Lover of chronos and seventies watches, I have been on the lookout for beautiful ones that meet these two criteria for years. Omega of course, having reached the top of the initial list, I am learning about chronos from that era. What Heuer? Carreras and Autavias, ouch I am touched, for two years I have been looking for this beautiful Carrera with a moving story: A father gives it to his young son, an airplane pilot, as on-board tools. He tells how he used it and concludes that he has no descendants to whom he can pass it on, so he is parting with it... welcome home, you will no longer fly but will still take the plane!

A discreet grail

I am a fan of the speedmaster. It is perfectly sober and sporty. But I was missing some madness and this time I am served! It is truly incredible by its design, its dial and its complications. It does not go with everything but it does not matter in the end, I love it infinitely. It had a little refresh because it had suffered a lot of damage. Today without being perfect it is a pleasure to wear regularly

So wow

It all starts with a crush. A watch with an atypical shape and a completely assumed style of the 70s. I was under its spell. I coveted it for a long time but never saw it in real life, so I didn't take the plunge. In the photo it looks massive, imposing, it doesn't matter, I take the plunge, I bid, it arrives, it has lived, but .... incredible, it is sublime, perfect proportion, perfect size, it is discreet I love it. It is about 50 years old and this year it is my favorite, it is my release of the year :)

A legend in all discretion

I chose this watch to celebrate a notable family event. I wanted a sober, versatile and timeless watch. I am won over, 2 years later it follows me everywhere, surfing, in the mountains, cycling, or in the evening, it delights me with its versatility. When I go on vacation and although I have a small collection, I never hesitate on which one will accompany me. The BB58 is my watch made for trips.

