I have the bb58 in blue.. and while For years I had longed for a submariner, the over inflated prices and nonsense that goes on with ad’s and aftermarket sellers just turned me off. I could never warrant the prices they go for. Hence the bb58, for me it packs a very serious punch that’s hard to compete with, I have a 7 1/4 inch wrist and it’s effortless to wear all day, but still has enough presence to feel like quality and look beautiful. For a cosc certified watch with so much quality in the build and stunning looks mines a keeper!.. rivets n’all.
My God, I just bought myself a BB58 and it's everything you want in a luxury watch. It really is the best watch out there for all the reasons MWC mentions. It really is a strapaholic, I'm constantly changing my nato straps with this one and I can honestly say the BB58 just goes with everything! When it's on my wrist, I can't stop looking at it.
Thank you for the video. Your video helped me a lot in making a decision about the BB58. I was at my local AD, and they had one. I pulled the trigger, and I'm glad I did. The watch looks more appealing daily, and I didn't find the bracelet bad. I was getting used to the bracelet's fit, but I wanted a more vintage look and ordered a Forstner Jubilee bracelet. It pairs up really well, and the adjustability is easier, so it's more comfortable. Tudor Black Bay 58 is not a perfect watch but its perfect for me.
The bb 58 was the first watch that my wife got angry at me for buying. It really was a perfect first watch. After I got it I felt almost lost because where do you go from there? My answer was an explorer. If I was to strip down my collection to just two watches it would be explorer and the bb 58. Cheers to another great video!
Great review of the BB58 which I would buy tomorrow if I hadn't just bought a Sinn UX S GSG 9 last week. Thought the bit about yourself and your background preferences was a great touch and very interesting. Such a good channel 👏
Nice video! You know I don’t have any real grails but this one I’ve always admired and have said that if I was to ever buy an expensive watch it would be one of these. Problem I have is for that money I can have so much more fun repairing stuff.
I have had my bb58 for 2 years now it's the one with a green bezel harrods edition it's one of the first 300 made they have made quite a few more since ...still love it ...
What a show! You can tell how much you love the Black Bay 58 based on how slick the edit was with this one! I loved the handheld walk and talk shots and you in your car, the change of perspective added so much energy and momentum to the show! Next level stuff MWC 🙌👏👏👏👏
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR Oh absolutely! Your shows are so energetic anyway, these new perspective shots just helped lift the visuals closer to you and your style. I don’t know the proper term from a video production standpoint but it’s a bit like the visual equivalent of how adding a middle 8 to a song after the second chorus can lift everything up. It pricks up the ear of the listener and makes the next part hit harder.
I completely agree with you in the riveted bracelet, I myself have a Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT Pepsi and a TBB 58 39mm same as yours and I don’t mind the bracelet/riveted and yes you actually don’t see it when your wearing it, though I wish they could have put more micro adjustments on the buckle of the bracelet. The only thing I wish that Tudor came out with on the older models is the quick on the fly adjustable bracelet. I actually questioned myself on why I have so many dive watches when I have found the right one for me!! Well I guess that’s because Tudor did not come out with the brand soon enough and secondly l’ll wear my older diver watches ei Seiko, Tissot, Yema for the days I know I going to do some extensive work or outdoor adventure as to keep my Tudor’s in pristine condition!! I recently owned the Longines Spirit Zulu GMT, with the Green bezel and gold numbers and indices. I really liked the watch but unfortunately I had to return it after a week because the date complications at the 3 o’clock position (the date would get stuck in between dates) when the time passes 12am . It would get stuck and won’t change till 1am, I found that a little odd and annoying as even my cheap diver Seiko Turtle and my Captain Willard will change completely right at 12:03am even on my BB58 GMT and BB8 it would change completely right at 12:02am. I didn’t want to take the watch to get repaired for warranty as it doesn’t make sense to repair a new watch!!! Hence I returned it, too bad it was a Beautiful Watch!!!
Totally agreed mate, I adore mine and I’m lucky enough to have a sub to compare it to… the 58 looks so good on the wrists, she’s a keeper! Thanks for another awesome video mate 👊🏻
Brilliant review russ, couldnt agree more about the grip on the bezel, I also find the crown quite slippery when winding. Mine had a qc issue with the lume, which was sorted by Rolex in 6 weeks, I did notice your bezel is slightly off though, My ocd would have to get that sorted. The thing is also a total scratch magnet too which may or may not bother you? but may bother some, especially the polished sides of the case and clasp, Mine is accurate to .25 of a second per day, which is unreal! It’s crazy accurate. Love my bb58, only my marathon gsar gets more wrist time now, mainly because my kids couldn’t possibly damage it no matter what they throw at me!!! Need your marathon review mate looking forward to that one. Keep up the great work 👍👌
Great spot Mark!!! I’m one of these superstitious guys y’see I had that slightly off bezel for so long now! It’s a quirk that only me and this has!!!;) hope your having a great week!
One thing I like to do is rewatching many of the BB58 vids out there, and when they get to the bezel turning part, I turn mine to hear that exact same amazing sound at the same tone/note.
I couldn't agree more, in fact it's spooky because I've got the exact same feeling for the 58 and I've said all of the same thing's about it. I have a few more expensive pieces in the collection but the 58 gets the most wrist time 👌
That is an absolutely lovely watch and it's the perfect size for someone with a small wrist. I bought myself a Mido Ocean Star 200 with black dial. Love the design of the watch but it's too big and heavy. Wish they would make more watches for people with 6 inch wrists.
