MASTERPIECE! I Bought the New TUDOR Black Bay 54 | Know This Before You Buy | Watch Review
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- MASTERPIECE! I Bought the new 37mm TUDOR Black Bay 54 | Know This Before You Buy | Automatic Divers Watch Review
Too small? I don't think so! I picked this reference M79000N up from my local authorised dealer and couldn't be happier!
It pays homage to the Tudor Submariner reference 7922 from 1954.
I also got to try on the Tudor Black Bay GMT with Opaline dial and the new Black Bay 39 with blue dial and jubilee bracelet. All these watches were just launched at the Geneva Watches and Wonders event 2023. Which is your favourite?
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Thanks for checking in :)
The Oyster with the Rivets totally works for this style!!
100% agree
37 mm is a ladies size these days, actually I’ve seen ladies in Milan and Paris wearing 40 mm Rolexes . 39 mm is OK but 37 mm is too small for the average man . If you are a small, skinny guy , with tiny little wrists and arms then maybe , otherwise it’s gonna look small.
@theoverlord1925 I bet you like beer and monster trucks, too?
I couldn’t agree more with this review! The 54 is the most refined black bay, the slight sunray, thin case, and vintage sizing makes it a standout watch in my opinion. It’s a watch that you have to see in the steel to really appreciate.
Really appreciate your support! Thanks
@@TheLumeRoom Why buy a Tudor instead of a Rolex ? Your Tudor looks looks like a cheap Rolex Submariner from Ali Express - have some self respect
... Because he was able to go into his AD and pick one up to purchase over the counter on the spot just there and then. Unlike The Rolex Sub!!
@@stanwilson7040 Huh?
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You say that but I would never want to own or be seen in a Rolex because of its brazen looks I much prefer the quieter BB 58 BB 54 and BB 36. The only one I would like to replace with Rolex Explorer and flip the BB 36 but I won’t do it. We all have different preferences I understand if you’re an Essex man you would prefer Rolex that’s understandable people are different.
This is very special. Perfect proportions, love that distortion of the raised sapphire crystal, and the overall vintage look. If I go for a Tudor instead of Omega Aqua Terra / Rolex OP36 etc, I think it'll be this BB54. Congratulations. It's a beauty
They really nailed it with this one. Appreciate you watching!
looks exactly like the BB58
Thanks for the review!
Great watch, Tudor has done a great job here! I am glad that manufacturers now release these normal sizes - I have a 6.5 inch wrist and I tried black bay 58 and I find it a bit big for my taste! This is just perfect! And not just the size but the simpler bezel, being thinner, the t-fit. Just great! Bravo Tudor!
One question - is the face of the watch sunray? It seems to me it is by looking at the natural light video
Yes it's subtle sunray so it does look more vivid in direct sunlight. Amazing watch for sure!
The best looking BB yet. I fell in love when I put that on my wrist
I'd agree
Congratulations, This is gonna be my first pricey watch, at least for me, the size is just perfect for my wrist.
And what a first pricey watch to get! Amazing watch, I'm loving mine! Cheers
Totally agree with the rivet bracelet, nice watch and nice review. Although I have a 7.5 inch wrist I prefer smaller watches.
It wears so well, defo recommend at least trying it on 👍🏻
Tudor BB 54-58 isn't flashy but had a ton of wrist presence and class! Great choice.
Agree 100% 👍🏻
I honestly thought this would look too small. But looks great on your wrists and 6 3/4 inch wrist isn’t tiny. I’d say that’s around average.
Much appreciated and thanks for watching!
I think this watch deserves every praise. Fantastic release and i hope it starts a trend for smaller cases, something watch-enjoyers are asking for quite sometime now. I personally don't have grails, but the BB 54 would easily be one! Who knows...
I agree! You should definitely go for one!
100% agree with the half link. I bought the BB36 in 2019 and could never get a good fit until uncle seiko released a half link and now it’s perfect. This one’s growing on me!
I need Uncle Seiko to do a half link for the 54 now 😫
I got the same half link for my bb36 but that clasp just annoys me because of the first link next to the fold-over on the clasp. It doesn't articulate very much.
@@TheLumeRoom I ordered the half link for the 58 and it fits on my 54
@@joelstpierre88 I may try it. Cheers!
Great review!! It's the refined BB for sure. I am probably the second guy who actually likes the faux rivets.
