Hands-On: Tudor Black Bay 54 Watch Review
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With the vintage craze at an all time high, Tudor surprised us all with an even smaller 37mm Black Bay at Watches and Wonders based on the Tudor Submariner - the Black Bay 54. By taking everything great about the Black Bay 58 and streamlining it even further, does the Black Bay 54 stand as an even more true-to-form Tudor Submariner homage?
Tudor Black Bay 54 ($3,850) - bit.ly/tudor54
Video Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:37 First Impressions
02:47 The Case
04:51 The Dial
05:31 The Movement
06:11 The Bracelet
07:11 Final Thoughts
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When I see BB54 review clip. I click.
@musclemania332
10 ай бұрын
Me too 😂 even though i already own the watch
@austinzizzi1142
4 ай бұрын
Every time
@josetijerino5198
3 күн бұрын
Me too. I own one.
Coming from a Rolex 16570 I absolutely LOVE my BB54. It's everything I love about vintage watches but with modern tech and build quality. It hasn't left my wrist for the last 2 months!
Hasn't left my wrist since getting it home. My desire for a Submariner is now absent. I can't find a flaw. I'm in love
Man I like your videos. There is something about the lighting in the studio and the “on wrist” shots that better represent what the watch looks like on your wrist. If I see another full length video of a watch on a table I will go mental. Keep up the good work.
Good and honest appraisal.Had the 58 since release and still love it as its like a birth year watch that works.This year because of the heat I swapped the bracelet for the OEM silk nato.Apart from giving the piece a whole new look its cool, comfortable and simple to adjust.The cost might seem high but so is the quality and I find rubber to be clammy.Cheers.
Soo nice and refined. The size is perfection
Excellent review, well done! I know that must have taken a lot of time to put together. I daily wear a bb58 and just adore it. Although I wish the bracelet was like the 54.
Best review I’ve seen, the wrist pics were brilliant
Superb review. Great shots. I'm praying for a blue model next year. Instant buy
I adore everything about it except the gilting and the faux rivets... but I understand that both features are faithful replication of the original 1954 product. What I really appreciate about BB54 is that it clinches the market trend's return to smaller watches. Other brands like Omega will feel the pressure for sub-40mm offerings. And guess what? There's already a rumor that Blancpain's monstrous 45mm Fifty Fathoms will finally offer 38-40mm models soon. Watches are getting tasteful again!
Best review of the BB54 on KZread
Excellent video. Love my BB54 since day one, I prefer it over the P39 which isn't getting much wrist time.
Glad I found you - thanks🎉
Hope they bring out an Opaline dial version with a Jubilee bracelet:) great breakdown thanks !
I decided to get this over the IWC Ingenieur. It's clean, simple without date and has a much better t-link clasp adjustment.
Love it!! Perfect size
does put things into perspective, esp with Rolex Submariners...it wears so well on the wrist....do I still need the 41mm Sub and yes, this vid is the best for BB54...esp the wrist-shot- on-the-road scenes. wonder if the blue will be available anytime soon?
Best watch I have put on regarding comfort. I currently own these watches. Rolex submariner, black bay ceramic, and omega seamaster 300P.
@john-carlosynostroza
Жыл бұрын
The Rolex is generally uncomfortable in my opinion as I have warned one for a while. Just curious if you think this is primarily due to the fact that it is considerably smaller, the 54, and lighter? I mean, is there some dynamic my principal this make you more comfortable or pretty much just because it's someone petite? It sure is gorgeous!
would love to see you make a review for Tag heuer Carrera 36mm, love your videos though
I have this watch it’s beautiful. Also the review was brilliant. Far better than hodinkees attempt. Subscribed.
@s1ggy
Жыл бұрын
Agreed, couldn't handle the sloth pace of that reviewer's voice lol.
@travischang1175
Жыл бұрын
Hodinkee tries too hard to be cool when doing a watch review
@picanha694
Жыл бұрын
how much did you get it for? in my ad they were selling at retail and still on a waiting list
I saw one in a display case and dismissed it based on the size. It looked ridiculously small next to the 39+ mm Tudors. Now I'm wishing I had tried it on, but I still think it would be too dainty on my 7.25 inch wrist.