Fab review. Had this great watch for a short period, it had to go when I found a minty 79190. However I enjoyed my stint with it, beautiful dial, I’m a sucker for that gilt tones. I’d not be too keen on a display back as I consider the movement, which is a fab work , nothing to swoon over. Great piece along with the Explorer. Enjoy it!!!
Just bought a Tudor, did look at this watch but I have 7 1/2 inch wrist so it looked to small so ended with its bigger brother the 41mm case yes people mention how thick it is but once on the wrist you really really don't notice just like the faux rivets ( not a problem from me ) I actually preferred this watch to the Omega seamaster pro (I am an Omega fan boy ) which I found the Omega a bit too blingy preferred this due to its tool like appearance and its vintage look, and again like it with the black dial I would probably find the blue face one a bit boring as I do like the gold gilt hands etc
Also forgot to mention the great in house movement with its 70 hours power reserve is a beast on time keeping it the best time keeper I have ever owned
Awesome review absolutely love that watch. Micro adjust and toothier bezel grip would be perfection for a small to medium wristed watchologist!! My perfect diver is my Omega PlanetOcean 600 on black and orange rubber.
Between the BB58 and the Seiko SPB143, I don't really need another dive watch (not that I don't have others, and won't buy more of course). Great video!
You're a tennis instructor!?! Woah! I though you'd be in the music and film industry somewhere. Your videos are cool and the song you sing on the intro is cool too! Bravo!
Its the best watch of the industry. Better than watches five times its price point. I am selling my omega speed master 3861 as it did not see enough wrist time after the arrival of tudor black bay 41 last october. Cheers.
Just finally got mine, just love it and the AD even dropped the price by £110 when I pointed out that the one in the window was incorrectly priced! Couldn’t be happier.
I just got one of my grails a few weeks ago, and I can't take it off my wrist. Is another vintage inspired diver, a Squale Y1545 Militaire with sword black hands, patina lume and very compact dimensions. When you say that the BB58 makes you question your whole collection, well that is exactly what is happening with my Squale. Why having so many divers, if I don't wear them? Really like the simpler format of this video.
I’ve got one. Bought it on the cloth strap, they did not have one on a bracelet. I’ve had a Tudor bracelet on order for months from a Tudor dealer. I’m about to give up, but I do like it. The lume is fire.
As a former diver and current Horological enthusiast: Best Dive watch- G-Shock Frogman. (We use to put G-Shocks on our dive boards when I was in the Army (ca. 90's)). Best mechanical dive watch- Pelagos LHD. I made a deposit on the Omega Ultra Deep.
BB58 too small for me Russ. Just bought a Black Pelagos and I love it, good size for me and I love the titanium gun metal grey colour, won't be buying any watches for the foreseeable future! As you say no watch is perfect and even if you found or built your perfect watch , your tastes can change so what is perfect now might not be in a few years time. Great film and engaging as always ! Cheers Dale.
Great video. I agree it should be a grail watch for most people as it is stunning. My grail watch is the blue Omega seamaster Planet Ocean but it is a Chunky fella. Chinese brand San Martin do a version of the BB58 and it does look stunning if you fancy a homage. I’ve got the Pagani version PD1671. Not exactly a clomage but nice dimensions (42mm width 22m lug width). UK brand Depth Charge do a black diver watch with hints of Rolex and the Tudor Black Bay with good specs. For around £140 you could do a lot worse. Love the channel especially Mr. Pagani himself and the legendary Kurt Santana 😎I can tell you loved watching WWF when you were growing up as well 😂
A simply stunning watch. Love mine & will always be in the collection. The BB58 was the first real ‘luxury’ piece that started me down the rabbit hole! Still keep coming back to it 🔥 Ok, not perfect but 99% I’d say. Tbh, I hardly ever turn the bezel for practical reasons during daily wear (no-one actually times how long they’ve been under water, right!? :-)) so quite like the subtle coin edging, despite not being hugely grippy. There’s the Submariner for that after all 😃
Thanks my friend! You are right obviously! They just put such good engineering into the bezel I would’ve been happy if they just made the grip part half a mil thicker!
Blue bb58 is defo on my list of future purchases. My next three will be blue bb58, orange doxa sub, and a 2010 Rolex airking. Not sure what order tho. Nothing more this year now, spent up as far as watches go, so maybe next year I'll add one. I'm happy with what I've bought this year tho. A Seiko willard and pogue, Lorier Gemini and tag Heuer Monaco.
This may never be seen, but I believe that an all bronze BB 39 (non diver) in the black and gold dial with a faded fixed red bezel would be perfect. Discuss!
Great show, love that watch, but as I have two BB’s I feel the missus would question my sanity. Still wearing my Sumo Hulk, one month in, an extended honeymoon. Cheers mate 👍🏴
It is gorgeous I have to admit. Out of my range for the immediate future. Right now to scratch that itch I look to my divers 65, 63 mas, certina ds diver in 38mm, and the new glycine 39mm combat sub in gilt on the way (very bb58-ish lol)
I've always thought that about the coin edge bezel and wish they'd use something a bit chunkier. It really puts me off. With the exception of the FXD I'd like to get at some point.
I've owned my Black Bay 41 a few years now. There was no 58 when I bought mine. I much prefer Tudor over Rolex as well. I find the rivets help protect the bracelet to a degree . To be honest. I never really noticed them for the longest time until I heard someone online moaning about them. 🤣 🤣 The red bezel Heritage BB was a grail of mine for a long time and I don't see myself ever parting with it.
