Is The Tudor Black Bay 54 Still THE Black Bay To Get In 2024? 3 Reasons Why It Absolutely Is
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 มิ.ย. 2024
- There's something that happens to all watch nuts out there. A new release comes out and you are tempted by it and watches that once felt secure are being looked at with thoughts of selling it for the new release Or maybe a new release comes out and it makes you appreciate a particular watch and your love for that watch actually increases. I’ve been on both ends and both provide clarity about how you actually feel about your watches.
So when Tudor released the new Black Bay 58 GMT and the Black Bay 41 Monochrome they definitely piqued my interest BUT my love for my Black Bay 54 has increased since the release. That got me thinking why that's the case given how both releases are very much in my wheelhouse, a gmt with a bezel, and a crispy black and white diver. Lots to like here. In this video I’m going to get into why I think in 2024, despite all the releases, that the BB54 is still the Black Bay to get and that's considering that I’ve owned 4 BBs. Let me know what you think!
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TIME STAMPS:
Is The BB54 Still The Best? - 00:00
The Unique Aesthetic - 01:06
The Unique Size And Proportions - 03:16
The Unique Experience - 05:49
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The 54 is hands-down the best watch tutor makes
Got my BB54 two weeks ago as my first luxury watch and I just love it, even for waiting around 2 months for it. It looks so amazing and clean.
I’m on team BB58 navy blue. It’s the best looking BB for me because the blue is beautiful and there’s no gilt/fauxtina. I also got the Uncle Straps half link and the Steel Reef adjustable clasp extension. Fits great on my wrist and no more desire for a T-fit clasp. This is a keeper now.
I'm with you on that.
I sold my bb58 blue. It got boring for me despite checking all the boxes for me.
BB58 blue is a classic, I’m not a fan of gilt and the blue looks absolutely stunning in the sun. In a world of black dials the blue really stands out.
2nd the combo of US half link and steel reef adjustment link - have them on my BB36 and it’s perfect.
BB54 is the very FIRST Tudor dive watch reincarnated, its the GOAT without question... ALL other blackbays come second in every category to the BB54, the KING!
I love my BB54!
nkuwan You are so well-informed about luxury watches. You've obviously done your due diligence and the comparison to the US is very informative...because of course, I live in New York. thank you very much
Agreed! The BB54 is definitely the most unique watch of the Black Bay range although I wouldn't mind a 39mm "58" version. Also super cool Sinn U50 Hydro you got there I hope a video of that is coming soon👍
I'd be ok with a 58 version of the 54 coming out just bc I would be so so curious to see what it would be like on wrist! And yeah the U50 Hydro is pretty amazing and a video will be coming soon! Nearly the best way to see that insane dial viewing angle😁
Most unique? Really? The bronze? The silver?
@@SB-Kiwi Exactly. Plus the BB54 is _the original,_ so... I don't think "most unique" is really the right way to describe it.
My first luxury watch! Swapped out the bracelet for the rubber strap and its my daily watch. Can dress it up or down. Truly versatile and the gilt grew on me. Adds character while not so in your face.
Totally the same feelings! I don't wear my rolex since i got the 54! It is such a great watch and easy to wear. So the new 58 gmt and monochrome made me apreciate it even more! Congrats' with the channel! I like the sincere thoughts every time!
It's always nice hearing from fellow BB54 owners and it's great to hear that you're loving yours so much! There's nothing quite like it from Rolex or even close to it from Tudor's main competition. Thank you so much for your support it seriously means a lot that you're enjoying the videos!! I'll give it my all to keep it up😁
Which Rolex?
@@Chillguy849 dj41 fluted bezel, jubilee bracelet
I’ve been on multiple waiting lists for an Explorer 36mm for months now. Maybe the BB 54 makes sense.
Nice one TWI. I've still not tried or even seen the 54 in the flesh probably because I'm more than happy with my 58. It's great seeing your video of the 54's dial as it looks almost identical finishing to my Pelagos 39 sunburst texture that I also love. Interestingly some YT reviewers berated the Pelagos 39 dial upon release (possibly some of those cut and past reviews out there, thankfully you are not one of them and that's a good thing) anyway I love the look of the 54 and the smaller super light and less retro Pelagos, they are different enough watches that in my opinion can have a place in the same collection if you can afford and justify it. Maybe if I move some of my less worn watches on I'll take a look at the 54 as I'm pretty sure I'll love it but I can't really justify a 58 and a 54.
After 1 year what Is your thought about the lume? Is it bright and long lasting? Thanks in advance for your reply
Loving my BB 54 . Just perfect
The BB54 is perfect
BB54 is 🔥🔥🔥. The other point I like about it is the snowflake index on BB54 is much small and proportionate compared to BB58.
