It’s a bit of a shame to see the Longines Master Calendar Chronograph get knocked out so early, it’s such a beautiful watch that provides so much complexity for such good value.
I'm the proud owner of a Longines Zulu time Blue with a Leather strap. No disrespect to Tudor but this watch gets so many compliments that its unreal. The on the fly strap adjustment is fenomenal and finally its very accurate. Thanks for the video and keep the good work
Curious as to what compliments you get and from who? Can you be more specific please. How many over what period of time? Is it the only watch you wear (if not how often do you wear it so the compliment frequency can be more accurate)?
It’s such a shame Longines did not fit the strap ends to the case better. It looks like an aftermarket strap, but they could have curved the ends and the white stitching to give a much better aesthetic IMO It also looks too matt for the watch (I have one on a bracelet and love it BTW) in the photo of the 42mm I just looked at. Matt blue with white stitching looks more ship than aircraft to me. A blue curved croc would have suited the watch much better maybe.
Before I even started watching this, I thought "It's going to come down to the Tudor BB 58 and 54." If they put a t-fit adjustable clasp on the 58 this year following watches and wonders, I'll be wearing it by the end of the year!
Awesome video Teddy! Could you make a tournament for Microbrands only. It would be great to see Baltic competing against Lorier, Traska and many of the other brands.
Shows most voters got interested in watches around 4-5 years ago. My first 5 years back in the early '90s was also pretty much just about sports/dive watches. Another 5 years deepens the knowledge & broadens your mind.
Great video Teddy! My blue BB58 is still on my wrist more often than any out of my collection. IMO it is one of the best watch issues of the last decade.
Why would you spend 4 grand on a watch that so many people own?.. Longines is by far the best value brand! I own a green Hydroconquest, and looking to add the root beer GMT next year! No surprise in this showdown.. most popular watch won!
The Citizen Promaster Diver NB6021-68L with titanium bracelet has the very same aesthetic and look as the BB58 with blue dial. Of course this Citizen watch is only 1K and not as expensive the BB58. Given the choice I very much like the blue dial version of that Tudor watch than the black dial. That blue color really stands out.
I have a BB58 in blue. I love it, but I would have considered the 39mm Longines Spirit Zulu Time had it been available when I got my BB58! Of course, I now want one. “We’re all crazy people”!
Both good quality watches. Longines Spirit Zulu is my daily watch and I absolutely love it. I don’t have any Tudor watches (yet 😂) but always heard pretty good things about them from friends.
@@urbanracer032 I have looked at the dial in the sun and it's stunning. Wonder if CLUB SPORT NEOMATIK POLAR it's equal to a Rolex Oyster perpetual 124300... @teddy ???
Hey Teddy, great series, would love to see more! But as the cost increases more and more it reaches a price range where people that have never handled such watches will end up voting for the “best” watch. As you know handling in person can completely make or break a watch. So, I would like to propose a series where the same price range tournaments are conducted BUT a separate one where only watch experts and TH-camrs vote! I would love to see the differences in rankings vs the general public.
I own the bb58 blue.. no surprises here , it simply has it all , great looks , dimensions, versatility,movement and bang for buck nothing can touch it… it’s understated class and I absolutely love it!
@@stocksxbondage Yeah, I was driving home yesterday from the AD, sun is right on it. Showed it to my wife in the house when I got home, she wasn't seeing all the fun the light plays with it. Went to go walk our dog, the sun was blocked by the clouds....
Polls are tough when you vote off videos or photos. Wearing them especially over time can change your opinion drastically! Great aggregation of watches though
Although I don't see the BB58 blue as hyped or posted on social media as much as when it came out in 2020, it's still a spectacular color. Even though both my Tudor ADs have a lot more stock now, I very rarely see the blue in the display. I would love to see the BB58 get some updates, such as a T-fit clasp. Personally, I not so secretly hope for an all blue Pelagos 39 or 41mm Black Bay METAS diver to be released at W&W this year. If so, it could be the first Tudor I buy.
As soon as Tudor puts the T-fit clasp on *all* their Black Bay watches, nothing else in their price range (roughly US$3-5k) will be able to compete, it won't even be close. For those who don't know: the T-fit clasp is their tool-free microadjustment system, similar to Rolex Glidelock, which Tudor previously only put on the Pelagos but just recently introduced (only) on the red-bezel Black Bay 58 but not any of the other Black Bay divers (why? no clue but I expect them to put it on the rest soon because, why wouldn't they?).
