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Tudor Black Bay 58 925: What’s The Tarnish Like After 1+ Years? And Am I Saying Goodbye To It?
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- Опубликовано: 14 авг 2024
- The Tudor Black Bay 58 is one of the most popular watches out there because there is just something so appealing about a good solid 39mm classically designed dive watch with design cues from Rolex Submariners of old. Tudor has made a note of the popularity and they have put out a great selection of BB58s.Last year, 2021, Tudor released some very curious BB58s including one in solid yellow gold and then perhaps the most interesting the BB58 925 in Sterling Silver. We know that tarnishing is an intrinsic part of anything silver but Tudor claimed that it had created a silver alloy that would not change “nope not in a million years.” Turns out that was not the case as my watch tarnished and many others reported tarnishing as well.
So in this video I will recap my BB58 925’s tarnish journey alongside the many tarnish tests i conducted over the course of nearly 1.5 years of ownership. Then I will give a final update on what the tarnish looks like right now 8 months after the last major test and update. Do you like the look? Let me know!
If you would like to buy my BB58 925 ($3450) or my BB58 Blue ($2950) with free shipping in the continental US, please email me at thewatchidiot@gmail.com with your shipping zip code so that I can get a shipping quote for myself!
If you’d like to learn more about the Black Bay 925 take a look at my Tudor Tarnish Tales playlist! I take a look at the 925 for what it is beyond the controversy that has surrounded the tarnish. What is it like to live with on a daily basis? How comfortable is it compared to a steel Balck bay 58? How does it wear on different straps? Would I buy the watch if I had a chance to redo everything?
• Tudor Tarnish Tales
Background for the video: The advantages of silver include a warm and bright white color (especially with the fully brushed case), and additional heft to make the watch feel more special. However, silver’s main disadvantage is the fact that it oxidizes and tarnishes. Tarnishing is still one of the biggest concerns about the 925 and for good reason. Tudor said that it created a brand new alloy to fend off tarnishing, but the results are something only time could provide. However, one month after buying the 925, I got some answers because my 925 did start to tarnish and more reports of tarnishing came up as well. Now we wait and see how the tarnishing will progress.
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TIME STAMPS:
The Black Bay 58 925 - 00:00
Tarnish Recap - 01:31
What’s It Like? - 04:03
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Wow great deal on the 925, Tudor will probable discontinue the gold and silver in the near future so it will never lose much value
Thanks for sharing TRI. Your channel has been arguably the best for showing us how your 925 progressed over the time that you have had it. I love the 925 proportions and my black dial version is 'almost' perfect (no watch is perfect). I've currently enough dive watches (I know I've said that many times before) but I've not ruled out adding a 925 to my collection at some point in the future. Great reviews as always TWI. With the UK heatwave I'm still in G-Shock mode. Isn't it odd that some of us can switch between our analogue mechanical marvels to a digital and back and still love them both.
No disrespect intended towards you (I think you're a great guy and continue to enjoy your channel), but this for me is a lesson in how fickle this hobby can be. 12 months ago and I really wanted this watch and was stressed out about "tarnish gate". 12 months on & I had completely forgotten about the existence of this watch 🤣
As an owner, 2 months in and I’m still loving it! Even with its slight oxidation… I think they all tarnish differently depending on region, temp, climate etc. I loved seeing your updates on this watch and surly will miss them. As for that, I’m 2 months in and can’t wait to see how the tarnish looks in 10 months. If interested I’ve already uploaded a few videos on its tarnish journey!
Thanks for the update! As cool as it would have been to see it turn into crazy colors I think it's an overall better message that it hasn't tarnished like crazy, like you said it shows that the silver used is relatively stable. I'm tempted by your offer though! Good price on both watches
I think its added quite a bit of 'extra' character to the watch over the past year and a bit and I say extra because the watch is already unique and beautiful upon its creation.
To my eyes, it now seems to have developed a beautiful personalised look for you and your lifestyle.
It will be a shame to see it go. Excellent video as always 👍
Thank you so much Peter! Yeah its definitely a very special watch and it would be great to see how it progresses onwards but i cant help but feel that I want to try out some new watches! That being said i may once again flip flop and end up keeping the watch at this point lol! Such is the life of a watch nut😂
That's a shame. I look forward to the 58 tarnish updates. Great source for content.
I am embarrassingly invested in the tarnishing of this watch! 😂💕 thank you so much for your video updates.
Hey Britt!
My 925 told me that its super excited that you're invested in it 😂😂 Its been a fun journey with this watch for sure and now I feel like I'm going to end up change my mind for the thousandth time and just keep it! I cant help but be curious to see what Tudor does if I send it in lol
That BB "Exprorer".. at the end of the video was a nice comparison. What a release from Tudor.. They nailed it despite being thick etc.
I love this watch and would love to buy it from you soon once I get the money. I think the tarnished silver will look really rugged and worn looking which I love, especially once it's tarnished over several years. If this watch is still available in a couple months I will definitely email you about buying it. This watch has so much character and I love the gray color on the face of the watch
I've had mine 6 months now, and has some tarnish (patina) which I don't mind. Runs about +2-2.5 spd fast. Great watch, especially in "casual" situations. Mine is not going anywhere except on my wrist!