Hi sir, love your channel, I have a oris divers 65, which I love but I'm having a bit of a craving for a Tudor and probably a 58 . I have a San Martin 6200 which I love and is good quality and homages the same watch as the black Bay . But should I pay all that money for it. My San Martin cost $315 . The problems of a watch collector😃
Mark!!! Thank you my friend. Me personally!!! I think you should’ve kept the 315 to put towards the best diver I’ve ever owned, worn and reviewed . That’s just me Mark
I completely agree with you. I have the bb41mm went for big version as I have a larger wrist than yours. Don’t regret it best watch I ever had, if I decided to liquidate my collection tomorrow it would be this one and my g shock
Great vid again Russ and nice watch, but as you say 'each to their own' and the snowflake hands just stop me(why I'm not sure) buying every time I try one on in the AD. But I digress, as my question is directed more to the tennis side of things....as I have quite a few high end automatics and wear them whilst playing.Looks great I must say, but do you think it's detrimental to the movements with all that vibration and jarring going on.My mate(Mr.Footfault) always removes his before we play and advised me to do the same........any thoughts?
Great show, Russ !! My best diver is Squale 1521. If I go to sea/beach holiday that is my first pick. I would never take BB 58 because the black and gold colour. Somehow I have the feeling that it does not belong to the beach or under the water ... and the blue of Squale is just amazing !! Instead of that I am wearing the BB 58 almost everywhere (most as an office watch weared with a shirt; not with a suit). But that is just my way how to wear it ;o)
Fantastic watch! The ONLY thing that really bugs me is that the knurling on the crown is rather shallow and smooth, which doesn’t provide much grip when screwing/unscrewing. But other than that it’s perfect, and for an incredibly picky watch nerd that’s actually saying quite a lot.
Great brand. More bang for your buck. I'm looking lat a 41. I've had watched with bezels and never used them. I do appreciate them but I just don't need that function. Same with chronograph movements. I love them but use them. Yours is a banger!
To be honest, most of my outdoor adventure memories happened to be with a gshock as much as I love Tudor, Rolex, Sinn, Seiko, etc. I guess it's a bridge too far to take a dive watch diving. Maybe it's more about the journey rather than the destination for us to realize which watch actually holds the most meaning in the end.
The more I see the PO1 the more I’m coming round. It’s big!! But pretty cool. The watch just got a lot of flack when it was released because Tudor fans were after more bb58’s!;)
Hey Russ amazing episode, your passion for the Tudor is really amazing and genuine, I don’t own one, but another vintage diver you should try is the Certina DSPH200M or the DS Super PH500M, it has ana amazing vintage vibe, with the re-issue model having 60 clicks and a hesalite crystal, hope you’ll try it out mate, keep up the amazing videos
As an owner of this fantastic watch I agree with everything you said Russ, not with Mr Pagani though! Dive watches should only have an exhibition case back if the movement is something to perve over. Having seen the movement in the 925 version I don’t feel it’s something you would look at very often, personally I’d rather have the solid stainless steel on my wrist. Horses for courses I guess though. Keep up the great work as usual matey!!
Russ mate you have no idea how badly I want this watch I’ve watched pretty much every video on TH-cam about it I’ve tried it on at an AD and now you’ve come up with this amazing video reviewing it I don’t think there are any more questions in my head to ask about the watch I’ve just got to get it cheers😂 for making me want it even more.
I'd sign almost anything in this video because the BlackBay is one of my favourites, too. BUT i'm absolutely ok with the non-display back because my 79220R has an ETA 2824 and we all know what that looks like. Also this watch is a diver with a military heritage, meaning it's realiability before show. If you want to show off in the force today, paint little tanks on the side of your drone! All in all the BlackBay is one hell of a watch but if you want the non-style, do-it-all-ultra-tough version, i guess you need a Pelagos.
I’ve had mine since March of 2020, still hands down the best watch I own. Very hard to beat! It is awesome in most every way. Prefer it over Rolex. Love the snowflake, love the rivets, dimensions spot on, bla bla bla….nice video btw, always entertaining and chill
Great owners review... I so nearly went for a bb58, ended up with a Maen Hudson 38mm instead because I don't like snowflake hands. A year on still loving the Maen. It has a bezel like a 50's Rolex and a slightly dressier five link bracelet. Latest update has 300 metre depth, ceramic and more brushing on case... Should I upgrade🤔
I'm with you. I bought a bb58 very soon after its initial release, loved it at first, kept it about a year, and then flipped it. For me the gilt & faux vintage fad just had a really short shelf life of appeal, and imo the cartoonish snowflake hand wasn't doing it any favors either. Fast forward to about a month ago, I purchased the no date Hudson 38mm MK4; it's expected to deliver this July. To me this Maen has the smaller fit and classic styling I like, yet with modern design elements that steer it clear of the faux vintage aesthetic.
@@Al_Prazolam exactly right... You're going to love the Hudson. I'm tempted to get the mk4 as well. Only thing I'd change is to have a solid caseback if it would shave 1mm off thickness. The movement isn't much to look at anyway. 👍 Enjoy it.
@@thecountrypeasanttcp1573 thanks, I hope I do enjoy it as much as I'm looking forward to receiving it! My vote would be for you to try the MK4 as well. If I'm not mistaken the 4 has a solid caseback...? Cheers.
Black Bay 58 is looking to be my first luxury watch. I think it’s the one for me but can’t decide between blue or black since it would be my only other watch next to my Seiko Padi mini turtle. Mind says black but heart says blue :/
I don't like the match of the the hands and dial but this is only my preference (these hands work on the pelagos but nf/ranger hands would fit this better) my only real complaint with this watch is that Tudor has proved it can make a better clasp so put it on the watch. Also as to your comment about using phones for telling time, I only use my phone to set my watch then never use it again.