A watch that does everything

<p dir="ltr">The brand <strong>Tudor</strong>, founded in <strong>1926</strong>, is the fruit of the vision of Hans Wilsdorf, also founder of Rolex. His ambition was to create a watch that would offer the reliability and quality of Rolex, but at a more affordable price. So, from the start, Tudor positions itself as a manufacturer of quality watches at more accessible prices than those of the Rolex brand. This extremely clear DNA allows Tudor to position itself on innovation illustrated by its brand signature: &ldquo;<strong>Born To Dare</strong>&rdquo;.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">History of the Tudor brand</h2>
<p dir="ltr">From the 1950s, Tudor began to forge its own identity, although still associated with Rolex. In 1954, the brand launched the Oyster Prince Submariner model, affirming its position in diving watches. This watch featured exceptional water resistance, making it particularly popular with professional divers and water sports enthusiasts.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The 1960s and 1970s were marked by the development of partnerships with professional organizations. <strong>Tudor watches have been chosen by the French Navy and the US Navy</strong>, attesting to their robustness and reliability. The launch of the Tudor Prince Oysterdate Chronograph model, more commonly known as the "Big Block", in the 1970s is another important milestone for the brand. It was the first automatic chronograph with a date, a technological feat for its time.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Since it was taken over by Rolex in 1936, Tudor focused until the 1970s on professional models from the Rolex professional collection. The 80s allowed the brand to begin to free itself from it without offering models that would mark history.</p>
<p dir="ltr">1952 - Tudor Prince<br>1954 -<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/submariner"> Tudor Submariner<br></a>1957 -<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/advisor"> Tudor Advisor<br></a>1963 -<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/ranger"> Tudor Ranger<br></a>1991 - Tudor Monarch<br>1999 - Tudor Hydronaut<br>2012 -<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/pelagos"> Tudor Pelagos<br></a>2012 -<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay"> Tudor Black Bay<br></a>2015 -<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/north_flag"> Tudor North Flag<br></a>2019 -<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay_p01"> Tudor Black Bay P01<br></a>2020 -<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay_58"> Tudor Black Bay 58<br></a>2021 -<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/pelagos_fxd"> Tudor Pelagos FXD<br></a>2023 -<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay_54"> Tudor Black Bay 54<br></a>2023 - Tudor Black Bay FXD Chronographe<br>2024 - Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT</p>
<p dir="ltr">2012 is undoubtedly a year. Important in the history of the brand with the launch of the Tudor Heritage Black Bay which will become the spearhead of the brand with a successful identity and variations increasingly popular with watchmaking enthusiasts.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Today, Tudor is recognized as a brand in its own right, producing around 300,000 watches each year, most of which are certified COSC (Official Swiss Chronometer Testing) or <strong>METAS</strong>, an independent Swiss label created by the Federal Institute of Metrology.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">What are the main models of the Tudor brand?</h2>
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay">Tudor Black Bay</a></h3>
<p dir="ltr">The Tudor Black Bay is the timeless symbol of adventure, featuring a stainless steel case ranging from 31 to 41 mm, water resistance up to 20 ATM, a bracelet available in leather or steel, a mechanical self-winding MT5602 movement, a deep black dial adorned with luminous indexes and a unidirectional rotating bezel inspired by diving. The Tudor Black Bay is closely associated with the brand ambassador, David Beckham, who with his international career as a footballer and fashion icon, reflects the very essence of this watch: a perfect fusion of performance and style.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay_58">Tudor Black Bay 58</a></h3>
<p dir="ltr">The Tudor Black Bay 58 is an ode to the golden age of diving, featuring a 39mm steel case, 660 feet water resistance, a leather, fabric or steel strap, an MT5402 mechanical movement, a vintage black dial with luminous markings and a unidirectional rotating bezel. Launched in 2020 in a steel version on a black dial, the Tudor Black Bay 58 or &ldquo;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay_58"> BB58</a> &raquo; was quickly declined in blue then in noble materials such as gold, bronze or silver with the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay_58_925"> Tudor Black Bay 58 925</a>.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The phenomenal success of the BB58 is undoubtedly behind the launch in 2023 of the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay_54"> Tudor Black Bay 54</a> also nicknamed "<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay_54">BB54</a>".</p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay_GMT">Tudor Black Bay GMT</a></h3>
<p dir="ltr">The Tudor Black Bay GMT allows reading of several time zones with a 41 mm steel case, 20 ATMwater resistance, a steel, leather or fabric bracelet, an MT5652 mechanical movement, a black dial with a distinct red GMT hand and a rotating two-tone bezel. It is available in several versions, including a black or opaline dial.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay_pro">Tudor Black Bay Pro</a></h3>
<p dir="ltr">The Tudor Black Bay Pro is a professional diver's watch equipped with a 42 mm steel case, an impressive water resistance of 500 meters, a steel or rubber bracelet, a high precision mechanical movement, a black dial with a bezel fixed graduated over 24 hours to allow the reading of a second time zone like the Tudor Black Bay GMT. This Black Bay Pro recalls the popular design of the Rolex Explorer II reference 1655 nicknamed &ldquo;Freccione&rdquo;</p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay_chrono">Tudor Black Bay Chrono</a></h3>
<p dir="ltr">The Tudor Black Bay Chrono merges the maritime heritage of the Black Bay with the world of the chronograph. Featuring a 41 mm steel case, 20 ATM water resistance, a steel or leather bracelet, a mechanical movement, a dial with two counters and a fixed tachymeter bezel.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay_p01">Tudor Black Bay P01</a></h3>
