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ink3027 · 26 April 2018, 10:19 PM

I'll start off by saying I love the Fifty-Eight -- it was my favorite watch from Baselworld this year. The original Black Bay was an incredible watch but a tad too large IMO, so I think the Fifty-Eight might be just perfect (dependent on seeing it in person, of course).

With that said, I'm don't think I'm a fan of the gold font on the bezel. I really like the gilt dial and the associated vintage look, but the gold bezel feels like it's just too much of a good thing. I would prefer the more traditional silver/aluminum bezel look.

Does anyone else feel similarly? Here are pictures of the Fifty Eight and a Tudor 7924 for comparison.

MrInternational · 26 April 2018, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ink3027

I'll start off by saying I love the Fifty-Eight -- it was my favorite watch from Baselworld this year. The original Black Bay was an incredible watch but a tad too large IMO, so I think the Fifty-Eight might be just perfect (dependent on seeing it in person, of course).

With that said, I'm don't think I'm a fan of the gold font on the bezel. I really like the gilt dial and the associated vintage look, but the gold bezel feels like it's just too much of a good thing. I would prefer the more traditional silver/aluminum bezel look.

Does anyone else feel similarly? Here are pictures of the Fifty Eight and a Tudor 7924 for comparison.

I agree with everything you said wholeheartedly! Actually I could do without gilt on the dial as well. As it is I can’t go for it because it’s practically a two tone watch!

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ink3027 · 26 April 2018, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MrInternational

I agree with everything you said wholeheartedly! Actually I could do without gilt on the dial as well. As it is I can’t go for it because it’s practically a two tone watch!

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Completely agree with you here, particularly the bold portion. I can't wait to try on one in person, but as much as I like the new dimensions, think I might have to wait a year or two for Tudor to potentially release a Fifty-Eight equivalent of the Black Bay Blue (or other variant with a silver dial/bezel).

beshannon · 26 April 2018, 10:27 PM

I like that look

unknown · 26 April 2018, 10:31 PM

Played with these yesterday and I like them
But honestly.... it’s too small for me

That gmt on the other side is magnificent

Quicksilver · 26 April 2018, 10:42 PM

I rather like the gold bezel. Gives the watch a unified, coherent appearance to the front of the watch and makes a nice contrast to the big SS winder and the lugs. Cant wait to see one in the flesh - I'm probably buying it.

watchmavan · 26 April 2018, 10:46 PM

Thinking like it

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samson66 · 26 April 2018, 10:48 PM

I preferred white on the bezel and dial which is one of the main reasons I went with the Black Bay blue over the red or black.

AK797 · 26 April 2018, 11:06 PM

I like it and it helps keep some distinction from the 41mm.

Raza_actual · 26 April 2018, 11:10 PM

I always liked the gilt dial in theory, but when it came to choosing one for my wrist, the Black Bay blue won out easily, partly because it didn’t have a gilt dial. I agree with you.

meganfox17 · 26 April 2018, 11:30 PM

Let's Rock the World with a really cool K##k@$$ BB58 instagram video clip....

https://www.instagram.com/p/BgtP6tIjqul/?r=wa1

watchwatcher · 26 April 2018, 11:32 PM

I like it...gives the watch a unique look, IMO.

jrs146 · 26 April 2018, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilver

I rather like the gold bezel. Gives the watch a unified, coherent appearance to the front of the watch and makes a nice contrast to the big SS winder and the lugs. Cant wait to see one in the flesh - I'm probably buying it.

I’m with you. I quite like it!

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sanosan34 · 27 April 2018, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by meganfox17

Let's Rock the World with a really cool K##k@$$ BB58 instagram video clip....

https://www.instagram.com/p/BgtP6tIjqul/?r=wa1

So beautiful! This is my favorite piece from Basel.