I've had my BB58 for almost a year and it is very close to a perfect dive watch. I wear it almost daily and I love it more and more as time goes on. It is a keeper and one of my sons will get it after I am gone.
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR My older son likes the Tudor, so he will get it. My younger son is getting the Rolex. But I am planning on sticking around for at least another 30 years so they are going to have to wait awhile :)
My perfect diver watch is also the Tudor BB 58 with gilded hands and mat dial, just like yours, but mine came in a Tudor leather band, which frankly looks much better than the riveted, steel bracelet, just my humble opinion.
Just wouldn’t have worn well in the rain on the tennis court today my friend. But wow the rose gold with the olive dial!!!! Dream watch that even if I owned I wouldn’t wear!
Great video as always, especially loving the outdoor parts in this video. As for the watch... Its a stunnaaa
Thank you so much Lola! Im thinking of adding more outdoor talking head parts in reviews to come! Good idea?
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR most excellent idea Yes!
I have the bb58 in blue.. and while For years I had longed for a submariner, the over inflated prices and nonsense that goes on with ad’s and aftermarket sellers just turned me off. I could never warrant the prices they go for. Hence the bb58, for me it packs a very serious punch that’s hard to compete with, I have a 7 1/4 inch wrist and it’s effortless to wear all day, but still has enough presence to feel like quality and look beautiful. For a cosc certified watch with so much quality in the build and stunning looks mines a keeper!.. rivets n’all.
Saved me writing a comment as agree 100%😁
My God, I just bought myself a BB58 and it's everything you want in a luxury watch. It really is the best watch out there for all the reasons MWC mentions. It really is a strapaholic, I'm constantly changing my nato straps with this one and I can honestly say the BB58 just goes with everything! When it's on my wrist, I can't stop looking at it.
We have the same size wrist and the same taste!!! I’ll be receiving my Tudor Bb58 this Thursday! I’m so excited! Big step from my Hammy!
Thanks!
Thank you for the video. Your video helped me a lot in making a decision about the BB58. I was at my local AD, and they had one. I pulled the trigger, and I'm glad I did. The watch looks more appealing daily, and I didn't find the bracelet bad. I was getting used to the bracelet's fit, but I wanted a more vintage look and ordered a Forstner Jubilee bracelet. It pairs up really well, and the adjustability is easier, so it's more comfortable. Tudor Black Bay 58 is not a perfect watch but its perfect for me.
Just got mine black bay 58 and it has not disappointed 🙂
Yes my friend!;)
The bb 58 was the first watch that my wife got angry at me for buying. It really was a perfect first watch. After I got it I felt almost lost because where do you go from there? My answer was an explorer. If I was to strip down my collection to just two watches it would be explorer and the bb 58. Cheers to another great video!
Such a good point Eugene! BB58, Explorer and one other and I think I’d be happy!;)
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR and which one is that Russ?
@@eugenevedensky6071 please don’t make me choose!!
Great review of the BB58 which I would buy tomorrow if I hadn't just bought a Sinn UX S GSG 9 last week. Thought the bit about yourself and your background preferences was a great touch and very interesting. Such a good channel 👏
congrats on your new Sinn my friend!!! superb!! Thank you for the comment! It's nice to revisit watches once in a while!
Nice video! You know I don’t have any real grails but this one I’ve always admired and have said that if I was to ever buy an expensive watch it would be one of these. Problem I have is for that money I can have so much more fun repairing stuff.
Oh absolutely Michael! Go with what your happy for sure! I respect your view on the watches highly!
I have had my bb58 for 2 years now it's the one with a green bezel harrods edition it's one of the first 300 made they have made quite a few more since ...still love it ...
Ooooooo that’s nice my friend!!! Congrats! Don’t sell!!;)
What a show! You can tell how much you love the Black Bay 58 based on how slick the edit was with this one! I loved the handheld walk and talk shots and you in your car, the change of perspective added so much energy and momentum to the show! Next level stuff MWC 🙌👏👏👏👏
Cheers Gareth! I think that could be something I do more the outdoors shots Gareth??? Definitely gives more energy even for my shows!;)
Absolutely great show, Russell. Yes more shots like that really freshen things up, what a pleasant surprise they were 😀👍
Cheers Jason!!
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR Oh absolutely! Your shows are so energetic anyway, these new perspective shots just helped lift the visuals closer to you and your style.
I don’t know the proper term from a video production standpoint but it’s a bit like the visual equivalent of how adding a middle 8 to a song after the second chorus can lift everything up. It pricks up the ear of the listener and makes the next part hit harder.
Just got the call from the AD to say that mine has arrived. Very excited
I completely agree with you in the riveted bracelet, I myself have a Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT Pepsi and a TBB 58 39mm same as yours and I don’t mind the bracelet/riveted and yes you actually don’t see it when your wearing it, though I wish they could have put more micro adjustments on the buckle of the bracelet. The only thing I wish that Tudor came out with on the older models is the quick on the fly adjustable bracelet. I actually questioned myself on why I have so many dive watches when I have found the right one for me!! Well I guess that’s because Tudor did not come out with the brand soon enough and secondly l’ll wear my older diver watches ei Seiko, Tissot, Yema for the days I know I going to do some extensive work or outdoor adventure as to keep my Tudor’s in pristine condition!! I recently owned the Longines Spirit Zulu GMT, with the Green bezel and gold numbers and indices. I really liked the watch but unfortunately I had to return it after a week because the date complications at the 3 o’clock position (the date would get stuck in between dates) when the time passes 12am . It would get stuck and won’t change till 1am, I found that a little odd and annoying as even my cheap diver Seiko Turtle and my Captain Willard will change completely right at 12:03am even on my BB58 GMT and BB8 it would change completely right at 12:02am. I didn’t want to take the watch to get repaired for warranty as it doesn’t make sense to repair a new watch!!! Hence I returned it, too bad it was a Beautiful Watch!!!
