Tudor Black Bay 54 - Almost Perfect
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- Опубликовано: 6 май 2023
- The Tudor Black Bay 54 surprised the whole industry when it was released at Watches & Wonders 2023. Is it the perfect Tudor for me?
In this video I give you my take on the watch and what I do and don't like about it.
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Whats your take on the Black Bay 54?
The biggest myth about watches that people need to understand - there is not a perfect watch. It’s all subjective. People will always complain about something. Previously some complained that you didn’t have a quick adjustment on the bracelet. Now when we have T-fit, I have read comments saying we need more space to adjust. This is freaking ridiculous to me. Same thing with the rivets, dial etc. Sunday rant over! 😂
With a 6.5" wrist I really thought the 54 would look and feel better than the 58 for me because I do enjoy smaller watches. On videos, images and paper you might feel like the design choices are better. But I cannot stress enough how important it is to try the 54 and the 39mm 58 on in person and really look at the dials, feel the bezels and crowns and think about the fact that you'll be seeing and feeling those every day. I was shocked to find I far preferred the BB58 in 39mm...EVEN the snowflake second hand I thought just added a soul and flavor over the lollipop on the 54 which in videos and images I thought I'd prefer. The ONLY thing I wish I could have from the 54 is the clasp. I can genuinely say do yourself a favor and try both on. It will ABSOLUTELY come down to that real in-person comparison for a lot of you.
The sunburst finish was the only thing I was unsure about but I think it’s done well as far as sunburst finishes go I think. I personally would rather it be matte
I love my BB54. With my 7.25in wrist I never bought, or even tried on anything less than 39mm. But I loved the look of this watch so much, I just had to go and try it on. A tip I picked up before I went to see it, was not to put any other watch on my wrist that day. And certainly, not wear a watch to the store. Using this technique, I went in not having any other size watch visualised on my wrist. Hence to say, I loved it so much that I bought it there and then. It’s not left my wrist since. In fact, my other watches that are mostly 40mm plus, are now looking too big. I’m now a convert to the smaller watch.
Best Tudor ever
Having this watch, the dial looks basically matte black until it catches the sun. Coming from the matte black on my bb36 I thought this would be something Id miss but the thing looks freaking beautiful outside. I do not like flashy things but I can tell you this is low key yet stunning. The changes in color across the dial is something I did not know was possible. Freaking perfect imo.
Great review. Very close to perfect however I wish (1) the markers were true white (not cream colored) to match the bezel numbers; (2) outlined in silver not rose gold and (3) had red triangle on the bezel with one line of matching red text. But then it would be a "mini Sub"--my ideal watch but not something big brother Rolex would ever let Tudor make. (Hoping they release an all blue one next.)
I thought I was the only one that wished the dial was matte instead of sunburst. I still bought the watch but matte would’ve made it perfect
Excellent review Aleks. One of the best I've seen. Really appreciate your close up photography and the clean & solid graphics you use to demonstrate the dimensions. It looks stunning and I have a hunch it will fit me perfectly; trying on a 58 last month felt a touch chunky on my 6.75 in wrist. When you got to the "almost perfect" conclusion I felt sure you were going to mention the lack of red triangle! (doesn't bother me). I'm almost certain I'm going to pull the trigger on one of these... unless a Blue 54 arrives next year... AAGH
Another great review Aleks! Always surprised that you don't have many more subscribers, it's only a matter of time
I went through the exact same thought process.
Great video for a fantastic watch! For me
Absolutely love my black bay 54. It was love at first sight when I saw the first photos and videos come out after watches and wonders. I got mine from my local A.D. a week ago, after being on the waiting list for two months. Again, I absolutely love it. The fake rivets, I could take or leave. It is not that big of a deal to me. Other than that everything else is all I could want in a watch. By the way, I have a 7 inch wrist and the fit is perfect in my opinion and liking.
Great review mate, subbed about 30 seconds into watching. I really liked the flat to the wrist angles and how you showed the measurements. You are also an “easy to watch” presenter. In an attempt to capture their audience, most RUclipsrs convey an inauthentic presenter-mode version of themselves which tends to be quite polarising; I’ll like them or not. You, on the other hand, present very naturally and neutrally which lets the subject of your video be the star. Keen to see if the 54 comes in green or blue next year. If not, I’ll get this watch and your review helped convince me 👍
I've always wanted a black BB with non-gilt bezel. Had the option to buy the heritage (rose logo) but found it way too large for my 16cm wrist. Ended up getting the BB58 because of its size. This BB54 has everything I've always wanted. I made the switch few days ago!!! So glad they released this model.
Great review! Thanks!
The BB54 is just about the best watch available on the market today that will suit my 6.5" wrist. Lifetime GADA for sure 😊
Good to see you going solo. Good review and insights. As always.
I saw this in a mall in Nagoya last month and it is a beauty. I am still deciding if I’m getting this or an OP36 to complete my 3-watch collection.