There's a BB58 red bezel with a T clasp? Where can I find info on that? As far as I thought it was BB54 and the Burgundy 41 that had the T clasp and none of the BB58 had a T clasp or Burgundy bezel. Much appreciated if you had more info.
Tudor definitely owns this price range. Shocking that the new 39 legend diver didnt even make the tournament. Id argue its a top 10 watch between 3-4k.
@@drkesrf I suppose so, it is a cool looking, unique watch at that price point. I just feel that Tudor is seen ‘as above’ Longines. It’s all about perception with luxury watches.
@@mema4922 welp, I answered my question. Teddy included the legend diver in the tournament for watches under $3k. It was the #1 seed lol. Odd since its $3,200.
I just bought my first Tudor. I went with the black bay pro as it suits my life better. Next is a black bay 58 or 41 with the blue dial. Love that look.
Thank you for always putting out educated, fair and neutral content. I’ve learned as much about watches from you as I have with doing my own research and reading. I’ve never heard you speak poorly about a brand, style or other dealer/creators. You have said at times that a brand or type of watch wouldn’t be a fit or a type would be for you. You always find positive mentions about the brand or model. In the last couple days, I’ve seen other “watch dealers/content creators” kind of hating on you for your success. They say they’re happy for you all while basically whining about TH-cam and monetizing content. Then he goes on to speculate WHY you opened a brick and mortar store, “for your image.” I guess it rubbed me the wrong way because it appeared in my feed saying because I watch your content. So thank you for not being like that guy and always being professional and doing what you do. Congrats on the store!
Not to surprised. The 58 blk is so well executed. Perfectly nostalgic but if you're not going that way, the blue is also a fantastic watch. Tudor really brings it. Value, execution, heritage.
The design person at Tudor watch company to her/his boss: ”Thank you for giving me the opportunity to design the dial for the next (zillionth) Black Bay model! This time, I would like to try something different!”. The boss: ”We don’t do that here. You’re fired!”
Whoa…my Oris Big Crown Pointer date with the 403 caliber making it to 7th seed! Love that watch and fits like a glove! The dial is amazing in the metal…always gets comments when I am out and about with it!
I cannot agree more. I was very happy to see it on the list, seeding 7th was quite a surprise. A super readable inky dark blue dial with high contrast markers combined with a decent red tipped pointer date work brilliantly.
The Tudor BB58 is just an amazing package. It wears incredibly well on wrist, checks the critical boxes for spec junkies, carries a touch of Rolex DNA, and is objectively an excellent design.
Well deserved win, it's an incredible watch. I remember getting mine years ago, changed my perspective on the rest of my collection. It is still dominating wrist time to this day...
I have the Oris Aquis 400, Longines Hydro Conquest and Longines Zulu Time time in my collection…. Love them all, but the Hydro Conquest has become my default “beater watch” and has never let me down, but I actually get the most compliments when wearing my Oris…..
Same here, I get some favourable comments on my Aquis 400, I guess maybe because it looks like a more modern watch and the fume dial and finish is wonderful. Oddly my most commented watch by far is my old Reverso Duoface and that's from who I would call non watch nerds who don't even realise the watch can flip.
When you compare it to the Submariner, the BB is so unoriginal. Meanwhile Longines is just firing out original designs year after year. Tudor just changes the colors and call it “new”. I wish people would consider that with the voting. With all the tudors in the lead, you can tell people sometimes vote for what they *think* is supposed to win rather than really asking why that particular watch is special.
@@stocksxbondage Build & movement count for something you know. I'd never buy a tacky Longines...in fact Tudor is right on the cheap 'n' nasty cusp too but I do own one.
@@user-vc7sn6oy3j yeah? humility and class count for something too. Pro tip: people with wealth who aren’t insecure about money don’t talk like that 😂 Only people with broke mindsets play the name brand game. Can you imagine being at a party full of grown adults and talking like that? “Cheap n nasty cusp” lol so distasteful. And sassy 😂 Are you a man? Because my guy friends wouldn’t let me live that down.
@@user-vc7sn6oy3j You seem so cool! 🤩 I bet you’re like a real life James Bond driving nice cars with beautiful women and wearing fancy watches! You’re definitely not a sassy guy with money insecurity. You made that abundantly clear!
IMO the $5,000 to $10,000 range is the absolute best for purchasing luxury watches. You get a lot of value for money in brands like Omega, Rolex (at MSRP), Nomos, IWC, Cartier, Grand Seiko etc. You get their own finishing, designs, movements, and takes on watchmaking. Anything below that range will tend to have third-party movements or visible shortcuts in quality, and anything above that range has diminishing returns.
