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Robbyman · 23 March 2018, 12:35 AM

I’m going to get the BB58 in around July when it comes it. From the reports I have seen, it wears very similar to the 14060 and has all the modern traits.

What I like about it though is how it floats under the radar. While I enjoy the Sub, Daytona and BLNR (dad now has!) there is something really cool about having a watch that only enthusiasts really understand.

Say with a client and all they stare at is the Sub or the Daytona it can be a tad uncomfortable so I am really looking forward to this one.

My aim to to wear it on leather/strap etc and even though the Pepsi x2 have taken the limelight I am genuinely excited by this one.

My concern is they bring it out the with red bezel, which I prefer, but I think I’ll just have both if they do.

I think the Sub is on its way out as I haves scratched that itch and feel modern and new is what in prefer in Rolex.

R

ap1 · 23 March 2018, 12:40 AM

Yes

strettyend · 23 March 2018, 12:40 AM

For sure

opawlows · 23 March 2018, 12:43 AM

I am interested in this one as well. I only wish they would have had lugholes on the case to give it more of the 'vintage' feel

brucethemanlee · 23 March 2018, 12:45 AM

not sure

i have BBN ETA version and the 41mm fits fine on my wrist. I also have SD4K, so it just seems i would have too many very similar divers

and i have a "green" incoming on the way (not necessarily Rolex) and its a diver too

red1108nyc · 23 March 2018, 12:48 AM

BB58 Pepsi would of been so cool.

uncufunc · 23 March 2018, 12:53 AM

yes

jonmdavis · 23 March 2018, 12:58 AM

Is the dial just a little off for anybody else? Case proportions are amazing and what I've always wanted in a Black Bay, but the dial just looks so busy compared to the original model. Not sure about the gold numerals and markers on the bezel, either.

Fisi · 23 March 2018, 01:03 AM

Already own the S&G so I'll be waiting for the blue bezel and white/silver text/logo/indices version.

They'd have been well served to launch that from the get go - anyone who already owns a 41 in black or S&G is going to have a hard time justifying this one right now.

Sub King · 23 March 2018, 01:07 AM

Absolutely! It's the star of Baselworld in my opinion. I think I might pick one up over a 114060...

Armyguy03 · 23 March 2018, 02:06 AM

Yes! Strong consideration on the strap. Will give me a very unique piece that wears like the 14060, and the cost savings will go to a Super Jubilee for my 16710. I'm very excited for this year!

Watcheroo · 23 March 2018, 02:12 AM

Definitely tempting

Robbyman · 23 March 2018, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by opawlows

I am interested in this one as well. I only wish they would have had lugholes on the case to give it more of the 'vintage' feel

I agree on the lugholes, a real shame that.

gt0279a · 23 March 2018, 03:51 AM

I will be excited once they start adding colors.

AK797 · 23 March 2018, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red1108nyc

BB58 Pepsi would of been so cool.

Yes, or even at 41mm but same thickness.

GradyPhilpott · 23 March 2018, 03:56 AM

I like it a lot, but I think my 14060M fills that niche and, of course, I have my BB36.

chris_xitsas · 23 March 2018, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbyman

I’m going to get the BB58 in around July when it comes it. From the reports I have seen, it wears very similar to the 14060 and has all the modern traits.

What I like about it though is how it floats under the radar. While I enjoy the Sub, Daytona and BLNR (dad now has!) there is something really cool about having a watch that only enthusiasts really understand.

R

That would be a great addition to the OP's line-up. I also love the stated proportions of it and can't wait to try it in the metal.

I echo earlier comments - lug holes and the Pepsi in this variation (without snowflake GMT hand) would have me double interested!

I think the BB39 is a lovely looking thing - in my eyes an Oyster Perpetual killer and massive Explorer1 threat!

lhawli · 23 March 2018, 07:16 PM

I own the BBN ETA and it’s hard to justify for me though I’m tempted to try it on once at my AD. Although the ETA is 41 and fits me nicely, when compared to my 42mm Omega PO (2500D), the BBN wears bigger.

The BB58 is only 0.8mm thinner than the original ETA version. Doesn’t have the rose and smiley and not so sure about the guilt bezel!

The question for me is not so much getting the new BB58 it shall I flip my BBN ETA - I hate hoarding watches lol.

