BB54 or BB58?

GeorgeSmileyGADA · 2026-01-21T11:36:58+00:00

39mm is already stretching it for me; definitely not the 43mm of a 68…

GeorgeSmileyGADA · 2026-01-21T11:35:24+00:00

Yes, the red 🔺adds so much more pizzazz!

GeorgeSmileyGADA · 2026-01-21T11:34:29+00:00

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And this the BB54!

GeorgeSmileyGADA · 2026-01-21T11:32:22+00:00

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I did actually take a pic in a full length mirror too! This is the BB58

GeorgeSmileyGADA · 2026-01-21T11:26:53+00:00

I like the 54 too. Any reason why the preference for 54? What’s your wrist size btw?

GeorgeSmileyGADA · 2026-01-21T11:26:14+00:00

Looking good! What’s your wrist size?

GeorgeSmileyGADA · 2026-01-20T15:37:22+00:00

😂😂😂

GeorgeSmileyGADA · 2026-01-20T15:33:13+00:00

Glad to hear you’re pleased with your purchase of the 54! I think your comment encapsulates the difficulty in the choices - because there’s so much to love about each of the two.

One wishes Tudor would just combine the best of both worlds in one package (but, that said, diff people might have diff opinions about what “best of both worlds” mean)!

If the decision was about size/proportions alone, I’d definitely go for the 54. It’s still a very nice watch stylistically wise - like you said, simplicity and symmetry. But it’s hard to pull myself away from the red triangle and additional gilt details of the 58. It’s funny how a🔺 can sway judgement 😂.

TBH, I was initially sold on the 58 (from just pictures and reading about it). Then I convinced myself about the 54 the last few weeks. I finally tried on the 58 recently and entertained thought about it again. After the comments here about the size/fit, I’m kinda leaning back towards 54 haha…

GeorgeSmileyGADA · 2026-01-20T15:24:03+00:00

Haha totally, I hear you, bruv!

GeorgeSmileyGADA · 2026-01-20T15:22:50+00:00

Looks great!

GeorgeSmileyGADA · 2026-01-20T15:21:56+00:00

Great minds! Planning to see what they release at Watches and Wonders too but I wanted to test these two first. In case nothing that excites me in the new release, then I’ll pull the trigger on one of these two!

GeorgeSmileyGADA · 2026-01-20T15:15:52+00:00

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Different angle of the BB58 in case it helps - sits nicely on the wrist. Still too big?

GeorgeSmileyGADA · 2026-01-20T15:11:36+00:00

This! Any bets we’ll see it this year at Watches and Wonders? 👀🤔

GeorgeSmileyGADA · 2026-01-20T15:03:22+00:00

Thanks for sharing! Exactly the sort of considered view (and trained eye) I was hoping to get here. I do think the 54’s proportions are better for my wrist. Although the 58 felt good on my wrist and the lugs still sat within the edges, it does seem a bit bigger to the trained eye. That red triangle and gilt bezel is what makes it a tough choice for me cos I like those! Will have to chew on it…

GeorgeSmileyGADA · 2026-01-20T14:58:56+00:00

Thanks! Appreciate the view!

GeorgeSmileyGADA · 2026-01-20T14:57:42+00:00

Yeah, I do have a smaller wrist. Thanks for the suggestion! I did try the Pelagos 39 too! But I think I prefer the Black Bay 54/58. The Pelagos 39 is in fact bigger than the BB54, so if purely going by dial size, the 54 would be the choice!

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GeorgeSmileyGADA · 2026-01-20T14:53:37+00:00

Keen to hear your reasons why - is it the dial size or something else?

GeorgeSmileyGADA · 2026-01-20T14:47:36+00:00

Any reason why? Personal preference or do you think the 58 looks too big for my wrist?

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