I finally got the best Tudor watch that money can buy!
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- Today we are looking at a fresh purchase, the Tudor Black bay 54 m79000n-0001, an exciting small sized and adaptive diver for ''almost'' any wrists. because at 37 mm, this Tudor diver, is not small :)
Enjoy!
Wish they didn't remove the red off the pip, to me it was the cherry on top.
I was looking at the 54 and the 58. I went with the 58 because I liked the size of the dial. But I love seeing videos like this one and seeing others get excited about the various sizes and models. Tudors are magnificent watches. One thing I wasnt paying attention to during my purchase, was the clasp. I love the T clasp.
I just purchased a bb54 and I can’t take it off my wrist . It is so charming and I think it’s design is perfect and it is the ultimate black bay. The proportions are perfect , as well and the bracelet is beautiful , comfortable and functional with the t fit clasp. This watch made me realize how much of the bb58 I really didn’t like mainly the gilt colouring on the bezel and the markers from 10-15.
Congrats! Solid purchase!
"I just purchased a bb54 and I can’t take it off my wrist" There is a little safety clasp that you lift up and you can then open the the main clasp to allow the bracelet to pass over your hand. Viola, glad to help.
Agreed, the 58 bezel just looks busy. The 0-15 markings and red triangle were already a lot, and at least those were vintage accurate. Adding the gilt was just overkill.
I’ll come back and ask in 3 months if it’s still your favourite. Honey moon period is real 😊
Its funny cuz the gilt markers are one of my fav features on the 58. 54 is too bland.
Together with the Explorer 1 the BB54 is probably the best modern watch for smaller wrists. Thanks for showing them side by side here as well! Great review :)
I fully agree, I would add the Santos de Cartier to the battle :D Cheers!
@@BraveBeatersmidgets battle … 😜
Agreed. Also try on a GP Laureato in 38mm. Definitely great on smaller wrists.
The comparison at 4:56 with the 58 and 54 side by side is chef's kiss. Nice job. Love my 58 but this is tempting.
thank you :)
The BB54 looks great but I’d really like to see Tudor offer a 1:1 reissue of their Tudor Prince.
Couldn't agree more!
Date or date Day?
oh boi...a modernized 76200/76214 with an in-house caliber instead of an ETA2836-2 ? Basically a steel Rolex DD, that would be a killer for sure. But they already have D+D with the "Glamour" line (which I find hideous) and "Royal" line (still starring the 38h reserve ETA-based movement...).
@@mariog7213 Date day for me :)
Rolex wouldn't allow that 😂
I have said before if the BB54 had come years before the BB58, all the influencers and press would be praising the 58, and saying how finally Tudor got a perfect watch!
Exactly 😂
Its just youtuber hype, been too long in the game to know their tactics!
Well of course, they’re not here for your benefit. They’re here for clout. It’s your job to decide if the bb54 is the best for you
Real talk!
No because the 54 is significantly more accurate to vintage than the 58
58 is way better, tried both bought the 58, red triangle alone is enough:)
Very good observation regarding how the lug width, rather than the lug-to-lug distance can make an under 38 mm watch look bigger.
Very true yes! I had the 36 mm explorer to compare it with and this was missing from the crowned one. Cheers! :)
Yes! Spot on!
@@BraveBeaters, uite, profit de ocazia asta ca sa-ti multumesc pentru inspiratia care m-a facut sa-mi creez propriul canal! Al tau este cel mai bun mariaj dintre calitatea imaginilor, informatiile prezentate, interpretarea lor si “distributia” filmelor. Singurul defect al canalului e ca nu ai upload-uri mai dese, dar inteleg ca calitatea nu se produce de pe o zi pe alta.
Currently wearing the 54 on the rubber strap. Love it, especially the dial in direct light
I must recognize, once I see your videos, I want to have the watch. Insane photos and quality
Thank you very much! :)
While i love the bb54. The Pelagos 39 is the best contemporary Tudor money can buy
I have to try it as well :)
Nice video and presentation as always. I am a 58 owner the only negative i see on the 54 is the lack of a pop on the bezel if it only had a red triangle around the pip
Thank you!
It's true, the 54 case is muted. The only thing that pops is the dial and keeps the watch desaturated is the dial :)
Its just so close, but the saying goes you never find a perfect watch and that is what keeps us looking. Also what are your thoughts on the tfit clasp i want one for my 58.