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capote · 23 March 2018, 07:23 PM

The best looking BB to date IMO

23 March 2018, 12:35 AM	#1
Robbyman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Blighty (England) Watch: Daytona/Pepsi/Sub Posts: 1,517	Anyone looking forward to getting the BB58 I’m going to get the BB58 in around July when it comes it. From the reports I have seen, it wears very similar to the 14060 and has all the modern traits. What I like about it though is how it floats under the radar. While I enjoy the Sub, Daytona and BLNR (dad now has!) there is something really cool about having a watch that only enthusiasts really understand. Say with a client and all they stare at is the Sub or the Daytona it can be a tad uncomfortable so I am really looking forward to this one. My aim to to wear it on leather/strap etc and even though the Pepsi x2 have taken the limelight I am genuinely excited by this one. My concern is they bring it out the with red bezel, which I prefer, but I think I’ll just have both if they do. I think the Sub is on its way out as I haves scratched that itch and feel modern and new is what in prefer in Rolex. R

23 March 2018, 02:06 AM	#11
Armyguy03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: DM[V] Watch: 16710 \| 16600 Posts: 3,546	Yes! Strong consideration on the strap. Will give me a very unique piece that wears like the 14060, and the cost savings will go to a Super Jubilee for my 16710. I'm very excited for this year! __________________ Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

23 March 2018, 03:51 AM	#14
gt0279a "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: Georgia Watch: All of them Posts: 569	I will be excited once they start adding colors. __________________ Current: Rolex Daytona 116500 \| Rolex Submariner 116610 \| Zenith El Primero 03.2150.400/69 Past: Rolex Sea Dweller 126600 \| Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 \| Rolex Sea Dweller 16600 \| Rolex Submariner 16610 \| Rolex Submariner 1680

23 March 2018, 03:56 AM	#16
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,347	I like it a lot, but I think my 14060M fills that niche and, of course, I have my BB36. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

23 March 2018, 07:16 PM	#18
lhawli "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 1,256	Anyone looking forward to getting the BB58 I own the BBN ETA and it’s hard to justify for me though I’m tempted to try it on once at my AD. Although the ETA is 41 and fits me nicely, when compared to my 42mm Omega PO (2500D), the BBN wears bigger. The BB58 is only 0.8mm thinner than the original ETA version. Doesn’t have the rose and smiley and not so sure about the guilt bezel! The question for me is not so much getting the new BB58 it shall I flip my BBN ETA - I hate hoarding watches lol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ AP Royal Oak [15400ST.01] Rolex DateJust 41 [126334] Rolex Submariner Date [116610LV] Rolex GMT Master II [116710BLNR] Rolex Cosmograph Daytona [116500LN]

23 March 2018, 12:40 AM	#2
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,044	Yes

23 March 2018, 12:40 AM	#3
strettyend "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Miami Posts: 1,653	For sure

23 March 2018, 12:43 AM	#4
opawlows "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth Watch: Rolex/Tudor/Breit Posts: 1,155	I am interested in this one as well. I only wish they would have had lugholes on the case to give it more of the 'vintage' feel

23 March 2018, 12:45 AM	#5
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,491	not sure i have BBN ETA version and the 41mm fits fine on my wrist. I also have SD4K, so it just seems i would have too many very similar divers and i have a "green" incoming on the way (not necessarily Rolex) and its a diver too

23 March 2018, 12:48 AM	#6
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,500	BB58 Pepsi would of been so cool.

23 March 2018, 12:53 AM	#7
uncufunc "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: V Location: blacksburg va Watch: 126613LB, 1501 Posts: 472	yes

23 March 2018, 12:58 AM	#8
jonmdavis "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Jon Location: Nashville Posts: 116	Is the dial just a little off for anybody else? Case proportions are amazing and what I've always wanted in a Black Bay, but the dial just looks so busy compared to the original model. Not sure about the gold numerals and markers on the bezel, either.

23 March 2018, 01:03 AM	#9
Fisi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: UK Posts: 39	Already own the S&G so I'll be waiting for the blue bezel and white/silver text/logo/indices version. They'd have been well served to launch that from the get go - anyone who already owns a 41 in black or S&G is going to have a hard time justifying this one right now.

23 March 2018, 01:07 AM	#10
Sub King "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Canada Watch: 124060 Posts: 401	Absolutely! It's the star of Baselworld in my opinion. I think I might pick one up over a 114060...

23 March 2018, 02:12 AM	#12
Watcheroo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: CT Posts: 3,912	Definitely tempting

23 March 2018, 07:23 PM	#19
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	The best looking BB to date IMO

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