Thank you. Rivets for the win!
Just bought it as well. Decided for the rubber strap, as it even further differentiates the whole watch from a vintage Sub and makes it an individual icon without too much referencing. Wears very well and looks stunning.
The rubber strap is cool and saves some money. Enjoy the watch!
I absolutely love this and will 100% be getting one of these. It’s perfect for my wee teeny wrists. Such a great looking watch 😍
Good choice. I'd say it's perfection or close to it!
great review.. i always wear a 2 liner sub ... i got called for the new sub 41 didnt like it i got rid of it.. finally last week i got the call for the BB54 really enjoy this watch, been wearing it everyday... thanks for the video!!
Thanks for the support. Yeah the BB54 really does tick all boxes. Enjoy!
I saw a 54 in the wild and it's perfect. Big guy wearing it and looked great....more of a vintage vibe than my 58.
It really is. No complaints here!
I am own there 58 as much as I’m fighting against it I know I’m going to purchase the 54. It is an Understated Quality watch that no one will notice that suits me fine.
Awesome watch and fits you perfectly. I have a gilt dial Rolex 1675 and to be honest this watch is a much more practical way to get those same vibes.
Gilt dials for the win!
I am a proud member of team rivets.
I salute you
There is a half link by Uncle Seiko, apparently. But yes, I agree that Tudor should offer one. Cartier does, for example
Half links should be standard
Okay, so while you're driving it looks like the bezel is high polished ceramic... and it's drool-worthy... could you imagine this watch with a ceramic bezil ...
Haha, you never know what they'll do next
I would buy a Tudor if they didn't have David Beckham as a brand ambassador.
Great-looking watch, though!
Haha, he can be cheesey
Wow the bezel clicks when not turned , it’s A Harry Potter watch !
Haha, the magic of editing
7.5" wrist just purchased one and it looks great. I'd say I'm on the limit though any bigger might look daft
Enjoy the watch 👍🏻
Yes, it's perfected, in so far as it looks exactly like a vintage sub without crown guards.
They definitely nailed it!
Tudor is legendary 1960’s Tudor Submariner is best of best, all parts made by Rolex except movement ETA. Crown guard, Benz hands, Rollipop second hands, Rose mark. Still it looks gogeous.
It had it all
I have a BB58, works well for my 6.5" wrist, but i think the BB54 would work as well.
Honestly mate, you need to try on the 54 👌🏻
@@TheLumeRoom I am afraid that it would come home with me, LOL.
@@WrongTimeWatch Haha, that's what happened with me. No regrets!
Nice but they should get rid of the rivets already, change it up for once. My wrist is 7" so I gotta see if it fit my wrist.
I kinda like the rivets... but I might be alone 😅
The jubilee on the new burgundy 41 doesn’t have them. I gotta get that watch!
@@Melontheyoutuber New burgundy is lovely too
I have a 7 - 7 ½” wrist and I tried this on today. It’s perfect!!
It's a tremendous watch and fits most wrists
What wrong with Tudor, in Chinese is mean drag on the ground band luck! The hand on the watch is so friggin ugly! And why follow Rolex? Snow flake hand what the fuck is that! Nothing snow flake at all! The value I. Trading is next to nothing! I own 2 BB 54 and the BB pro. All sold at a lost, big lost! Never I will recommend a Tudor design is so outdated and rubbish. Only one thing good the movement! The strap watch look are so outdated of style!
@@chongbengtan1980 So why did you buy 3 Tudors?
Really thoughtful review. So nice to see such a great, modestly sized dive watch. Very tempting (but more hash marks would be better, LOL).
Thank you for watching. Cheers!
the BB58 does have the rounder look and the 54 more rectangular given the case / bezel proportions against the lugs
Yes. Both watches are winners to be fair.
good review btw, I have to stop looking up these BB54 videos, my 58 is giving me the stinky eye
@Rho Haha, glad you enjoyed it
The fake rivets need to go, such a tacky design element
Tbh when you wear the watch you don’t see the rivets. But I tend to agree. If you’re going to add rivets, just make real rivets or not at all. It’s the only blemish on the 58 and 54. Otherwise nearly perfect in my eyes
Agreed. I got my 58 on NATO for that reason.
