This Tudor is A BARGAIN! | Tudor Black Bay Review

[@Claimjumper55]

I had my pick of either a couple of days ago at my dealer. Having a 7 1/2" wrist the Black Bay 41mm was a no-brainer for me. I'm very happy with the watch.

[@duercos1]

Beautiful watch! I bought mine a week ago in red and absolutely adore it. The dial has a nice texture and color, golden/bronze hands and hour marks add a really nice touch and definitely adds some dimension. My wrist is not big at all (around 6.75") and it fits me perfectly. I actually went to my local store to try a bb58 first, but disliked the size of it right away, I don't care about the trends, it doesn't look good on a medium sized wrist, not even mentioning larger sizes. It is a little thick, but it doesn't feel bulky at all. I also in love with that yellowish lume color

[@AussieMatias]

Looks way better than the 58. The white on the bezel really does it for me. You can find these in mint condition well under $3K

[@sin8901]

The Gold on the 58 ruins It for me

[@maitrehg]

Same here. The silver markers on bezel looks way better. Plus, 41mm is perfect for alpha men.

[@andrewsimson01]

Agreed. I think the mix of silver and gold make the Heritage aesthetically more appealing than the 58, but reviewers never mention this. It’s definitely a more masculine piece than the 58.

[@j.j.h.atemycereal]

A minor quibble; that’s not the Black Bay 41. That’s the Heritage Black Bay which does, of course, have a 41mm case. The Black Bay 41 is the one without the bezel; the big brother to the BB 36 and 32.

[@JohnJones-lu5mp]

very true

[@patmccaffery1543]

Correct.... I know, because I own one. Absolutely love it.

[@NavyGuy1216]

He states this is 15mm thick, but the Heritage is only 13mm which is much better in my opinion. Am I correct on this? Lol

[@RJ-xh4xb]

We know what the video uoloader meant....no need to be unnecessarily pedantic.

[@antonhallergren588]

@@NavyGuy1216 nope the Mt caliber is 15 mm thick the old ones and the black bay 41s without a bezel are 13 or so mm thick

[@billhart]

Great review and I agree 100%. I've had my BB Heritage 41 for several years and love it. I'm 6'3" 225 lbs with a 7.5" wrist and this watch is perfect for me. I love a watch with "heft" and this has it. (Just added a BB Chrono reverse panda and love it as well - Tudor is on a roll!)

[@lewisjones3345]

I don’t understand the weird love for the BB58. I think the original BB black is a better looking watch with the white markings on the bezel. I think that watch bloggers and men’s fashion reviewers are just smaller guys with smaller wrists.

[@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78]

This is my daily on my 7in wrist. It's not too big and is definitely beautiful.

[@cheehee808_]

As a heavier set guy, the 41mm BB fits me perfectly. It's thicc yeah, but I wore an older Breitling superocean daily for a year so it kinda got me used to wearing bigger watches. BB is actually smaller than my Breitling, the heritage bb is not even that big in the grand scheme of thing, even my skx wore bigger

[@h111551]

Tudors are indeed credible bargains. With the MT movement, it is a horological “no brainer.”

[@resjon7981]

No offence intended to anyone but if this watch is too thick and heavy it just means one may need to be doing some sort of arm curls in one's spare time.

[@themonkeydoo3]

Went to a shop to see the black bay 58 but ended up with the black bay instead. It's my first higher end watch, and although the 58 was nice feeling since it was lighter and slimmer the black bay just fit me better. Especially if it is put on a nato strap, the 58 looks pretty small on my wrist in my opinion.

[@torrescomments8374]

spot on, I just did the same and the 58 felt so dainty and delicate. The 41mm has more presence and is not "chunky" or a "slab" it seemed perfect.

[@antonhallergren588]

I'd you're above 7 inches in wrist size then anything below 40 will look ridiculous on you. Especially if your wrist span is quite long. I'm the same way and it's honestly kinda annoying to see a watch hyped to hell just to go into the store and see it when it ends up looking like a woman's watch on your wrist. That was the case with the Seiko speedtimer, the alpinist and the bb58 for me.

