVLT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +183

    The production quality of these videos is absolutely out of this world

    • @theurbangentry
      @theurbangentry  4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Thank you so much, that means a great deal to me to hear that.
      Best regards,
      TGV

    • @ElemianSDS
      @ElemianSDS 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yep. It’s looks like first class education program...Wait a minute...it is exactly the first class education program

    • @nomansland120
      @nomansland120 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Really you think so?

  • @alanpadayathil4294
    @alanpadayathil4294 4 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    i love how tgv intros are so detailed and story telling yet he doesnt take himself too seriously in his videos. keep up the great work

  • @vicvictoras6071
    @vicvictoras6071 4 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Great choice like the Pelagos, I believe that Tudor is the Rolex for the watch enthusiasts.

    • @vicvictoras6071
      @vicvictoras6071 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Nooo, I'm just saying that Tudor is a more "essential" Rolex.Tudor is for someone who wants just the watch and not the status or the asset value that a Rolex holds.

    • @danielmeier8321
      @danielmeier8321 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@theamericano3966 99% of rolex owners aren't enthusiasts. And that comes from an enthusiast that owns a rolex.
      And yes he's right, it wasn't a choice by rolex to make the sub 41mm for the enthusiasts, but for people who want to show off a rolex watch, that's all.

    • @abdulhakimdahir233
      @abdulhakimdahir233 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I AGREE 100%!

    • @tuomolehtimaki6533
      @tuomolehtimaki6533 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This is 100% truth😂 i know two rolex owners who don't know anything about automatic watches... I asked about the power reserve, +/- per day among other things and got nothing in response😂😂 Definitely not watch enthusiasts, just bought for the status.

    • @mayankexodus
      @mayankexodus 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pelagos - No Date - now thats a yummy thought

  • @stephenrhodes7758
    @stephenrhodes7758 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    My favourite brand. Own a couple of Rolex but there's something about the Tudor brand that draws me in. Perhaps it's the snowflake hands, the chunkiness of its case, or the no crown guards. Whatever it is i keep coming back to them, so much so that they've now become my most trusted brand.

  • @jsnyder0512
    @jsnyder0512 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    The Black Bay 58 is “the watch”.

    • @jroobz
      @jroobz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It makes a lot of sense

    • @nachovalenti
      @nachovalenti 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I bought the BB Black (41mm) because it fits perfectly for my wrist size.

  • @eazye619
    @eazye619 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I literally was hoping yesterday that you would make a Tudor Black Bay 58 video. Been trying to decide if it’s the right first luxury watch myself and the best alternative to the classic Submariner like Bond wore. I want to get one soon as im starting my career and want to reward myself

    • @theurbangentry
      @theurbangentry  4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      So glad to hear, I would defy go for it. In many ways, it is the closest thing to that classic Sub feeling Bond originally wore. Good luck on your endeavors, please let me know how you get on.
      Thank you EE,
      Best regards,
      TGV

    • @j.burgess4459
      @j.burgess4459 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@theurbangentry Totally agree. In terms of overall quality, finishing etc, a modern Tudor with chronometer rated caliber is much closer to the original Sean-Connery era "Bond watch" than is a modern Rolex - which is now (unlike in the 1950s and early 60s) not really intended as a tool watch, but rather as an ultra-refined quasi-luxury item.

    • @jimmccaig7946
      @jimmccaig7946 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Buy one, i have the burgandy bezel and it is a great watch. Treat yourself mate, life is for living 👍🏻👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @Al-br1xu
      @Al-br1xu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      TGV you taught me a lot about watches keep up the good work you should be a talk show host!

    • @benjaminbarrera214
      @benjaminbarrera214 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My first decent watch out of college was a 40s Omega bumper automatic. I still have it over 30 years later and it still runs. It was a great watch for the 80s when everyone else was wearing those icky digital watches! Get a simple, elegant watch now and you'll still be happy to wear it when you retire.

  • @THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR
    @THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Superb intro to a great video. Me personally I think the coin edge bezel does take it away from the Rolex Sub further giving it a new personality for 2020 and beyond! Snowflake hands I love and can’t wait to get a Tudor BB58!!! My favourite part of the video was when you said “Lady GGa!!! “;) keep safe!!

    • @theurbangentry
      @theurbangentry  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you sir!
      You are in for a lot of fun when you get it, are you going blue or black?! I wonder if they will do a red next year?? I guess I will have to watch you and find out, stay safe too my friend.
      Best regards,
      TGV

    • @THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR
      @THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Urban Gentry the red is definitely a possibility!!! I’d have the gilt dial original , red triangle etc!!the proportions for our wrists are awesome!!! Btw! Have you been tempted with the Lego Mario stuff?!?!;)

  • @watchingandseeing
    @watchingandseeing 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This is a problem with Tudor...count how many times the word Rolex was mentioned. You get the idea now.

