Tudor Black Bay 58 Long Term Review (Tudor BB58)

I've had my Tudor BB58 for a MINUTE NOW. Ok, it hasn't been 4 years quite yet with my Tudor BUT IT HAS BEEN 3.5 years, and I'll be on maternity leave when it is officially 4 years. So I am working with what I've got. I think the Tudor Black Bay 58 is one of the most perfect watches ever made. Perfect size at 39mm, great specifications, at a price that isn't a kick to the stomach. Of course it has it's problems - notably - the bracelet and clasp (which will hopefully be fixed at Watches and Wonders this year). But it is nearly the perfect watch. But I find... I just don't wear it anymore.

So here is my LONG TERM REVIEW of my Tudor BB58, why I don't wear it, and why I still won't sell it on....

HOW TO GET IN TOUCH WITH ME:

TIME STAMPS:

[RichardKoppinger]

You didn't sound stupid at all. When a watch has sentimental value, that's just part of the passion we all feel.

The first watch my wife bought for me (once I had lost my mind and started buying watches) is my Hamilton Khaki Field 42mm. Every vacation we've taken has started out with that watch on my wrist. Just like your Tudor, I don't wear it as often as I used to, but I'm never getting rid of it. She's been very patient and amused over the years, so that watch means a lot.

For the past two years, I've been more focused on collecting Tissot, especially the pre-Powermatic 80 movements. Likewise, I've also discovered a love of dress watches. Change is part of life. I used to wear mostly dive watches and field watches, but I love rocking a dress watch with a flannel shirt.

Thanks for another great video. ❤

[tightanddry]

I desperately want a Black Bay 58. It's probably my fav dive watch from a top 3 brand of mine. One day I'll hopefully have enough money. But for now I'm just a broke college student! 😢

[caerphoto]

My Black Bay 58 is... a Black Bay 58 :D It's by far my most expensive watch, and I've wanted one for years but only recently been in a secure enough financial position to afford it. After I ordered it I was really worried it wouldn't live up to my expectations (something I've felt several times with other watches) but it really is *that good*. I love it and it accounts for probably 80% of my watch wearing – every time I try one of my other watches on, they only stay for a day or two then it's back to the BB58. It works with just about everything in my wardrobe and even now the honeymoon phase is over, I still love how it looks on my wrist. It's basically the only watch I have where I can't find anything to complain about, not even the bracelet or clasp; I actually prefer the "rivets and side plates" look to the plain (boring) Oyster style, and it seems I got lucky and the fit is just right.

[sum]

I have 3 BB58, the blue, the black and the bronze. I love them all, but the blue is my favourite. I keep going back to the AD where I purchased by BB58 blue, and telling him that out of the Sub, the Daytona, the Date just and other watches I purchased from the AD, the BB58 blue is still the perfect watch in every way possible.

[ethandillard]

Still have and love my BB58 Blue. First watch I bought new from the AD at the peak of my obsession with watches. This watch (and Tudor as a brand) has taught me a lot about myself as a consumer, learning to appreciate what I have rather than chase the latest and greatest thing. Tudor has done an amazing job at marketing new releases, making older models feel somewhat obsolete. I’m learning to appreciate the imperfections and cherish the memories… there will ALWAYS be new watches, but this is my watch. Rant over lol

[anthonystevens]

Like you I'll be keeping my BB58. During lockdown they were very hard to get with expressing interest and they were not available without an AD appointment. Somehow I got mine online after a web site 'glitch' allowed me to add to basket. After a phone call from the AD the following day stating that I might have to wait an indeterminate time for arrival I should consider cancelling the order I just said that I'll wait. I got it within a week. I just love the watch. Many memories and a few blemishes but it's my watch.

[Haru-O]

I been subscribed to your channel almost since the inception and watching this made me I feel like friends reminiscing about the start of the watch journey. I know you’ve had several trials the last few years and I saw you grow as a person and at the same time your channel has grown as well.
I can really identify with you about your views on relationships with people. Your relationship with your watch collection is reflecting that you are a loyal person.

I’m glad you kept your BB58 and I hope you can pass it down to your child. 😊

[XxJuiceManxX]

I feel the same with certain watches in my collection. I don’t use them as much as I should but I just couldn’t never get rid of them because of the emotional attachment to them. Great video Britt!

[matthewbrotman]

Over a decade ago, I had an accident and got a settlement and used some of that money to buy my first ✌🏻real watch✌🏻: a quartz Tag Heuer Aquaracer. I would never even think of buying one of those today. But I keep it, because it’s important.

[alexgarciala]

Lydia and Vu are awesome! I listen to their podcast every weekday morning while I’m packing my daughter’s lunch.

[mrpotatoooooo]

BB58 doesn’t fetch much on the secondary market anyway. There’s way more value to the watch than what someone will give you for it. Might’ve been a different story for a Rolex you could sell above RRP. But I don’t see keeping watches as at all controversial.

[thetrentmeister]

I received my BB58 blue yesterday. It has far exceeded my expectations. I absolutely love it.

[phillipp]

Dear Britt!
I absolutely adore the relationship you have with your timepieces, because I have absolutely the same feelings!
Please don’t sell your BB58 and don’t chance your way of creating videos!

You are the best watch YouTube channel I know!
And believe me, I know them all!

Lots of love! ♥️

[greggomes]

Black bay 58 in blue was my first swiss watch purchase ever back in 2020, and i still have it in my rotation and feel similarly to you that I don't think I can ever sell it. It very much fell out of regular use over the past year, however after switching it to the OEM nato I have very much fallen back in love with it and have it on a lot.

[davidperkins]

Hi Brit, i totally agree with everything you just said. My bb58 will be passed down, but that's in the future. As for now, it's still my favourite watch, after three years.

[nocchie]

I have been obsessed with Tudor and i’ve had my eyes on a BB54. I’d like a new one that I can grow with and watch age as I do similar to you said. Once I get my hands on one I plan to keep it until it’s handed down to a younger generation. Im 25 and I think it should pass the test of time.

[THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Yes Gringa!!!! You keep hold of that blue beauty!! Being an owner of it and was surprised how versatile the blue is with like any clothing choice!!! Hope you’re well!

[LouisGiliberto]

I never realized I wanted this watch, but in the last week it keeps popping up and it appeals more to me over time. I'm on the edge now.

[canadianwatchmonkey]

I traded my bb58 blue and knew I had made a mistake 😮 but finally repurchased another bb58 blue and will never sell or trade out of it❤❤❤

[patrickhartmann]

With your and Watch Papi’s blessing, I bought both the 58 and 54. My head sometime thinks I should sell one, but my heart always says NEVER!