So true i don't understand this choice from Tudor
It’s better that way
@@jdassonvalIt's echoing the Rolex that existed before red triangle and big crowns, which I much prefer.
Perfect, subtle dive bezel.
I went to the AD to get a 58. Put the 54 on my 6.5" wrist and it was love at first sight. Took it home and have been very happy with it since. Fantastic watch.
Fantastic review. I want the 54 whenever a good review like this one pops up, but later when I’m in the shop or the office, or rolling in the truck or on the water, and look down at the 58 with its scratches and dings, me thinks, nah, this one’s perfect for me.
haha, good one! ofc 58 is enough if you already have it :)
Interesting choice. Got a call lately from my AD, decided to pull a trigger on Black Bay Pro. Love it. Had to also look at BB54 but the guilt gives is so much shine, I knew it wasn't for me. Great watches from Tudor lately.
Solid choice that Bb Pro, Congrats! :)
The 54 guilt is not that reflective, honestly.
I got my Pro last week it's a fantastic watch , I have a 6.75 inch wrist 7 in the summer and it fits really well I think people have overlooked this model because of perceived thickness , it melts on my wrist.
My retirement wish gift to myself.
Haha. Solid choice! :)
Good choice, but when you buy it now you can enjoy longer. 😀
If you have the money buy it now you never know what happens in life
I personally feel that if the bb58 had the t fit clasp it’s prob the closest thing to the perfect watch
Get a Tudor ranger bracelet and you can
For me, the best value for money is the BB54 for less than 4000 euros with a T clasp, without rivets or with real rivets and a transparent case back to watch the movement. Or the PELAGOS 39 with better worked angles and a transparent background.
Just get the steel reef easy link bb58 bracelet problem solved
Thank you for showing how to adjust the bracelet on the wrist. Just bought one yesterday and the AD did not show me that. Super cool!
Got my 54 after my dad got the 58. The size is perfect for me as i did not want to buy the 58 due to it looking too big for my liking. I have not took my 54 off once and is the perfect watch for me, also having a matching watch with my dad is great but having them have slightly different looks and small features is great too so we feel like we have our own unique watches.
As a guy with 15.5 cm wrist I have been told that 40mm is a good solid medium size for a watch. It was a lie. 38mm is a big sports watch on my wrist. 36-37mm is s perfect size for any type of watch on my wrist.
@@unwokeneuropean359037mm fits me perfectly. I’m a skinny guy and have been having trouble finding watches that look good on my wrist. So far the BB 54 and the Cartier tank are the only ones I’ve found right for me.
Wow! It looks very-very good! Though I love the design of the 58, so 54 is an easy choice for me. And, exactly! “Wear whatever you like”
True and true :)
Cheers!
Congrats on the purchase of BB54. Great video production as always.
Thank you very much! :)
Great choice. Looks good as it has less gilt, wears great due to the thinner case. Smaller but still substantial enough, agree it makes a great daily driver.
Wise words :D cheers!
Beautiful watch . A thing of beauty is a joy forever....
Keats would wear this … ;)
My first ever Tudor watch. I went through various Tudor watches with the AD but kept coming back to the BB54 mainly because I have a small wrist. My Rolex watches are all larger as well as the Tag Heuer watch I have. The only other watch I have this size is a really old Citizen watch which is simpler more like a dress watch than a tool watch.
Really have with it.
Tudor > Rolex (My personal opinion)
Thank you very much you are the best reviewer on CZcams, with all info's which are important about a watch. The other channels should learn from you how to make review.
Super kind words! Thank you very much! :)
+1! ;)
Nice cute little watch. Bought it for my wife. She has so skinny wrists, that she can wear it.
it's interesting how this video has a lot more views than your other recent videos. I think that it's the thumbnail that really stood out and looks different than your usual choices
If he really wanted to maximise his views, his thumbnail would be a great white shark wearing a Tudor....or maybe a cute puppy !
I’d love to see the BB54 with the red bezel this year
I agree, the blackbay line never excite me, but when 54 was released, it is such a well-proportioned watch.
I tried on the BB54 at my local AD and my oh my, I fell in love with it right away. I'm saving up so that I can purchase it asap.
Happy saving, hope you get it soon. I think it is worth the effort! :)
Great looking watch.
Now all it needs is a date wheel for everyday use, then i'd buy it right away.