DonBateman · 27 April 2018, 01:01 AM

I agree, however I cant wait to get one of these.

sensui · 27 April 2018, 01:10 AM

This is my only complaint about the 58.

c41006 · 27 April 2018, 01:15 AM

I think I agree

jaySL350 · 27 April 2018, 01:20 AM

Need to try one on but really like the S and G with the champagne dial also,

Eingram141 · 27 April 2018, 01:46 AM

I like the uniqueness but I also would like a silver font bezel too.... assuming they come out with say burgundy and silver font bezels in the future how possible is it to get ahold of an insert to make a switch yoursef?

ink3027 · 27 April 2018, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by sensui

This is my only complaint about the 58.

Same here. It's basically the only thing keeping me from buying one as soon as they're released.

Etschell · 27 April 2018, 01:57 AM

i like it but that said this watch isnt on my radar.

liuk3 · 27 April 2018, 02:05 AM

I love my BBN ETA, but I think that the 58 also looks great.

bax_tron · 27 April 2018, 03:20 AM

58 on the radar. will wait & see what they do with this reference in the next few years. NF & Ranger are the only models that tudor haven't touched since release-- so assuming we will get some dial/bezel options by 2020. '58 seems ripe for blue on blue

Finslayer83 · 27 April 2018, 03:26 AM

I might snag a 58.

I was going to snag a 58 but then got a 114060....so we shall see.

T01 · 27 April 2018, 03:35 AM

Looks good to me.

cardiel · 27 April 2018, 03:43 AM

Totally agree about the gold / gilt.... and not sure about the snowflake hands either. Having said that I would still probably buy one.....or hold out for the inevitable variations. Can anybody see Tudor returning to Mercedes style hands? But the size and price point are perfect for me.....

ap1 · 27 April 2018, 03:59 AM

Love

JohnnyNoDate · 27 April 2018, 04:43 AM

Just wait it out a few more years.

Initial references are always just a bit "off" before the floodgates open. They'll be a red, blue, chrome, dark, chrono, and two-tone available in no-time!

Love the 58, still hate the mismatched PIP color on Tudor's gilt watches (cream vs white)

bp1000 · 27 April 2018, 05:09 AM

I love it too and believe watches are getting too big!

However I agree about the gold on the bezel. Wish they kept it the same as the current BB

Strummer25 · 27 April 2018, 06:17 AM

I like it but it's just too small for me. Then again am very tempted with S&G on strap

26 April 2018, 10:19 PM	#1
ink3027 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 715	Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight - bezel thoughts I'll start off by saying I love the Fifty-Eight -- it was my favorite watch from Baselworld this year. The original Black Bay was an incredible watch but a tad too large IMO, so I think the Fifty-Eight might be just perfect (dependent on seeing it in person, of course). With that said, I'm don't think I'm a fan of the gold font on the bezel. I really like the gilt dial and the associated vintage look, but the gold bezel feels like it's just too much of a good thing. I would prefer the more traditional silver/aluminum bezel look. Does anyone else feel similarly? Here are pictures of the Fifty Eight and a Tudor 7924 for comparison.

26 April 2018, 10:27 PM	#4
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	I like that look __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

26 April 2018, 10:31 PM	#5
unknown "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 2,799	Played with these yesterday and I like them But honestly.... it’s too small for me That gmt on the other side is magnificent __________________ Instagram : @collectible_watches

26 April 2018, 10:42 PM	#6
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	I rather like the gold bezel. Gives the watch a unified, coherent appearance to the front of the watch and makes a nice contrast to the big SS winder and the lugs. Cant wait to see one in the flesh - I'm probably buying it. __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 116600, GMT Master II 16710 (Pepsi) and 116710 BLNR, Daytona 116500LN, Submariner 14060M.

