Why is Tudor Black Bay 58 so popular?

Powering the Tudor Black Bay 58 is Tudor's Manufacture Calibre MT5402. It's not just an in-house movement for in-house sake either – it actually boasts significant improvements as compared to its ETA/Sellita peers. For one, it's COSC certified, meaning that it has an average accuracy of -4/+6 seconds per day.

What is so special about the Black Bay 58?

The Black Bay 58 is beautifully refined, thanks to its 39mm case size, which is 2mm smaller than the existing Black Bay models. Two millimetres doesn't sound like much, but that's roughly 5% smaller. Having owned the original Black Bay Blue (ref 79220B) this size difference is both noticeable and extremely welcome.

Is Black Bay 58 the perfect watch?

So, there you have it—irrefutable proof that the Tudor Black Bay 58 is the perfect watch. Well, it certainly ticks a lot of very impressive boxes, and it would be no easy task to find a watch that can outdo it.

Is the Black Bay 58 an everyday watch?

Arguably Tudor's most popular current model, at least among watch enthusiasts, the Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight has a massive following and is frequently touted as one of the best divers and one of the best everyday watches on the market.

What is the difference between Black Bay and 58?

The Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight is the reduced sized version of the standard Black Bay Heritage dive watch that first appeared in 2018, and it is characterized by its smaller 39mm case diameter.

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Why is it called Black Bay 58?

The BB58, as enthusiasts call it, is so-named because Tudor's first dive watches debuted in 1958. Although models in the modern collection, launched in 2018, have black dials, the new one is inspired specifically by a series with blue dials, introduced in 1969.

Is Black Bay 58 a dive watch?

Having produced its first diver's watch in 1954 in the form of the Oyster Prince Submariner Reference 7922, the horology house's sea-faring tool watches now enjoy a strong reputation and widespread popularity. The Black Bay 58 is no exception.

How accurate is Black Bay 58?

I had previously read on other forums of majority BB58 owners recording < +/- 1 sec per day. After wearing mine for a day, I woke up to notice that mine was -5 sec. When I am wearing the watch it is usually dial-up or crown left.

When did Black Bay 58 come out?

The hyped and elusive Tudor Black Bay 58 Navy Blue released in July 2020 as a non-limited model that somehow like most Rolex models managed to secure a place in the elite, never-ending sinkhole simply named 'the waitlist'.

Can you dive with a Tudor Black Bay?

Although a vintage era inspired timepiece, the efficient utilization of modern, high-quality materials and excellent manufacturing procedures make Tudor Black Bay one of the most reliable diving watches in the market.

Is Tudor Black Bay a dress watch?

With no rotating bezel, the model doesn't quite sit in the sports model category. But, it is also not quite a dress watch either. WIth just the essential features and a greater presence on the wrist, the Tudor Black Bay 41 is the perfect casual, elegant sports watch.

Is Black Bay 58 automatic?

The Black Bay Fifty-Eight is a simple diver's watch, with a 39mm case, navy dial with matching unidirectional rotating bezel, illuminated markers and an automatic movement.

What does Black Bay mean?

According to the brand, the name Black Bay stems from “a fictitious hidden cove, which holds secrets can only be discovered over time, step by step”. It was a modern interpretation of the first diver's watch from 1954 which, just like then, has been reinterpreted again and again over the past eight years.

Does Tudor hold its value?

The secondhand prices of Tudor watches are driven by supply and demand. As such, not all Tudor watches have the same demand, and thus they won't hold their value as well as more popular models. With that in mind, the Tudor watches that hold their value the best will be the watches that are the most popular.

Does Tudor Black Bay 58 have gold?

The Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight 18K is a 39mm 18-karat gold dive watch measuring 12.7mm thick and 47mm lug to lug. With 200 meters of water resistance, a display caseback, and a green dial and bezel.

What movement is in Tudor Black Bay?

Movement. In terms of potency, the Tudor Black Bay 41 uses an automatic movement called the Caliber T600. This mechanism is a modified version of the Caliber 2824, with a few minor tweaks and modifications on the side.

What is the difference between Tudor and Rolex?

The Tudor and Rolex Relationship

For decades, there was one key difference when comparing Rolex vs. Tudor: their watch movements. Rolex uses in-house movements exclusively – a principle on which the brand was founded. On the other hand, Tudor used the more affordable Swiss ETA movements for many years.

Can you Overwind a Tudor Black Bay 58?

Edit: Confirmed it's the clutch mechanism to avoid overwinding.

Is it worth buying a Tudor watch?

Not only do the watches look great but they are also extremely well-made, often with in-house movements and are offered at very reasonable prices. Plus, the brand has excellent credibility amongst collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Is the Black Bay a Submariner?

Second Opinions The Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Is Not A Submariner Alternative.

How accurate is a Tudor Black Bay?

While a Master Chronometer must be accurate to 0/+5 seconds a day, it only has to be water-resistant and to have a power reserve as advertised by its makers. That means the Black Bay Ceramic has passed Metas' tests that legitimise Tudor's claims of 200 metres of water resistance and 70 hours of power reserve.

Are Tudor Black Bay good watches?

Watches that contain this design feature come from the initial ETA models and are much more sought-after. Later models simply have all the text in a straight line and are less desirable. If you are able to acquire a Black Bay with a smile dial, you are definitely dealing with one of the best Tudor watches to invest in.

What is the Black Bay 58 based on?

Iconic Looks. Alright, so the elephant in the room here is that the Black Bay 58 looks like a Rolex Submariner. And it would, because the original 1958 Tudor this is inspired by was based on a Rolex Submariner.