[@siddhant46s54]

@@antonhallergren588Couldn’t agree with you more , i was so disappointed to see the bb58 and the seiko speedtimer IRL they look and feel so light and dainty i didn’t like it at all! I have a 6.8 inch wrist which are very flat and wide so i have a big wrist span so all the hype watches that youtubers worship end up looking comically small on my wrist lol

[@SS-of2gr]

I went to my AD this week and compared this model with the Submariner Date 41. This equaled the sub in quality, fit and finish and design. If I had to choose, I would choose this model. The fact that it's also $8,000 less than the sub is almost a miracle of engineering. I can't wait to get mine.

[@Zed_Solo_RS]

I have 7.5” wrists and I’ve had a couple 39mm watches and even all dial no bezel models look too small for me. I’d definitely go for this one.

[@WrongTimeWatch]

I've really wanted to pick one of these up, but the thickness is just too much for me.

[@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78]

It's my daily and wears fine. The weight is well balanced.

[@stavl5122]

I have a 7.5 inch wrist and the BB41 was perfect for me

[@leandrotan4535]

Love my Tudor Black Bay 41 on an aftermarket black rubber strap. The snow flake hand and dial really pops out.

[@henryvazquez1205]

@Leandro do you have a link for a rubber strap? I like the fabric but I'm sure I'm going to change it out.

[@leandrotan4535]

Got it from Amazon. Crafter Blue is the brand.

[@henryvazquez1205]

Thank you Leandro!

[@PaulTayLOL]

Got mine on a Rubber B, not cheap but it’s really good, very happy with it

[@tgemz3376]

I prefer the steel colored numerals on this bezel over the gilt colored ones on the 58.. but much prefer the size of the 58. And for this reason, I cant have either. I was an owner of the black bay S&G at one point though and I loved it - was just too thick.

[@ogotuwaobuto5366]

Great review. Did you realise that all these watch collectors criticise this watch because of its thickness, riveted bracelet and shield on the face. But these same collectors go crazy for the exact same watch if it is a Harrods edition. Then all of a sudden it is perfect.

[@tankt13]

THANK YOU!!!

[@Nachovalenti899]

The Black Bay 58 is better than the 41 ? Not for me, because my wrist size the 58 is too small for me and the 41 mm. fits perfectly on my wrist.

[@galaga8834]

The Tudor Heritage Black Bay 41mm black, ETA version is the one to buy especially the black gilt version. Not the in-house version which is just too thick.

[@DiBStubs33]

What is the size difference between the two?

[@galaga8834]

@@DiBStubs33 the ETA is 12.7mm. The in-house is about 2mm thicker.

[@flanners41]

Nice one good to see a current review for the watch rather than the constant 58 coverage. I purchased the exact same watch yesterday and am growing' tired' of the herd-like hysteria over the 58 for me a 39mm may be the ideal generic size for a watch but not for a specialist tool/dive watch; it was only a few years ago that such size watches were almost despised hence the DJ@41mm etc and that is ultimately a dress watch. I want a dive size watch with some prescence on my wrist easily readable and save my other watches for dress/formal wear; I don't need or want a do it all top-end watch I have some cheaper Seiko's for that. I think the 41mm will fit nicely in between my Sub date and Seamaster 300.. The case is fairly thick but then so is the GMT, my Bulova Moon and a few 7750 Chrono's I own. Who know's with the fad like BS of the watch world the 41mm may well be the one to own in about 15-20yrs time given the current disdain it is in now.

[@lewisjones3345]

I agree 1000%! What is with the weird cult coverage of the BB58? It is a regular BB in a smaller form. I think it is because most of the watch reviewers (especially on KZbin) and on the internet are smaller guys so they want smaller watches.

[@timohaneder82]

Got the BB yesterday! I think it fits my wrist better than a BB58 btw my second watch is an Omega SMP

[@nan1064]

I can assure you the bb58 is all hype. It’s ridiculous. People be comparing 58 and 79230 and saying 58 is technically a better watch when clearly both watches share the same DNA lmao its wack.