Worth mentioning that the Zulu Time was right at the bottom of the price bracket for this tournament at slightly over $3000. In fact I think the leather strap versions are below $3000. So it did fantastic to do so well.
I have both, BB58 and Zulu time in 42 and i can Tell you....the Zulu time is just absolutely incredible. IT gives u the wow effect so many Times a day. The BB58 is nice and clean. But there is No better watch than the Zulu time for that price Point
I just bought my first luxury watch in this price range. It was between BB58, Pelagos 39, IWC spitfire, GS sbgw231/235, and seiko sje093. The gilt on the BB was a deal breaker (and the commonality), the GS was not practical for my daily attire, the pelagos titanium dullness and mismatched lume hands bugged me, and the as beautiful as the IWC spitfire is it looked like an overpriced Hamilton mechanical. Ultimately chose the limited edition Seiko sje093 (62mas recreation). As a seiko lover I know others think it’s overpriced for a “seiko” but the level of quality is there and more in some ways. It’s also a bit more special in my eyes and coming from an spb143 which was my favorite watch, a definite upgrade. I still want the spitfire and or P39 in the future (hopefully they fix the lume hands). Buy what you love.
I know it’s not the popular new kid on the block but the Aquis w/ the 400 calibre 400 with the green dial is such a head turning watch. The green just pops and it looks just as good if not better with the black rubber strap as the bracelet. I can’t help but think it would have done better in this color way.
The Aquis cal 400 fume green dial looks absolutely stunning in the flesh. The ceramic bezel insert is like a moss colour that perfectly matches the darker edge of the dial.
A lot of "usual contenders" here apart from the An Ordain. There are many other watches in this price range worthy of consideration but it's natural that first or second time buyers would make a safer. choice. People don't make outlier choices until a collection covers the bases.
I could easily see the Longines Master Calendar as my next watch. I do already own a Tudor BB and Longines Zulu Time... (and a Spring Drive GS Snowflake)... so it only makes sense.
I agree with the end result. But more people owns the bb58 than the bb54, so I understand that might be the winner factor. Anyways, both are the best watches IMO at this price category.
That’s not at all surprising. The Black Bay Fifty-Eight is just a special watch, plain and simple. It’s robust, but extremely versatile; just as at-home at the beach as it is beneath a shirt cuff. And it’s one of the great watches of the 21st century, despite how many other variants sit beneath the Black Bay umbrella. I own a Fifty-Four and a 2023 Thirty-Six, and I still reach for my Fifty-eight before either of those. There’s just something about it.
I can't believe the "best" watch under $4000 has no complications, not even a date. That's a hilarious result. Zulu time has date, gmt, cosc, water resistance, spinny saphire bezel, and looks fabulous. 😂
I so knew that piece would be the absolute winner of this price category and can’t wait to get my own someday. I should have put money on this tournament so I could put it towards it.
Been watching your videos for a while now and was inspired to start a collection. Started with the MaMaCoo , its specs for price and clean looks, now am looking for a dress watch to add.
I think the results would’ve been way different if people would actually put those watches on the wrist. I can speak for myself that I did actually like the blue black bay very much from the photos, but when I tried it on suddenly, my choice was more on the black bay 54 or 58.
Tudor BBs are very well constructed and visually agreeable watch, but is very midlevel to me personally in the looks department. Though it's a very safe choice when purchasing a watch it doesn't have ton of personality nor does it speak to me. There's such a wide array of watches under $4k I'd rather go off the beaten path. But that's make makes freedom of choice such a great thing.
I was surprised that the Grand Seikos were unable to have the second hand match the indices properly. Missing the mark made them look like any cheap quartz watch. My Casio duro looks like a more expensive movement the way the second hand lines up perfectly with all indices. One more thing, I don't like the shape of the hour hand on the Tudors.
quite agree with the black bay 58 winning, i would of preferred the longines zulu in the final against the Tudor 58. the black bay 54 is just too small for me. the surprise of the bunch was the light blue dial seiko 34mm width is in the women's section
Tudor has some nice watches, but Longines is the only company that has so many references that appeal to me. The Conquest Chronograph and Spirit Zulu Time are on my wish list.
