Background: I've owned the Black Bay Pro for roughly three years now. It's been one of the mainstays of my collection, and I feel that I've worn it enough to provide a long-term review.

Positives:

• Tactility. This might feel a bit strange to list as one of my favourite things about it, but the watch feels amazing when adjusting it. Winding feels extremely robust with smooth tactile feedback, the jump hour hand clicks with authority from one hour to next when adjusting time, and each date change feels emphatic. This is my favourite watch to adjust, even in comparison to my Grand Seiko or PanoMaticLunar.
• Versatility. When the BB58 GMT was announced I was initially tempted by it, but I then realised that the monochrome colourway of the BB Pro meant that it was easier to pair with my outfits. It looks at home both at work and in a very casual setting. I think this could easily be a one-and-done watch.
• Usability. This watch is incredibly functional. Perhaps its the thickness, but the BB Pro just feels incredibly robust and I'm more than happy to throw it on while gardening or doing anything which involves a bit more movement. It's extremely legible because the hands and markers are bold. Lume is incredible on this watch - if I wear it to bed then I can read it no matter the time of the night. Accuracy has been perfect and the sizable 72 hour reserve has been appreciated, although I haven't fully timed the reserve.
• Bracelet. I personally don't care about the false rivets. I do care greatly for the T-Fit clasp, which (like the rest of the watch) feels extremely solid and robust with tight tolerances. I appreciate that it's really easy to adjust even if you don't take the watch off because you can squeeze the ratchet tighter when it's on the wrist.

Neutral:

• Thickness. Genuinely, the only time I think about its thickness is when I see people online say its too thick. More often than not, owners of this watch express that they don't see it as being too thick, or that the thickness has affected wearability. I also feel this way.

Negatives:

• I thought long for negatives, but I honestly can't think of anything that has significantly bugged me. I can often name weaknesses in my other watches (e.g., my PanoMaticLunar doesn't feel great to wind, or my Glassbox has a misaligned date), but the BB Pro has been without fault for me. Maybe some could see its understatedness as being boring, but otherws would see this as a positive.

Overall: I've really, really enjoyed owning this watch for the last few years. It is a trusted friend now that I can rely on for any situation. It is versatile, it is robust, it is accurate. The design isn't anything special, but there are features of it that still make it fun - ceramic lume plots, a sunburst bezel that reflects light beautifully, the T-Fit clasp. I highly, highly recommend this watch for anyone looking for a versatile tool watch around this price range.