My BB 58 Navy Blue is a faithful companion on weekends. Perfect watch for summer or dock diving.
Enjoying the B roll and out and about cuts. You are always innovating! BB58 a beauty - especially for the slim wrist crew.
Totally agreed mate, I adore mine and I’m lucky enough to have a sub to compare it to… the 58 looks so good on the wrists, she’s a keeper! Thanks for another awesome video mate 👊🏻
Cheers Ryan!!! One day I’ll have that pair !
Brilliant review russ, couldnt agree more about the grip on the bezel, I also find the crown quite slippery when winding. Mine had a qc issue with the lume, which was sorted by Rolex in 6 weeks, I did notice your bezel is slightly off though, My ocd would have to get that sorted. The thing is also a total scratch magnet too which may or may not bother you? but may bother some, especially the polished sides of the case and clasp, Mine is accurate to .25 of a second per day, which is unreal! It’s crazy accurate. Love my bb58, only my marathon gsar gets more wrist time now, mainly because my kids couldn’t possibly damage it no matter what they throw at me!!! Need your marathon review mate looking forward to that one. Keep up the great work 👍👌
Great spot Mark!!! I’m one of these superstitious guys y’see I had that slightly off bezel for so long now! It’s a quirk that only me and this has!!!;) hope your having a great week!
Russel you can always wear your black bay 58 on the rare occasion you wear a suit
@@oscarosullivan4513 great shout!!
i've a tudor pelagos LHD and i just love it. I want another watch but i don't like the idea of not wearing the pelagos as it feels pretty solid
Ah Russ, you wouldn't want to take this off your wrist ! It could be your one & only watch ( short comings accepted).Thanks for showcasing
One thing I like to do is rewatching many of the BB58 vids out there, and when they get to the bezel turning part, I turn mine to hear that exact same amazing sound at the same tone/note.
Great video 😁👏🙏. Just received a Rubber B blue for my Blue BB58 today to make it summer ready. Really great video 🙏
I couldn't agree more, in fact it's spooky because I've got the exact same feeling for the 58 and I've said all of the same thing's about it. I have a few more expensive pieces in the collection but the 58 gets the most wrist time 👌
That is an absolutely lovely watch and it's the perfect size for someone with a small wrist. I bought myself a Mido Ocean Star 200 with black dial. Love the design of the watch but it's too big and heavy. Wish they would make more watches for people with 6 inch wrists.
That Mido is a lovely piece my friend! All the best to you!
Fab review. Had this great watch for a short period, it had to go when I found a minty 79190. However I enjoyed my stint with it, beautiful dial, I’m a sucker for that gilt tones. I’d not be too keen on a display back as I consider the movement, which is a fab work , nothing to swoon over. Great piece along with the Explorer. Enjoy it!!!
Thank you Jeremy! The 79190 is a superb piece!!!!
Just bought a Tudor, did look at this watch but I have 7 1/2 inch wrist so it looked to small so ended with its bigger brother the 41mm case yes people mention how thick it is but once on the wrist you really really don't notice just like the faux rivets ( not a problem from me ) I actually preferred this watch to the Omega seamaster pro (I am an Omega fan boy ) which I found the Omega a bit too blingy preferred this due to its tool like appearance and its vintage look, and again like it with the black dial I would probably find the blue face one a bit boring as I do like the gold gilt hands etc
Also forgot to mention the great in house movement with its 70 hours power reserve is a beast on time keeping it the best time keeper I have ever owned
Awesome review absolutely love that watch. Micro adjust and toothier bezel grip would be perfection for a small to medium wristed watchologist!! My perfect diver is my Omega PlanetOcean 600 on black and orange rubber.
You are a gent thank you my friend!!! I saw your recent post of the Planet Ocean! Looks beautiful
Found and acquired: Smiths PRS-48 Navigator (dead ringer for IWC Mk. XI). Grail: Philippe Dufour Simplicity 34 mm in yellow gold.
Between the BB58 and the Seiko SPB143, I don't really need another dive watch (not that I don't have others, and won't buy more of course). Great video!
Hahahaha of course Rob!!!;) 2 beautiful watches!!
I bought my wife the BB58 in December 2019. Fast forward three years I bought the 925 for myself.
Very nice!!!!
Ahhh this is soo weird! I’m doing a BB58 video this Sunday! 😱 our madness is slowly becoming in sync. 😜 loved this video Russell! So fantastic!
Thanks WG!!! I think I’m on the look out for a Blue one now! I wear this one so much it makes sense!
Well done. This Tudor is irresistible. Someday maybe I’ll get one. Too many seikos to sell
Cheers Brett! Thanks for the support!
You're a tennis instructor!?! Woah! I though you'd be in the music and film industry somewhere. Your videos are cool and the song you sing on the intro is cool too! Bravo!
Its the best watch of the industry. Better than watches five times its price point. I am selling my omega speed master 3861 as it did not see enough wrist time after the arrival of tudor black bay 41 last october. Cheers.
Just finally got mine, just love it and the AD even dropped the price by £110 when I pointed out that the one in the window was incorrectly priced! Couldn’t be happier.