Nice that's great accuracy mine roughly around the same and yeah it works really well in casual situations especially bc it has to be worn on a strap of some sort, definitely makes for good fun choosing a strap!
I am sorry to hear you are selling both your BB58s. I thought you had finally gotten your blue to fit well and I was looking forward to more tarnish updates on your 925. As for me, I have owned my B58 (black/gilt) for a year now and I love it more every day. I am wearing it on a rubber tropic strap for the summer, which is better suited for the heat and humidity, and the combination looks amazing. I also bought a Forstner jubilee (great bracelet at a very low price) for it and it looks absolutely incredible on the jubilee. Cheers!
I also found the Tudor material tarnish/patina stabilises quite quickly. The patina on my BB38 Bronze has slowed down significantly after the first 3 months. This makes Tudor's material my preferred one to go for.
Looks great with a bit tarnishing 🙏
This dial/bezel colour, in stainless steel, with brushed case and a date window - I would buy it straight away.
Damn right! I am tempted just by the dial/bezel colour but I hate tarnish
I liked how looked it was new and I like the look now.
Hi…thank you for sharing your experience with 925. I want to ask you about one specific issue on my 925 if you have or had similar problem…I got it with original braun leather strap and even though I wear it barely once in a week that strap started to disintegrate. To be more specific…once you put the watch on your wrist and lock the strap in the clip you put rest of that hanging strap into strap holder…that small squires leather thing…and this part is falling apart…like splitting into two layers…some textile material on the bottom and extra leather layer over it. I’ve already returned the watch once because of this issue…original dealership…and they repaired it under the warranty…but like six months fast forward same problem appeared. I am wondering am I the only one or am I doing something wrong:)
Thank you for your insight!
Vilem
Awwwwww man, really? Why not at least send it to Tudor and get their opinion to finish the tarnish tales?
Mine is heavily tarnished. But that’s due to me putting it in a bag with a hard boiled egg and the sulphur did the rest.
Looool that's awesome what kind of colors did you get on yours after the boiled egg?? I've seen one after a hot tub going full gray, but I'm guessing a bit more color on yours?
Its has gone a heavy grey / green with patches of brown / gold.
Nice nice that sounds like it looks pretty cool, i wasn't expecting to hear green in there but it keeps things interesting!
Maaan, if I only... didn't have too many watches 🤣🤣. That price is very tempting!
I have the blue one and I'm definitely keeping it (also the Pro). I thought about getting the silver last year but I saw your first review and decided against it. Now, after these many months, I don't think the tarnish looks too bad at all.
Great video and content.. keep it up!
Looool I know that feeling but it's here if you want it😁 Yeah the tarnish is looking nice and i was happy to see that it's remained fairly resistant which is a good sign for it's future. the BB Pro is an incredible watch for sure and it's partly why I'm selling my BB58s! Thanks for the support😁
I have a 925 and am interested in changing the leather strap. Any advice in how going about it as to not damage the lugs?
I think I commented on one of your original videos, 15 months ago? My 925 tarnished in about 3 weeks and I gave it back to them and just received my blackbay ceramic. I think the 925 is an incredible watch but if it's sold as anti tarnish,really I'd hope for better
Hi, I was wondering what the strap is at 4.28? I love the combo!
I love it! It’s part of what it is.
Seeing you as a Tudor fan and selling the Black Bay58s only 8 months later makes me hesitant to get one. Ive always wanted one and it seems to be fit for me I have a smaller wrist the size is right the thickness is to my liking and I really like Tudor as a brand. But theres certain things like the petite nature, very thin bezel hard to grip, faux riveted bracelet and vintagey looks that have kept me from pulling the trigger. Seeing more people seĺl these off I think I might look elsewhere for my first luxury diver.
damn this would look so good with fauxtina indices and hands, or even the more creamy tone of the bb pro indices
To me that os very mild tarnish I have seen silver turn black and that is hard to remove
Rub the case sides down with a microfiber cloth damp with marseille degreaser. That stuff works on rings and chains, so why not this? Just keep it away from crystal and caseback ;)
I think I have decided that I need to sell my Tudor black bat 58 (blue) as well. I struggled with the fit even with the uncle seiko link, however, I got it fairly good. But for me, the bracelet is just too thin. Sounds crazy but i just don’t wear it enough to justify keeping it!
You can easily clean silver with:
1 soup spoon of baking soda
1 soup spoon of salt
125ml approx white vinegar
Warm water
Aluminium foil
Put the foil on the botton of a small recipient, then add the salt, the baking soda, the vinagre and the warm water. Put your silver watch / silver jewels inside. Enjoy the Magic! 😃
Great prices on both of those. I'm not at all surprised you're selling them, that's just too many Blackbays and I know the Pro kind of stole the show. Anyways look for a Tudor release at the end of this month, I'm hoping its a green black bay but who knows.
Yeah the Black Bay Pro took me by surprise I wasn't expecting it to be so instantly amazing! Oh looking forward to a new release a green BB58 would be cool, have they been teasing anything?