The rivets on the bracelet add to the historical accuracy of the look especially on the 54. It would look less accurate without them
I own the 58 in blue at the moment and I’m not planning on letting it go so I’m asking myself is it going to be too similar or do they both have their place in a collection. Right now I’m thinking they both deserve a place in my collection so what do you think ?
Day 21 of watching this video and waiting to get a call.... I can't wait.
Beautiful but still waiting for a 39mm gmt
what I wish for the 54 model is a blue version, crownguards and jubilee option
Surprised how large it looks in the distant shots considering your wrist size, think it’ll be perfect for my 7.5” wrist
Nice. Really want this watch. Split between this or the Zulu Time 39 as my first luxury pieces.
@TreborTnemorf
Жыл бұрын
Both good choices I think, certainly worth trying them on. Resist the temptation to sell a kidney and buy both.
@austinzizzi1142
Жыл бұрын
It’s whether you need a timer of a gmt then because they’re both good everyday pieces. I’ve had the 54 on for 3 months now if you have any questions about it
@theadventuresofwolf5.77
Жыл бұрын
Zulu time you won't regret it
@pratikl2000
Жыл бұрын
Owning the Zulu time. It’s a great watch. I am still gravitating towards the 54. While Zulu time is more watch for money you pay. I think the 54 is a beautiful watch. Waiting to handle one personally.
@cheesychester9647
Жыл бұрын
@@pratikl2000 For sure! I just ordered the 54 on Friday :) can’t wait.
Tudor has my full attention now. Just wish they would quit with the faux rivets and make the bezel bi-directional like the original.
The MT5400 is a master chronometer? I thought it was just COSC certified.
Hello, I have the watch on a rubber strap. I would like to get the metal strap to go with it. Do you know how much I'll pay for it?
Planning to get my first Tudor - BB54 or Tudor GMT Pepsi?
@Hiconsumption
5 ай бұрын
THAT is the question! Can’t go wrong with either one and they’re both beautiful watches in person. Definitely a personal preference though. Good luck and congrats 🤙
Gilt in the Dial. No gilt on the bezel. Skip and wait for their other iteration next year. But i love the female endlinks, glide lock clasp and the quality finish.
I enjoyed your review but found the pace of your delivery a little too fast making it hard to follow.
The colors make this watch 😊 Could have done with being just a little larger in diameter.
Nice but when the METAS 58 and 58 GMT come out these will be getting dumped on EBay like the BB PRO and Pelagos 39 because of thickness problems and quality issues 😬
@RabbitWatchShop
Жыл бұрын
No they won’t lol
@dstfno
11 ай бұрын
Which thickness problems?
@leeharding8306
11 ай бұрын
@@dstfno the Black Bay Pro is almost 15mm thick 😬 the GMT and Chronograph are also much too thick and look even thicker because of the awful slab sides.
@douglaskrueger357
10 ай бұрын
Not!
Awesome watch, especially on the rubber, but the hour and minute hands look like ~3mm too long too me, weirdly out of shape 🤔
I would stack this watch with other soft bands and strings to give it more wrist presence. It is small.
Perfection in my book!
The same watch in 39 mm, without fake rivets, a ceramic crown, an L916 steel bracelet and a transparent back to matte the movement would be the almost perfect watch.
@dellwright1407
10 ай бұрын
ceramic crown or ceramic bezel ?
Great proportions. The 58 wears too large imo
Why don't people like the faux rivets? They dont look bad at all
Now for Tudor, to reduce the Pepsi GMT.
Looks great but 37mm is smaller for my wrist 👆👆
I’ll never understand why people have such a problem with the faux rivets.
@dellwright1407
10 ай бұрын
they look a bit naff and are purely there for decoration... undermining any claims to authenticity.
