Is this TUDOR too SMALL? Black Bay 54 hands on review

[@mojaal]

People who call out small watches are compensating for being small in other aspects. 33mm dress watch from the late 90s is the smallest watch I own, and I love that I can wear a full gold watch without worrying about getting mugged.

[@dado380]

That's so idiotic argument,we are not all Frodo with glass wrists.I am 6.4 with 8.5 inch wrist and even my MM300 looks rather smallish on my wrist,human kind is getting bigger and fatter due to all the hormones and additives in our food.

[@Escapement24]

I guess the way I see it, there's no right or wrong - it's down to how it wears for you as an individual (perhaps with the exception of that 50mm Titanium Rolex Ultradeep or whatever it's called 😂😂)

[@RabbitWatchShop]

you weight 500lbs and drive a lifted truck, right? @@dado380

[@BenMwatches]

Absolutely a kick ass watch Great presence even at 37 Super clean And purpose built - other than the 15min graduation on the bezel. Tudor knocked this one out of the park!

[@Milofchg]

Great video and perspective. BTW congrats on your new home. I am in the process of moving to a new home this week. So my watch hopes and dreams are on standby with all the costs of moving. The more I see this BB54 the more I want one. I love the thin profile. That's one of my biggest needs in a watch. I'm thinking it wears a slight bigger than my Explorer 36mm. I know it's a smaller watch. I don't mind and I prefer smaller watches. My Speedy and Seiko Turtle are my biggest watches, but I have a 7 inch wrist. So I'm blessed to be able to wear many different sizes. This BB54 looks like a everyday do anything keeper. Low profile, versatile, more low key than the BB58. If Tudor went this far with a throwback design? What's next? The only wish I have for another BB54 would be non-gilt dial, or a navy blue dial/bezel. I think if I had the money to buy one on the spot, and still focused on getting a Reverso, & a Rolex Submariner 14060. I think I would pull the trigger and buy it.

[@Escapement24]

Thanks buddy and if it's your first time here I hope I earned your sub! 🙏 Sounds like we're in the same position with the house moves and all watch plans on ice! Hope your move goes smoothly 🤞

[@mrgee007]

I just fell that they've stripped back some small touches that made the BB58 so great, the minute track and the red triangle, it just looks plain boring to me, unless you're after a homage to the OG 1954 release I suppose. I have a blue BB58 and the 41 Heritage, and trying on the 54 for me it was too small, maybe it was my eyesight 🤣. I'm now burnt out with homages now, come on Tudor let's start looking forward again! Look, it's really down to wrist size and what fits the wrist best, there is no right or wrong watch. I had a Rolex Datejust 36mm, and in the watch box it looked too small, but in isolation and once it was on the wrist it was fine. I still sold it though and bought a Tudor LHD Pelagos🤣🤣

[@Escapement24]

I think that stripped back look is one of the things that appeals to me....but that's the beauty of Tudor's line up, we don't all have to like it as they've got something for everyone!

[@knight8003]

Putting aside the sizing, I prefer the 54 for it’s more simplified aesthetic vs the 58. I think it’s cleaner without the minute marks and the white/silver bezel vs the gilt. It’s interesting how these touches resonate one way or another with people. I don’t particularly care about homage, I just like that we get a vintage aesthetic with modern specs and, for me personally, a better size.

[@mrgee007]

@@Escapement24 jeez, wouldn't life be boring if we all liked/disliked the same thing!

[@mrgee007]

@@knight8003 the silver vs the gilt is exactly why I like my slab side 41mm. It feels like the same discussions I read when people talk about the Explorer 1, some love it for it's clean, time only watch, others think it's a tad dull.I'd be happy with either for fathers day 🤣

[@theshadow1812]

My smallest watch is a 37mm Aquastar DeepStar 2 skindiver. I find 37mm is a happy medium between 36mm & 38mm for my 6.5 inch wrist. Sometimes I find some 36mm or 38mm watches can wear smaller or larger than what they area.

[@Escapement24]

Niiiice!! Completely agree about size being deceptive - the Studio Underd0g I referred to in my video definitely wears smaller than 38.5

[@climb3r18]

I like the 54 quite a bit and found it to wear larger than expected. The smallest watches in my collection that I wear regularly are a 28mm Aquadive 1924, 34mm Squale No Radiobino and a 31mm Tudor 90910. I have a 6 3/4” wrist and also regularly wear 42-44mm watches up to my 53mm Aquadive Time Depth. I find specs don’t always define the wearing experience.