    • @theurbangentry
      @theurbangentry  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Excellent point, personally I like that connection, but then again, I love Rolex too!
      Thank you,
      Best regards,
      TGV

    • @yorkshire3939
      @yorkshire3939 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Excellent point and I'm a Tudor owner😂
      To be fair, Tudor has graduated in my opinion of not just being the opening act for Rolex. They are a headliner in their own right now.

    • @vianouche1
      @vianouche1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      True, but on this review, the substance of the conclusion is made "against" an other Tudor. Rolex is mentionned many times in the history but never as decisive comparative criteria.

    • @j.burgess4459
      @j.burgess4459 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I guess it's hard to avoid the R-word, considering both brands were founded by the same man, both are still controlled by the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation, and both are (at least to some extent) designed and engineered by the same people... In my opinion a modern Tudor with in-house caliber offers 97% of Rolex caliber quality, and maybe 85% of Rolex case and bracelet quality, for about 40% of the price - which ought to be a real thing.

    • @yorkshire3939
      @yorkshire3939 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@j.burgess4459 exactly 💪🏼

  • @VmanStudioz
    @VmanStudioz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I know you like to keep associating Squale’s past history with Blancpain. However, this relationship was never a good partnership. Blancpain moved quickly to retire Squale cases out of the Fifty Fathoms manufacturing process. It was a short checkered history that should not be proudly promoted.

  • @varanid9
    @varanid9 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Also, you're absolutely right about the ETA movements; watches are the only hobby I can think of off hand where people idiotically think having something that's more expensive and more of a pain-in-the-ass to service is some kind of status symbol. Any more, I thought I had gotten rid of my watches where I have to do that except for my Seiko Marinemaster, but, discovered that my Ball needs to be sent back to the company. However, I refuse to get rid of that particular one.

  • @UNIONFEATURES
    @UNIONFEATURES 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    There's literally a fake watch advert in the "up next" videos selling dodgy Tudor Black Bay knock offs

  • @andrewformosa7844
    @andrewformosa7844 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I absolutely love mine. Even the details that some reviewers mark as negatives, are instead for me, distinguishing details that I love. I love the lack of crown guards, love the coined edge. Love the snowflake hands. The rose crown. I love the applied round markers, Triangle Twelve and symmetrical dashes at 3, 6 and 9. I like how these shapes work with the tudor hands. I really do t mind the classic stepped bracelet, the faux rivets I could take or leave either way. My wife bought me mine and I love the understated nature of it compared to the rolex. The blue is mesmerising and I love how it shifts in the light with the angle from purplish to greyish blue. Only thing i wish was a ceramic bezel insert and quick micro adjust on the othwise wonderful clasp.

    • @1466Ash
      @1466Ash 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I own a 14060m and my BB Blue arrives in 2 days and I’m very excited to see it in the flesh, tbh I’m a bit over the Rolex pretentiousness

  • @alexm2113
    @alexm2113 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'm in complete agreement with your positives and negatives on this one TGV. Also, my heart dropped when I saw Hugo lurking next to you at 19:46!

  • @harrisjon1
    @harrisjon1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Judging from the intros I would love to see you do a full feature cinematic film! Such vision...the Oscar goes to TGV..

  • @chi-towncalifornia5916
    @chi-towncalifornia5916 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Well done, TGV. It's always nice to know our history of Tudor dive watches, in order to gain a greater understanding and appreciation of the details in this watch.

    • @theurbangentry
      @theurbangentry  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you my friend, always appreciated, I know I say that a lot, but it truly is.
      Best regards,
      TGV

  • @scottsj4625
    @scottsj4625 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    TGV, thanks for the Tudor history lesson. It looks like you worked hard to get this video researched. I learned some new things about Tudor. I wish the Tudor subs were affordable. I like 36 to 38 inch sized watches or I can go to 42 with the Gshock squares in plastic as they are so lightweight. I am not a big fan of snowflake hands. I don't know why. I like the vintage models better.

  • @TopStrikerMaverick
    @TopStrikerMaverick 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Gotta admit, “Blue Bay” sounds leaps and bounds better than “Black Bay” lol

  • @hughblaisdell6933
    @hughblaisdell6933 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great watch but the rivets are cheap.

  • @chiliprepper7678
    @chiliprepper7678 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Got my BB58 Navy mid Sept at a Tudor Party at my AD. 😀🍺👍⌚❤

    • @andygtv
      @andygtv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Chili Prepper did you dress as a Tudor?

  • @PK-mx7nf
    @PK-mx7nf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I owned the first 58 and it's a very nice watch and a great movement. However, the lack of microadjustment really sucks. You only get 3 holes and no half links. I bought a Monta Oceanking gilt for under USD 1K and it has glidelock with 7 steps and 2 half links. In many ways it blows the Tudor out of the water, especially if you can find it cheap preowned!

