TUDOR Black Bay 54. A tribute to the Oyster Prince Submariner Reference 7922 presented in 1954.
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While the Black Bay line references a range of TUDOR’s early dive watches, the all-new Black Bay 54 is the most true-to-form example of TUDOR’s first dive watch, the reference 7922. The 37mm case retains the classic proportions of yesteryear, yet boasts the technical prowess of TUDOR’s time-only Manufacture Calibre MT5400 and a 200m depth rating. True to form, the unidirectional bezel is devoid of any graduated hash marks, echoing the days of the early '50 when SCUBA diving was in its infancy and TUDOR produced a watch for those daring enough to engage with the burgeoning sport. The new aesthetic details, however, don’t stop at the case dimensions and bezel. The seconds hand recalls the look of the original with a lollipop design. Ergonomics have evolved as well, with a redesigned crown and bezel, both featuring historical proportions.
Historical proportions of a 37mm case in stainless steel with a 60-minute unidirectional bezel in stainless steel devoid of hash marks.
Subtly domed satin radial-brushed black dial with gilt accents
“Snowflake” hands, a hallmark of TUDOR divers’ watches introduced in 1969, with Grade A Swiss Super-LumiNova® luminescent material
Manufacture Calibre MT5400, COSC-certified with a silicon balance spring, 70-hour power reserve
A choice of stainless steel three-link “rivet-style” bracelet or rubber strap, both with TUDOR “T-fit” rapid adjustment clasp
Five-year transferable guarantee, with no registration or periodic maintenance checks required.
The Black Bay line was conceived with the past in mind. Honouring the important designs that laid the foundation of TUDOR’s unique aesthetic is of the highest importance. While the Black Bay line has always incorporated signature elements of past TUDOR dive watches, the Black Bay 54 is perhaps the most true-to-form Black Bay to have been created thus far. The Oyster Prince Submariner reference 7922 is a formidable candidate to draw inspiration from, as it was known to have been evaluated and consequently adopted by the French and US Navies and widely used by diving professionals. The earliest iterations of the 7922 used a “small crown” and eschewed the later emblematic red triangle at 12 o’clock for a cleaner, more uniform aesthetic. The Black Bay 54 follows this tradition. In fact, the Black Bay 54 recalls a number of small design details that make a big difference. Take the hands for instance, in addition to proportional adjustments, they’re pinched at the base, the same way they appeared in 1954. The bezel edge has been redesigned as well, with a modernized take on the ergonomic pattern of the 7922. Of course, the Black Bay 54 still features thoroughly modern touches, like a subtle satin radial-brushed dial and a “T-fit” clasp for the perfect fit. And of course, the cutting-edge Manufacture Calibre MT5400.
The Manufacture Calibre MT5400, with which the Black Bay 54 is equipped, displays hour, minute and second functions. It has the finish typical of TUDOR Manufacture Calibres: Its rotor in tungsten monobloc is openwork and satin-brushed with sand-blasted details, and its bridges and mainplate have alternate sand-blasted, polished surfaces and laser decorations.
Its build is designed to ensure robustness and precision. To do this, the variable inertia balance wheel is maintained by a sturdy traversing bridge with a two-point anchoring. This system, together with its non-magnetic silicon hairspring, enables the Manufacture Calibre MT5400 to function within a tolerance range of 6 seconds (-2/+4) tested on a fully assembled watch.
Another notable feature is that the power reserve of the MT5400 Manufacture Calibre is “weekend-proof”; that is to say, it has a 70-hour power reserve, which enables the wearer to take the watch off on a Friday evening and put it back on again on Monday morning without having to wind it. Even if you need a weekend away, your watch does not.
The Black Bay line features dials inspired by the TUDOR divers’ watches produced during the 1950s. It borrows the characteristic angular hands known to collectors as “Snowflake” from models that appeared in the brand’s 1969 catalogue. Its unprotected crown and the characteristics of its case are reminiscent of the first generations of TUDOR divers' watches.
The Black Bay line is the result of the subtle blend of traditional aesthetics and contemporary watchmaking. Far from simply being an identical re-release of a classic, it brings together over sixty years of TUDOR dive watches, whilst at the same time being resolutely anchored in the present. It is neo-vintage in conception, yet its manufacturing techniques, reliability, robustness and the quality of its finish are consistent with today's more rigorous requirements.