Btw any feedback on the Uncle Seiko extension link? I’m waiting to get mine delivered soon!
Love my 58 in blue and feel that it is the perfect size. Haven't handled the other 2 but would probably opt for the 41 over the 54 with a 7 1/4" wrist
We have same wrist size. I can attest you’ll be able to comfortably wear anything between a 35 and 41, as long as the lug-to-lug remains below 50 (preferably below 49) including the end links (especially the male end links).
I totally agree with you. Although I really love the gild more than you. I got mine in July of last year and it's such a great watch and wearing experience.
54 is wonderful I love mine. Love it less actually since getting a GS, but still it’s amazing.
Interested in what GS you got?
I’m considering buying it so I can age it. Probably won’t see much wrist time like my BB58. It’ll be part of the collection.
I have a 8in wrist. I tried it on and wow it didn’t look too small. The reason is because I wore it loosely and not hiked up above the bone.
I’ve been thinking of selling mine lately but somehow I can’t let it go
For me it’s mainly the heritage and the history that this particular watch caries! Not that I disagree with any of your sayings 😊
Love it and wear it daily ❤
Could not agree more 🎯
I’ve wanted every day for a year now. It’s pretty much perfect.
love the BB54 - but would be interested in adding a Tudor jubilee bracelet.
To me, despite the bezel, it is a good alternative to previous generations of the Explorer 1. The magic comes from the 20mm bracelet on a 36-37 mm case. I feel the same about the 37mm Hamilton Khaki Expedition.
I am a happy long term bb58 guilt owner but i have to admit the grass looks a little greener on the bb54 side. Love the idea of 37mm.
The Tudor BB nomenclature is frustrating. Can we come up with nicknames for these watches?
Wishful thinking but I'm waiting for the bracelet upgrade.
love the 54. only thing about the BB 58 that throws me off is the size and shape of the crown. I know and respect the historical importance but just not my cup of tea. the BB 54 crown is small yet has high traction
I literally sold my 5513 from 1966 because the bb54 scratches the vintage itch so nicely.
No 😢Why, man? Why? That’s a grail for many. I love my BB54, but man… you should have kept the 5513 and got the BB54 too
The only downside with the 54 is that I can't get the perfect fit during warm weather due to the microadjustment being rather meh.
I love the watch though.
The crown of 54 is a bit hard to handle. That may be the only issue of 54.
My attitude went from 'meh' to 'I absolutely need this'
That's actually how I was as well! When it was first released I didn't think much of it and then I saw it in person....oof it was too good!
@@thewatchidiot right! It's such a unique offering in the market in my opinion. Every time I think I'll want the burgundy 41 I try on the 54 and my heart tells me I want the 54.
I've just purchased the 54. Such a lovely watch. However, mine has incredibly weak lume. Has anyone else experienced this, or has mine got an issue?
If you want Seiko level lume in a Tudor, the Pelagos will provide that. The black bay line will not. I find the lume on my BB54 to be adequate. Could be better, but it works.
the sign i needed
Time to go for it!!
My thoughts exactly
Monochrome is the watch. BB54 looks good on girls.
It’s nice but I just can’t go under about 38.3mm or so on my 8 incher.
I went to the AD specifically for this watch. The bezel action was the best I had experienced. The dimension is killer. I'm tempted to 'downgrade' from omega SMP300 to this.
Tudor's bezel action in general on all the Tudors ive owned are exceptional and unlike anything else (other than the Submariner of course) Not sure how much of a down grade that change would be given how good the BB54 is! That said, selling the current gen SMP300 is easily my biggest watch selling regret
Don’t downgrade from Omega. Recommend buying the 54 when the prices come down if you really want one.
BB58 is the perfect size but would love to see how the BB54 feels like .. just not a fan of guilt
I've been a bit disappointed with the Tudor performances so far.
Fortunately, I have a BB54 and it will stay with me.
It fits my wrist perfectly and is so beautifully understated and elegant.....
I have the the bb58 blue for its simple elegance … and if all my watches it’s the only one that I can wear and forget I have it on. It’s effortlessly comfortable.. and the blue , especially now as we get close to the summer months is just beautiful and I can’t think of another watch at the price point that comes with such class and build quality . With all the hype over the bb54 , it still wouldn’t appeal to me or draw me away from my bb58 blue. Mines a keeper.
I like the 54 because it doesn’t look like a traditional diver. No minute hashes.
Cool watch! Still too small 😜
I'll be all over it if Tudor gave the BB54 the "Monochrome" treatment.
I own BB58 blue for more than 2 years and I think BB54 is the best Tudor watch, better than my BB58 blue and the new BB58 GMT, after trying it at shop. But I will not buy it as I cannot afford to spend thousands of dollars on a watch anymore. I will not sell my BB58 as it carries lots of good memories.