  • @styx4947
    @styx4947 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know it's a crazy idea, but they might have just liked the coin edge better. After all, they weren't making a clone of the old sub.

  • @JohnDoe-sp5jd
    @JohnDoe-sp5jd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    By far the best watch reviewer on TH-cam. Pure class. Thank you Sir.

    • @theurbangentry
      @theurbangentry  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you John, you are a real gent for saying so.
      Best regards,
      TGV

  • @watchmebuildit
    @watchmebuildit 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    TGV - you're constantly working on your game man! your videos are becoming better and better. Thank you for the tremendous amount of time which you sink into production for us. These pieces are broadcast quality

  • @jacobvonloh69
    @jacobvonloh69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    When do you think you’ll have the new Fortis F-39 in for review?

  • @NeoRazor
    @NeoRazor 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    As much as I love the romance of dive watches, and wish that they were still a mainstream tool for real divers, let's be real man, no divers use these kinds of watches anymore in elite military groups. All the divers I knew while I was in the Navy used cheap digital watches, many of which come with 200-300m water resistance. I've never seen any elite troops using anything but cheap, digital, beater watches. And even as for me and the other "regular troops", I was wearing my Casio DW-5600MS while I was in the service, and everybody else had G-Shocks or Timex Marathons or something.
    Now imagine if some of these luxury watch brands made watches for the military today? I would love, love, LOVE, to see luxury brands' take on easy, simple, digital watches. Digital watches have become so samey lately, but there's so much more that could be done with that format. It might be far outside of their wheelhouse, but just hire a computer engineer or two and design a new digital watch that's unlike what everyone else is doing! Breitling's digital watches are like the height of military cool, and I've always wanted one--but I want to see what the other brands could do with the idea as well.

    • @kaunas888
      @kaunas888 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I worked with some guy in the army and they all wore Casio triple sensor watches, which have the most features, are light and rugged and do not cost a fortune.

    • @joeltoddwilliams3568
      @joeltoddwilliams3568 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not elite military just a regular joe but I have Worn my doxa on lots of field problems I have worn a Seiko , citizen and definitely would have any other tool watch in while in Afghanistan or Iraq I did keep an extra timex on me but ended up giving that to a Soldier who needed a watch. I have seen a few others out there with high end watches but I totally agree a lot of the companies need to see what they can do in the digital market it would be interesting at least

    • @simonmayes3374
      @simonmayes3374 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Would love to see your military credentials

    • @rjgiddings
      @rjgiddings 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Been scuba diving for years - and have never seen a nice dive watch on anyone's wrist. You lose on pin on the bracelet and that thing is gone forever. So yep a cheap watch is where a diver would go. I only use a pressure gauge and a bottom timer ( Uwatec ) from ebay for about $80.

    • @VmanStudioz
      @VmanStudioz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Adding to the conversation here most so-called die fashion watches lack the iso 6425 certification required for real diving requirements. I don’t know why brands that bother to oversee the certifications should promote more heavily.

  • @humbertomartinezmeneses7768
    @humbertomartinezmeneses7768 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't know but, I believe Tudor is the Jealous cousin of Rolex. Almost close close, but never. Regards, excelent video TGV.

    • @Thesupermanning
      @Thesupermanning 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m pretty sure nobody except watch enthusiasts even are aware of any connection between Rolex and Tudor. Heck, most folks have never even heard of Tudor.

  • @JupiterTarts
    @JupiterTarts 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolutely love that bit of history in the beginning. The heritage and story really gives some weight behind the whats on your wrist. I sometimes like to look for your reviews of watches I already own so I can appreciate them more.

  • @Markisflippinsweet
    @Markisflippinsweet 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I heard that Tudor’s in house movements are replaced instead of serviced. The movement taken from the watch is serviced at their own pace in a low wage country. This increases the speed of the service time, but at the expense of losing your own movement. You’re getting a new movement or a refurbished movement . I also heard that Rolex may move this direction. This was from a reputable former Rolex authorized independent watchmaker.

    • @benjaminbarrera214
      @benjaminbarrera214 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The MBAs want to put independent watchmakers out of business and take it for themselves any way they can. Even the ETA movements and components are being restricted and independent shops won't be able to gets parts anymore.

  • @uniqu3xperience965
    @uniqu3xperience965 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like your tudor better a tool watch needs to have a date in my opinion.

  • @TheMrFishnDucks
    @TheMrFishnDucks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very nice watch. My favourite Tudor was the Hydronaut. For me the positives are the female end links because that makes it taper on the wrist like Seiko. The new logo looks like smiley emoji.
    The negatives are lack of crown guard and the large L2L wish they made that smaller so it taper like a Seiko.
    Nice review. Fantastic editing. Looking forward to the next video. Keep up the good work.