<p dir="ltr">The Tudor Black Bay P01 is inspired by prototypes developed for the US Navy in the 1960s. It features a distinctive 42mm steel case, 660 feet water resistance, hybrid rubber strap, mechanical movement, black dial with bidirectional bezel and a unique fixing system.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/pelagos">Tudor Pelagos</a></h3>
<p dir="ltr">The Tudor Pelagos is a watch designed for the ocean depths, offering a robust 42mm titanium case, remarkable water resistance up to 500 meters, a titanium bracelet, a mechanical self-winding MT5612 movement, a dial available in black or blue with luminous indexes, and a unidirectional rotating bezel with precision designed for diving. Due to its advanced diving features, including a helium valve, the Tudor Pelagos has become a favorite choice among professional divers and sports watch enthusiasts across the world.</p>
<p dir="ltr">It is interesting to note that Tudor has released the Pelagos in 39mm and without a helium valve in order to target a more urban, unisex clientele with little interest in scuba diving.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/pelagos_fxd">Tudor Pelagos FXD</a></h3>
<p dir="ltr">The Tudor Pelagos FXD evokes robustness and adventure, with a 42 mm steel case, 20 ATM of water resistance, a fabric or leather strap, a mechanical movement, a refined dial for optimal readability, and mountings on the middle for secure wearing . This FXD is the result of a partnership with the French Navy, celebrating more than 50 years of close relations between the brand and the Navy. Tudor having been a supplier to the French Navy with Tudor Submariners during the 60s and 70s.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Tudor Heritage Chrono</h3>
<p dir="ltr">The Tudor Heritage Chrono is a tribute to vintage chronographs, with a 42 mm stainless steel case, water resistance up to 150 meters, either a fabric or steel bracelet, a mechanical self-winding 2892 movement, a dynamic dial with various colors and counters , and a fixed bezel marked by a tachymeter scale. The Heritage Chrono draws inspiration from Tudor models of the 1970s, and its retro design has captured the imagination of collectors and watch enthusiasts eager to relive the golden age of watch design.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/ranger">Tudor Ranger</a></h3>
<p dir="ltr">The Tudor Ranger is inspired by exploration and in particular the British North Greenland Expedition which took place in the early 1950s. Tudor seized the opportunity to test the robustness of its Tudor Oyster Prince and provided several models to the members of the expedition. The first time that the Ranger name appeared on a professional Tudor dates back to 1963. Several versions will see the light of day until the launch of the new Tudor ranger 2022 offering a 41 mm steel case, water resistance up to 150 meters, a bracelet in leather or steel, a mechanical movement, a dial with luminous Arabic numerals and distinctive hands.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/advisor">Tudor Advisor</a></h3>
<p dir="ltr">The Tudor Advisor is the modern answer to the original Tudor Advisor launched in 1957, featuring a 42mm steel case, water resistance up to 10 ATM feet, a leather or steel bracelet, a mechanical movement with an alarm complication, and a delicately structured dial offering clear reading of functions.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Tudor 1926</h3>
<p dir="ltr">The Tudor 1926 celebrates the brand's founding year, offering a steel case available in several sizes, water resistance up to 10 ATM, a steel bracelet, a mechanical movement, a refined dial with a guilloche pattern and diamond indexes for touch of sophistication.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Tudor Glamour Day+Date</h3>
<p dir="ltr">The Tudor Glamour Day+Date is a blend of functionality and elegance, featuring a sophisticated steel case, suitable water resistance, a leather or steel bracelet, a mechanical movement, a dial with a day and date window, echoing the grandeur of classic watches with a contemporary twist.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Tudor Royal</h3>
<p dir="ltr">The Tudor Royal is the epitome of everyday elegance with a steel case available in multiple sizes, water resistance up to 10 ATM, distinctive integrated steel bracelet, automatic movement and signature fluted bezel. There<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/royal_38"> Tudor Royal 38</a> And<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/royal_41"> Tudor Royal 41</a> are the two main models offering variations of dials and indexes.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Tudor Clair de Rose</h3>
<p dir="ltr">The Tudor Clair de Rose is a celebration of femininity, with a delicate steel case, water resistance adapted to everyday life, a steel or leather bracelet, a mechanical movement, a refined dial with rose-shaped hands, offering timeless elegance for women.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a Tudor watch cost?</h2>
<p dir="ltr">Prices for new Tudor watches change every year, <strong>but most Tudor models cost between &euro; 3,000 and &euro; 5,000</strong>. For example, a Tudor Black Bay 36 costs &euro;3,930, while a Tudor Black Bay 58 in 18k yellow gold costs over &euro;18,000. The second-hand market is also an opportunity to find Tudor watches that are often unavailable in the brand's approved distribution network.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Tudor: An irresistible rise alongside the brand to the crown!</h2>
<p dir="ltr">Tudor has carved out a special place for itself in the global watchmaking landscape. While sharing its DNA with<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/rolex"> Rolex</a>, the brand has developed its own character, combining robustness, aesthetics and innovation. <strong>Tudor's flagship models, such as the Black Bay or the Pelagos</strong>, reflect precise watchmaking know-how, combining performance and elegance. Tudor is no longer just a sub-brand of Rolex. It is an entity in its own right, which, through the ages, has been able to reinvent itself to seduce the hearts of watch lovers around the world, allowing it to be part of the ranking of&nbsp;<a href="https://preprod.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_swiss_watch_brands">Top 10 most popular Swiss watch brands</a>.</p>
<p dir="ltr">In conclusion, if you are looking for a watch combining the prestige of a great watchmaking company and remarkable value for money, Tudor is undoubtedly a choice to consider. Although the official Tudor website presents a plethora of information on their collections, the&nbsp;<strong>Dialicious Owners' Reviews</strong> can prove to be a valuable guide in your decision-making process.</p>
<p dir="ltr">(Updated September 2024)</p>