A the Harrods edition in the 58 case would be "The One" for me!
The tarnishing is not my thing but guessing like bronze it’s easy enough to clean so could’ve been cool, I just prefer the option of a bracelet for sports/dive watches so think I’d always end up with a bb58
Yeah cleaning up tarnished silver especially when it's light is quite easy and it ends up pretty spotless which is cool. Yeah the lack of a bracelet is part of the reason why I'm selling the 925 since I primarily wear bracelets now, but when I bought it I almost never wore bracelets! The BB58 Blue bracelet is great now that it fits right but still it's time for that to go too
Have been considering this one, but the tarnish is not my thing, so I'll wave this one past.
Ah that's fair enough, admittedly the tarnish on mine is on the lighter side but then there are some that haven't tarnished at all. Not sure what Tudor did lol!
Mines coming up for 12 months old and still looks like new , just give a gentle wipe over when you take it off to remove residue of skin etc and a gentle buff with a silver jewellery cloth every once in a while has kept the tarnish / patina at bay 😉
@@adrianhall8939 I like the play on word here haha. So, am I to understand that if I purchase a b58 925, I could potentially get one that tarnishes very rapidly or one that doesn't tarnish at all? Kind of makes me want to go for the blue... I have a 5513 which I really like but cannot use as a beater - had I not inherited that watch, I would've gone for the bb58 heritage.
if i had those 4 tudors id keep the 58 blue and sell the other 3. Rolex wont make a blue diver in SS, the Pro too expensive for homage and you can eventually get a sub to replace a pelagos. 925 i agree the lack of bracelet made it a no-go for me and seems like Tudor is listening as their releases this year have them. But seems after initial release hype, the market didnt take well to the tarnishing, cant exactly show it off on instagram!
not gonna lie , the 925 has grown on me over the time. the grey dial/bezel combo is stunning. only if import tax wasn't a thing , i would've scooped it up instantly
Ah ok what's the import tax like for where you are? Yeah I still love the color of the dial and the bezel and then the brushed finish is still my favorite of all the watches I own now!
@@thewatchidiot importtax is 25.5% + handeling fees. The EU loves to screw over their own people 🥲
I bought mine at the end of May 2021 and wear it most days. Tarnish is a myth really. See my video on my BB58 925 and how I clean mine etc. Great watch, love mine and no it is not for sale.
damn how is it there is not a single scratch..
I sold mine 6 months ago. Just didn't wear it much. Great build and nice watch but, I dunno, just didn't wear it
Yeah it's a great watch overall but part of the reason why I haven't been wearing mine much is because it doesn't have a bracelet. It's just bad timing because i used to hardly ever wear bracelets lol!
@@thewatchidiot Yup. I was hoping they would release a silver bracelet for it
My fingers are still crossed lol!
Why not use a polishing rag it would look brand new again.
Shame to see, had same experience, also sold mine.
Not me buyin one CAUSE it will change thru time
what's up next tho ??? another diver ? or something more daily-able/dressy?
Hmmmmmm at the moment I'm thinking maybe rebuying my beloved 42mm Omega SMP300 but I have so many watches on my wishlist so maybe it'll be a case of getting what feels right at the moment. But I also want to try out more watches for the channel so interesting times ahead!
But as far as dressy goes I've had my eye on a jlc Reverso for years, the flipping mechanism is just so cool and it can be dressed down quite easily as well
@@thewatchidiot hahaha yeah i have the same problem , too many watches on my list !! A JLC reverso is on my shortlist as well , just such classic piece.
Such is the life of a watch nut😂
have you tried washing it with toothpaste ? I think you will get the original shine back.
the sterling silver is a great angle for a case. However, the band and dial look like a mud puddle. Disappointing. The colour combination could have been better
There’s something about Tudor that just… makes you wanna sell it. I don’t feel the same way with my Rolex and omega pieces
Well it comes down to the person and the watches in question as well the black bay 58s didn't quite settle down as well as I would have hoped but my Pelagos and Black Bay Pro pretty instantly became a keeper watches! Most omegas do end up having that intangible x factor though for me it's their brushed finish, it looks so good!
@@thewatchidiot Great point about their brushed finished. It really is unique. Can't wait for an update on your BB Pro. Wonder what your thoughts are on the name of the watch, I had mixed feelings about the "pro" designation. I think the dial is underrated though, it's a beautiful watch, I saw one at my local AD a bit ago.
this time you actually said tarnish or tarnished 20 times. not bad
Scrap... you should have backed it ..!
Sorry unfortunately I'm not sure what you mean by backed it!
@@thewatchidiot English term for sending something defective back .... backed it!
"Going to look cool"....as you try to sell it. Clearly you don't like it if you're selling it
Great commentary. Silver IMO, is a poor material to make a watch. Certainly cool and ambitious, but there is a reason why this is not common in watchmaking.
I just don’t understand these watches that, let’s call a spade a spade - RUST. If a stainless steel watch showed signs of ‘tarnishing’ (which is rust…) it would be completely unacceptable. Equally, if a car began to ‘tarnish’ it would be a disaster! Silver and bronze are not suitable materials for a watch. Simple.