I really enjoy mine, but for my subtropical climate is definitely only a winter watch. I am enjoying the size as well, which surprised me as I mainly wear larger divers.
Just bought my bb58 bronze 3 days ago. For those in the U.S. and in the New York area. I picked mine up from the New York City boutique. Called to set up an appointment and got one the same day. Had 0 issues with a wait. Seems these are readily available at least in U.S. boutiques
Big congrats Kirk! I think the demand (supply) is actually lower (higher) than we think thus the availability. Enjoy your BronzeBay58 in good health and please consider subscribing to my channel if you like my content. Thanks!
I honestly love my BB58 Bronze and it’s my favorite watch at the moment. I am so obsessed with the bronze case and gradient dial, that I bought the Black Bay Bronze slate grey. I don’t agree with your commentary about not paying over retail. With this only being sold at 3 boutiques in USA, it’s a real hassle to obtain. Since I am not anywhere near one of those boutiques I choose to buy it for slight premium. I guess I could try calling the boutique in SoCal, but I feel they won’t take someone as serious who isn’t able to actually come into the boutique in person.
Hey Gabe. I'm glad you are enjoying your BronzeBay58, just like me even after 1 year. I guessed I should said don't pay premium if a Boutique is reachable 🫡
Thanks for the multiple videos on this watch. I was in the NY boutique a few weeks ago and they had one on the floor for sale - I doubt it's as hard to get as some have been saying. It was beautiful in the flesh. I've been debating picking up the watch but have yet to pull the trigger - main concern for me is the odor from the bronze. Can you elaborate a bit more on how much the metal actually smells? It was very faint when in the store so I am curious if it becomes more pungent over time? Any insight would be greatly appreciated, thanks.
I actually haven't noticed the smell if I'm honest. When I'm wearing the piece, my wrist never gets so close to my nose where I'll pick up the smell ... I wouldn't worry about it if I were you 🦾
Thank you for the videos on this watch. I have watched them all and I can't decide if i want a watch to be that dark. Will you be cleaning the Patina any time soon?
hello dear BB58 BRONZE owners ! And I agree, great review with spot on comments about pros & cons, it is certainly not a watch for everyone. What is your preferred metod to clean this piece ? thank you for your feedbacks !
My wrist size is 6" and I think it fits well. Smaller wrist sizes are probably ok but I'd highly suggest you to try it out in person first, perhaps use the steel version as a reference point of the Bronze isn't available.
@@KCTimeShare Thank you! My wrist size is 2.5” across so bigger watches normally don’t look too bad on my wrist. I’ll definitely have time find an AD somewhere near me. My grail piece. It just looks so good. I have two bronze watches and want this one to top off my sub collection. Someday:(
I understand that its your money...but i have to ask...why did you bother looking over all of the watches that might have had a bit of dust or a hairline mark when the whole point of this product is for it to have an aged look and patina anyway?
Not sure which part of the video are you referring to, but I think I was trying to compare how the patina on the bronze helps to hide the scratches better vs steel?
The price has incresed by £500 in 2 years, jfc. For a niche watch that's aquired taste that is ridiculous, more than 10% increase is more than the impossible to get popular Rolex models. Cool piece, but f off Tudor.
waitlist for a tudor ?! haha...sure man... would never buy a Tudor if i had to wait. They are trying to imitate rolex - creating false scarcity. To anyone who paid over retial for this or any Tudor is not right in their mind really.
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You have the most useful and helpful review on YT. You present thing thaotherst don't. Subbed. Keep the videos coming.
Thanks Matt, I’m glad you found it useful. Much appreciated!
I really enjoy mine, but for my subtropical climate is definitely only a winter watch. I am enjoying the size as well, which surprised me as I mainly wear larger divers.
I think this watch would look good with a black leather jacket in the winter ❄️ Yes size is great, it is by far my favourite dive watch 👏
Sweet I live near one of the boutiques
Go get it! 😎
Just bought my bb58 bronze 3 days ago. For those in the U.S. and in the New York area. I picked mine up from the New York City boutique. Called to set up an appointment and got one the same day. Had 0 issues with a wait. Seems these are readily available at least in U.S. boutiques
Big congrats Kirk! I think the demand (supply) is actually lower (higher) than we think thus the availability. Enjoy your BronzeBay58 in good health and please consider subscribing to my channel if you like my content. Thanks!