[@b_altmann]

I don’t have big wrists and tried both BlackBays on. The 41mm version is the right size. It‘s a dive/tool watch and the 58 feels too small for that (although it‘s probably closer to the old Submariner from 1958)

[@TarekDessouki]

Stunning editing and filming technique, keep it up

[@watchwayup]

I agree with a lot of the points made but slightly odd hearing the watch referred to as the Black Bay 41 all through the video when this isn’t the Black Bay 41.

[@JustAboutTime]

Woah … wooooooaaah! .. Let me stop you right there .. at the beginning. Exactly HOW is the BB58 a BETTER watch? Mechanically and technically they are identical. If you’re gonna make a statement like that you’re gonna have to back that up with references and examples .. not just personal opinion. You’re going by size alone? .. that doesn’t make it a ‘better’ watch … it makes it a smaller watch. I have 7.5 inch wrists .. the BB58 doesn’t fit as well as the 41. So .. I take issue with your statement that the BB58 is better …. For YOU maybe .. not for me. Objectively these watches are the same except in size.

[@rodsalvador3608]

Totally agree. Just picked up an S&G and it certainly has presence on the wrist. Nice and hefty like a brick with a nice gold pop. Love it.

[@JamesandRibble]

Why did you have the crown out during the filming?

[@kronikinsomniak]

Because he is an amateur.

[@Bawnkeeh]

@@kronikinsomniak Well, that's rude.

[@kronikinsomniak]

@@Bawnkeeh the guy is just another KZbin spec sheet reader.

[@Bawnkeeh]

@@kronikinsomniak Oh look, just another keyboard warrior with no real substance who hides behind anonymity. Sad.

[@kronikinsomniak]

@@Bawnkeeh Like you? You contributed literally nothing to the original topic. Stay busy getting offending over the internet. This is just another channel out of dozens that have popped up over the last year due to the insane rise of steel sports models.

[@SgtHooch]

Good video. Nice watch and probably the closest thing I could get to a Rolex Submariner. I realize it is highly unlikely that I will get a Sub. I will not pay the Flipper Tax on the grey market. So, maybe a Tudor. The price is still affordable and the watch is far more attainable. Sadly, I have put Rolex in my rear view mirror. I'm waiting for things to open up in my are and plan to see the Black Bay in the steel. Keep up the good work, AB.

[@antonhallergren588]

Just buy a Tudor or two or go for a blancpain or a Glashütte. Both are way better than buying Rolex from the grey market. Unless it's a vintage Rolex that you want of course. They'll hold their value much better than modern inflated Rolex watches so those I'm fine overpaying for.

[@andywilliams4887]

I very recently bought the Black Bay 58 Navy Blue on the steel bracelet to compliment a range of predominantly black-dialled watches in my collection that include the classic Rolex Submariner Date 16610 that I've owned for 19 yrs. The Tudor is a super, very well-made luxury timepiece and I appreciate its rather understated blue dial and bezel compared to the 'bling-blue' ceramic of my Omega Seamaster 300. Like-for-like think of the Blue 58 as a more modern take on its original black and gilt sibling. The blue really pops in daylight or in well-lit rooms and a pleasure to wear. Although not quite up there with the Rolex Sub in the absolute quality stakes - but why should it when barely 35% of the retail price - go to an AD and try one on. In-house COSC certified movement, 70 hrs power reserve, staggering lume.... you won't be disappointed.

[@gokhankayaeeqq7367]

does the aluminum bezel scratch quickly?

[@andywilliams4887]

@@gokhankayaeeqq7367 I have owned two for over a year and not a single ding or scratch on the bezel.

[@gokhankayaeeqq7367]

@@andywilliams4887 thank you i am between omega seamaster 300 and this i will buy tudor

[@andywilliams4887]

@@gokhankayaeeqq7367 The Omega 300 is a fab watch in its own right, but its bigger and more bling than the more classic vintage style Rolex-like Tudor IMO. You will love it I'm sure.

[@irishman485]

What’s the lug to lug measurements

[@chelious1973]

Why would the BB 58 be a better watch? 39 is too small for alot of people, not unless you have dainty wrists.

[@tbaxt3r]

first watch got it on a tudor nato highly recommend. didnt even care for the 39mm buy the 41 and you'll love it

[@nickkern2309]

Great review, thank you! Planning to buy this. How do you think a nice brown aged leather strap would go with it? Looking at the brown distressed strap that comes with the steel and gold model. To be able to switch it up.