Great review, loving the new segments and outdoor footage. Have to say the bb58 is a gorgeous watch, and most importantly is accessible and available.
Cheers Ryan!!!! That’s the key isn’t it! These are in shop windows of AD’s now which is great even if you just wanted to try one on!!!
I just got one of my grails a few weeks ago, and I can't take it off my wrist. Is another vintage inspired diver, a Squale Y1545 Militaire with sword black hands, patina lume and very compact dimensions. When you say that the BB58 makes you question your whole collection, well that is exactly what is happening with my Squale. Why having so many divers, if I don't wear them? Really like the simpler format of this video.
Thank you my friend! I liked making it to! A little loose but flowed pretty well!
I’ve got one. Bought it on the cloth strap, they did not have one on a bracelet. I’ve had a Tudor bracelet on order for months from a Tudor dealer. I’m about to give up, but I do like it. The lume is fire.
7:43 Connery Bond Rolex 6538 vibes with the matching strap
As a former diver and current Horological enthusiast: Best Dive watch- G-Shock Frogman. (We use to put G-Shocks on our dive boards when I was in the Army (ca. 90's)). Best mechanical dive watch- Pelagos LHD. I made a deposit on the Omega Ultra Deep.
BB58 too small for me Russ. Just bought a Black Pelagos and I love it, good size for me and I love the titanium gun metal grey colour, won't be buying any watches for the foreseeable future! As you say no watch is perfect and even if you found or built your perfect watch , your tastes can change so what is perfect now might not be in a few years time. Great film and engaging as always ! Cheers Dale.
That’s a great point Dale! I thought my favourite was the SKX 7 years ago!;)
Great video. I agree it should be a grail watch for most people as it is stunning. My grail watch is the blue Omega seamaster Planet Ocean but it is a Chunky fella. Chinese brand San Martin do a version of the BB58 and it does look stunning if you fancy a homage. I’ve got the Pagani version PD1671. Not exactly a clomage but nice dimensions (42mm width 22m lug width). UK brand Depth Charge do a black diver watch with hints of Rolex and the Tudor Black Bay with good specs. For around £140 you could do a lot worse. Love the channel especially Mr. Pagani himself and the legendary Kurt Santana 😎I can tell you loved watching WWF when you were growing up as well 😂
A simply stunning watch. Love mine & will always be in the collection. The BB58 was the first real ‘luxury’ piece that started me down the rabbit hole! Still keep coming back to it 🔥 Ok, not perfect but 99% I’d say. Tbh, I hardly ever turn the bezel for practical reasons during daily wear (no-one actually times how long they’ve been under water, right!? :-)) so quite like the subtle coin edging, despite not being hugely grippy. There’s the Submariner for that after all 😃
Thanks my friend! You are right obviously! They just put such good engineering into the bezel I would’ve been happy if they just made the grip part half a mil thicker!
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR it's much easier to operate if you have it on a strap.
Heard that ADs are market the bb58 brown as an 'register your interest watch' is this true or is it readily available.
Thanks
Don’t know my friend. The blue and the OG is in windows of my local AD’s don’t like the numerals on the dial so have never enquired
Blue bb58 is defo on my list of future purchases. My next three will be blue bb58, orange doxa sub, and a 2010 Rolex airking. Not sure what order tho. Nothing more this year now, spent up as far as watches go, so maybe next year I'll add one. I'm happy with what I've bought this year tho. A Seiko willard and pogue, Lorier Gemini and tag Heuer Monaco.
Really tempting but I prefer my daily wearer a rolex explorer 39mm mk2. I just found you today on youtube. A real pleasure watching your video !👍
Big Costa! You are a gentleman my friend thank you! I also have the 214270! Beautiful watch!
This may never be seen, but I believe that an all bronze BB 39 (non diver) in the black and gold dial with a faded fixed red bezel would be perfect. Discuss!
Just picked one up a few weeks ago after a long time of admiring, great review
Great show, love that watch, but as I have two BB’s I feel the missus would question my sanity. Still wearing my Sumo Hulk, one month in, an extended honeymoon. Cheers mate 👍🏴
Hahaha cheers Jim!
You never disappoint brother! Always love the fun atmosphere 🤙🏼
Appreciate that my friend thank you!
It is gorgeous I have to admit. Out of my range for the immediate future. Right now to scratch that itch I look to my divers 65, 63 mas, certina ds diver in 38mm, and the new glycine 39mm combat sub in gilt on the way (very bb58-ish lol)
That’s a fantastic set of watches Chaz!
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR Thx Russ- I mean, for a bb58 I could buy fewer watches… or sell a good handful of em… but… I have issues 😂😂😂
@@TheChaz5504 we all do here my friend!!!
Those 39mm glycine combat subs look nice.
I've always thought that about the coin edge bezel and wish they'd use something a bit chunkier. It really puts me off. With the exception of the FXD I'd like to get at some point.
Thanks for watching Brian!!
I've owned my Black Bay 41 a few years now. There was no 58 when I bought mine. I much prefer Tudor over Rolex as well. I find the rivets help protect the bracelet to a degree . To be honest. I never really noticed them for the longest time until I heard someone online moaning about them. 🤣 🤣 The red bezel Heritage BB was a grail of mine for a long time and I don't see myself ever parting with it.
Superb my friend!! Thank you for watching and your continued support!!!!