I honestly love my BB58 Bronze and it’s my favorite watch at the moment. I am so obsessed with the bronze case and gradient dial, that I bought the Black Bay Bronze slate grey.
I don’t agree with your commentary about not paying over retail. With this only being sold at 3 boutiques in USA, it’s a real hassle to obtain. Since I am not anywhere near one of those boutiques I choose to buy it for slight premium.
I guess I could try calling the boutique in SoCal, but I feel they won’t take someone as serious who isn’t able to actually come into the boutique in person.
Hey Gabe. I'm glad you are enjoying your BronzeBay58, just like me even after 1 year. I guessed I should said don't pay premium if a Boutique is reachable 🫡
@@KCTimeShare haha Tudor needs to keep opening more boutiques.
@@EDHBlvd I second that!
Great review and thanks for sharing. Interesting how the the 3-6-9 lume on this is similar to the Explorer.
I think there are just too little surface on the 369 to apply lume on, making it a bit weak 😞
@@KCTimeShare Maybe someday Tudor will release a 3-6-9 watch with full ceramic lume, like on the BB Pro. That would definitely solve the lume issue!
@@RebirthBeyond Oh yes, that would be awesome!
Thanks for the multiple videos on this watch. I was in the NY boutique a few weeks ago and they had one on the floor for sale - I doubt it's as hard to get as some have been saying. It was beautiful in the flesh. I've been debating picking up the watch but have yet to pull the trigger - main concern for me is the odor from the bronze. Can you elaborate a bit more on how much the metal actually smells? It was very faint when in the store so I am curious if it becomes more pungent over time? Any insight would be greatly appreciated, thanks.
I actually haven't noticed the smell if I'm honest. When I'm wearing the piece, my wrist never gets so close to my nose where I'll pick up the smell ... I wouldn't worry about it if I were you 🦾
Thank you for the videos on this watch. I have watched them all and I can't decide if i want a watch to be that dark. Will you be cleaning the Patina any time soon?
Thanks for watching my videos! Nope, I would like to leave it as is for now. Don’t think I will be cleaning it anytime soon if I’m honest.
hello dear BB58 BRONZE owners ! And I agree, great review with spot on comments about pros & cons, it is certainly not a watch for everyone. What is your preferred metod to clean this piece ? thank you for your feedbacks !
I haven’t tried cleaning mine yet and probably won’t be doing it for a long time. I would also be interested to know the answer for future reference.
I use denture cleaning tablets. Brings it back to 50% of the patina I have after constant use.
My Tudor GMT Pro is still not available after almost 2 months!!
I heard people are getting calls on the Pro so hopefully you will get yours very soon too!
will this fit a smaller wrist size love the look so much
My wrist size is 6" and I think it fits well. Smaller wrist sizes are probably ok but I'd highly suggest you to try it out in person first, perhaps use the steel version as a reference point of the Bronze isn't available.
@@KCTimeShare Thank you! My wrist size is 2.5” across so bigger watches normally don’t look too bad on my wrist. I’ll definitely have time find an AD somewhere near me. My grail piece. It just looks so good. I have two bronze watches and want this one to top off my sub collection. Someday:(
Another video mentions that it smells. Can you describe it? Is it a strong smell?
It is a very light scent and I can only smell it when I hold it up close to my nose. I don't think you will notice anything during daily use.
I understand that its your money...but i have to ask...why did you bother looking over all of the watches that might have had a bit of dust or a hairline mark when the whole point of this product is for it to have an aged look and patina anyway?
Not sure which part of the video are you referring to, but I think I was trying to compare how the patina on the bronze helps to hide the scratches better vs steel?
@KCTimeShare
I must have misunderstood...in any case I like the idea of adding this and the new ranger by next summer...both sexy
The price has incresed by £500 in 2 years, jfc. For a niche watch that's aquired taste that is ridiculous, more than 10% increase is more than the impossible to get popular Rolex models. Cool piece, but f off Tudor.
LoL!
waitlist for a tudor ?! haha...sure man... would never buy a Tudor if i had to wait. They are trying to imitate rolex - creating false scarcity.
To anyone who paid over retial for this or any Tudor is not right in their mind really.
I also wouldn't pay over retial for a Tudor, or even a Rolex for that matter 😆