To each their own but in my opinion if you have 7 inch or larger you should go no smaller than 40mm. Anything smaller just looks silly. I can see it pulled off in a dress watch like a tank or some vintage omega dress watch but a diver no way.
It never was. I think as a 1 watch collection the 54 is perfect. However, if you have a multiple watch collection, you may want something with a little more spice because for all its goodness, the 54 is a very boring looking watch at least when compared to the 58. Unlike the 54, the 58 is not an exact replica of back catalog Tudor, it is its own thing. The gilted bezel adds a nice warmth and harmony with the gold on the dial, the red triangle harkens back to the Tudor Big Crown and serves to break up the monotony of the watch. I also find the more refined coin edge bezel and matching crown very elegant. It is a very special watch that isn’t an exact replica.
BB58 wins
The 58 is so well made and perfectly proportioned for a sports watch. It borrows from classic Tudors and Rolex without being a slave to an exact copy . It really is it’s own thing. The gilt bezel gives the 58 a warm feel, the red triangle offers a pop of color paying homage to the Rolex Big Crown, the chunky coin edge crown is so satisfying to wind with a refined matching coin edge bezel and I love the snow flake seconds hand. It’s different from the more traditional lollipop style. By the way, 39 mm is on the smaller side for a modern sized sports watch. I think anything smaller is playing vintage territory.
team 58
nkuwan Literally the happiest place we men are!
Nice but too small for man sized wrists. The new 41mm beats it quite easily.
I’m sure Sean Connery is more masculine than you’ll ever become, buddy. His 6538 was 37 and a 1/2. But go on, tell us all about your manly wrist.
@@RabbitWatchShop I have a 6.5” wrist and agree it’s too small for a diver.
@@RabbitWatchShopI'm sure Sean would have worn the 41 if it existed, buddy 🥳
@@fredmaister can’t argue against that 😉
Absolutely ! Monochrome is the way to go for men.
it just looks too small on your wrist.
Agree, it’s noticeably too small for him.
It's a girls watch.
@@maitrehg you realize that the proportions are essentially identical to the original Submariner right? And the submariner certainly wasn't a girls watch back then. Also unless a girl is fat this watch would look ridiculous on most women. My wife can't wear anything much bigger than a 34mm without it looking silly, like a kid wearing their dads watch.
@@DW94576 This argument from the past is completely outdated. In 2024, a watch this small looks good only on Britt Pearce. A real man never goes below 40mm.
@@DW94576 😂
Unpopular take from a member of the community: This Black Bay watch is bewilderingly boring given the screen time it gets on social media. It's inception was to be an homage watch of Rolex Submariner for a discount. Yet watch snobs dismiss other homages by more affordable brands? Hmmm. Weird.
This Tudor has zero inhouse heritage and even now it's made by acquired movement maker. That's not a big deal but for $4,500 (what I paid for my first Rolex Submariner when Daytona's could be had for under $12k) way back in the Britney Spears olden days of silent films and steam engine cars. Now Rolex want $15k for a 3 hand movement?? and the Tudor is hocked on social media as an "amazing bargain" for the current equivalent of a months pay? 😂
Back in the early 2000s (you know when the pyramids had just been completed) a coax Omega Speedmaster with an entire Chronograph movement by an undisputed watch making genius could be found for about $1200.... a week's pay for the average big city college grad. So we've gone from a week to a month's pay and it's not even for the Rolex it's for the Rolex homage. Man oh Man...the short-sightedness of this Swiss cost inflation on Gen Z who can barely rub two nickels together and most have never even owned a non-digital watch..from Casio G Shock or Calculator watch to Apple watch. Soon this will be a middle aged Gen X and Millenials hobby.
P.S.
Tudor BB Chrono is the best deal. At least you get a Chronograph. Or the Pelagos which can stand as its own design independently of Rolex. Or save up for the Ranger Chrono which I think will become a very sought after watch as the Daytona reaches absurdity pricing.
No offence, but you're all over the place.
@kresimirpleic listen man...wherever you go... there you are.
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I just cannot understand the enthusiasm for this watch.
It’s plain, boring, and too small for a diver. Even for my 6.5” wrists.
Wearing is comparable to my Rolex sub 5513…love it
@@mvdnmvdn Why not just wear the 5513 then?
@@RJMac1982 Well that's rather simple. You can call the Rolex Sub 5513 more vintage (it's a 1987 watch) than real tool watch (anymore). I prefer not to use it for physical work, water skiing, swimming, motorbike riding,... . So it's more on my wrist on dress watch occasions. I agree that's a bit of a shame. For me the BB54 does the real tool watch thing perfectly. I don't have to worry about a scratch (or more)... . A Rolex sub 124060 would do that job as well but for me it's too big...
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