Deal with it the watch is superb
Exactly the watch is cool hopefully blue dial next
I only found out recently at a Tudor boutique that they technically arnt “fake” rivets. I felt the same way until they mentioned its actually due to the connecting pins between the links being welded from the outside of the link, which leaves a bump that is polished rather than shaved down. I’d still prefer them not be there but at least nice to know they arnt just added for style with zero function
I always felt black bay 58 proportions was off. The 54 looks like it corrected everything i wanted.
It's spot-on!
How exactly are they off? It has the proportions of the sub that was in production for decades and went on to become the most popular watch ever.
@@dstfno case thickness, the way the lugs tapers around the watch face, the crown stick out too much, etc. honestly I wouldn’t have noticed those until bb54 came out. I had tried the bb58 on my wrist at an AD but it didn’t feel right for some reason.
Have u considered buying the rubber strap as well?
Considered it, but I'm a bracelet guy
@@TheLumeRoom its a no brainer to get the bracelet, but I wonder if you can also buy the rubber starp and interchange them, on days where u wanna do sports and such. I’m also planning to get one and also buy the rubber strap.
@lifematch Yes, your AD will sell you the rubber strap separately, which you'll be able to swap with the bracelet whenever you like. Go for it!
Superb review. So clam, accurate and pro. Love the review, love the watch. I think there's a little bit more personality to the 54 than the 58, it's hard to describe. 58 feels (to me) mainstream, 54 amuses its vintage feel, proportions, gilt but not too much, minimalist, everything feels in place... My 2 cents of course! (my wrist is 6'' 3/4).
Really appreciate your feedback! I agree, I'm definitely a 54 guy.
Great review. Thanks for introducing all these details. Can I ask your wrist size? EDIT you said 6.75". Sorry I missed it! Looks perfect.
My pleasure and thank you so much for watching!
Really nice, but snowflake has been and remains a red flag to me, no matter the size, metal, etc. It does not sing to me.
It's a signature for the Tudor divers. I like it on the hour hand.
Great video! Thanks very much! Watch is an absolute beauty.
Cheers for watching. Yes I'm delighted with it!
Finally! Someone put up a video with real world lighting and dynamic conditions :-) I have gone to see the watch twice at the AD. I have a 58 Blue now. I have small wrists. This is great. Not too small at all. The only other thing that I noticed and was not mentioned was that the bezel, now has a more polished finish to the edge. This makes it just *slightly* more "slippery" to grip vs. the 58. But, its not a big deal, nor that much different. Just a hair less "grippy".
Glad you enjoyed the video! 58 is a fantastic watch too.
I'm hoping to pick up my BB54 in a week or so. I don't mind the rivets on this particular model. I think it suits the vintage vibe more than the other BB's in the line up. Uncle straps make a half link for the stock bracelet. 👍
@@henryheath1516 Enjoy the 54 when you get it! I still love mine
BB54 is the optimal watch . I enjoyed the review and happy to hear you pointing out the eventual issue of achieving a perfect fit due to lack of half links. ♥
Hopefully one day we'll get half links!
I could not agree with you more about the need for half links on all bracelets. I would go further though and say that all watches with snowflake hands should also have the option of being specced with a Mercedes handset as well.
Come on manufacturers, give the customer options to specify the watches they really want.
Half links on any bracelet just makes sense. It's an easy win
One of the highlights from Watches And Wonders 2023
100% agree!
My t-fit was fit 1/2 way, so throughout the day I can adjust it out or in several times per day (without taking it off my wrist) Love this clasp adjustment system.
T-fit is one of the best systems out there. Which model do you have?
I bought it.
PLEASE ROLEX do the same (and decrease your watches)
Amazing watch. Enjoy!!
Just picked up this beauty from a local AD in San Ramon California. I love it so far. I have a Rolex Sub which is the big brother but I'm sure thus Tudor will have plenty of wrist time
Great pickup, bruh. I still love mine!
My grail watches are the rolex explorer and the black bay 54. I think its hands down a better watch than the submariner on almost every level
Great 2 watch collection!
I always wanted a Rolex Submariner, but have very small wrists. Also, I don’t like the new ones, which are virtually impossible to buy. Used Rolex prices are crazy and watches usually not even serviced. I’ve just bought one of these and am delighted. I got the rubber strap version, which is superb, but as I have extremely small wrists, I found after a week or so, the metal bar of the deployment clasp was digging into my wrist. I’ve swapped it for an olive green NATO and am extremely happy. I think it’s a new classic. Much more akin to the vintage models and I prefer to the flash new Rolex. As this has the new In house movement, I wonder whether Rolex are much better? Iknow Rolex have white gold markings and a ceramic bezel, where as mine has brass markings, so that saves on cost, but this is great value at around £3,000 for a brand new watch with five year warranty,compared with a used unserviced Submariner with one year at £10,000 plus.