A neo-classical timepiece that reconnects with a glorious past of Tudor. Attractive design, dimensions, colors. Perfect operation. A watch that remains discreet despite everything and receives unanimous praise. Worn daily, it generates great pleasure. Its value for money is unbeatable.

A daily pleasure

This watch is sublime, I've been wearing it almost every day for a year and I never get tired of it.
Everything charms me about this watch: its design, its proportions, its history.
I have it on both Tudor bracelets: Steel & Fabric. Both suit it perfectly.
It is also very precise and despite the fact that it is a toolwatch with a sporty look, it has a dressy side because of its deep blue & silver accents.

So comforting

No doubt this Tudor BB 58 is a great watch in its category. Suffice to say that it ticks (for me) all the boxes of a "toolwatch". What I liked above all was its diving/vintage side without crown protector, its contained thickness of 12 mm as well as its diameter of 39 mm. With its "Kénesis" manufacture caliber it has a remarkable precision on my wrist of + 1 second/day, a real treat. 
Depending on the seasons and the moment, I change its strap, the fabric for the summer, the steel and the leather in winter. Everything suits it well, I would like to find it a good rubber strap without space between the strap and the case. You will have understood I am filled with its versatility.

Tudor BB 58

The Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight 39mm is an ideal watch for all occasions.
It is a watch that is both sporty chic and discreet in everyday life.
What I like about this watch is its blue dial that changes color in bright sunlight.
It changes from blue to light gray, this watch can be worn whatever the outfit on a daily basis.

Classic among classics

The baby Sub as I call it, its retro style is most beautiful with its gold and black touch, a hint of red on the crown at 12 o'clock makes it particularly balanced with its 39mm diameter. It is elegant to look at from all angles and I can't get enough of it. Retro is a timeless fashion for this watch that will continue to cross the ages without any problem. I simply love it

Time goes on in BB58

We are not going to re-present this BB58 model…

My Navy Blue is my daily watch par excellence, associated with its sister Pelagos 39.

Perfect combination of versatility, alternation, simplicity, reliability, and efficiency.

This watch is perfect, almost too perfect… But so endearing.

What I prefer, the depth of its blue…

This Tudor, the most coherent piece in my collection.



Ma daily watch

I have had this watch for a year and a half. For a while it was the only watch left in my collection, because it represented what I expected from an everyday watch: discreet due to its rather contained diameter of 39mm, thin (which always dissuaded me from buying a Black Bay 41 which was much too thick in my opinion for a 3-hand watch), waterproof, precise, goes everywhere... it ticked all the boxes of the perfect watch. Even today, I would have a hard time finding a fault with it... apart from perhaps the absence of the famous T-fit on its steel bracelet. In any case, I recently put a leather strap on it and I think it will stay that way for a while. I chose a black one because I like the vintage look brought by the gilt and the color of the indexes, as well as the red marker on the bezel, taken from the model of the time.

A perfect “everyday watch”

Following an inheritance and the birth of my son, I wanted to buy myself a beautiful watch, which brought together my entire collection in a single watch. I found this beautiful Tudor Black Bay with its COSC certification. A diver with an elegant look, this blue background that changes with the light of day. Totally fan!! A real toolwatch.

Tudor Black Bay Navy Blue 

The Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight “Navy Blue” is a popular dive watch from Swiss watchmaker Tudor. It pays homage to Tudor’s historic dive watches, particularly a 1958 model, which is where the “Fifty-Eight” name comes from. The watch features a navy blue dial and bezel, which are inspired by Tudor’s naval heritage. The BB58 Blue is known for its smaller 39mm case size, making it a favorite among enthusiasts who prefer a more vintage and wearable size over larger dive watches. It is powered by Tudor’s in-house MT5402 movement, which is COSC-certified for accuracy.

Tudor BB58 Navy Blue 

The perfect choice for a first high-end watch. It will accompany you in your adventures on land or underwater with exceptional style and precision. After more than a year in the range, I never tire of looking at it. The only flaw: there is no T-Fit technology on the clasp.

A timeless Tool Watch

The first watch I bought, a special memory that comes back every time I look at it. A diver from a historic house with a manufactured movement. The beauty of the rose and the robustness of the shield! The size is ideal and the blue superb. Totally versatile, it accompanies me as well at sea as in the office, in a wetsuit as in a shirt, on steel as on nato. You get it, a real favorite every time I wear it!