Weird thing is I like my (BB 58) , but It don't wear it more than other watches. I have a Presage that's prettier to look at, yet I can't part ways with the Tudor...I have mixed feelings about this, LoL Some watches you have to feel and see before you order them, an example is a two-tone gold and black Longines HydroConquest, never like it and when i saw it live and wore it, felt for it.
Love the music on this video, very well done, tasteful and programmatic to the different sections of the video! Obvious win for the BB58 but the music made this video enjoyable for me to watch to the end.
“Your own tastes and your own preferences” is so correct. That being said, the hype around these black bays is becoming eye roll inducing. Just not a fan of it in any of its vast amount of forms. I do however support fellow enthusiasts’ personal choices, so 🤷🏼♂️😎
I'm amazed that Longines didn't fair better. They get my votes. And where is the Longines Legend Diver? That's a truly original design. Tudor is just another ordinary diver.
Fun tourney, but a few things I find interesting. -Tudor BB58 is also only UNDER 4k if off bracelet 🙂. So in this tournament, when voting, I'd take that into account. -Tudor Black Bay Pro also only gets below 4k if off the bracelet. On bracelet, it's like 4200. So I'd take that into account when voting as well. Also, I'd rather have the Longines Hodinkee Zulu Time that looks similar to the BB Pro but has better dimensions and is still $400 bucks cheaper than the BB Pro on bracelet.
I got the BB54 due to my small wrist (15cm) and I'm happy with it. I was considering the Black Bay 36 as everyday but the dial is too similar to the 54! If Tudor will make a 36mm Ranger I would like it a lot
It’s a bit of a shame to see the Longines Master Calendar Chronograph get knocked out so early, it’s such a beautiful watch that provides so much complexity for such good value.
Hard to go up against the Tudor cult. The sheep always come out in big numbers
One of my favs. I have the moon phase in blue.
@@italianstallion3130it lost to an Oris…
@@italianstallion3130it lost to Oris
#1?
I'm the proud owner of a Longines Zulu time Blue with a Leather strap. No disrespect to Tudor but this watch gets so many compliments that its unreal. The on the fly strap adjustment is fenomenal and finally its very accurate. Thanks for the video and keep the good work
Curious as to what compliments you get and from who?
Can you be more specific please.
How many over what period of time?
Is it the only watch you wear (if not how often do you wear it so the compliment frequency can be more accurate)?
It’s such a shame Longines did not fit the strap ends to the case better.
It looks like an aftermarket strap, but they could have curved the ends and the white stitching to give a much better aesthetic IMO
It also looks too matt for the watch (I have one on a bracelet and love it BTW) in the photo of the 42mm I just looked at.
Matt blue with white stitching looks more ship than aircraft to me.
A blue curved croc would have suited the watch much better maybe.
I also have that watch. I have both the leather and steel bracelets. I really love the watch.
LOL those tacky 5 stars on the dial must be a big hit in your town.
That Longines Zulu makes me take a deep breath every time I see it.
Before I even started watching this, I thought "It's going to come down to the Tudor BB 58 and 54." If they put a t-fit adjustable clasp on the 58 this year following watches and wonders, I'll be wearing it by the end of the year!
Yup same. Only thing keeping me from buying a BB58 is the Tclasp.
100% it was very obvious.
Can't argue with much here. I do think you should offer a consolation matchup between the 2 semifinals losers.
Indeed, much like the 3rd place game in the World Cup.
I love the way this video moves quickly while providing great information. Its very to the point without being rushed
Awesome video Teddy!
Could you make a tournament for Microbrands only. It would be great to see Baltic competing against Lorier, Traska and many of the other brands.
Shows most voters got interested in watches around 4-5 years ago. My first 5 years back in the early '90s was also pretty much just about sports/dive watches. Another 5 years deepens the knowledge & broadens your mind.
Love the Black Bay. Was never in doubt!
Great video Teddy! My blue BB58 is still on my wrist more often than any out of my collection. IMO it is one of the best watch issues of the last decade.
If it’s not 200m then I can’t wear it. I scuba dive 4 times a week during my lunch break in my corporate job.
I need 300m because I wash my hands every hour..
and what about if the guys in the office get the super soakers out again as well
@@BFit25 And I'm really bad at washing my hands haha.
@@sequoianagamatsu1402 who needs to wash their hands. I mean are you that bad at going to the bathroom ?
Okay haha.
That Longines Conquest chrono looks fantastic!
First time seeing it but damn it stood out
Agreed
Why would you spend 4 grand on a watch that so many people own?.. Longines is by far the best value brand! I own a green Hydroconquest, and looking to add the root beer GMT next year! No surprise in this showdown.. most popular watch won!