[@Escapement24]

I think you make a really good point - it's about what feels right on you. I don't think other people should really pass judgement on whether or not a watch is what they regard as the wrong size for you.

[@davidq9705]

This watch is incredible .I think they did a great job with it .I did not like the red triangle on the 58 so the 54 fits my style .

[@remus2001]

My wrist is the same size as yours. I have a few 41-42mm watches, but my smallest watch is my late father’s 1972 Datejust (36mm), which is also my most comfortable watch. Wearing this watch has made me want to get a 36mm Explorer and a 36mm modern Datejust.

[@Escapement24]

I bet that DJ is a beauty and holds a lot of memories 👍

[@remus2001]

@@Escapement24 It is, and I recently had it extensively restored by Rolliworks and True Patina. Best money I’ve ever spent. Good luck with your move!

[@Escapement24]

Sounds awesome and something to be treasured and passed on to the next generation! Thanks buddy - hopefully soon there'll be a new background to my videos 😂

[@dvpemberton]

I think it looks great and fits your wrist well. Watch size is always completely subjective and entirely up to the wearer. What may be too small for one person is okay for another and so on. I'm glad Tudor have taken this route and given options to their customers. I'm considering one for my 17cm wrist. My current daily wear is a 2002 SMP300 (40mm). Weekend usually my TAG Pro200 (40mm). My smaller watches tend to be for office or dress. I wear a 36mm Longines VHP (apparently ladies, but it fits great + I love the tech). I've also got a Gold 34mm 1970 Garrard Eterna for dress. Love them all, and equally like my chunky G-Shock Rangeman and Casio AE2100 if I'm out on my bike etc. Wear whatever makes you happy, and wear it in good health.

[@Escapement24]

Thanks buddy 🙏 A great collection there and I agree completely that watch size vs wrist size should be personal choice - wear what you love and what feels right for you

[@timchan334]

If they ever make these with a green bezel or dial…just take my money! Until then, Im happy with my 58 blue!

[@northcoastwatches]

The 54 ticks a lot of boxes for a slightly smaller, well proportioned straight ahead tool watch for the everyday - I'm a fan!

[@Kalmar917]

This is my opinion for this very cool subject: I have a family heirloom Rolex 6538 but will never wear it in the wild. As a matter of fact it is in a safe in a vault. I bought 5-digit sub back in 05-06 and still love it to this day and will always be in my rotation, but I also wanted to wear something vintage but there was nothing out there until the first Blackbay back in I guess 2010s some time. In hopes it would feel like the 6538, I found it was not and did not wear like it. 2018 comes around and the BB58 arrives. The BB58 wears almost exactly the same as a Rolex 6538. The BB58 is 39mm x 11.9mm in height x 47mm lug to lug and a lug width of 20mm. The crown is 6-6.5mm. The Rolex 6538 is 38mm x 15.2mm in height due to the doomed x 47mm lug to lug and a lug width of 20mm. The crown is I believe 8mm last I checked. I tried the BB54 and it was an awesome watch! Love the fit and feel but also did not fit like a 6538 at all which makes sense because it is a nod to an older vintage but even then it is it’s own thing as the vintage it is based off of is larger lug to lug and thickness. So the BB54 does not wear like a vintage but it wears very different in a good way. For me I wanted something like the 6538 and the BB58 is my preferred. Specifically, the Gilt dial. I think depending on which vintage you like most would determine which you prefer. Another option is simply owning both the BB58 and 54. For me I am waiting for 2028. I have a feeling they will make some refinements with the original BB58. They will make changes with the gnarling on the bezel and crown and may shrink it down to 38mm. Now that is a watch worth waiting for in my opinion. But no one would be wrong to own that nice BB54.

[@aberdeendeltaforce]

Marathon GSAR 36, a mini tank and I love it.

[@blethook]

I had the opportunity to borrow it for a few days, and I REALLY like it. It's like the 6-digit Rolex OP34 (or 36) which wears a little larger than the measurements suggest. Having sufficient time to wear & examine it, my criticisms are: There are too many texts on the dial. The Geneve & Officially Certified lines are not necessary, IMO. I would also like to see a larger crown. The clasp is a bit too big/bulky IMO, a little bit out of proportion relative to the nicely tapering, vintage style bracelet.

