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Old 27 March 2023, 05:21 PM   #1
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Black Bay 54 - now that’s an interesting one..

Need to see it I the flesh and how the 37mm wears but I’m liking what I see. Kudos to Tudor for reduced case sizes.

Addition of T-fit clasp is a massive plus.
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Old 27 March 2023, 05:26 PM   #2
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The crown looks very small and the bezel looks tinny, but need to see in person to decide. Tudor may be targeting this to female crowd.
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Old 27 March 2023, 05:36 PM   #3
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The crown looks very small and the bezel looks tinny, but need to see in person to decide. Tudor may be targeting this to female crowd.
Or people who prefer a smaller watch period.

36-39mm for most is a sweet spot.
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Old 27 March 2023, 06:10 PM   #4
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No doubt a great release for those with smaller wrists, but personally I think it will wear miniature.
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Old 27 March 2023, 07:53 PM   #5
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No doubt a great release for those with smaller wrists, but personally I think it will wear miniature.
It’ll definitely be a watch that needs to be seen in the flesh.

I love my DJ 36mm so I’d assume this at 37mm should wear larger.
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Old 27 March 2023, 08:02 PM   #6
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This one is VERY interesting.

To me anyway. Yes its small, its probably a unisex / womens version by todays standards but its very vintage. I love the flat case profile and the fact they kept the bezel with silver indices but gave the dial a vintage aesthetic.

Keen to try this one. I think its a fantastic release.
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Old 27 March 2023, 08:13 PM   #7
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46mm lug to lug according to hodinkee, so it might not wear as small as 37mm suggests.
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Old 27 March 2023, 08:13 PM   #8
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Agree. Very interesting, indeed. If they have nailed the thickness in relation to the 37 mm width, this could be golden.

Rolex could start to make a 39mm sub as well, to atone for supersizing the explorer.
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Old 27 March 2023, 08:22 PM   #9
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Interesting but I've found the 58 perfect for my 6,25 " wrist. Definetely not too big. This 54 is cool but cant see a reason to update. I guess the target audience is smaller wrists.
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Old 27 March 2023, 08:26 PM   #10
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if only it was offered on these new jubilee style bracelets. Cant stand the fake rivets.
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Old 27 March 2023, 08:41 PM   #11
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Why no gold index in the bezel. Odd choice. I know a lot of women that like my BB58 but it's too big. This should sell to them easily.
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Old 27 March 2023, 08:56 PM   #12
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I agree, can't wait to try it on.
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Old 27 March 2023, 09:32 PM   #13
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Need to see it I the flesh and how the 37mm wears but I’m liking what I see. Kudos to Tudor for reduced case sizes.

Addition of T-fit clasp is a massive plus.




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Old 27 March 2023, 09:35 PM   #14
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This will be one that my wife will check out when available. She wears a 36 mm Date Just regularly but find the 40 mm Submariner a bit too large.
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Old 27 March 2023, 10:35 PM   #15
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This one is VERY interesting.

To me anyway. Yes its small, its probably a unisex / womens version by todays standards but its very vintage. I love the flat case profile and the fact they kept the bezel with silver indices but gave the dial a vintage aesthetic.

Keen to try this one. I think its a fantastic release.
On paper it’s the stand-out release for me. Just need to get hands-on with it.
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Old 27 March 2023, 11:10 PM   #16
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BB54 wears nicely on Wei Koh's wrist as he demo on his IG. It does not wear small.
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Old 27 March 2023, 11:26 PM   #17
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Looks great to me!
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Old 27 March 2023, 11:32 PM   #18
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bb54 wears nicely on wei koh's wrist as he demo on his ig. It does not wear small.
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Old 27 March 2023, 11:33 PM   #19
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Already contacted the AD. Auto-buy from me. LOVE the vintage dimensions, will be a great beater watch.
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Old 27 March 2023, 11:36 PM   #20
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It’ll definitely be a watch that needs to be seen in the flesh.



I love my DJ 36mm so I’d assume this at 37mm should wear larger.
Not necessarily. A pronounced bezel can focus the eye more on the dial, making the watch look smaller. But ultimately I agree with others, need to see it in the flesh.

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Old 28 March 2023, 02:18 AM   #21
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Not necessarily. A pronounced bezel can focus the eye more on the dial, making the watch look smaller. But ultimately I agree with others, need to see it in the flesh.

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Looking at some of the reports from W&W today suggests the 37mm wears larger which is good 👍
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Old 28 March 2023, 02:27 AM   #22
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Yes the 20mm lug width keeps its wrist presence up.

I think this is the best release of the day for me.

V.keen to try one.
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Old 28 March 2023, 02:42 AM   #23
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Very interesting and I think it looks good on the rubber.
I am on the wait list and hope to try it this weekend.
The rubber will be a good contrast to my Titanium P39.
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Old 28 March 2023, 03:14 AM   #24
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Great looking watch but I struggle wearing a sports watch that small on my wrist.
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Old 28 March 2023, 03:24 AM   #25
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Very interesting and I think it looks good on the rubber.
I am on the wait list and hope to try it this weekend.
The rubber will be a good contrast to my Titanium P39.
My thoughts exactly although it’s the steel bracelet for me.

How are you getting on with your P39?? I love mine - it’s getting the most wrist time out of my watches. The dimensions and lack of weight are 👌
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Old 28 March 2023, 04:45 AM   #26
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Likes: Size, dial, lollipop seconds hand, non-visible tubed crown
Dislikes: Small crown, dainty hour and minute hand, non graduated bezel, long lugs

Instead of this, I wish they brought tfit clasp to bb58
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Old 28 March 2023, 04:48 AM   #27
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Interesting but I've found the 58 perfect for my 6,25 " wrist. Definetely not too big. This 54 is cool but cant see a reason to update. I guess the target audience is smaller wrists.
Me either... loving the 39mm BB58:

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Old 28 March 2023, 05:16 AM   #28
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My thoughts exactly although it’s the steel bracelet for me.

How are you getting on with your P39?? I love mine - it’s getting the most wrist time out of my watches. The dimensions and lack of weight are 👌
I love my P39. So easy to wear for me, with a smaller wrist it’s just perfect.
The bracelet on the 54 for me with the rivets is a little too vintage for my taste and the rubber will offer some variety.
As I say I hope to see it at the weekend and take some photos.
I have a good relationship with AD so hope I won’t need to wait long..
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Old 28 March 2023, 05:19 AM   #29
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It has a T-Fit clasp too. Non-trivial upgrade.
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Old 28 March 2023, 05:27 AM   #30
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It's feminine if you ask me.
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