I have small wrists too. Congrats on your new pickup and I bet it looks great on most straps!
Gorgeous watch but a bit too small for my wrist. A 39mm or 41mm Heritage for me
Shame it’s missing a date complication
Tudor have you covered
Lucky boy grabbing this little beauty, as a fan of all things 1950s vintage I love the factory added patina on the dial, I’ll be grabbing one myself before year end,
For sure. It belongs in any collection. Cheers!
@@TheLumeRoom before this I was going to buy another seamaster, you’ve changed my mind, you’ve cost omega a customer lol,
@@vinnieomahoney6359 haha, glad I could help!
@@TheLumeRoom have now put my name down for not one but two, I also want the gmt with opaline dial thanks for help, won’t be cheap lol
@vinnieomahoney6359 Haha enjoy the watches which you hopefully get soon!
I like the rivets just fine. With the updated clasp, the band is perfect for this watch.
I 100% agree!
Is it meant to run half hour fast a day? 🤣
I actually like the rivets on my BB54
They're awesome, right? 54 is such a cool watch
Great detailed video mate, good work! Defo glad I've started saving for this one 🤘🏻
Appreciate the support and good job aiming for this one. It's class!
I also save. It will take me a whole year to raise the 4000 euros. I hope that TUDOR will offer a BB54 without fake rivets by then, with a transparent back to contemplate the movement. It will then become an ALMOST PERFECT watch.
Uncle Seiko will have a half link out soon, you should look there. It will make it wear perfect
I'll be waiting with my money ready!
Really great and helpful video. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers
This video is sponsored by Adrian Barker… 😂
Haha, the coffee is gooooood!
Great review! I like you like the fo-rivets. My only thing is the crown. I love that it is flush with the case but it is small even compared to the 58. The crown for the 58 could be larger but large enough for the 39mm while the 54 crown is smaller even for the 37mm. Outside of that this is a hit! Congratulations!! Are you going to keep it?
Sorry to be pedantic but is it not ‘Faux’ (instead of ‘Fo’). ‘Faux is French for ‘fake’.
The crown is small but perfect for this case. I'm 100% keeping this!
@@jamesbramwell1454
Why? It’s not an essay. Also, it is like saying excuse me but I don’t like to pass gas but I will anyway. Smh. Where these folks come from?
@@Kalmar917 thank you for your concern.
I'm almost certain I'm going to get this watch. I need to try it on because a BB58 would definitely fit me but I just like the thinness and squat look of this one more.
Beautiful watch. Might be the perfect one-piece collection.
Thanks. It's definitely one that's hard to take off!
Lovely watch. As an owner of a BB58 bronze (which I love), I totally agree with you on the need for a half-link on the bracelet. I’ve got the same wrist as you and there’s no goldilocks answer - either its one link too many or one link too few (and in either case you then need to use the full extent of the t-fit to get a comfortable fit - which totally negates its purpose). One half link in the bracelet would resolve this I reckon. But, minor gripe - these are all such nice watches!
Fingers crossed they add a half link in the near future
I just bought this and I like the rivets =P
I agree the rivets totally work for this watch. Love it!
Got mine one week ago, super watch. Happy to get it 😊
Wear in good health!
I like the rivets as well. Not sure why all the hate towards them.
Hardly noticeable and add character
It would be nice if they released a two-tone rose gold and steel version of this.
I'd be interested!
Well_said!
Cheers!
What a great watch... Ceramic bezel?
Aluminium bezel
I JUST love Tudor 54 and 58 😊
Two amazing watches!
The reason there is not more micro adjustment is because those awful fake rivets get in the way!
Funny you love the heritage nonsense but want modern adjustment.
Aluminium bezel and Sapphire crystal lol
The bezel grip is awful as it’s so flat and you end up touching the case with your fingers as you turn it.
Congratulations, great watch. Maybe try an Uncle Seiko half link. Given the 20mm lug width and the proportionally longer lug than the 58 I’d love to see it on a leather/rubber/ nato strap.