@MeanMrMustard85
10 ай бұрын
@@dellwright1407 we are all entitled to our opinions - I personally think they look ok, and as for authenticity, that’s pretty irrelevant in todays luxury watches
@dellwright1407
10 ай бұрын
@@MeanMrMustard85 I agree that authenticity is a questionable notion in a modern Tudor dive watch (that 99.8% of people are never going to take diving). I guess the faux rivets are somewhat symbolic of that. They didn't bother me too much when I owned a BB58 but equally I didn't really see the point of Tudor adding them. I'd be interested to try on a BB54 one day... the 58 still felt somewhat chunky and slab sided to me.
@MeanMrMustard85
10 ай бұрын
@@dellwright1407 I’ve had the Black Bay GMT for about 18 months now, which still presents large despite their bevelling of the bottom edge (just smoke and mirrors!). As for the rivets, I’m pretty indifferent - with or without they’re still very appealing, even if their wearability is a little problematic at times. I’m also very keen to try on the 54, it certainly looks the part.
Bb54 or Tudor submariber 75190 ?
remove the rivets and chamfers on the bracelet, slap on a red/burgundy/yellow dial and this thing will sell like mad mad mad mad mad
@travischang1175
Жыл бұрын
and the fugly shaped hour hand, then its a true nod to the heritage. doing it right.
Hi HiConsumption
what the hell is the problem with people and the rivets? thats all I ever hear people bitching about with Tudor. its not even that noticeable of a feature and its something original that ties it to the past but hell what do I know about whats hip in the watch industry?
Small case sizes are awesome. Would be really cool if Tudor discontinue BB54 next year. It will truly become the most sought after watch from Tudor line up ever.
Too much information delivered in too fast a pace, in my opinion. I would have enjoyed the video more if you talked more slowly and paused when changing theme / topic. Now it sounds as if you are reading a script too fast, without pausing where it is natural - and necessary.
Am i the only one who thinks that he sound like 50 Cent😂??!!!
@RabbitWatchShop
Жыл бұрын
Lay off the crack
The dial part is what turn me off. Is it brown? Is it black? Is it matt? Is it shinny? Pick one man. The dial is kind of brownish, and shinny in some angle. In some angle, it's black and brown in different spots. Bruh.
Honestly with KZreadrs raved about Tudor (seriously when they did not) as usual, BB54 is just a homage diver for smaller wrists. Marketing aside my honest opinion BB58 will be best fit for most wrists. Just like SKX007/SKX013, different size for different wrist. No need to overreact for this release. It is just another Black Bay diver. It is getting boring with all the variants.
@dstfno
11 ай бұрын
Though I will never claim that Tudor is original in their designs, this watch is among the best if you want a quality watch that looks like a vintage sub.
First time I’m first
@The3osforos
Жыл бұрын
Congrats brother🎉 So proud for you😊
@oliverrrrrrrrrr
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations! I'm so proud to see how far you've come in life!
@pepecosta2410
Жыл бұрын
Respektos
@bhaijaansabka
Жыл бұрын
You are an inspiration!
Keep your money for a real 14060
What a dainty little piece. It looks nice on the surface but it's too small. There's no red triangle at 12, no half-links, terrible lume, and a tiny hard-to-use crown. Yet again, Tudor fails enthusiasts.
@dorningarts
10 ай бұрын
yeah, nobody likes it
58 is much better.
Longines Zulu all time.
Just my opinion, looks too small for you. Like you borrowed your toddlers watch.
@franky3fingers337
Жыл бұрын
Yeah not really. So dramatic.
@johnheng3277
Жыл бұрын
It does not look too small on his wrist. It actually looks perfect on his wrist, adopting a minimalist type of style where it is at a minimum size that still can read the time clearly.
@Kevinpsh71
Жыл бұрын
@@johnheng3277 totally agree..37 is the perfect size
@AcmeRocket
Жыл бұрын
@@johnheng3277 ok
@douglaskrueger357
10 ай бұрын
Your opinion based upon what research?
Too simple and generic for my taste. Of course Pelagos is more expensive but way better watch and worth of extra money.