[@mgapagnolo1819]

One of my dress watches is 27mm x 27mm x 6.6mm. Gold case with a black leather strap. I have a some other chuncky watches as well, Tudor GMT, Speedmaster, Aqua Terra. My latest acquisition is a Explorer at 36m, and a Hamilton "Murph" at 37mm. I think I will continue this trend.

[@Akj6zmdteuxze]

I know small is in trend , but when a big wrist guy tries to rave about how cool this watch is , I just wanna gently remind the importance of proportion. It’s like a small wrist man trying to wear omega PO 43.5 and insists it’s perfect . The point is that the watch may be perfect, but may not be the case when it is on you. Don’t bring the past into the discussion. The past doesn’t have 38-40mm to know that they fit best for most male wrist

[@antonhallergren588]

So are you gonna tell me that a 1950s rolex sub that is 37mm is too small? I wear 45s. I love the Avenger 2 seawolf but the black bay is infinietly better in the 54 format than any other of their attempts with the 58 and 41.

[@TheDanishSpaceman]

Nice vid. Can’t agree more. I’d choose the bracelet version though and buy an aftermarket rubber strap… Small detail, but the Tudor Submariner picture you included is not the first 1954 Sub which this BB54 is based on. The picture you shared I believe is the 2nd iteration where they chaed the lollipop hand and removed the mercedes hand

[@JUNJUN-lw2vr]

I absolutely love this watch. Bought it on my birthday and it's been my daily for almost a month.

[@Escapement24]

Congrats! Did you get it on bracelet or strap?

[@JUNJUN-lw2vr]

@@Escapement24 I got it on a bracelet

[@Supercruze]

It is a shame Tudor did not go for the drilled lugs on the 54. Now that would have been something. Seems societal tastes are changing regarding watch size trending toward smaller. For a good long time everything was huge at 43+mm or larger. I too have small wrists and cannot pull those off. That said, 40mm seems to be the sweet spot for me. i love the look of the 54 but would have to see it in the metal and try it one before committing to a purchase. I recently picked up a 38mm chrono from Nivada Gretchen and like its traditional throwback looks but I really do not wear it much due to its size. Back in the day I owned a 36mm SS Rolex Datejust I wore every day to work for over 20 years. That watch is small by today's standards yet that was the quintessential man's luxury watch in the late 80s and 90s. .

[@Escapement24]

Ooohh yes drilled lugs would've been good, like the original 👍 Absolutely agree that pre 1990s most mens watches were 35-38mm

[@TheProco2020]

I’d like drilled lugs on my 58, need to see and wear a 54 but won’t be swapping out my 58 for it.

[@dvpemberton]

I always wanted a 36mm Nivada Grenchen Depthmaster. Absolutely beautiful watches!

[@nickgee7291]

the rubber strap is perfect with the size and proportions of this watch! gotta add that to my Xmas list !

[@Escapement24]

Completely agree 👍 Let's hope Santa Claus is feeling generous this year 🙏

[@simonwright6882]

The 54 looks the perfect size on your wrist 👌 I have a vintage tudor oyster royal 34mm and the bb58 both are great.

[@Escapement24]

Cheers Simon. I bet that Oyster Royal is 👌

[@dazlarg]

I have a 7.25 inch wrist and have owned a bluebay 58 for two years now.. at 39mm it’s just effortless class.. it will stay with me for sure .

[@Escapement24]

I can imagine 39-40mm probably feels like the sweet spot for your wrist size 👍

[@dazlarg]

@@Escapement24 I have an omega speed master and that looks lovely but I think around 40mm is just perfection for Me your right

[@fastmag3891]

Superbe vidéo merci

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Another great video brother and I definitely need to check one out in person 👍🏼

[@Escapement24]

Thanks man, definitely check it out. Real vintage Sub vibes!

[@UnfinishedSymphony]

Thanks for the great review. 🙂 I bought a BB54 with rubber strap yesterday and I am very happy with it, except for one annoying detail: The luminated raised indice on the bezel´s 12 position is not exactly centered within the triangle! 😞 Does anyone have experience about how dealers or Tudor deal with that issue? Thanks everyone!

[@Escapement24]

Thanks buddy 🙏 and congrats on the new acquisition. I've heard of the lume pip being off centre before. Worth taking it back to the AD but not sure if they'll say it's within acceptable tolerances. Defo worth a try and let me know how it goes.