Imo it looks good but also a bit generic
Agreed! As an owner of the BB58 blue, I absolutely agree! Best watch ever!
Agreed, its essentially perfect
I hope they make the BB54 in blue!
The Citizen Promaster Diver NB6021-68L with titanium bracelet has the very same aesthetic and look as the BB58 with blue dial. Of course this Citizen watch is only 1K and not as expensive the BB58. Given the choice I very much like the blue dial version of that Tudor watch than the black dial. That blue color really stands out.
I have a BB58 in blue. I love it, but I would have considered the 39mm Longines Spirit Zulu Time had it been available when I got my BB58! Of course, I now want one.
“We’re all crazy people”!
Both good quality watches. Longines Spirit Zulu is my daily watch and I absolutely love it. I don’t have any Tudor watches (yet 😂) but always heard pretty good things about them from friends.
@@juliuscaesar5360 It seems like the Zulu Time would check a lot of boxes, and it would do everything I want in a watch. It’s gorgeous, too!
The BB58 is better mate. I have them both.
Nomos Club win straight up
I bought one a month ago, surprised at how well it wears and it has more wrist time than my Breitling or Grand Seikos.
@@urbanracer032 I have looked at the dial in the sun and it's stunning. Wonder if CLUB SPORT NEOMATIK POLAR it's equal to a Rolex Oyster perpetual 124300... @teddy ???
Up to a few years ago, OMEGA would had won this, hands down.
Too bad they inflated their prices so fast.
Hey Teddy, great series, would love to see more! But as the cost increases more and more it reaches a price range where people that have never handled such watches will end up voting for the “best” watch. As you know handling in person can completely make or break a watch. So, I would like to propose a series where the same price range tournaments are conducted BUT a separate one where only watch experts and TH-camrs vote! I would love to see the differences in rankings vs the general public.
Cool to see Longines represented so strongly, they have so many quality offerings in this range
I own the bb58 blue.. no surprises here , it simply has it all , great looks , dimensions, versatility,movement and bang for buck nothing can touch it… it’s understated class and I absolutely love it!
Just got the green bezel Longines Spirit Zulu Time. Wanted it since it came out. LOVE IT!
Wearing mine now. Nothing like when the light hits the hands just right
@@stocksxbondage Yeah, I was driving home yesterday from the AD, sun is right on it. Showed it to my wife in the house when I got home, she wasn't seeing all the fun the light plays with it. Went to go walk our dog, the sun was blocked by the clouds....
Have the same Watch, On brown strap. Love it
@@frankmirandosr875 I've ordered the strap
Polls are tough when you vote off videos or photos. Wearing them especially over time can change your opinion drastically! Great aggregation of watches though
True but not a lot of people get to try on/wear every watch especially in the 4,000 dollar price point
Tudor at this price point.
Rolex at the next.
Patek thereafter.
Then call it a day.
Amazing I just got a Tudor BB58 blue lightly used box and papers for 2.3K!!! great value honestly
Although I don't see the BB58 blue as hyped or posted on social media as much as when it came out in 2020, it's still a spectacular color. Even though both my Tudor ADs have a lot more stock now, I very rarely see the blue in the display. I would love to see the BB58 get some updates, such as a T-fit clasp. Personally, I not so secretly hope for an all blue Pelagos 39 or 41mm Black Bay METAS diver to be released at W&W this year. If so, it could be the first Tudor I buy.
As soon as Tudor puts the T-fit clasp on *all* their Black Bay watches, nothing else in their price range (roughly US$3-5k) will be able to compete, it won't even be close. For those who don't know: the T-fit clasp is their tool-free microadjustment system, similar to Rolex Glidelock, which Tudor previously only put on the Pelagos but just recently introduced (only) on the red-bezel Black Bay 58 but not any of the other Black Bay divers (why? no clue but I expect them to put it on the rest soon because, why wouldn't they?).
There's a BB58 red bezel with a T clasp? Where can I find info on that? As far as I thought it was BB54 and the Burgundy 41 that had the T clasp and none of the BB58 had a T clasp or Burgundy bezel. Much appreciated if you had more info.
That Grand Seiko GMT is gorgeous, I just wish it was automatic.
Tudor definitely owns this price range. Shocking that the new 39 legend diver didnt even make the tournament. Id argue its a top 10 watch between 3-4k.
It’s not universal enough it’s appeal. That’s why.
