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Oaker1 · 28 April 2020, 04:25 AM

I have a BB58 on leather strap. It is a great watch, and although the leather seems to be of very good quality, I do not find the strap comfortable at all with the off centre clasp.

lencap · 3 May 2020, 01:00 PM

I faced the same decision and went with the BB58, although the choice was difficult.

As i compared the two choices the BB58 has a new in house movement with 70 hour power reserve, versus the older Rolex 3132 movement with 48 hour reserve. The DateJust models updated to the newer 70 hour reserve, and I'd expect the OP to do the same very soon. I thought this might have been the year for the new movement, but COVID may postpone it until 2021.

I decided that the newer and longer power reserve Tudor movement, coupled with a useful bezel timing ring, matched my needs better than the OP. Also thought that the OP39 white dial is very attractive, but there is a lack of contrast that makes reading the time at a glance a bit hit or miss.

Some think the rose accents on the BB58 are "overdone", but in daily wear I disagree. Sometimes the rose color is very evident, other times in different light far less so. The "dull" black dial face also reacts to the light in different ways - I've not seen many reviews mention this.

Either way you will have a fine watch. The OP may dress up a bit better, and has the Rolex crown, but the BB58 works well too. I also was concerned that the OP polished bezel would be more prone to nicks/scratches over time. The BB may also be affected, but on a "diver" watch minor nicks are less or a concern.

Buy either and enjoy.

watchmework · 3 May 2020, 01:06 PM

Think the BB58 would work best for what you’re looking for.

jameholz01 · 3 May 2020, 01:09 PM

Both watches are awesome but I will certainly go with the OP39.

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jon_jon · 5 May 2020, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BruceWonder

I currently have a Hulk and a GMT IIc 116710LN. I work as a pharmacist and always felt that my hulk or gmt was too showy at work. I had other watches: pams, a speedy and other watches on leather straps but recently sold them all.

My question is: OP39 white or BB58 on bracelet as a daily for work??? I work 7on-7off. So one of these 2 would be worn 100% of the time at work. Hulk/GMT for my week off work.

Lemme know your thoughts.

Cheers,
Bruce

If you are becoming self-conscious about wearing a Rolex to work, I would get a non-Rolex to wear during work.

BB58 is probably a solid option as most non-WIS will not know about Tudor. Otherwise just get an inexpensive Seiko to wear during work hours.

BiotechBrainiac · 5 May 2020, 05:45 AM

The OP is objectively a much nicer watch.

Gwai · 5 May 2020, 06:20 AM

Will the OP grace this thread with another post eventually?

BruceWonder · 5 May 2020, 09:57 PM

Thanks for all the input guys. Looks like Im going on the hunt for an OP39!!!

Gwai · 5 May 2020, 11:58 PM

Good choice!

Cheers
Marc

5 May 2020, 09:57 PM	#68
BruceWonder "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Orange County Posts: 47	Thanks for all the input guys. Looks like Im going on the hunt for an OP39!!! __________________ Rolex GMTII 116710LN Rolex Submariner HULK

28 April 2020, 04:25 AM	#61
Oaker1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Real Name: Mike Location: UK Watch: Submariner 114060 Posts: 262	I have a BB58 on leather strap. It is a great watch, and although the leather seems to be of very good quality, I do not find the strap comfortable at all with the off centre clasp.

3 May 2020, 01:00 PM	#62
lencap "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: North Carolina Posts: 124	I faced the same decision and went with the BB58, although the choice was difficult. As i compared the two choices the BB58 has a new in house movement with 70 hour power reserve, versus the older Rolex 3132 movement with 48 hour reserve. The DateJust models updated to the newer 70 hour reserve, and I'd expect the OP to do the same very soon. I thought this might have been the year for the new movement, but COVID may postpone it until 2021. I decided that the newer and longer power reserve Tudor movement, coupled with a useful bezel timing ring, matched my needs better than the OP. Also thought that the OP39 white dial is very attractive, but there is a lack of contrast that makes reading the time at a glance a bit hit or miss. Some think the rose accents on the BB58 are "overdone", but in daily wear I disagree. Sometimes the rose color is very evident, other times in different light far less so. The "dull" black dial face also reacts to the light in different ways - I've not seen many reviews mention this. Either way you will have a fine watch. The OP may dress up a bit better, and has the Rolex crown, but the BB58 works well too. I also was concerned that the OP polished bezel would be more prone to nicks/scratches over time. The BB may also be affected, but on a "diver" watch minor nicks are less or a concern. Buy either and enjoy.

3 May 2020, 01:06 PM	#63
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Think the BB58 would work best for what you’re looking for.

3 May 2020, 01:09 PM	#64
jameholz01 Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: James Location: USA Watch: 116500 Posts: 58	Both watches are awesome but I will certainly go with the OP39. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 May 2020, 05:45 AM	#66
BiotechBrainiac "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Canada Posts: 4	The OP is objectively a much nicer watch.

5 May 2020, 06:20 AM	#67
Gwai "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Marc Location: Germany Posts: 763	Will the OP grace this thread with another post eventually?

5 May 2020, 11:58 PM	#69
Gwai "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Marc Location: Germany Posts: 763	Good choice! Cheers Marc

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