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37x46 is a great size for a do-it-all watch for everyone. I hope this start a trend among other brands.
They absolutely nailed this!!
First watch I saw you put on that actually fits you.
BEAUTIFUL. My favorite release from this year
That’s actually the perfect size for you Alexander it looks good.
In my opinion this is a winner!
This is ‘the’ winner of Tudor this year
Forget any of the new Rolex brand releases, THIS is the star of the show from the Wilsdorf Foundation. 🤩
Yes it is for shure !!!!!!!
Nah, I'm not forgetting the new Rolex releases 😅
@@omarion07 😉
Time to make a nice donation to my favorite foundation. 😍
@@JuanHernandez-dw4vq hahhahaha great comment 😄
I actually want this. Always loved midsize divers.
what a piece … simply beautiful
I can't wait to try these on. I love that squat look, Tudor nailed it. Even the crown is better than before. I'm with you on this one, I don't know why but I like it.
Best content on TH-cam when it comes to reviewing and contemplating a watch . Thanks .
It’s looks much better on the wrist than I expected. Great video.
Best reviews of the bb54 ive ever Seen. Big thanks ❤
Perfection. The size, the clasp, the design, everything is just ab perfect.
This one is a „One Watch Collection“ contender! What a beutiful watch!!
I hope they eventually release this in blue like the 58
Great content as always, Alexander. My favorite watch channel💯
Last year, I bought the green Omega Seamaster after watching your review.
I love this watch and the review makes me want it even more. I think BB 54 will be my first Tudor watch:)
Wish you a good time at Watches & Wonders 2023.
My favourite release by far. Perfect size and I like the rubber/deploy!
Looks amazing! I've always wished that a review would mention the dial aperture since this determines visual presence on the wrist. Thank you for including this spec.
Everything sounds so perfect. Can’t wait to see one in person.
I must admit I am warming up to this smaller size Tudor. Looks pretty damn good on the wrist
Thnx again, Alex. Always passionate in all your videos!
I’ve already place an order for this baby with rubber strap.
Finally a diver that suits my wrist 😊
Great watch, great video! A small Highlight for my day
Beautiful watch, hopefully I’ll get to have a closer look this Saturday.
Tried on the steel and the rubber and I absolutely love it on the rubber strap. The bracelet gives it a vintage feel while the rubber give it a modern feel. I'm getting one for sure.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and passion with us! Please keep us posted…
I want both. Hopefully they let you order the strap later on from the AD
@@garrettstupperware3754 if I could afford both, I'd do it
Great reviews Alexander! Thank!!
Alexander this Watch looks amazing on your wrist. Thanks for the Review.
This is one of the best looking watches I’ve ever seen. Kudos to Tudor.
Thanks for sharing!
Great review!!! Watch looks great
Its gorgeous, very nice reiteration of the original! I wish I had small wrists!!!
Thanks for the look. This is classic Tudor. They used to make sub sizes that Rolex never made. There was a 36mm Tudor sub. My wife has the smallest one, which actually says "Lady Sub" on the dial. It's an awesome watch. I really like this size, but my one reservation is that the clasp looks a bit long. A small watch doesn't really fit a small wrist if the clasp is too long or flat to wear well.
My wife bought it yesterday on the steel bracelet. It's such a beautiful watch and offers all you can appreciate from your watch.
Chapeau Tudor, very very well done.
Thanks Alex for your content❤
Bravo! Congratulations! May the BB 54 always show your wife happy seconds, minutes and hours...
Love it! Looks like I'm buying another Tudor in 2-3 years when I can find one.
Lovely review keep up the good work 👍🏻👍🏻
Wonderful content as usual! I especially love the measurements and that you include the dial aperture! This is something I have found makes a difference in whether a watch wears large or not. For example, the Rolex Explorer 36mm and the Submariner share essentially the same dial aperture of 30mm is interesting.
I do really like this BB54 and can't wait to see what other color options they will introduce later on.
Keep up this great work!!
Excellent video! I have ordered mine already 👌🤩.
Just picked this up over the weekend and it will be my daily wearer for the foreseeable future. The siziis perfect for me. It's sporty yet refined. I prefer this to my submariner.