@@mema4922 possibly. It could also be because historically the watch was under $3k and is not seen yet as a watch in the 3-4 range.
@@drkesrf I suppose so, it is a cool looking, unique watch at that price point. I just feel that Tudor is seen ‘as above’ Longines. It’s all about perception with luxury watches.
@@mema4922 welp, I answered my question. Teddy included the legend diver in the tournament for watches under $3k. It was the #1 seed lol. Odd since its $3,200.
This is just too cool Teddy! Hope to see more of these every year. After some time it would be cool have a winners tournament for each price range.
I just bought my first Tudor. I went with the black bay pro as it suits my life better. Next is a black bay 58 or 41 with the blue dial. Love that look.
I have the 58 and 54. But I love and wear the BB Pro the most!
Haven’t watched the video yet but I would bet the BB58 blue wins. 😊let’s see!
The Longines ultra-chron should have made it
Thank you for always putting out educated, fair and neutral content. I’ve learned as much about watches from you as I have with doing my own research and reading. I’ve never heard you speak poorly about a brand, style or other dealer/creators. You have said at times that a brand or type of watch wouldn’t be a fit or a type would be for you. You always find positive mentions about the brand or model. In the last couple days, I’ve seen other “watch dealers/content creators” kind of hating on you for your success. They say they’re happy for you all while basically whining about TH-cam and monetizing content. Then he goes on to speculate WHY you opened a brick and mortar store, “for your image.” I guess it rubbed me the wrong way because it appeared in my feed saying because I watch your content. So thank you for not being like that guy and always being professional and doing what you do. Congrats on the store!
Not to surprised. The 58 blk is so well executed. Perfectly nostalgic but if you're not going that way, the blue is also a fantastic watch. Tudor really brings it. Value, execution, heritage.
No surprise. The Tudor BB is such a solid watch. And yes, do $5k
The design person at Tudor watch company to her/his boss: ”Thank you for giving me the opportunity to design the dial for the next (zillionth) Black Bay model! This time, I would like to try something different!”. The boss: ”We don’t do that here. You’re fired!”
Happy to see that Cartier is getting more attention that it deserves.
Whoa…my Oris Big Crown Pointer date with the 403 caliber making it to 7th seed! Love that watch and fits like a glove! The dial is amazing in the metal…always gets comments when I am out and about with it!
I cannot agree more. I was very happy to see it on the list, seeding 7th was quite a surprise. A super readable inky dark blue dial with high contrast markers combined with a decent red tipped pointer date work brilliantly.
The Tudor BB58 is just an amazing package. It wears incredibly well on wrist, checks the critical boxes for spec junkies, carries a touch of Rolex DNA, and is objectively an excellent design.
Well deserved win, it's an incredible watch. I remember getting mine years ago, changed my perspective on the rest of my collection. It is still dominating wrist time to this day...
I have the Oris Aquis 400, Longines Hydro Conquest and Longines Zulu Time time in my collection…. Love them all, but the Hydro Conquest has become my default “beater watch” and has never let me down, but I actually get the most compliments when wearing my Oris…..
Same here, I get some favourable comments on my Aquis 400, I guess maybe because it looks like a more modern watch and the fume dial and finish is wonderful. Oddly my most commented watch by far is my old Reverso Duoface and that's from who I would call non watch nerds who don't even realise the watch can flip.
Yo the production quality is always perfect ❤ love the team behind this work
Longines Zulu Time is just the perfect watch. Not a fan of Tudor.
I'm so bored with the Black Bay style watches. They do nothing for me.
When you compare it to the Submariner, the BB is so unoriginal. Meanwhile Longines is just firing out original designs year after year. Tudor just changes the colors and call it “new”. I wish people would consider that with the voting. With all the tudors in the lead, you can tell people sometimes vote for what they *think* is supposed to win rather than really asking why that particular watch is special.
@@stocksxbondage Build & movement count for something you know. I'd never buy a tacky Longines...in fact Tudor is right on the cheap 'n' nasty cusp too but I do own one.
@@user-vc7sn6oy3j yeah? humility and class count for something too. Pro tip: people with wealth who aren’t insecure about money don’t talk like that 😂 Only people with broke mindsets play the name brand game. Can you imagine being at a party full of grown adults and talking like that? “Cheap n nasty cusp” lol so distasteful. And sassy 😂 Are you a man? Because my guy friends wouldn’t let me live that down.