[@RedwoodAggie]

I don't think the BB54 is too small, but too small for some people. That some people includes me, but I am significantly taller than average. I thought maybe it's not too small when I first tried it on (on rubber strap), but then I saw it in the mirror and realized the proportions are all off on me. As one of my other watch friends said, it looked like I was wearing a toy watch and he was right. The rubber strap/T-fit is brilliant though. The good thing about Tudor is they have the Black Bay in a variety of sizes. The new 41mm Black Bay diver is really nice and the reduced thickness takes it from a no to go maybe I should get one. Really though, the Tudor Pelagos 39 is the most brilliant on my wrist. Just ever so slightly better proportions than the Black Bay 58 *for me* and it feels like a vintage Sub (tried one on recently). If they come out with a blue Pelagos 39, I might not be able to keep my wallet shut. The smallest watch in my collection is a 38mm dressy field watch with minimal bezel and largest is 44.5mm.

[@Escapement24]

I think you just nailed it there - size is relative and it's about what you feel works for you. BTW I'm in complete agreement on the Pelagos 39. I tried that on again when at the AD to film the BB54 and I like it equally, even though they're different watches with the P39 being much more of a tool watch. If it had the T-Fit clasp on the rubber strap and the price difference wasn't so great I'd find it hard to choose between the two.

[@williamvanapeldoorn6054]

Great review of the watch👍. I have a 37mm Grand Seiko sbgx061 and I find this size on my 6,5 inch wrist perfect, I need to try this bb54.

[@NOLASkaGuitarist]

You'll love it. I have an SBGX261 (same watch as yours but with only GS logo at the top) and also a BB54 and honestly the BB54 wears larger of course being slightly thicker overall, and wider and a little longer on the lugs, but not much so and looks right at home on a wrist slimmer than yours.

[@seanpham67]

I only wear watches that are at max 38 mm or below that. Seiko SNXS73 37 mm, Omega Aqua Terra 38 mm, Rado 34 mm. I’m on the list for the 54 and an OP36. I’m a gym dude with bigger forearms but relatively small wrists 6.6 inches. I mean I could go for 41-42 mm watches but it always feels like they’re wearing me instead of i am wearing it. A lot of guys with wristsizes between 16-17cm should go for smaller watches in my opinion.

[@Escapement24]

Some great pieces in the collection 👋 In terms of size it's what feels right to you. Size can also be deceptive too which is why it's so important to try them on. For example I've got a 46mm watch that's a lugless design and wears fine for me even on my skinny wrists (wears more like a 41 actually) and that Studio Underd0g I referred to in the video definitely wears smaller than 38.5

[@borassictime918]

There are those who seem to be desperately overcompensating by hating on smaller watches, perhaps because of simple lack of confidence, or some other feeling of inadequacy - anatomical or otherwise - I wouldn’t know. They’re easy to spot because they use terms like “girl’s watch” or “that’s for boys wrists” usually followed by an emoji feigning humour…and they seem to have a high correlation with driving an Audi or BMW for some reason 🤔 The fact is those large wrists are actually lucky in being able to wear ANY size of watch - it’s purely a style choice - whereas those with smaller wrists can find large watches very uncomfortable, impractical or impossible to wear. No-one should “hate” a 37mm watch just because it’s case is 37mm in diameter. After all there’s plenty of choice elsewhere in the Tudor range if what you want is large and slab-sided 👍

[@Escapement24]

So well said 👋👋👋👍

[@Milofchg]

In reality big watches are a new trend since 2005ish. I have a 7 inch wrist and anything large that's disproportioned in case design looks goofy to me. Many people go by what they see online and jump on large watches w/out wearing it first. Most guys go by width size. The real difference is lug to lug, the length of a watch. I always tell my friends. What makes a watch large and unwearable is the length size and the thickness (top heavy). If you have small wrists but like large watches. Stick to shot lug to lug case designs. Like Panerai, or Seiko Turtle... Wide large watches yes, but lug to lug they don't overhang small wrists. There's also case proportions. IMO look at how goofy a 40mm Rolex Date Just or Day Dates look. To me they look like cheap knock-offs. Some watches are meant to be classic sized.

[@richardsims3847]

I have had the 58 since it was released and luckily none of the later iterations has caused any regret.Just changed to the silk "NATO" for the summer and its like a new piece.Each to their own for size but for my skinny wrist 39 is sweet.

[@Escapement24]

I think if you own a 58 and the size works for you then there's no reason to buy the 54 - while there are many differences, they offer the same overall aesthetic. I don't have a 58 so the 54 would be my choice now, mainly because I like the combo of the smaller size and the cleaner bezel. Though some would probably say I don't need another Tudor in the collection!!