Hi sir, love your channel, I have a oris divers 65, which I love but I'm having a bit of a craving for a Tudor and probably a 58 . I have a San Martin 6200 which I love and is good quality and homages the same watch as the black Bay . But should I pay all that money for it. My San Martin cost $315 . The problems of a watch collector😃
Mark!!! Thank you my friend. Me personally!!! I think you should’ve kept the 315 to put towards the best diver I’ve ever owned, worn and reviewed . That’s just me Mark
I completely agree with you. I have the bb41mm went for big version as I have a larger wrist than yours. Don’t regret it best watch I ever had, if I decided to liquidate my collection tomorrow it would be this one and my g shock
Fantastic video. Black Bay 41 & Breitling Super Ocean 42, for me.
Mitch!! Appreciate that! Great collection of watches you have there!
Great vid again Russ and nice watch, but as you say 'each to their own' and the snowflake hands just stop me(why I'm not sure) buying every time I try one on in the AD. But I digress, as my question is directed more to the tennis side of things....as I have quite a few high end automatics and wear them whilst playing.Looks great I must say, but do you think it's detrimental to the movements with all that vibration and jarring going on.My mate(Mr.Footfault) always removes his before we play and advised me to do the same........any thoughts?
No two ways about it. That watch is superb. I do agree with you though there isn’t the perfect watch but it’s great fun trying to find it.
I absolutely loved this video ❤️ the BB58 is a keeper in my collection, it’s an amazing watch for the money. Keep up the great 👍🏼 work brother.
You are a gentleman Miguel thank you for taking the time to watch my friend! Hope you and your family are well!!
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR thank you brother, wishing you and yours the same ❤️
Great show, Russ !! My best diver is Squale 1521. If I go to sea/beach holiday that is my first pick. I would never take BB 58 because the black and gold colour. Somehow I have the feeling that it does not belong to the beach or under the water ... and the blue of Squale is just amazing !! Instead of that I am wearing the BB 58 almost everywhere (most as an office watch weared with a shirt; not with a suit). But that is just my way how to wear it ;o)
Oooooo yes my friend great choice! Yeah I see where your coming from the gilt just doesn’t belong on the beach;)
Fantastic watch! The ONLY thing that really bugs me is that the knurling on the crown is rather shallow and smooth, which doesn’t provide much grip when screwing/unscrewing. But other than that it’s perfect, and for an incredibly picky watch nerd that’s actually saying quite a lot.
Thank you for watching my friend!!
Great brand. More bang for your buck. I'm looking lat a 41. I've had watched with bezels and never used them. I do appreciate them but I just don't need that function.
Same with chronograph movements. I love them but use them.
Yours is a banger!
To be honest, most of my outdoor adventure memories happened to be with a gshock as much as I love Tudor, Rolex, Sinn, Seiko, etc. I guess it's a bridge too far to take a dive watch diving. Maybe it's more about the journey rather than the destination for us to realize which watch actually holds the most meaning in the end.
Funnily enough I was at the Tudor AD this morning. I've taken a shine to the PO1. It's a real beast.
The more I see the PO1 the more I’m coming round. It’s big!! But pretty cool. The watch just got a lot of flack when it was released because Tudor fans were after more bb58’s!;)
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All the more reason to get one for me. Dive watches are like the vans of the watch world. Most of them all look the same
Great review. I recently added a BB GMT to my collection and love it.
Congratulations my friend!!!
Another good video, thanks. After seller’s regret of my BB58, I might ease the pain with a Squale 101, again! 😵💫
Interested in reviewing a Seiko sbdy083 before I sell it? Just doesn’t work for me, but it’s gorgeous.
Cheers Brett!!!! It’s a great watch! Not majorly versitile but very cool!;)
Excellent video as always. I have had a Tudor Submariner on my grail list but you are slowly twisting my arm towards a Black Bay!
Hey Russ amazing episode, your passion for the Tudor is really amazing and genuine, I don’t own one, but another vintage diver you should try is the Certina DSPH200M or the DS Super PH500M, it has ana amazing vintage vibe, with the re-issue model having 60 clicks and a hesalite crystal, hope you’ll try it out mate, keep up the amazing videos
Far too many lines on the dial & face on that Certina imho. From a Tudor BB58 the next one to try is surely the Submariner 124060! 😀
Thank you so much my friend! That Certina I really need to get in!!!!
Great shout my friend! Those lines add to the warm overall vintage fuzzy feelings I get KWUK;)
Love my bb58 but keep wanting an explorer ii one day. How would you compare the bb58 to your explorer ii?
I have the Explorer 1 mk2 my friend. The Exp 2 isn’t a diver so it’s hard to compare. The modern EXP2 is big on wrist but a beauty
I have the Black Bay Heritage in black and gilt, and agree its near perfect, just wish it had a date complication
As an owner of this fantastic watch I agree with everything you said Russ, not with Mr Pagani though! Dive watches should only have an exhibition case back if the movement is something to perve over. Having seen the movement in the 925 version I don’t feel it’s something you would look at very often, personally I’d rather have the solid stainless steel on my wrist. Horses for courses I guess though. Keep up the great work as usual matey!!
I’m with you Lawrence!!!! Thank you my friend!!
Russ mate you have no idea how badly I want this watch I’ve watched pretty much every video on TH-cam about it I’ve tried it on at an AD and now you’ve come up with this amazing video reviewing it I don’t think there are any more questions in my head to ask about the watch I’ve just got to get it cheers😂 for making me want it even more.
I'd sign almost anything in this video because the BlackBay is one of my favourites, too. BUT i'm absolutely ok with the non-display back because my 79220R has an ETA 2824 and we all know what that looks like. Also this watch is a diver with a military heritage, meaning it's realiability before show. If you want to show off in the force today, paint little tanks on the side of your drone!
