Swimming with the Tudor Black Bay 58 Navy: A Collector's Experience

GLau · 2021-08-11T13:59:11Z

Explore the Tudor Black Bay 58 Navy's water resistance and durability in pools and dives. Collectors share insights on swimming with luxury watches and essential maintenance tips.

GLau's post captures the spirit of using a luxury tool watch as intended, taking his Tudor Black Bay 58 Navy for a swim. This article explores the practicalities and considerations of bringing high-end timepieces into aquatic environments, a topic that resonates deeply within the collector community. GLau's initial hesitation, followed by confidence in the watch's 200m water resistance, sparks a valuable discussion on durability and maintenance.

🏊‍♂️ swimming !

Henry’s previous post on the Patek forum: www.watchprosite.com

Hot 🥵 sun 🌞 tanning vs cool 😎 water 💦 submersion

Arm not tanned with sun block but navy dial is very “hot” to me !

Difficult to see the submersion in this photo due to clarity of the water 💦

Made waves 🌊 to properly capture this submersion moment

6 hours after swimming laps: running fine 👍

At first I was hesitant, but seeing again the 200m printed on the dial I gave it a try in a 2m deep pool 😜

Curious to know if you guys have gone diving/swimming with your Rolex/Tudor watches and experienced issues ?

Key Points from the Discussion

The Tudor Black Bay 58 is well-suited for diving, with one user reporting successful dives to 22m, though the domed crystal can affect legibility due to light refraction. The thinner profile of the BB58 makes it more comfortable for swimming compared to the larger 41mm Black Bay.
Chlorine from pools can severely degrade rubber gaskets over time. Regular rinsing with fresh water and soap after pool exposure is crucial for prolonging the longevity of a watch's seals and maintaining its water resistance.
Some collectors prefer to keep their luxury watches away from water, limiting exposure to only incidental rain drops, highlighting a diverse approach to watch usage within the community.
Several community members shared images of their Tudor Black Bay models, including the first edition, demonstrating the watch's popularity and its use in various settings, including poolside.

The Discussion

Aug 11, 2021

Fun post

I took my blackbay for a few dives. Depths were about 22m. It was alright. The design is very good for the purpose. Only gripe was I had to use a rubber strap which was long enough to wrap around the thick dive suit. Legibility was ok, but the domed crystal refracts light and affects the reading angle a lot. I’d regularly use the BB58 in the pool. It is a better option for swimming because it is thinner and one doesn’t feel the weight as much as the larger 41mm version. I gave away this piece re

GLau

Aug 13, 2021

Thanks , will swim with bb and perhaps

another one ! Do I need to use soap to wash it after swimming ?

Aug 13, 2021

Yes, need to

The chlorine from pools can dry out the gaskets badly. I’ve seen how the chlorine wears out the rubber seals on the pool cleaning machines, and also, my goggles. Yes yes, just a quick rinse with fresh water and soap. It’ll prolong the longevity of the piece.

GLau

Aug 13, 2021

Thanks for your advice !

Tchela1

Aug 11, 2021

You and Henry are bold! I get so nervous just washing my hands 😂

Great pictures!!!!

GLau

Aug 13, 2021

Henry is bold with his Patek 5740 and I am

chicken 🐔 shxt with my bb 58 in comparison 🤪

Swimming with the Tudor Black Bay 58 Navy: A Collector's Experience

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