Tudor made an outstanding decision with the Black Bay 54; bold and respectful to its past. These complains against the size commit the mistake of seeing only crude numbers, not considering how the entire design gives it the substance that the case diameter seemingly doesn't have. In my opinion it's much more versatile, capable and better looking than the Rolex Explorer.
Exactly! well assessed! :)
I like the red bezel one even more!
Great video! I love my 54. Thank you for showing the on the wrist adjustment of the bracelet! Have not seen that yet.
Thank you! :)
I love that watch. If it had been around when I got my BB58 blue, I probably would have gotten it. I still may get one someday!
Really cool feature on the bracelet. Kudos to Tudor! Nice review 👌
Cheers! :)
When the BB54 came out I went to my AD if it was available to try. The salesman was like "Sorry sir we haven't received the new models yet. We'll get a special meeting for salesmen soon with Tudor and they'll show us the new models. Plus, we haven't any Tudor to sell. If you want one you need to put your name on the model you like." I told him if I had to put my name on a watch then I'd choose a Rolex. He answered that it was possible so I went for the Explorer I in 36mm. Now I am in the waiting game and it is estimated to be 1 year.
I wear the BB58 in black daily that I bought there and I'll stick to it till I get the Explorer.
Damn, these Rolex Ad's are killing me... when you think that I bought the 54 from an airport, where it was available for retail...
A fresh new air for us small wrist, super comfy in my 6.3 inch wrist
true words! :)
Congrats it is the current best Tudor. It’s been my go everywhere do everything watch for the past 3 months now
Thank you! Agreed! Solid companion, so easy to wear in any context.
those misaligned markers are killing me. LOL! At least Tudor continued this "tradition" from their BB58s..haha
Where? Can’t see…
@@Dani-mn4qg at 2:31, the baton at 9 o clock is the biggest misalignment visible even to the naked eye. FWIW its quite common for Tudors to have misaligned markers and all these, are according to the Rolex Service Centre, "within acceptable range" and they will not fix it for you.
Finally a watch from Tudor to fit my slim wrist. One day.. for now, sadly, still too much for my wallet. I really like it.
I really love everything about the BB line other than the snowflake hand. For me, it's deal-breaker. It's an otherwise awesome watch!
I've grown to love it. The dial gets a triangle, rectangles, circles, and then a square. I like the interplay between all of these simple shapes.
@@wintermute8315 I can see that. What bothers me most about that hand is it has a flat tip, which makes reading the time more difficult, and it obscures more of the dial. If the snowflake had an arrow tip, I'm sure I'd like it a lot more
36, 37, 38 mm watches are classy... I like the way they wear and they look (7 inch wrist here)
true words! :) Cheers!
Do t know my wrist size but I’m 6’2 and still only seek out 36-38mm
They just look better and are not a “look at me” piece
The BB58 is the perfect size, 39mm
Wonderful watch. So refreshing to see a 37mm sports watch. Finally. Will pick it up at some point
I'd prefer a 58 but with a caseshape and side profile of the 54, and the T fit clasp.
My dream watch when I grow up
Great review ! You making me want to sell all my watches so I can finally afford this BB54 !
@watchgringa if you pause at 2:35, you can see the logo misalignment issue I was talking about on your vid. This is a great video with terrific camera work, and a good top down shot, and at least to my eyes it’s pretty clearly off.
Another reviewer (?) I saw on CZcams said the lume was..really poor ( not exact words). If true: no cigar.
@TheBeastly1113, thank you, and yes, it feels that the logo is a bit offset. :D As for the lume. it is decent towards good.
As somebody already mentioned here the 9h and 6h marks are also slightly off. This should never be for this price of course. I checked the offers on Chrono24 and saw a few of the watches there have the same issue. Maybe this is because Tudor produces a brand new model in a brand new factory, from my work experience I know that exactly under such conditions something like that can happen. So it can make sense to wait a bit with a purchase until their quality assurance has improved the imperfections in the production process.
The snowflake hand looks different on the 54, slimmer and more elegant than on other Tudor models. Maybe the Black bay 53 will eventually have a Mercedes hand. 😂
But what I really like is how the Swiss made label shines in rose gold. ❤
I wish it just had stick hands. I love snowflake hands but only with square markers like on the pelagos. That’s just my opinion though
Agreed, but then they'd be stepping on their big brother's toes ( like also having the date).
I am pretty sure they will make a pencil hands version in the future :)
I like the variety this one brings - a triangle, rectangles, circles and a square all harmonising on the dial. I think it's a clever build on the standard diver-style dial with one additional shape.