BB58 (Blue), the ideal watch?

The Tudor Black Bay 58 Navy Blue was a real favorite for me from the moment it was launched. This favorite never went away, and after two years of reflection and following the sale of a Black Bay 41mm, I finally decided to buy it.

I really like this watch, especially for its wearing comfort thanks to its 39 mm diameter, its 47.6 mm lug to lug and its thickness of 11.9 mm.

Its vintage design, which draws its inspiration from the 50s, combined with the distinctive Tudor blue shade and the "snowflake" hands characteristic of Tudor since the late 60s, pays elegant homage to the history of the brand.

Beyond its retro aesthetic, the mechanical heart of this watch is resolutely modern. Equipped with the Tudor MT5402 movement, it offers remarkable performance, with a power reserve of 70 hours, a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour and a precision certified by the COSC. It is even regulated with an even finer precision, of -2/+4 seconds per day.

All this is all the more remarkable when you consider that its price remains well below €5,000.

Perfectly versatile!

I went into AD Tudor with the firm intention of buying a blue Pelogos, and I came out with this BB58. An immediate favorite. Its format, its perfect diameter of 39, the beauty of the dial, and then that je ne sais quoi that the red triangle at 12 o'clock brings to it. I can spend a long time looking at it, admiring it. I like to wear it on a NATO. It gives it a magnificent adventurer look.
There is also at Tudor this impression of quality and robustness that the case offers. When you turn the bezel, you have this impression of work well done just by hearing the click.
If there were only one left in my collection, it would probably be this one.

Love at first sight for the red triangle

I saw it and was immediately seduced. Its black dial tending towards brown depending on the exposure to light, its golden details, the small red triangle and the leather strap make it so warm. A diver mounted on a leather strap may seem paradoxical. But it is precisely this combination that I liked. And let's be honest: who really dives with their watch? It is a watch for everyday life. It can be worn with any outfit, rather discreet and easily hidden under the sleeve of a shirt thanks to its small size.

A warm watch


The Tudor Black Bay 58 is without a doubt an exceptional watch and seems to be the best in my collection. Its perfectly tailored dive watch design, combined with its great comfort, makes it an ideal choice for holidays and everyday activities. Since I bought it for my birthday last July, my love for this watch has continued to grow and I can't get enough of it.

TUDOR BLACKBAY 58

Perhaps the ideal watch. A direct descendant of an era when it officially shared most of its components with its cousin in the crown, it has been reborn by wonderfully marrying history and modernity. Its distinctive and magnificent blue also links it to the versions intended for the French Navy. It is also this color that made me fall in love, it made me forget the Snowflake that I have since learned to appreciate. For the rest, no surprises. Precision, robustness, comfort and elegance are there. The blue rubber suits it wonderfully and alternates with the original NATO because the steel did not convince me.

The Heiress

I first discovered the Black Bay in its 41 version (ETA movement) but I found it too imposing and too thick for my wrist. When the release of this 58 was announced with its reduced diameter, its "so-called" manufacture movement and its reduced thickness, I immediately rushed to the store! I also appreciated the aesthetics of the model; in particular its black dial matching its bezel with golden touches and its small red triangle. Its steel bracelet is very well finished but, the only downside is that it lacks a micro adjustment for the watch to be perfect.

Tudor Black Bay 58

The watch of my 50th birthday, yes because if you don't have a Tudor at 50 it's not so bad. This Tudor diver combines class and sport, wearable in all circumstances, I particularly like its aluminum bezel, the details are quite crazy, I never get tired of wearing it and finding it again is always a pleasure. The size for my 16.5 wrist is just perfect, and this blue ahhhhh this blue is unique and so attractive. In short I love this watch, I put a special event in its history and between it and me it's for life.

The ocean is mine

As a fan of diving watches, I wanted a watch brand recognized in the diving watch world. Especially since it was to mark my 50th birthday. Having equipped the French Navy, Tudor corresponded to my specifications. I opted for the BB58 because it was more versatile than the Pelagos. The Navy represents the Tudor spirit more than the Gilt with its "Tudor blue" color. In my opinion, it gives it more personality. The finish seems to me to be very well made with its polished chamfers which give it a classy side. As for the movement, the MT 5402 with its 70h RDM, perfectly meets my expectations, COSC, it is very precise. It is a watch that I trust. The only downside is that the bracelet would deserve a fine adjustment. This BB58 won me over...