[@emmanueltsI5]

As strange as it may sound compared to the majority, I prefer the Tudor BB Pro. The 54 has the golden accents and is not my thing at all. Great release though and will be a profit maker for the brand. Will visit the AD for an all steel 54 as soon as it is announced (if..) ;)

[@TheGrenadier97]

Not every watch needs to be a frying pan. Fortunately most people and some brands are looking back into true vintage sizes.

[@joshuakaplan5726]

I havnt seen the 54 in person but I love everything about it. My smallest round watch is the grand seiko SBGW287, it's 37.3mm case size. But my large quartz tank Must is the smallest I have.

[@Escapement24]

Those are 2 cool watches! 👍

[@P8REN]

I was on the waiting list for this with the rubber strap but got the call and I’ll be picking it up from the AD shortly. I’m also moving house so I got the call at a bit of a bad time, it’s going to be an expensive month!

[@Escapement24]

Oh man that's bad timing, but congrats (said through gritted teeth with pangs of jealousy 😂)

[@fflyingfrog]

I love it, when you wear it doesn’t feel like 37mm. 🔥

[@Escapement24]

I agree 💯👍

[@simonhazelton8521]

Great video. I am thinking of getting this watch also, and our wrists are very similar sized, does it fit your wrist just by adjusting the T-fit clasp?

[@Escapement24]

Thanks buddy 🙏 I think the rubber strap would have to be cut to size

[@cosmodoc]

I love the 54 but I cannot justify buying one, because I bought a 36mm OP recently and I have a Lorier Neptune IV which looks quite similar. My smallest watch is a vintage Omega from 1965 at 34.5mm. It looks good, too

[@Escapement24]

The 36mm OP has great proportions. I haven't seen the Lorier but will check it out 👍

[@cosmodoc]

@@Escapement24 great, it would be interesting to see your opinion on the Lorier and it’s still affordable even if you have to pay your solicitors fees!😁

[@albertmeursault]

New subie here, but love your review! I have a 6.5 in wrist so I also feel this would be great! I am loving this version of the BB :)

[@Escapement24]

Thanks for the sub and welcome aboard! I definitely prefer the 54 to the 58, though it'll be interesting to see if there's a new 58 released later this month and if so how that will compare 🤔

[@Dpak1980]

The Longines hydroconquest black rubber strap with rose gold looks far more luxurious and cheaper. But its available only in 41 mm and higher.

[@Escapement24]

I'll have to check that one out 👍

[@chrisjones6439]

I loved it when I tried it... Captured the vintage vibe it aspires to perfectly

[@Escapement24]

💯 agree 👍 The size adds to the vintage Sub vibes. Who needs meaty wrists eh? 😂

[@chrisjones6439]

@@Escapement24 mate, I would kill to be able to wear a Panerai 😂😂 Great vid as always dude, good luck with the house move. BTW, 36mm 😂😂

[@Andrew-yy2ye]

The watch looks clean and polished and the size is what feels good for you, but I do get the it's a girls watch point, whatever floats you're boat 😅

[@vinnieomahoney6359]

Have one on order along with the gmt with the opaline dial. As for the nay sayers about the Tudor brand, there the same folks who bad mouth omega as well.

[@robalexander7348]

I do own a BB58, BB58 925 both are a lovely watch, they are a right size watch for me. 👍

[@Escapement24]

The 925 is very cool 👍 My AD just told me it's being discontinued so I think this will be one of the more desirable/valuable pieces in years to come

[@robalexander7348]

@@Escapement24 Thank You, i hadn't heard of that happening, i'll hold onto it 👍

[@anoldslowhorse]

The watch looks 1st class..

[@chrislim7976]

If it's too small there's a 58?

[@thomasreed49]

Like yourself I have small wrists. Like yourself I have other watches but with this one I feels it will say everything about me. Hope to pull the trigger soon hope you get yours too it’s a great little watch.

[@Escapement24]

Cheers Thomas, it's a great watch for smaller wrists. Let me know when you get yours!

[@thomasreed49]

Thanks for your interest Simon just to let you know I purchased the BB 54 Today beating the price increase comes into force on Friday. It won’t be my every day Watch for me it will be for my what I call my special days out Watch. I think it is the perfect watch for me having said that I will still get a kick out of wearing the BB 58 on my special days out. Thank you for your videos like them a lot you’re up there with the very best. Ps Hopefully you will be settled into your new home gradually get things back to normal again.