26 April 2018, 11:10 PM	#10
Raza_actual "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Philadelphia Watch: Monaco Posts: 391	I always liked the gilt dial in theory, but when it came to choosing one for my wrist, the Black Bay blue won out easily, partly because it didn’t have a gilt dial. I agree with you. __________________ TAG Heuer Monaco LE\|Omega Speedmaster\|Tudor Ranger\|Rolex Submariner

26 April 2018, 10:46 PM	#7
watchmavan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Michael Location: Melbourne, Aust Watch: Polar 16570 Posts: 1,166	Thinking like it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

26 April 2018, 10:48 PM	#8
samson66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Eastern Shore, MD Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 12,898	I preferred white on the bezel and dial which is one of the main reasons I went with the Black Bay blue over the red or black.

26 April 2018, 11:06 PM	#9
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,220	I like it and it helps keep some distinction from the 41mm.

26 April 2018, 11:30 PM	#11
meganfox17 Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Kuala Lumpur , Ma Posts: 2,011	Let's Rock the World with a really cool K##k@$$ BB58 instagram video clip.... https://www.instagram.com/p/BgtP6tIjqul/?r=wa1

26 April 2018, 11:32 PM	#12
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	I like it...gives the watch a unique look, IMO.

27 April 2018, 01:01 AM	#15
DonBateman Banned Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: IL Watch: I like watch Posts: 753	I agree, however I cant wait to get one of these.

27 April 2018, 01:10 AM	#16
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	This is my only complaint about the 58.

27 April 2018, 01:15 AM	#17
c41006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Joshua Location: Atlanta Watch: Pelagos Posts: 7,918	I think I agree

27 April 2018, 01:20 AM	#18
jaySL350 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: jay Location: North London Watch: BBG,Hulk,16013,DJB Posts: 3,278	Need to try one on but really like the S and G with the champagne dial also,

27 April 2018, 01:46 AM	#19
Eingram141 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: New Orleans Posts: 62	I like the uniqueness but I also would like a silver font bezel too.... assuming they come out with say burgundy and silver font bezels in the future how possible is it to get ahold of an insert to make a switch yoursef?

27 April 2018, 01:57 AM	#21
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	i like it but that said this watch isnt on my radar. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

27 April 2018, 02:05 AM	#22
liuk3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,347	I love my BBN ETA, but I think that the 58 also looks great. __________________ "Appreciate your life!"

27 April 2018, 03:20 AM	#23
bax_tron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Bax Location: OK Watch: SEA-DWELLER Posts: 107	58 on the radar. will wait & see what they do with this reference in the next few years. NF & Ranger are the only models that tudor haven't touched since release-- so assuming we will get some dial/bezel options by 2020. '58 seems ripe for blue on blue

27 April 2018, 03:26 AM	#24
Finslayer83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Tennessee Watch: DW-5600 Posts: 1,584	I might snag a 58. I was going to snag a 58 but then got a 114060....so we shall see.

27 April 2018, 03:35 AM	#25
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,481	Looks good to me.

27 April 2018, 03:43 AM	#26
cardiel "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: uk Posts: 362	Totally agree about the gold / gilt.... and not sure about the snowflake hands either. Having said that I would still probably buy one.....or hold out for the inevitable variations. Can anybody see Tudor returning to Mercedes style hands? But the size and price point are perfect for me.....

27 April 2018, 03:59 AM	#27
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,036	Love

27 April 2018, 04:43 AM	#28
JohnnyNoDate "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: USA Posts: 357	Just wait it out a few more years. Initial references are always just a bit "off" before the floodgates open. They'll be a red, blue, chrome, dark, chrono, and two-tone available in no-time! Love the 58, still hate the mismatched PIP color on Tudor's gilt watches (cream vs white)

27 April 2018, 05:09 AM	#29
bp1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 4,685	I love it too and believe watches are getting too big! However I agree about the gold on the bezel. Wish they kept it the same as the current BB

27 April 2018, 06:17 AM	#30
Strummer25 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: London Calling Watch: SD4K Dj41 SubC YM Posts: 791	I like it but it's just too small for me. Then again am very tempted with S&G on strap

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