BB Fifty Eight advice

[WatchNutcase]

If you're set on a specific watch it's nearly impossible to find a replacement that will suffice. With that said, I own the Sub 114060 and I'm considering the blue BB58 as a travel watch or a watch to wear when I'm concerned about wearing my Sub. I feel they differ quite a bit and the two colours will compliment each other.

[Karshah]

Blue !!


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[Droolex]

Definitely go with the BB58. Phenomenal watch in its own right.

[Carroll]

Happy birthday, yes you should get the BB 58.

[Chas58]

The choice was easy a year ago. Maxi case was too maxi, and the movement was kinda out dated. Now they have fixed both of those issues, so its a bit tighter.

Well, only you know what scratches that itch. Some people need a rolex, well because its a rolex.

Originally Posted by gnuyork

If it were me, yes, but I'd rather have the BB58 than the current sub (mostly due to size). The tougher question is blue or back dial. I have tried on the black dial but not the blue yet, so I'm not sure which I would ultimately choose.

I went grey dial BB58. Now I can't take it off. I dunno, I guess I just need something unique that I'll probably never see on someone else's wrist (as opposed to a sub which seems to be everwhere if there is a rolex to be found)

[yesnaya]

Nah. Would not even consider it. If you already wanted a bb58 regardless of delivery date of your sub, then you are just taking it before as opposed to the sub. But if your sub was on time and you had no intention of buying a bb58... thats $4k for no reason. Just go to dinner.

[Euge]

Wait for the Sub….I know sometimes it’s hard, but at the end you might regret not getting what you want… plus you will end up buying it anyway….


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[TimeAZ]

I was re-connecting with the black (OG/gilt) BB58 today and was reminded of how much I love this watch and how excellent it is in so many ways. Looks freaking amazing with khakis and earth tones. Great watch for the fall.

[Kyle3130]

Considering that you already own a 14060M, I wouldn't consider the black one. Blue on the other hand, is appealing to me until the fake rivets. They were enough to deter me from purchasing it when I had the opportunity. If you like the watch enough to purchase it and can afford to pick up the 126610 later, I would treat myself if I were you. 40 is special and it deserves a momentous gift. Happy Birthday btw!

[ltmgeller]

You can't go wrong with a B58. I prefer the blue.

[Michael1968]

Happy Birthday
The BlackBay 58 is a great watch. I own the blue one and I can recommend it for you.

[dnd2984]

Originally Posted by fskywalker

Had first BB58 black and then added blue when a friend decided to sell his with the intention of keeping one of them:



Black left to a new home!




Either color is a great watch to keep even after the Sub arrives; newer silver and bronze versions nice too! (by the way, happy upcoming birthday!! )

Is that nato from Tudor?

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by dnd2984

Is that nato from Tudor?

Nope, NATO from Lunar straps in the UK


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[Clockwork24]

Blue is nice

[nigelUK]

I've no real complaints with any Sub & owned most iterations at one time or another.

However, I have not had as much enjoyment out of them as I have the 58 in black or blue.

That's not a statement that one is better than the other, probably more a reflection of my preferences/lifestyle.

The blue just wins in my opinion.

[Choo Yao Chuen]

Happy Birthday.
The BB58 is a great piece and I would recommend you go for the black. The red bezel marker adds character.

[Db7566]

I picked up the blue after wearing it for ten minutes on one wrist with my 114060 on the other wrist. It is very different within the bounds of dive watches. the blue is amazing. A year later the 114060 wins out in wrist time but the blue always puts a smile on my face.


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[shaunylw]

Originally Posted by Brny11

So the BB58 will NOT scratch the itch for a modern Sub.

Nonetheless, it is a fantastic piece. It may pleasantly surprise you and can hold you over until the Sub comes in. Afterwards, it will compliment the Sub quite well.

If you do go with it, the blue is more unique, but the OG is my choice. It is incredible IMO. Can’t go wrong though. I’d personally stay away from silver and gold 58s.

I agree with all of this. I have a black bb58 and a new sub on the way. I’ll leave the bb58 on rubber for summertime. It’s a wonderful watch.


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[ks58]

The blue one is cool. Grab it if you're into it.

[Pandos]

I prefer the black, but given the Sub I'd say go with the blue!

[JR16]

There is def room in a collection for both - I have a black SubC and a blue BB58 which complement each other well and are different enough in size and dial color. Additionally , BB58 looks good on the fabric nato-like strap where as SubC does not IMO. Similarly I think SubC looks much better on rubber than does a BB58.

So … go for it !


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