[@Escapement24]

@@thomasreed49 that's awesome news!! Congrats buddy 👍 Bracelet or rubber strap?

[@thomasreed49]

@@Escapement24 Bracelet.

[@watch_warden]

As a member of the aristocratic-wristed, I'm excited about the BB54, and want one myself. I want it on the rubber strap as well. The watch I wear the most is a Citizen Promaster diver on rubber. I have "nicer" watches, but the rubber means I don't have to take it off to shower or sleep or jump in the pool. I was looking at the Seamaster on rubber and the Oris Aquis on rubber, but I was worried that the larger cases would take away some of that comfort, or worse, come off as "too sporty." So, I'd love to get a chance to upgrade the Promaster into a "nicer" watch, without giving up convenience.

[@Escapement24]

Citizen make some great watches! I've got the square titanium Promaster and the new Tsoyosa is on the way to review on the channel. Like you I generally prefer watches with rubber straps for the comfort factor.

[@watch_warden]

@@Escapement24 I've been dying to get a Seamaster for a while, so I may try the Citizen Fujitsubo/barnacle for a rubber strap option before the BB54, just to spare some coin. There are just too many options to chose from currently. lol. Nice video! You've earned a sub from me. Cheers!

[@pth8888]

The smallest watch I have and still wear at times is my JLC master ultra thin 34mm.

[@Escapement24]

34mm has got to be one of the smallest I've seen in the comments so far....great watch though, a real classic

[@kostar500]

54 looks better with rubber than bracelet and im a bracelet guy… so strange

[@jroobz]

Great video, new sub here 👍 im a 58 owner so im biased but i prefer over the 54

[@Escapement24]

Hey man welcome aboard and thanks for the sub 🙏 Nothing wrong with preferring the 58 - if we all liked the same watches this hobby would be far less interesting!!

[@MartinGarthwaite]

I own it, I love it, it looks perfect on my 6.5" wrist. I never used to mind the rivets, but they are bugging me now that I have a Ranger and a P39.

[@michaelfierman3256]

Hey my comment must have gotten deleted...but i won't 're-bang on" about it. great episode. Will take the 58 over the 54 for the aesthetics, not the size. Small wrist gang unite!

[@Escapement24]

Hey Michael. I haven't deleted any comments so not sure what's happened but thanks for reposting 👍🙏

[@stephenbest4924]

its perfect apart from the hour hand.

[@richardsontwain6283]

I tried it and loved, now to find one.

[@Escapement24]

Hmm....that is the current challenge, though my AD says that Tudor has significantly increased production since opening the new factory and thinks the wait for a 54 is only likely to be 2-3 months. Hope that helps and good luck 🤞

[@richardsontwain6283]

@@Escapement24 my AD said the same, should be around September before I can get one. I love it on the rubber by the way, the bracelet felt too much if a vintage feel. The rubber gives it a modern feel with a little vintage.

[@Escapement24]

Completely agree - the rubber strap would be my choice too, especially as I already have the BB Pro on the bracelet.

[@richardsontwain6283]

@@Escapement24 my Tudor gmt and 41 are on steel so the rubber is perfect.

[@rikkidee]

You've convinced me to subscribe. After all, one needs to support the community and the ones ( like yourself ) who show others what's out there. Personally, I love the new BB 54, the size is perfect for one like myself, who has only a 6-inch wrist. That's why I love my Tissot PRX 35mm. Yes, your right gender doesn't matter in watches. It's what feels and looks like that matters. Would I buy one if I had the chance to absolutely. However, not being a fan of rubber straps it would stay on the bracelet. Great unbiased review and video. I look forward to seeing more content. Kind regards from Australia, Rikki.

[@Escapement24]

Cheers Rikki and thanks for the sub 🙏👍

[@yellowwducky]

My wife might have liked the size of this...but I got her a GO SeaQ and now there would be no way to convince her on this size. It is a nice looking watch though if you want a small diver.

[@vijaymehra1101]

The 54 looks better...dont get the gripe a about the size, vintage watchers are smaller.

[@Escapement24]

Exactly - 37mm was large for a man's watch when the 7922 was released 👍

[@joemyers9893]

Good video Simon,i have the BB58 and love it,not sure I'd want to go with the smaller BB54,still a lovely watch though.