I'm very happy to hear that you find the best Tudor for you! Less can be more, if that's what you're into. It most certainly is not for me. LOL! My wife thinks the BB54 is too small for my 7.3" wrist. She actually compared it to me wearing skinny jeans. 🤣
Thank you for sharing that bit about the T-fit clasp! It's a very neat and useful feature! One that lot's have complained about as a design flaw! 😂
haha! good one! I think, the best is to try it on and see if it really works for you. depending what size of watches your wear on a daily basis.
For the Wife's challenge I would had answered: "what's wrong with skinny jeans? I'm getting the 54!" :D Cheers!
Serious diving contender and gorgeous simplicity……the size is very nice and easily has more interest than the Rolex Explorer. 👍👍👍
A Tudor Black Bay is on my " wanted " list. However, I do have a few reservations about Tudor - mainly every watch they make seems to be a reworking of the original 41mm. Black Bay. I'm also looking at Longines Pilot Majetek, which could not be more different from the Tudor.
I think this is my point. My last two purchases have been Longines. The 40mm Spirit and the Titanium "Big Eye". Both have their roots in aviation, but you could not confuse them. Their design language is completely different.
Tudor seems to have a Henry Ford approach to manufacturing watches : You can have any watch you want, as long as it's a Black Bay !
woow! that titanium big eye is just... WOW! congrats! :) and I agree, the BB line no matter the size, relies on the obsolete 41 mm version.
@@BraveBeaters Longines' period of torpor has come to an end, and they are releasing some outstanding watches. The Spirit , The Big Eye and the GMT have all been well received, and a lot of content creators have rated the Longines GMT to be as good, if not better, than the Tudor GMT, while priced £1000 less than the Tudor. I think Longines have another winner on their hands with the new Conquest Range. If you get a chance to review one, do it.!
looked into the BB54 and BB58 but for my wrist I preferred to look of the original BB and happy with it ever since. Great video!
Very nice watch. The dial colour is beautiful. Congrats!
thank you! :)
Great video! I’ve had my BB54 and can’t imagine a more perfect watch.
Bravo Andrei 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻. Frumusețe BB54. Enjoy frate 🙋🏻♂️
I have 35 watches. If the 54 had a date, i would sell all my watches apart from one and the 54 would be my perfect watch. I cant bear a watch without a date.
I know it is the watch of the moment, but the 54 looks a bit tiny on your wrist. Have you considered the 58? The 58 is so well proportioned for a sports watch. It also borrows from classic Tudors and Rolex without being a slave to an exact copy . It really is it’s own thing. The gilt bezel gives the 58 a warm feel, the red triangle pays homage to the Rolex Big Crown, the large coin edge crown with matching bezel makes it unique and again borrows from the Rolex Big Crown, and I love the snow flake seconds hand. It is unique in design. By the way, 39 mm is on the smaller side for a modern sized sports watch. I think anything smaller is vintage territory. I think of your going for a diver do 58, going for a small vintage tool watch with a bezel do 54.
I personally never liked the 58. It just felt like a better sized 41 mm version for me.
54 is better proportioned and wears better. Looks great, disappears on the wrist. Looks crisper with the toned-down bezel.
To each their own.
Love my BB54: the perfect everyday anywhere watch. So boringly perfect...
haha, true! :)
I own a BB GMT which looks great on my big wrist. Personally, 37mm would look a little small on me.
My dream watch is a 14060M with a modern glide lock bracelet. Tudor basically granted my wish.
Love it! Perfect all around. Now if only I wanted another diver. Sigh.
Only disagree on one part: The number one rule, like all things you wear, is proper proportion. It's hard to go too small, but very easy to look clownishly large.
Very, very nice. Im currently wearing a 38mm vintage diver... 17cm wrist. Great size!
Great and insightful review. Thanks
Could someone tell me whether the lume is able to last through the night?
mh... works, it's not seiko lume or superluminova but you should be able to see it during the night
@@BraveBeaters Thanks for replying, this made my day and I will be getting one soon as that is the case!
I can't get over the mismatched gilt on the dial + silver on the bezel. If those matched (with either gilt or silver), this would be perfect for me.
I love it , just looks tiny on my wrist don’t think I can pull it off .
It depends how big yours wrists are. Or precisely what's your range size.
However, if you have the chance. Try it on and see how it looks :) cheers!