If there was only one left...

I bought this watch because there is Rolex behind it, for the finish and the quality of the product.
In any case, Rolex are not available, while I have been on the waiting list for almost two years.
I find that this watch is a good alternative, it is pretty, I find that the black and gold as well as the red index on the crown are very beautiful. I blame myself because I don't wear it much because I am quite manic 🙁

My first luxury watch

TUDOR pays tribute to the brand's first diving watches with the Black Bay 58, a model whose dimensions recall those of the period. Equipped with a TUDOR Manufacture Caliber MT 5402 COSC, the Black Bay 58 is designed for slim wrists, lovers of more compact watches and vintage enthusiasts.

The Black Bay 58 model is named in reference to the year 1958 when the first TUDOR diving watch water-resistant to 200 meters, the reference 7924 or "Big Crown", was presented. Among other aesthetic nods to this historic watch, the model offers a 39 mm diameter case approaching the characteristic proportions of the 1950s.


TUDOR BLACK BAY 58

What can I say about this Tudor black bay 58? Too many things and I'm unfortunately going to forget some aha!
The dimensions of this watch are for my part perfect and can adapt to any type of wrist. This vintage and sporty dial gives it a dressy side which allows it to be worn in any type of situation. I really like the indexes circled in gold and the snowflake hands which are a true signature of the brand.
Its water resistance (20 ATM) allows you to do absolutely everything with it.
The steel bracelet is of excellent quality and super comfortable.
This watch is the most precise in my collection even if I am not a geek concerning this spec it is always pleasant.


The neo vintage par excellence

Acquired in August 2020, this BB58 is the 2nd arrival in my collection! In my selection process, I wondered which watch would complement my speed ck2998 (see my review https://www.dialicious.com/omega/speedmaster_ck_2998 ) and serve as my daily watch? This tudor ticked all the boxes: small diameter (39mm), well finished, discreet, robust, water-resistant to 200m, and goes everywhere! I had asked my AD to notify me of its arrival in store and that's how I was able to discover it! In hand, I liked it even more than in the photo, the choice of black or blue was available to me, but in my collector's mind I associate the spirit of a blue dial with a chic sports watch! So I opted for the black one, in my opinion more consensual and more in the spirit of the product, which is to make Neo vintage on the basis of a previous model with a black dial. After two and a half years of use, I am very satisfied, it is the watch that I wear the most, the most versatile! I loved it on steel, but I recently put it on its black and gold Tudor Nato, which suits it perfectly! However, I find that the Nato gives it another look, more adventurous, a little less classy, but suddenly, the Nato renews this watch, and leaves the choice of the switch with the steel according to your mood! In short, this 3-hand no date diver spirit, with an old-fashioned bezel that is not ceramic, already gives it a vintage look, and approaches time with happiness: it is like good wine, with scratches and traces of life it will be even more beautiful in the future! In short, at this price, in this segment, I find it great, go for it! Finally, for those who have the idea of having a unique watch, I also find that it is ideal, because for me it concentrates a lot of qualities: class, sport, consensual and discreet with a level of finish that is hyper qualitative at this price!

Ma BB58… ma Daily Watch! 

Here is my daily, the Tudor Black Bay 58 black and gilt dial (or gold depending on the person). Its charm was evident from its launch, just from the photos. I was lucky enough to be able to try it quickly without being able to buy it. This forced me to think in spite of myself and to tell myself more than ever that I was going to buy it according to the availability of the time! A few weeks after its launch I went to buy it during a weekend in Paris at Bucherer near the Place de l'Opéra.

After more than 3 years on the wrist, I can only say that it perfectly fulfills its mission of a watch without headaches, easy to wear, neither too small, nor too big, nor too much of anything else. A discreet watch all in all even if since then, it has come a long way at Tudor with more or less successful variations...

I am very happy to have bought it at the time significantly cheaper than the 3950 euros currently asked! Small digression, the Tudor Black 54 catches my eye but isn't the characteristic of a daily to be the only one 🤔

My daily for several years 😎

I have had this watch for 1 year, bought as a birthday present for myself :) 
in the absence of being able to buy the watch that I want at all costs, the speedmaster which has really increased too much in 3 years to my great regret ...