[@Escapement24]

Hey Joe. As I think I said elsewhere in the comments, if you've got the 58 then there's no reason to buy the 54 as well. Aesthetically they're very similar watches. Personally I prefer the size of the 54 and the cleaner look to the bezel, but if I already owned a 58 and liked how it wears, then I wouldn't swap it for the 54.

[@AurelioWilburg]

You should spend the extra thousand bucks if you can and get the steel bracelet but you better order it quick because they may stop shipping them

[@HotelBravo556]

Man the finishing on those hands looks like poop. Makes me sad as I love everything about the watch..

[@user-xr3hf2ps6p]

Yes it to small, extremely small for men’s wrist

[@michaelriera6277]

What is everyone obsession with size? Some watches look good at 45 (some Fliegers) others great at 34 (OPs). Not every watch that is smaller is automatically better. When you look a Muhammad Ali wearing a tiny Cartier , today it looks absolutely ridiculous. Tiny watches on big dudes looks off by todays standards. And this BB54 is so dull looking and boring it’s ugly and no one would give it a second look if it weren’t for every KZbinr stuck in an echo chamber parroting the same views.

[@Escapement24]

I get the first bit about size...but dull and ugly, really? It's basically a re-issue of a vintage Sub and I don't hear many people who think vintage Subs are dull and ugly. But equally each to their own and I appreciate that this hobby would be boring if everyone liked the same things.

[@ahslan7304]

That thing is gorgeous. If I had the money to blow, I would pick one up in a heartbeat

[@Escapement24]

You and me both!

[@PeteMcConvill]

A mate bought one of these giving me the chance to try it and I would say it wasnt too small - if I was 13 and hadnt gone through puberty. More seriously..... The history of watch sizes is more complex than people think about. Yes vintage watches were small - because they werent designed to be functional. The first mens watches were repurposed womens watches - so they started tiny and got a fraction bigger - because well, men were bigger. How much? Was that enough to make watches legible? what size "should" they be? No one had any clue really. Then WW2 happened and the science of ergonomics become big and people started doing testing and people caring about functions (like militaries) used that science to create specs and lo and behold watches jumped in size because small watches dont really work very well and watches 38 and up, generally 40 and up do.

[@Escapement24]

😂 as a Breitling fan anything under 44mm probably makes you break out in a cold sweat I imagine 😜

[@PeteMcConvill]

@@Escapement24 not at all - Im a fan of pre and post schneider breitling so 38 to 44 is my happy place. I will go smaller for real, actually old, vintage but a 37mm modern diver? sorry no, that faux vintage sizing no different to fauxtina, fauxrivets, fauxflutes.

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

No drilled lugs, no sapphire bezel, no red text on dial, no Tudor Rose on dial, no effort on case design....no reason to buy it. This is a very lazy effort by Tudor/Rolex. The juice ain't worth the squeeze.

[@Escapement24]

Interesting points 🤔 I'd have liked drilled lugs but personally I think all those other details would've taken it too far away from the current Black Bay design language. You and I would've liked it, but not sure it would've had wide enough appeal in today's market.

[@64Sq]

sizes are getting smaller. fashion goes round in circles

[@leeharding8306]

These will all be getting dumped on EBay when the new METAS 58 and 58 GMT come out with a few more touches from a old Rolex. There will be videos like this one where people all agree that 39mm is actually the perfect size and the 54 is actually a touch small, and then a short while after that Tudor will release another watch that looks like a old Rolex but with a in-house movement in that’s strangely enough in many other brands of watches blurring the lines of what is a house movement ? and everyone will dump their Tudor’s on EBay and do it all again. And this is the Tudor boom and bust watch cycle that people keep falling for because they can’t get a bloody Rolex 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Escapement24]

Let's hope so....if I can pick up a 54 on eBay that'll do nicely 😂 But yes, in principle you've got a point.

[@leeharding8306]

@@Escapement24 trouble is when you see the new 58 you won’t want a 54 🤔

[@Escapement24]

You know me too well....this is like a therapy session 😂

[@Will67267]

Then don’t buy it.

[@TAP1999]

People want to buy Tudor 😳🤣

[@AurelioWilburg]

If you are a fat or a heavyset gentleman then yes you may find this watch is too small but if you're like James Bond the watch should fit perfectly the way it does on me

[@Andrew-yy2ye]

The watch looks clean and polished and the size is what feels good for you, but I do get the it's a girls watch point, whatever floats you're boat 😅