[@davidmccammon1766]

The real question is the 58 or Pelagos?

[@joaquinbarreto9398]

58 isn't a better watch. I have a 7.25 inch wrist and chose this over the 58. It comes down to your wrist size This is why I prefer a black bay over a explorer because anything below 40 looks silly on my wrist. So many in the horological community have such a myopic view on this subject.

[@khoocheepeng]

BB 58 Bronze 39 mm with 3, 6, 9, is stunning.

[@wilkonomics6392]

i have both, the BB 41mm like in this Video and the BB 58 39mm in Blue. I really love both, but think that the wristpresence with the Heritage fits me better.

[@christopherhudson8831]

If you could only have one which one would you go for? Also what size wrists do you have? I’m very confused as I like the slim profile of the 58 yet have large ish wrist at 7 1/2 inch

[@albertoponce8796]

I don’t think you should by a watch only because everyone on KZbin is talking about it (like the BB58) I found a BB heritage with the blue bezel and the blue Leather strap and after trying it at the AD I put it down on the table for 10 minutes just to see if I could like it, so I ended up with it and I am really enjoying it, the size it’s perfect for my wrist and it just looks like a bad boy. I think the Heritage 41 mm is more for me 🙂

[@gokhankayaeeqq7367]

Does the aluminum bezel scratch quickly?

[@cwuzii]

Is that black part under the crown plastic?!

[@mindfulawareness1]

I think Tudor nail it. Yes they are everywhere now, but the quality is undeniable. Frankly, prefer them to Rolex. The only thing I don't care for is the celebrity ambassadors - incongruous.

[@antonytapiero1168]

Absolutly those peoples are "has been" its A No Go😢

[@RA-lc5ed]

Absolutely love this watch and have owned this for around a year and a half. Have you noticed part of the black Tudor rose insert on the crown coming out? Part of mine seems to have done which is strange.

[@gokhankayaeeqq7367]

the bezel draws quickly

[@fabfour289]

Subjectively speaking, for my money at least, the issue is its 15 mm thickness. I simply cannot understand why Tudor has been kinda holding back its thinner MT5402 movement for the bigger BB 41? I bought both the blue and the 1st BB 58 for myself and cannot stop thinking that BB 41 is gonna look better for 17.5 cm / 6.9 inch wrist, of course fantasizing it with, say, 12.5 mm thickness max. Stay sound and healthy, cheers.

[@angoloco1597]

In UK at the moment 01.10.2021 bb58 is in stock everywhere and second-hand is 300/500 less then retail price…

[@phillippugh2161]

The black bay 58 is all hype . For almost everyone the 39mm case is to small for a modern sport watch . Case in point most guys wouldn't give any other 39 mm diver watch the time of day . The 41 is the way to go . There the same watch dont get sucked in to more enternet hyped up watches you'll thank me in the morning ☀️

[@michaelchow4654]

Great video! I'm interested in getting a Black Bay 58, would you recommend a bracelet or leather? Will it affect its value down the road?

[@watchcollectingstrategy]

Buy the bracelet and have fun with after market straps 👍

[@b_altmann]

The bracelet bought separately will cost at least £600. The difference between the leather strap and the bracelet version when buying new is just £240.

[@jeanlefranc3817]

This gilt dial Black Bay 58 scratches that 6536 Submariner itch in a satisfactory way. One disappointment though went I got mine two weeks ago : despite all the hype about the brand new manufacture caliber, COSC certified and what not, the watch was running about 8 seconds fast per day, fresh from the box. I have no issue with 8 sec/day on my sub € 1k Sinn556, but this is just not good enough for a €3550 timepiece from Tudor. So it went back to Tudor factory under warranty, after only two days on my wrist. 😟

[@joaquinbarreto9398]

The 58 is not a better watch. Yall, youtubers need to stop pushing this ridiculous narrative. What's better depends on what your wrist size is. This version is better for me than the 58nbecuase of my larger wrist. I don't even understand why I have to explain this.

