Hands-On with the Brand New Tudor Black Bay 54

Hi everyone! This is a hands-on review of the new Tudor Black Bay 54 released earlier this week at Watches & Wonders 2023.

Please leave your thoughts and questions in the comments below. I will respond to all questions!

[KentuckyMan]

Thanks for this video! We are essentially the same body size. I'm nearly 6'1", 175 pounds and also have a 6.5 inch wrist. As someone who owned the BB58 in the past, I was a bit confused when I heard of the BB54 as I already thought the BB58 was the perfect size (especially for people with smaller wrists) but after seeing it in a few videos now on several people with similar size wrists, I can see how amazing it looks! I'm also a fan of all the subtle differences the 54 has over the 58. I like the updated crown, love the monochromatic bezel and the different seconds hand. Like you said, it combines that gorgeous 50's Sub look, but in a new, affordable package (affordable compared to getting a 50's Tudor or Rolex Sub that is).

[tennistron]

took me a while to get used to the lug shape on the 54, was a bit odd looking at a rectangular profile. Now that my eyes have adjusted, I can see why the designed it like this. It gives this 37mm so much more presence on the wrist. It's quickly become the watch that is most comfortable to wear, Tudor have sure hit a home run!

[sinjinadams]

I think they hit a Home Run with this one! My favorite watch of all time is the Rolex 6204 and the Tudor 7922 so you know I like this one. Beautiful watch!

[drewgrieve]

I think it’s a lovely thing. The reduced case thickness is a big winner for me. I wish they would put a burgundy bezel on it and I’d be heading to the AD tomorrow. Great review.

[happyhippo]

I love the Sub and all the other 40+mm dive watches but I fully agree with the idea that BB54 could be the best as an everyday dive watch!

[travisharrisphotography]

I went to my AD today to look at the 54. I have a blue 58 that I bought last year. I have small wrists as well. The main problem I had in the AD (and when I felt my excitement go lower) was actually when it came to turning the bezel vs. the 58. I found that edges are more polished vs the 58, and it's grip was not at all the same as the 58. That was one thing I LOVE about the 58, is how easy it is to grip for being such a small / thin bezel. I just assumed the 54 would be the same (or better) and it was not at all what I expected. Similar situation when it came to the crown. yes, smaller, but the "grip" was not nearly as nice. Shame, they should have kept that the same! Also.. I did not really feel it that much smaller (lug to lug) in the metal. thinner, yes.. but sitting here looking down my arm, the lug to lug is almost the same in real life and that is the biggest thing with small wrists. Lastly, was the fact I have too many black watches, LOL. and the blue 58 is so nice, especially outside in the sun! Anyway, figured I would share.

[staypuft]

Cannot beat it for the price. Its a gem of a piece

[rho]

Fantastic, concise review. Congratulations on your new watch.

[anoldslowhorse]

Enjoyed your video, the looks fantastic ..

[rabtrekker]

Great video, lovely watch, which is so much better in the flesh! Wear in good health 🤟

[momoz]

Hi, what was the size of the sub comparison?
They look pretty much the same size if the sub is 40mm?

[ClementBERGE-qipu]

Does the T fit bracelet of the Black bay 54 also fit the Tudor Black Bay 58 too?

[Oak]

Great video, the comparison with the sub was very interesting in fact.

[jaywalking]

Really good review. Found the 58 slightly big for my wrist, hopefully i get to try this soon.

[mattuccima]

Wearing mine right now, I 100% agree!!

[doml]

Good review! Watch looks great on your wrist. Strange that it only tapers to 18mm, considering the BB58 and Pelagos 39 both taper to 16mm.
Are you able to weight the BB54?

[alexanderv.]

It’s a nice ladies piece. Well done Tudor!

[bezbeli]

On my BB 54, the lume marker at 3 o'clock fell off after a month...

[lomadonkey]

Think I will get the 54, it's actually everything I'm looking for as the perfect dive watch. There might be competitor models for a bit less money (2-3k€) from Tag Heuer, Mido, Longines, Fortis, etc. but given the fact that the comparable Rolex Submariner (no date) costs nearly 3x more and given the likely value stability of this watch and its in-house calibre it still has a very competitive price. I'm sometimes not sure about how much I like the snowflake hour hand and the yellowish/goldish dial details compared to white/silver ones, but there is always something to complain about and I think this watch is still the best mix on the market for me. I think I will purchase one with rubber band and then see after a while if I can change the wrist band to a pin buckle version (really prefer that) and if somebody offers a see through case bottom. Overall, awesome watch, great addition to the BB 58 and BB (41).

[ashnewman]

The bezel is also displaying white colouring as opposed to the rose gold colouring on the BB58