So I went through the door of Tudor in the choice of my first luxury watch and being a fan of neo-vintage I admit it won me over
I find it simply sublime and even more so when worn
it is the daily watch par excellence and a real toolwatch in the genes, this watch is simply perfect
it even becomes complicated for my other watches because this one takes up all the space whether I am dressed for work or in casual mode or even in street wear it goes everywhere !!!!

I am in love with the bronze touches and this simply sublime red triangle
the 39mm size is perfect and in tune with the times it will suit men as well as women, who would go through the gentleman's dressing room to simply steal your watch

From an external point of view for the uninitiated everyone finds it sublime and they think it's a Rolex
the wow effect fades when I tell them no tudor

only flaw for me because yes this BB 58 needed one
the lack of quick adjustment on this bracelet. the famous T-Fit is a real lack on this watch

to change its look a little I think I will buy in the future the Black and gold Nato bracelet as well as a Khaki colored Rubber which I think can suit it perfectly


My daily watch, queen of days and nights

Being influenced by Joao, the youtuber who also owns this watch, I bought it. It fits my small wrist very well and the clasp of the steel bracelet exudes quality, softness with its micro ceramic balls and security. In addition to being a little adventurer, it is elegant thanks to the fine teeth of its bezel, the subtle mix of black, gold and off-white and its very classic shape. For me it is already a timeless icon despite its young age.

My little baby

It is a really nice watch on the wrist. I specify it but it is a little anecdotal it keeps the time perfectly. The blue of the dial is really pure which makes all its beauty in my eyes. The indexes are of an excellent finish as well as for the hands which are a signature of the brand. The bezel recalls the color of the dial and gives character the little extra is the sound which is reminiscent of that of a safe. The bracelet fits perfectly to the wrist even this chicken. The visual negative point is the false rivets which are found on the flanks of the links. It is an excellent watch in every way to my taste. I recommend

Perfect


After having a crush during a test, I thought long and hard before taking the plunge (6 months). My doubts were related to the brand itself: was it just a fad with a nice ad or really a quality product? I finally decided to go for it and I did well. It's the watch I wear most often among all the ones I have. It is discreet, with perfect proportions, and is suitable for work, weekends and the beach, without being too flashy. The brushed appearance of the bracelet is very pleasant, and the choice of this blue is perfect. The shades that appear in the sun, with very discreet glitter on the green and red dial, almost give an "oil" effect. The bezel, the same color as the dial, patinates differently and adds a certain charm compared to the ceramic bezels which remain almost unchanged. The contrast with the affixed indexes surrounded by white gold brings a really finished and rather "chic" look. In short, rush before production of this color stops!

Neovintage with perfect proportions

Apart from the snowflake hand, the BB58 has almost all the markers of the sub 6536/1. The price is reasonable considering the characteristics. It exudes Rolex quality. Perfect? Almost in my opinion, but I have trouble with the snowflake hand which lacks a little elegance/finesse. Very comfortable on the handles and good precision.