@@user-vc7sn6oy3j You seem so cool! 🤩 I bet you’re like a real life James Bond driving nice cars with beautiful women and wearing fancy watches! You’re definitely not a sassy guy with money insecurity. You made that abundantly clear!
I was thinking about a Zulu timer after my last vacation
Would like to try the 41 burgundy tudor before I pull any strings in other watches
IMO the $5,000 to $10,000 range is the absolute best for purchasing luxury watches.
You get a lot of value for money in brands like Omega, Rolex (at MSRP), Nomos, IWC, Cartier, Grand Seiko etc. You get their own finishing, designs, movements, and takes on watchmaking. Anything below that range will tend to have third-party movements or visible shortcuts in quality, and anything above that range has diminishing returns.
The 58 is a perfect watch. No surprise, what did surprise me was how fast the tank got knocked out,
Worth mentioning that the Zulu Time was right at the bottom of the price bracket for this tournament at slightly over $3000. In fact I think the leather strap versions are below $3000. So it did fantastic to do so well.
I have both, BB58 and Zulu time in 42 and i can Tell you....the Zulu time is just absolutely incredible. IT gives u the wow effect so many Times a day. The BB58 is nice and clean. But there is No better watch than the Zulu time for that price Point
I just bought my first luxury watch in this price range. It was between BB58, Pelagos 39, IWC spitfire, GS sbgw231/235, and seiko sje093.
The gilt on the BB was a deal breaker (and the commonality), the GS was not practical for my daily attire, the pelagos titanium dullness and mismatched lume hands bugged me, and the as beautiful as the IWC spitfire is it looked like an overpriced Hamilton mechanical.
Ultimately chose the limited edition Seiko sje093 (62mas recreation). As a seiko lover I know others think it’s overpriced for a “seiko” but the level of quality is there and more in some ways. It’s also a bit more special in my eyes and coming from an spb143 which was my favorite watch, a definite upgrade. I still want the spitfire and or P39 in the future (hopefully they fix the lume hands). Buy what you love.
I know it’s not the popular new kid on the block but the Aquis w/ the 400 calibre 400 with the green dial is such a head turning watch. The green just pops and it looks just as good if not better with the black rubber strap as the bracelet. I can’t help but think it would have done better in this color way.
The Aquis cal 400 fume green dial looks absolutely stunning in the flesh. The ceramic bezel insert is like a moss colour that perfectly matches the darker edge of the dial.
A lot of "usual contenders" here apart from the An Ordain. There are many other watches in this price range worthy of consideration but it's natural that first or second time buyers would make a safer. choice. People don't make outlier choices until a collection covers the bases.
I could easily see the Longines Master Calendar as my next watch. I do already own a Tudor BB and Longines Zulu Time... (and a Spring Drive GS Snowflake)... so it only makes sense.
I agree with the end result. But more people owns the bb58 than the bb54, so I understand that might be the winner factor. Anyways, both are the best watches IMO at this price category.
I can see a lot of 58 owners at the comments but when you wearing both and you have to decide there is no second ideas… 54 nails it!
This 12.24 video was more exciting than any sport tournaments.
I do love the OG black BB58
Always love the Tudor black bay
The cheapest watch I own is the BB GMT S&G root beer, which I love but that BB58 is just the perfect Tudor.
Would love to see the BB58 go up against bigger fish like the SMP
That’s not at all surprising. The Black Bay Fifty-Eight is just a special watch, plain and simple.
It’s robust, but extremely versatile; just as at-home at the beach as it is beneath a shirt cuff. And it’s one of the great watches of the 21st century, despite how many other variants sit beneath the Black Bay umbrella.
I own a Fifty-Four and a 2023 Thirty-Six, and I still reach for my Fifty-eight before either of those. There’s just something about it.
Literally no shockers here. My top two are the Zulu Time and the Black Bay 41mm in this category.
I can't believe the "best" watch under $4000 has no complications, not even a date. That's a hilarious result. Zulu time has date, gmt, cosc, water resistance, spinny saphire bezel, and looks fabulous. 😂
Honestly I’m shocked the Riviera with their in house baumatic movement is not on here
Enjoyable tournament with predictable outcome, but one I agree with. When the Tudor 54 is released in blue, however, lookout.
I so knew that piece would be the absolute winner of this price category and can’t wait to get my own someday. I should have put money on this tournament so I could put it towards it.
100% do a $5k please. Love these and also enjoy participating in the voting. It was fun watching the match ups progress!
