Tudor New BB58 Variations - A Home Run

[Roddypeepa]

I am more interested in this than anything from the crown this year. But… home run. Not quite. Gilt, Coke is not quite what most of us want. What we want is really the 6542 Pepsi. In my opinion of course.

I’m sure this will be coming on due course.

And I love the fact it has micro adjust. Why on earth they couldn’t do that for the regular gmt though?!


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[yesnaya]

Tudor appeals to a lot of people.... esp the black bay. I might consider it if the indexes were square instead of round (to match the hour hand), and if the bracelet didnt have the faux rivets. They are almost there... but may never get there.

[Car32]

Originally Posted by yesnaya

Tudor appeals to a lot of people.... esp the black bay. I might consider it if the indexes were square instead of round (to match the hour hand), and if the bracelet didnt have the faux rivets. They are almost there... but may never get there.

Pelagos 39 or FXD.

[knighty88]

I like that Tudor are trying to design and develop things that appeal to us all… granted they’ll never please everyone - but they’re certainly innovating.

I’m all for it and can only see it delivering greater success for the brand longer term. As ever with these releases I need to see the watches in person and try them on… but that BB58 GMT looks nice, as does the monochrome BB.

[jfmiii]

Originally Posted by yesnaya

Tudor appeals to a lot of people.... esp the black bay. I might consider it if the indexes were square instead of round (to match the hour hand), and if the bracelet didnt have the faux rivets. They are almost there... but may never get there.

I received a BB58 Blue as a birthday present this year. Phenomenal watch for the money. I too hate the fake rivets. I bought a Ranger bracelet that includes the t-fit and no rivets, and it is a perfect fit. Elevates the watch so much. I am assuming the 39mm GMT Coke will accept a Ranger bracelet as well if they are using the same cases as the other BB58s.

[0nly5iv3Digits]

While the new 58 GMT isn't my bag (color-wise), it is no doubt a home run. Tudor is killing it year upon year. All part of Rolex's bigger plan imo. Will not be surprised to see them continue to dominate.

Will be fantastic in subsequent years when we get that blue/red, lose the gilt etc..

Damn, that case thickness though! Wowzers!

[Rollieo]

Originally Posted by jfmiii

I received a BB58 Blue as a birthday present this year. Phenomenal watch for the money. I too hate the fake rivets. I bought a Ranger bracelet that includes the t-fit and no rivets, and it is a perfect fit. Elevates the watch so much. I am assuming the 39mm GMT Coke will accept a Ranger bracelet as well if they are using the same cases as the other BB58s.

Can you post some pictures? Would love to put a rubber strap with clasp on my BB58.

[Lol-x]

The narrow thin font on the bezel insert is unfortunate.

[No SUBctitute]

Originally Posted by Know1isgod

BB58GMT white dial on a Jubilee should have been a no-brainer. Also $32k solid gold Tudor? Not understanding the strategy on that one.

^This^

You are telling me that someone ain't going to scrounge up another 7 grand for this bad boy?

[Jamhot]

The BB58 GMT is the watch everyone was asking for when the very first BB58 came out. They even created a brand new METAS certified movement to make sure it remained thin. Tudor actually listened to its customers. I am not going to let a bit of gilt stop me from getting one once it hits the shops. Also the Black Bay Pro II Master Chronometer when this movement gets in there

[derklink]

Originally Posted by No SUBctitute

^This^

You are telling me that someone ain't going to scrounge up another 7 grand for this bad boy?

7? 20 that is

[No SUBctitute]

Originally Posted by derklink

7? 20 that is

Negative, buddy. Check the websites. The difference is $7,000.

[Torshalla]

32k for a Tudor is difficult to understand for me… if you have 32k for a gold watch, you can probably spare the extra 7k and get the Rolex for 39k.
Or maybe some people want both or are really Tudor fans…

[Scottyboy]

Originally Posted by Lol-x

The narrow thin font on the bezel insert is unfortunate.

Same font used as the BB54 I beleive, I think it looks good and suits the style well.

[rockysw]

Originally Posted by Torshalla

32k for a Tudor is difficult to understand for me… if you have 32k for a gold watch, you can probably spare the extra 7k and get the Rolex for 39k.
Or maybe some people want both or are really Tudor fans…

i think it is for people who already have the gold rolexes. and 32k is like pocket change.

[Scottyboy]

Originally Posted by rockysw

i think it is for people who already have the gold rolexes. and 32k is like pocket change.

No disrespect to Tudor, but if I own multiple Rolex PM models, I am not spending 32k on a PM Tudor, despite it being like pocket change. Saying that, I do own a Submariner and recently bought a BB54, but when in the realms of PM, I can't see the average Rolex owner wanting to take a backwards step towards a Tudor.

More likely, this watch will be used as a 'relationship builder', for aspiring Rolex, AP and PP owners.

[Torshalla]

Originally Posted by rockysw

i think it is for people who already have the gold rolexes. and 32k is like pocket change.

That’s the thing though… if 32k is pocket money, so is 39k…
To put it in perspective at my level, i would buy the top brand at 390 usd rather than a sub brand at 320 usd… same with an extra 0… same with one less 0 :)


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[winst]

Originally Posted by Jamhot

The BB58 GMT is the watch everyone was asking for when the very first BB58 came out. They even created a brand new METAS certified movement to make sure it remained thin. Tudor actually listened to its customers. I am not going to let a bit of gilt stop me from getting one once it hits the shops. Also the Black Bay Pro II Master Chronometer when this movement gets in there

Funny thing is, when you wear a BB Pro as a daily long term, you don’t notice the height ‘problem’ & it’s really comfortable due to having a good footprint. Also, the accuracy is scarily good - it s the most accurate watch I have. I’m not sure they will thin it out and put the METAS into it. If not don’t let that put you off - it’s an outstanding timepiece! I tend to wear it on the t-fit bracelet during the Autumn / Winter and a generic Crafter Blue Black FKM strap during Spring / Summer or if I want a more below the radar look. I could see them possibly making a Tfit clasp rubber option like the BB GMT available for the BB Pro, which would be great and I’d buy one to add it to mine.

Too much gilt on the BB58 GMT for me by the way - but look forward to some tempting variations for the future.

[Driver8]

I think the latest BB's from Tudor (AKA the Black Bay Watch Company) look pretty nice, and they certainly seem to listen to watch customers want. If there isn't now something for everyone in the BB line, I don't what is.

That said, I do think it's a shame they concentrate so much on that one line (in all its forms) at the expense of everything else. But yes, the new BB's look nice, even the gold one!

[No SUBctitute]

Originally Posted by winst

Funny thing is, when you wear a BB Pro as a daily long term, you don’t notice the height ‘problem’ & it’s really comfortable due to having a good footprint. Also, the accuracy is scarily good - it s the most accurate watch I have. I’m not sure they will thin it out and put the METAS into it. If not don’t let that put you off - it’s an outstanding timepiece! I tend to wear it on the t-fit bracelet during the Autumn / Winter and a generic Crafter Blue Black FKM strap during Spring / Summer or if I want a more below the radar look. I could see them possibly making a Tfit clasp rubber option like the BB GMT available for the BB Pro, which would be great and I’d buy one to add it to mine.

Too much gilt on the BB58 GMT for me by the way - but look forward to some tempting variations for the future.

They will thin it with the new BB58GMT METAS movement and rename it the Ranger II. How do I know? My cousin's girlfriend's Dad works at Tudor and told me. Duh.