the spirit of the sub 6536/1

<p>La marque <strong>Ollech &amp; Wajs</strong> a &eacute;t&eacute; cr&eacute;&eacute;e en <strong>1956</strong> par Joseph Ollech et Albert Wajs &agrave; Zurich en Suisse. Albert &eacute;tait charg&eacute; de la conception, de l&rsquo;ing&eacute;nierie et de la fabrication des montres, tandis que Joseph s&rsquo;occupait du marketing et de la vente au d&eacute;tail. Avant de cr&eacute;er leur propre montres sous la marque Ollech &amp; Wajs, ils ont commenc&eacute; leur activit&eacute; en 1954 en fabriquant des bracelets en acier pour d&rsquo;autres marques.</p>
<p>La marque est connue pour avoir distribu&eacute; des montres &agrave; des unit&eacute;s de l&rsquo;arm&eacute;e am&eacute;ricaine pendant la guerre du Vietnam et pour avoir gagn&eacute; sa renomm&eacute;e aupr&egrave;s des plongeurs et pilotes du monde entier.</p>
<p>Apr&egrave;s 12 ans de n&eacute;gociation et apr&egrave;s avoir &eacute;t&eacute; son distributeur pour le march&eacute; fran&ccedil;ais, en 2017, Charles Le Menestrel, un passionn&eacute; d&rsquo;horlogerie, rach&egrave;te la marque. La gamme actuelle comprend des mod&egrave;les comme la Ollech &amp; Wajs P-101 et la <a title="Page Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104" href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs/p-104">Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104</a>, la <a title="Page Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000" href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs/c-1000">Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000</a>, la <a title="Page Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph" href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs/ocean_graph">Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph</a> et la Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron.</p>
<h2>Combien co&ucirc;te une montre Ollech &amp; Wajs ?</h2>
<p>Les prix des montres Ollech &amp; Wajs &eacute;voluent et diff&egrave;rent selon les mod&egrave;les. <strong>La plupart co&ucirc;tent entre CHF 1,500 et CHF 2,000 selon les mod&egrave;les et les finitions</strong>. Comptez <strong>CHF 1,456</strong> pour une Ollech &amp; Wajs 350CI et pr&egrave;s de <strong>CHF 2,300</strong> pour une Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron Chronographe. Le march&eacute; de l'occasion est &eacute;galement une opportunit&eacute; &agrave; regarder pour acheter une Ollech &amp; Wajs moins ch&egrave;re. Les mod&egrave;les Vintage notamment les Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron et&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs/astrochron">Ollech &amp; Wajs Astrochron</a>, sont tr&egrave;s pris&eacute;es des collectionneurs et ils convient de bien se renseigner sur le vendeur avant de franchir le pas de l'acquisition d'une vintage.</p>
<p><strong>Ollech &amp; Wajs</strong> est une marque de montres ind&eacute;pendante et produit plusieurs centaines de montres par an, tous mod&egrave;les confondus. Pour choisir une Ollech &amp; Wajs qui vous correspond le mieux,&nbsp;<strong>les avis clients Dialicious</strong> sont une pr&eacute;cieuse ressource pour &eacute;valuer chacun des diff&eacute;rents mod&egrave;les &agrave; travers l'exp&eacute;rience r&eacute;elle des clients.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Consultez le <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/top/les_meilleures_marques_de_montres_suisses"><span class="s2">Classement des meilleures marques de montres suisses</span></a> dont Ollech &amp; Wajs fait partie.</span></p>
<p class="p1">(Mise &agrave; jour Octobre 2024)</p>

<p dir="ltr">The brand <strong>Ollech &amp; Wajs</strong> was created in <strong>1956</strong> by Joseph Ollech and Albert Wajs in Zurich, Switzerland. Albert was responsible for the design, engineering and manufacturing of the watches, while Joseph handled marketing and retail sales. Before creating their own watches under the brand Ollech &amp; Wajs, they started their business in 1954 making steel bracelets for other brands.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The brand is known for distributing watches to units of the American army during the Vietnam War and for having earned its reputation among divers and pilots around the world.</p>
<p dir="ltr">After 12 years of negotiations and after having been its distributor for the French market, in 2017, Charles Le Menestrel, a watchmaking enthusiast, bought the brand. The current range includes models like the Ollech &amp; Wajs P-101 and the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/p-104"> Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104</a>, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/c-1000"> Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000</a>, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/ocean_graph"> Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph</a> and the Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does an Ollech &amp; Wajs watch cost?</h2>
<p dir="ltr">The prices of Ollech &amp; Wajs watches change and differ depending on the model. <strong>Most cost between CHF 1,500 and CHF 2,000 depending on the models and finishes</strong>. Expect to pay <strong>CHF </strong><strong>1,456</strong> for an Ollech &amp; Wajs 350CI and close to <strong>CHF </strong><strong>2,300</strong> for an Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron Chronograph. The second-hand market is also an opportunity to look at to buy a cheaper Ollech &amp; Wajs. Vintage models including the Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron and<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/astrochron"> Ollech &amp; Wajs Astrochron</a>, are very popular with collectors and they should find out about the seller before taking the step of purchasing a vintage one.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Ollech &amp; Wajs is an independent watch brand and produces several hundred watches per year, all models combined. To choose an Ollech &amp; Wajs that best suits you, <strong>Dialicious owners' reviews</strong> are a valuable resource for evaluating each of the different models through real owner experience.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Consult the<a href="https://preprod.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_swiss_watch_brands"> Ranking of the best Swiss watch brands</a> of which Ollech &amp; Wajs is part.</p>
<p dir="ltr">(Updated October 2024)</p>

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