Been watching your videos for a while now and was inspired to start a collection. Started with the MaMaCoo , its specs for price and clean looks, now am looking for a dress watch to add.
I'm not surprised at all. Tudor dominates this price bracket IMO
Predictable result. Great video Teddy!
Finally. I nailed this one out of the gate simply licking my favorite of the group. Love these match ups.
I think the results would’ve been way different if people would actually put those watches on the wrist. I can speak for myself that I did actually like the blue black bay very much from the photos, but when I tried it on suddenly, my choice was more on the black bay 54 or 58.
Would love to see a video with the best watches with roman dials
Tudor BBs are very well constructed and visually agreeable watch, but is very midlevel to me personally in the looks department. Though it's a very safe choice when purchasing a watch it doesn't have ton of personality nor does it speak to me. There's such a wide array of watches under $4k I'd rather go off the beaten path. But that's make makes freedom of choice such a great thing.
I was surprised that the Grand Seikos were unable to have the second hand match the indices properly. Missing the mark made them look like any cheap quartz watch.
My Casio duro looks like a more expensive movement the way the second hand lines up perfectly with all indices. One more thing, I don't like the shape of the hour hand on the Tudors.
The winner wouldn't be in my top 10 list... so many choices in 3k_4k range.
The only one that would get my attention here would be the Anordain Model 1
Longines Zulu time 42mm is the best one for me.
quite agree with the black bay 58 winning, i would of preferred the longines zulu in the final against the Tudor 58.
the black bay 54 is just too small for me. the surprise of the bunch was the light blue dial seiko 34mm width is in the women's section
BB54 all the way!
Tudor has some nice watches, but Longines is the only company that has so many references that appeal to me.
The Conquest Chronograph and Spirit Zulu Time are on my wish list.
Weird thing is I like my (BB 58) , but It don't wear it more than other watches. I have a Presage that's prettier to look at, yet I can't part ways with the Tudor...I have mixed feelings about this, LoL Some watches you have to feel and see before you order them, an example is a two-tone gold and black Longines HydroConquest, never like it and when i saw it live and wore it, felt for it.
Love the music on this video, very well done, tasteful and programmatic to the different sections of the video! Obvious win for the BB58 but the music made this video enjoyable for me to watch to the end.
Dear Teddy, can you make video for Cartier watches (what is difference? because there are usually same looks)
Please do a 4-5000!!!
Got the Longines from Exquisite Timepieces!!!!
“Your own tastes and your own preferences” is so correct. That being said, the hype around these black bays is becoming eye roll inducing. Just not a fan of it in any of its vast amount of forms. I do however support fellow enthusiasts’ personal choices, so 🤷🏼♂️😎
Watching this while wearing my BB58 Blue. No surprise here!
It would be cool to do a solar watch battle. Just out of curiosity...
These watches are very good and can be used for a long time.
While I am looking forward to the next, I’d say the brackets here on should be widened: 4,000-7,000 and 7,000-10,000.
I can’t wait for Teddy’s list on ”every single watch on the market”
I'm amazed that Longines didn't fair better. They get my votes. And where is the Longines Legend Diver? That's a truly original design. Tudor is just another ordinary diver.
Fun tourney, but a few things I find interesting.
-Tudor BB58 is also only UNDER 4k if off bracelet 🙂. So in this tournament, when voting, I'd take that into account.
-Tudor Black Bay Pro also only gets below 4k if off the bracelet. On bracelet, it's like 4200. So I'd take that into account when voting as well. Also, I'd rather have the Longines Hodinkee Zulu Time that looks similar to the BB Pro but has better dimensions and is still $400 bucks cheaper than the BB Pro on bracelet.
I agree with a sub 40mm watch winning the match up for beat watch under $4k
my favorite is Tudor black bay pro
Zulu 2nd
And bb58 3rd
I got the BB54 due to my small wrist (15cm) and I'm happy with it. I was considering the Black Bay 36 as everyday but the dial is too similar to the 54! If Tudor will make a 36mm Ranger I would like it a lot
I bought the BB58 Blue. Beats other of my watches. I get WAY MORE Compliments on The BB58 Blue than my Rolex sub any day of the week.
Great competition for the submariner homage
Own the Longines Spirit Zulu in blue, and baby, it's punching up at Tudor all day long.
This is great. Thanks, Teddy. Time for a 4K to 5K tournament!
It would be interesting to do a poll of the best watch between 3000$ and 5000$ dollars. Still reckon the BB58 would be pretty close to the top.
Zulu time was my favourite