[@adamgrant4222]

Ive always wanted to get one of these - I think ill wait until my birthday to pull the trigger on JOMA

[@roamy3605]

The Tudor Heritage BB 41 seems all of a sudden to have lost it's mojo. But I'm not buying into this baloney. Wow, Tudor has a 39 mm version of the Black Bay. Good for us! But don't forget what got us to this point. And that is the Heritage BB 41. I think the video is right on the money. This 41 mm is still a great watch. Now, all of a sudden underrated and unloved? Crazy!

[@flanners41]

Watch world is a fickle beast and these days seems to be led by youtube and everyone jumps on and off the 'bandwagon' to buy or out the latest fad,, undesirable or collectable, the 41mm will appreciate in the future.....so many cars, watches, motorcycles etc have been out of favour only to become the one everyone suddenly wants. I like Leftfield products I actually don't like perfection!

[@nan1064]

Your comment is literally what I’ve been trying to tell my watch buddies. I tried the original 79230n on my wrist and honestly it isn’t that bulky and chunky lol. I agree that the bb58 is a nice watch with nice dimensions but come on... jumping on the bandwagon has to stop. Ridiculous really.

[@dxarelto2748]

Tried both BB Heritage 41 and BB58. Picked 41. Ideally for average size men, 58 is simply too small

[@stevefox8605]

Prefer this to the 58

[@MrSlowAZZ]

I love my BB41 stealthily beater and no one looks at it!

[@AMOTHEDEMO]

It’s selling for 3.6k now, not dollars but sterling pounds 😮

[@MrMatt1923]

Screw the crown in!

[@dannyrogero]

its nice, but too thick it pops out that is the downside.

[@williamb8764]

It’s a pretty expensive bargain though ha ha

[@robinmarples5198]

Still thinking the best bargains in the watches wold comes from Japan. Grand seiko fan

[@rbcroosendaal7381]

The Perfection

[@RadiohedgeFunds]

I'm big fan of the watch but 15mm is pretty insane.

[@kosflorin]

Although I have big wrist this watch’s sits like a brick 🧱 in the hand , sits so high , that’s why many flipped the 41

[@frankthetank5013]

I’d rather wait and have the 58

[@jelviathee1014]

longines spirit collection is far better a bargain :)

[@coffeeboyclips1973]

I have both longines spirit 40mm and a bb58 blue, I think overall the BB58 is a better watch but the Longines is the better value and very close to the BB58 in terms of build, fit and finish.

[@jacc88888]

Not the most exciting watch: a black, bland looking diver. I’d rather save the money for something more special. I’m sure the quality is superb though.

[@CC-lq8st]

needs a date then i'll buy

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

#tudorbros great video 👏

[@nomanor7987]

Tudors are the most flipped watch on the market. Guys buy it and sell in a few months. The question is why? Poor man’s Rolex syndrome.

[@bluemystic7501]

The popularity of Rolex is what turns some people off. It's the unoriginal choice. Tudor watches have more personality and are far more rare in the wild. Case in point: I just got back from a trip and I saw more Rolex in the airport than any other watch. Correction, apple watches were first, THEN Rolex.

[@flanners41]

Yes there are a lot being sold at the moment. guess it is the current hysteria and inability to actually purchase a Rolex from an AD or pre owned at a remotely reasonable price. Maybe in lockdown many have jumped onto the watch bandwagon and then wondered why

[@bluemystic7501]

@@flanners41 I don't think your argument holds any weight. There are FAR more submariners for sale than Black Bays - like 3x as many. Check Chrono24 for yourself.

[@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78]

I've had Rolex. It's not that great. Sold mine and got a this watch and an aqua terra which has a better movement.

[@flanners41]

@@bluemystic7501 Not new from an AD....how many Rolex Steel sports can you find......not forgetting the price difference at least 5x or 6x the price.

[@Weakeyedominant]

The thickness is what kills the BB41. It makes it look like a cheap budget and low quality watch. BB58 just whiped the floor with it.

[@flanners41]

It doesn't wear as large as internet fan boys and dimensions suggest....unless you have a twig for a wrist then yeh possibly the 58. It doesn't look cheap or low quality either as shown in the video above, it looks really good and has tool watch presence. The Sea Dweller is basically the same depth.