Thank you for this awsemoe review ❤! I introduced myself to Tudor in October 22 and own the Black Bay 58 with the blue dial and the blue soft touch leather band since… and I love this watch! Now it`s time to get another Tudor and I`m struggling with the decision betwenn the Black Bay with in red or the Black Bay 54… both are gorgeous. Since I have a rather small wrist, the 54 might be the better choice and also a better color fit for evryday use. Oh boy… Tudor really got me, no more Rolex for me! 😅
Great review and photography! Many thanks 🙏
I want to buy my first tudor watch, really like the titanium pelagos
Whaz a nice diver, perfect dimensions! Congrats!
Thank you! :)
Beautiful watch , just a tad small for me
Great review 👍
Thank you! :)
Please don't shoot the messenger, but is there a mark on the snowflake?
yes, has a spot on the lumed surface.
Fantastic review, thank you! I appreciate your insight on the BB54. I've had my eye on the 58 for some time (albeit in blue), however; this release is definitely on my list of potential watches for when I change careers down the road. A major milestone kind of watch (for me, I mean).
the blue version is very cool as well! :)
But yes, if you have the chance to try on the wrist, do it :D
Looks super 👌🏻👌🏻.. only miss a date window at 6 🙄.. if you should put a rubber on it, make it a white tropic 👌🏻, it would be very cool! Thanks for a nice review, you are top 🙌🏻
It’s strange but I can’t get the new Tudour Ranger out of my mind. This looks a great size for you.
Cheers, I just got a ranger for review. Can't wait to try it on :)
@@BraveBeaters Oh, Oh! This may be the third watch I buy after watching your videos lol.😮
I am so happy with my 54, but am already considering pairing it with a Ranger at some point.
Love the tasteful vintage restraint of these two models.
The black bay looks great but my favourite is the new black pelagos.
37mm and 39mm are actually aimed at lady customers and just a handful of men with tiny wrists. Most men fit 41 to 43mm.
I was thinking I would get the 54 instead of the 58. Divers, in general, are a little bit over bulky and tacky in that regard if you ask me.
Got the BB54 and it is amazing! 😍
Congrats! :)
Great video!
One of the best out there for this model
Cheers! :)
Looks odd to me without the guilt markings on the aluminum bezel insert. Personally I’d personally get the 39mm BB58 once they update the clasp. I think 39-40mm even on my small 6.5” is as small as I like my dive watches. I also wish Tudor would release the red bezel Black Bay in the 58 (39mm size). I’d still rather get a Pelagos 39mm though for the titanium and ceramic insert. I’m just holding out for a blue Pelagos 39.
It's a great option for the tiny men among us! 🤣❤
Omg :))))
@@BraveBeaters 🤣 Great job on the review. I own a 41mm burgundy bezel but smaller case sizes are long overdue. I'd have no problem wearing the 54 as well. It's a beautiful watch.
I personally need a date as I can never remember the date at work
Good one! In this case, the date is well represented, so It might replace the reflex to look at the phone for the current date :) Cheers!
@@BraveBeatersi hate when i need to look at my phone to find out the date when I have a watch on my wrist …
The bronze + GMT offers something that Rolex never will. Maybe one day
No tfit clasp and no date window. I'm going with the Pelagos
54 has the T fit clasp.
I prefer the design language and features of this bb54, if they do this improvements to the bb58 I´d go for it, 39mm goes more with my style
Solid choice 🫡
Bb54 is great, but not so different that I would consider trading my 58 for it.
If you already have it, besides the t clasp, the 53 should't be a relevant upgrade for the 58.
The BB 53? now in 35mm, best Tudor ever 😂
i wish it was available with other than gild details
I am pretty sure they will launch more color options in the upcoming years :)
love the size of the 54 but love the look of the 58.. dont know witch one to buy :S
Get the 58. It’s the OG!
Nice watch but they missed the crown protection lobes , that alone would stop me buying a black bay
North Flag fan, great content!
Hi what device are you using to sketch the watch? Looks like e-ink technology. My daughter is looking for something to sketch with. Btw love the BB54. I can't wait to try it out at the AD to see if it attracts me. Thanks
Hi. It's the Remarkable 2
Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you :)
I'd argue the BB GMT is the best Tudor you can buy?
It's just whether it fits the wearer...
BB GMT is a cool watch, but it comes down to personal preferences in the end.
BB54 VS P39 which one you prefer?