Thanks for sharing! May your Tudor always show you happy seconds, minutes and hours...
Perfection ❤
Beautiful watch!. I'll go for rubber strap.. Thanks Alexander!
The Tudor watch with the black rubber strap is so beautiful ❤
Have you seen/tried it in real?
I love the funky old rock music in this videos intro!
This is most definitely my next watch! (if it's not sold out everywhere😅)
Very beautiful watch...no doubt..❤
Looks wonderful!
Great Video as always.
It’s a perfect size for your wrist and mine! I may trade my bb58 in for this
I think a lovely detail is the use of snowflake hand markers on the underside of the very good quality oyster flex style strap. I think this size wears well for you as you appear to have a small wrist
Perfect size !
A fantastic review, as always! I am hoping you will be doing a similarly detailed review of the new 40MM Explorer? I'm very interested to know what the wearing experience of the new case is like and how it compares to the older 39MM. Cheers!
Great and very detaıled vıdeo.Thanks so much
really good review thanks for all the measurments ither channels leave out! though the taper doesnt look that big are you sure it goes down to 16??
I’ve been enamored with the pointed crown guard model that replaced the 7922 and 5508 in 1959 but when I seen this 54 release my thought was this is very cool yet I cannot help but think they again missed the mark. The rose logo instead of the shield with the self-winding slimly face as seen on the first 2012 ETA Black Bay would have knocked this one out of the park for vintage collectors such as myself. Drilled lugs and I'd buy two.
That’s is video I was waiting for🤗
Thank you Mr Alexandre
Incredible.
Good video 👍
Love it.😍 Nice Watch.
Thanks for sharing our passion!
I like the what Tudor has been doing and continue to do...at their pp there is not much that can compare. Thx A!!
Very nice 👌 rubber strap is good 👍
Beautiful Watch!
I think I'll sell my black Black Bay 58 because I still have a blue BB58.
I love the Watch Advisor Alexander is giving real information that is useful to the potential customer like the dial aperture size and the Lug to Lug distance. Many other channels say many words without really saying too much ;).
Love your comment!
Despite the smaller size, the addition of the T fit is making this a difficult decision for me to choose between the 54 and 58. If only they'd kept the red triangle on the bezel. And thank you for mentioning the dial aperture.
I own a bb58, For me personally the 58 is the one. I like tge fact the 58 has the snowflake second hand and the red triangle. I love how it looks like the rolex submariner that bond wore. However... I love the bracelet for the 54 with the micro adjustments and the tudor shield! Im hoping they bracelet is compatable!
Wrist size is probably the most important metric when trying out watch like this. Please state that in the future, otherwise: brilliant video thanks!
17 cm / 6,7 in
1:58 😂😂 clients would have understood with a line like, "sacrifices had to be made for the lume shot!"
Alex, does the rubber strap comes in shorter length option for those will smaller wrist?
Great video.
They cut it to size for you at the AD and then you can micro adjust on the clasp.
@@garrettstupperware3754 Thnx 😊
Hi WatchAdvisor! Awesome vid. New subscriber! Do you know the taper on the rubber strap? The rubber strap looks more tapered than the the steel bracelet. Many thanks.
Welcome to WatchAdvisor! Thanks for sharing our passion! The bracelet tappers from 20 to 18… for the rubber strap I don’t have the numbers - sorry!
Love this
Thanks for sharing!
On a small wrist like shown here it looks really good.
Alexander, great review, as always. The watch looks great! Quick question: I'd get this on the bracelet, but do you think the rubber strap is also worth acquiring for it? Would you ever want to switch it out to the rubber strap, on occasion?
Absolutely! When switching it becomes another watch... try it and you will understand what I mean...
@@WatchAdvisor Thanks, Alexander! Last question: The crown looks pretty small on it. Do you think it's {crown} TOO small? I'm just concerned that it'll be hard to operate.
Bellissimo Tudor 54 sarà bil mio prossimo acquisto!!!!
Thanks for sharing your passion with us! Please keep us posted…
I wonder if the rubber strap will be usable with te clasp and endlinks of the bracelet, that would be great
Tudor’s been doing an excellent job of regulating, 4 watches have all met Rolex standards.