All in all the BlackBay is one hell of a watch but if you want the non-style, do-it-all-ultra-tough version, i guess you need a Pelagos.
Didn’t disappoint! Great video!! 😁👍🏻
Thank you my friend!!
You are my kind of mad! Love the reviews, please keep them coming.
I love my Tudor BB. ‘Oh my…. That’s good stuff!’
Thanks for watching my friend!!
Same reaction to the BB58. It ended my collecting. I never take it off.
Congrats on owning one my friend
Just got my black and gilt bb58 today 🎉
Congratulations Josh!!
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR thanks dude ✌️
I’ve had mine since March of 2020, still hands down the best watch I own. Very hard to beat! It is awesome in most every way. Prefer it over Rolex. Love the snowflake, love the rivets, dimensions spot on, bla bla bla….nice video btw, always entertaining and chill
Thank you my friend! Appreciate that!!
Great owners review... I so nearly went for a bb58, ended up with a Maen Hudson 38mm instead because I don't like snowflake hands. A year on still loving the Maen. It has a bezel like a 50's Rolex and a slightly dressier five link bracelet. Latest update has 300 metre depth, ceramic and more brushing on case... Should I upgrade🤔
Lucky… those snowflake hands saved you about 2.5K on your Maen alternative 😂
@@KeepingWatchUK haha, yep. The Maen's still not perfect, but it's the closest I've found for me yet. 😁
I'm with you. I bought a bb58 very soon after its initial release, loved it at first, kept it about a year, and then flipped it. For me the gilt & faux vintage fad just had a really short shelf life of appeal, and imo the cartoonish snowflake hand wasn't doing it any favors either. Fast forward to about a month ago, I purchased the no date Hudson 38mm MK4; it's expected to deliver this July. To me this Maen has the smaller fit and classic styling I like, yet with modern design elements that steer it clear of the faux vintage aesthetic.
@@Al_Prazolam exactly right... You're going to love the Hudson. I'm tempted to get the mk4 as well. Only thing I'd change is to have a solid caseback if it would shave 1mm off thickness. The movement isn't much to look at anyway. 👍 Enjoy it.
@@thecountrypeasanttcp1573 thanks, I hope I do enjoy it as much as I'm looking forward to receiving it! My vote would be for you to try the MK4 as well. If I'm not mistaken the 4 has a solid caseback...? Cheers.
Hey MWC, where did you get that cool leather mat with "MWC" on?
I love my Blue Bay but I still want a Pelagos with the fixed bars. The Black Bay is a nod to the past and the Pelagos is a look to the future.
I love the Bezel Faces😂😂😂 Greetings from Austria👍🏻👍🏻 by the way i love the tudor. Hope one day i can get one…
Black Bay 58 is looking to be my first luxury watch. I think it’s the one for me but can’t decide between blue or black since it would be my only other watch next to my Seiko Padi mini turtle. Mind says black but heart says blue :/
Awesome video! Would love to see your take on the Omega Seamaster Diver 300m.
Just watched the BB58 blue video from last year, very interesting thoughts Russ.
I cringe at it Dale! I think it makes sense in hindsight what with the not going full snowflake because of the future FXD that was coming;)
not long bought one my self..and agree with most of your comments...all us 6 1/2 inch wrist.....stick together ;-D
Hahahaha congrats my friend!
I don't like the match of the the hands and dial but this is only my preference (these hands work on the pelagos but nf/ranger hands would fit this better) my only real complaint with this watch is that Tudor has proved it can make a better clasp so put it on the watch. Also as to your comment about using phones for telling time, I only use my phone to set my watch then never use it again.
This is my latest grail watch after getting my seiko sarb trio last year. I want one so bad!
I've had my BB58 for almost a year and it is very close to a perfect dive watch. I wear it almost daily and I love it more and more as time goes on. It is a keeper and one of my sons will get it after I am gone.
But which son!!!!!????;)
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR My older son likes the Tudor, so he will get it. My younger son is getting the Rolex. But I am planning on sticking around for at least another 30 years so they are going to have to wait awhile :)
@@dannyg6592 hahahahaha well thought out my friend!
Do you play tennis without taking off your watch? Does this break the watch?
With the amount of anti shock technology in automatic sports watch movements these days my friend I would not be worried
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If you put Tudor on your right hand and play tennis, will the watch not break? I am surprised.
My Ollech and Wajs Ocean Graph is the closest I’ve found to perfect 👍 Gotta respect the BB58 though, it’s so much to so many!
It is a beautiful watch. Though, for me, the perfect diver is my Sinn U50 MoP.
Nothing beats the jingle-jangle of Rolex/Tudor products!
Absolutely my friend
My perfect diver watch is also the Tudor BB 58 with gilded hands and mat dial, just like yours, but mine came in a Tudor leather band, which frankly looks much better than the riveted, steel bracelet, just my humble opinion.
Mau!! Thank you for watching my friend!
STunning watch..looks like no other...one day I will wear one
More of a Fifty Fathoms guy myself. But imo the BB58 is ironically the best modern ‘Submariner’
Thank you my friend! If they made that watch 40/39mm I’d jump at the Blanc Pain!!!!!!
Another wonderfully entertaining and informative video! Mr. Pagani always cracks me up. 😆
Thanks for watching my friend! Appreciate the support!
The perfect watch is the Rolex datejust on jubilee and with a fluted bezel. My personal pick is the Wimbledon dial in two tone.
Just wouldn’t have worn well in the rain on the tennis court today my friend. But wow the rose gold with the olive dial!!!! Dream watch that even if I owned I wouldn’t wear!