Thanks for the review, enjoy the watch
Thank you! I may do a follow up vid with different strap options :)
Wonderful review!
Thank you for the kind words :)
This is so cool James bond would want one
I agree. Vintage cool at its best
Congrats wear it in good health ✌️
Thanks, it's been amazing so far
Overall a win, BUT I do wish they had matched the lume with the printing on the bezel (or vice-versa). It just clashes a bit for me.
Thanks you for watching! 👍🏻
That wrist shot/clip shows the beauty close to seeing these in person
Thank you for watching!
rivets on the bracelet are a huge no for me, just design overkill.. otherwise a very tempting watch
Nice review. 👍
Cheers pal
Reminds me of those small Tissot's.
Likely my exit watch. I want out of this watch mania, this looks like the perfect every occasion timepiece.
It feels like an exit watch. Are you ready though... hahaha
Yeah, I think so .I am retired and have way to many watches to count gonna sell most and get this beauty,I like the Ranger too kind of.
@@danryan4137it is my exit watch. Like u too, I plan to retire next yr. Wearing this 54 daily and plan to sell the rest of my collection to reduce cost of ownerships when comes to servicing. Enjoy ur retirement 😊
Over priced for most of us plebs . I would not waste my money on one , get on with it .
After wearing a lot of very vintage watches 37mm is a perfectly normal size for a diver. Even the first Rolex Sub (6204) and first Tudor Sub (7922) were 37mm. First Tudor I'd actually buy. I'd love to see it on jubilee, I bet Uncle Seiko will have one in no time. Love the light reflecting off the dial 7:31
It's an amazing size and fits perfectly. Thanks for watching!
Agree 37mm is more common than we think - currently wearing an Aquastar Deepstar II which is 37mm
What’s your wrist size?
6.75"
I freakin love the watch. AD told me 3 years waiting so I guess he has no clue when he will get some...
Haha, there will be a wait list but NOT 3 years. Hang in there pal.
@@TheLumeRoom yeah I thought so. Wrote an email to another salesperson at the AD. I guess I will just visit them every 2 months:-)
I think it is perfect. You can get a 1/2 link from, me thinks, Uncle Seiko.
Uncle Seiko don't do a 54 half link... yet
I emailed uncle Seiko and they confirmed that the 58 half link fits on the 54. (a customer confirmed)
I thought the bracelets were the same except for the T fit clasp on the 54.
Confirmed. the half link for the 58 fits on my 54
What is your wrist size? Great review btw just subscribed 👍🇮🇪👍
I love the idea of this, and I've seen everyone raving about it for a year, I just wish the lugs weren't so thick. I wish they tapered more like a 5 digit sub. Love my BB58, this just appears too square for me.
I think if the lugs were thinned out people would then complain "It looks too small"
I love my Black Bay Steel
Snap!
Складывается впечатление, что единственные, кто покупает Tudor Black Bay - это блогеры.
The only thing missing imho is a Hesalite crystal just like the SpeedMaster. Would make the thing look even nicer imho.
I'm not sure if that'd compromise the depth rating
Have you felt like the baton markers seem just so slightly raised or off center? Maybe it's the domed crystal. I love mine, but not sure if my eyes are playing tricks on me with thr baton markers.
Not noticed but I'll take a look
Nice proportions but I don't like the bezel. A It's a lot more lighter in tone compared to the dial. It's like they want to see it faded quicker and be left with a grey bezel.
Looks like an accurate reinterpretation of the original to me
Looks good on you.
Thanks! Feels amazing on wrist :)
Gorgeous watch Phil! Enjoy! 🍻👊
Thanks, my man! I can't take it off!! Cheers
Crowd fund me one ! Yes please !
I would like that bazel uses orange golden numbers, not silver.
Nah, I reckon they nailed it
Which black bay does not contain any gold/pure gold?
The blue bezel one
On my BB 54, the lume marker at 3 o'clock fell off after a month...
That's gutting. It'll be covered by warranty, no problem.
Damasko is right up there with bezel action.
Cool, I'll need to try those
naw what a cute little black bay
adore it. buying one as soon as my AD gets it in.
Tremendous watch. I still love mine!
@@TheLumeRoom do you think the dial is black or more chocolate?
@@gackerman99 Charcoal with slight sunray
@@TheLumeRoom appreciate it! enjoy!