Hi Alexander, how is the grip of the bezel compared to the BB58 and the Pelogos 39 with regards to being useful as a tool watch? Personally I found the BB58 not so practical and the 39 though perfectly tactile the way the bezel insert fades to grey so easily prevents it IMO from being a useful diving/tool watch, so I'm wondering if the 54 might actually work as a genuine compact and classy diver - what the rolex submariner used to be. Thanks.
I have to admit I did not especially check the "grip", but the bezel - handling, haptic, sound - is a good one...
I owned the BB58 and found the 48mm lugs still a little large….every watch I own has a 46mm L2L….this could be perfect for me….I’d love it on a leather strap or nato though to suit the vintage vibe
I found the BB58 design to be a little sloppy personally. Unbalanced and uncomfortable; ended up selling both (blue and black). I'm looking forward to giving Tudor another shot with this one!
@@watchcurtisn hello! Would you mind elaborating on what you find sloppy? I’ve been on the fence with purchasing a BB58 and was holding out to see what Tudor released this year…Now that this BB54 is out, I will have a really difficult decision to make! Thank you for your time.
@@sethwarden7727 you bet. I felt the case flank was too think is comparison to the bracelet (unbalanced). I felt the spring bar holes were too low for a nato to work comfortably/effectively. I felt the clasps effective length was too long (effectively longer that the case lug-to-lug). Very minor things though, many people love it. The BB54 appears to have solved all the things that bothered me. Everyone’s different.
Soo beautiful
Does the bracelet version come with the rubber as well?
No! Either … or …
Would love to see this master peice with 5 link bracelet
How much more can Tudor squeeze out of the black bay line?
Looks good on your wrist
This would look amazing on a jubilee bracelet
One of the best review about this watch, just a question..understood that your wirst is 17 cm i noted that the watch wears not too small on your wrist. Since my wrist is 17.5 could be wears too small on my wrist? . I tried the new hydroconquest 39 mm and on my wrist looks too small , that's' why i have this doubt.
My wrist size in fact is 17 cm... it wears good, looks good, but if in terms of size it is enough for you... that's something you will have to find out by trying it at you AD... keep us posted please!
@@WatchAdvisor many thanks for your kind reply, i live in italy, when will be available at AD ?
Your the ⭐ Alexander ✊
0:55 WOW! Looks like a watch for my cat
They should invert the text of lines 1 and 3 to give it a more cohesive look at the bottom. Or simply have less text. Otherwise a stunner.
I wonder if the blue version is in works in a few years. 🤔
Nach ihrem Review bin ich nach graz gefahren, hatte die mit Kautschuk am Arm, ❤❤❤❤, werde mir eine besstellen
Bitte halte uns auf dem Laufenden…
Great review as always - I've a 20cm wrist, I don't think this would work for me but its a pretty watch.
Depends I think, it could be very classic the same way 34mm works on a 1950s man.
@@903lew thats true I've a 34mm 1966 Oyster Prince that was my grandfathers, time only, nothing special but of great sentimental value to me. I wear it on special occasions and it looks fine because it looks its age.
@@pmewUK I have a 19,5cm wrist and I love wearing a thin 34-36mm when wearing a sports coat or suit. Have a manual Zenith that does the job just great.
Freakin Beautiful!
Please cover the bb36!
1:16 ELAT LA-GUUUURL!!
The watches are the stars !
For me it’s perfectly watch : i love rubber choise
Have you tried it on your wrist?
Best watch of W&W
Thanks for sharing!
My daughter loves hers.
Thanks for sharing! May the BB 54 continue to always show her happy seconds, minutes and hours...
really good value
Yes, thanks for sharing!
Can you buy the rubber strap separately?
Good question, I think so... Why not??
The exact size I’m hunting for a watch. Except i hate breitling, and rivets
This new version from Tudor much better design than the older versions nicer calibre, hands are very cool ( specially the seconds hand without the snow flake ) brings a more nicer readable dial my opinion 💯👌
Looks perfect, except the clasp seems too long for this size watch, would could be awkward for small wrists
Will the bracelet of the 54 fit the 58?
No, the end links are more curved so it will not. And, They’re thinner
This is the best watch of all time. I wear "slightly" cheaper San Martin 6200 retro watch, but similar in size and vibe.