Incoming! Tudor BB58 925

[MONTANTK]

Congrats!! I tried one on today and am debating on pulling the trigger. Enjoy it!!

[Chas58]

Originally Posted by samson66

Glad you posted that along side the chrono. I was wondering if the silver would really look much different that stainless but you can see it really does have its own look. Tudor did a great job with this one.

I think we all wonder that a bit.
This is a good comparison video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bWffybnKfU&t=133s

Best comparo I see is this screen grab of the video showing it on a strapcode bracelet. Makes the color and shine difference between silver and steel pretty obvious.

[CoveWatch]

thats sleek! congrats!

[Roddypeepa]

Cool looking watch. Be interesting to see how it patinas.


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[mps354]

Very nice, I really like the watch. Wish it had a silver bracelet option

[Bob_Loblaw]

...supposedly the silver alloy will not tarnish or patina with the alloy used.

I've seen this watch. I've worn this watch. I want one.

Someone will correct me if necessary:
925 silver is sterling silver. Sterling silver incorporates alloys into silver. Sterling silver will tarnish. This watch has a hallmark, suggesting that it is sterling silver.

If Tudor want to differentiate their silver ("will not tarnish or patina with the alloy used.") from sterling silver it should not be labeled 925. 925 silver is sterling silver.

[Jpccarguy]

I think sterling silver is 92.5% silver. It’s the alloyed elements that differentiate Tudor sterling from others. Rolex veterans will tell you that older rose gold pieces turned yellow over time, so they changed the recipe, now called Everose, introduced in 2005. Supposedly Everose keeps its color over time, and supposedly Tudor sterling will avoid oxidation. We’ll see...

[Joearch]

Fabulous pair!

[Bob_Loblaw]

Originally Posted by Jpccarguy

I think sterling silver is 92.5% silver.

Yes.

Originally Posted by Jpccarguy

It’s the alloyed elements that differentiate Tudor sterling from others.

I assume "925" means it is 925 silver.

https://www.jewelryshoppingguide.com...vs-925-silver/
"Sterling silver and 925 silver are different names for the same silver alloy.”

https://www.jewelry-auctioned.com/le...-vs-925-silver
"what is 925 silver? Ultimately, it’s the same thing as sterling silver!”

https://www.leaf.tv/articles/differe...erling-silver/
"There is no difference between sterling silver and 925 sterling silver."

[Mwilsey103]

Congratulations on the acquisition of the BB 925. I believe it is the best new release of 2021. Would love to grab one on leather.

[Tricolore66]

Tudor killed it with these two pieces. I'm sure I'll have both by the end of the year.

[Chrisbuer]

Very cool. Congratulations

[Gand]

The simplicity speaks masculinity, congrats!

[Chas58]

Originally Posted by Bob_Loblaw

I've seen this watch. I've worn this watch. I want one.

Someone will correct me if necessary:
925 silver is sterling silver. Sterling silver incorporates alloys into silver. Sterling silver will tarnish. This watch has a hallmark, suggesting that it is sterling silver.

If Tudor want to differentiate their silver ("will not tarnish or patina with the alloy used.") from sterling silver it should not be labeled 925. 925 silver is sterling silver.

I don't think there are "rules" as to what to do with that 7.5% that is not pure silver. What you post above assumes that 7.5% is the traditional copper - and it is the copper that causes the tarnishing. Tudor is not telling us what they use for that 7.5%.

Argentium silver is a Sliver that seems to have properties similar to Tudors. its 935 not 925, so it's not "sterling." It replace the copper in silver with germanium, you increase the tarnish resistance significantly. But this subtle difference between Argentium and sterling silver also results in a metal that is stronger, whiter, and easier to fuse and weld.

Naturally Tudor can use whatever (secret) metal they choose for that 7.5% to get the properties they desire (and still be 925 sterling sliver).