Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Silver: Reference Guide

amanico · 2021-11-16T11:19:45Z

Explore the Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Silver with amanico's review. Discover insights on its unique silver case, chromatic appeal, and collector debates on the display case back.

amanico

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Amanico's exploration of the Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Silver offers a unique perspective on a modern watch crafted from an unconventional material. His detailed observations on its chromatic appeal and case density provide valuable insights for collectors considering this intriguing reference. This article delves into why Tudor's choice of silver, and the design decisions surrounding it, sparked significant discussion among enthusiasts.

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A few months ago, I had the opportunity and the pleasure to play with the Black Bay of the Year, the Fifty Eight Silver.

An intriguing offer from Tudor, as there are not many modern watches made in silver.

Chromatically, the watch is highly appealing, with its silver, grey and taupe hues.

The density of the case is very pleasing, too.

The only thing I am not mad about is the se through case back. I find it not very consistent for such a watch, and, moreover, there is nothing very interesting to see. The movement is good, for sure, but aesthetically not eye catching.

I think that from the straps, you will easily guess who is its owner.

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

The decision to use a display case back on the Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Silver is a point of contention among collectors, with some finding it inconsistent for the watch's aesthetic and the movement not visually compelling enough to warrant it.
The silver case material may react with skin, potentially causing discoloration, and the display case back could serve a practical purpose in preventing this.
While the original dark brown leather strap is appreciated, some collectors experiment with various NATO straps, finding certain color combinations, like purple, particularly appealing with the silver case.
Some collectors find the overall color palette of the Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Silver, particularly under direct sunlight, to be too bright for their personal taste.

The Discussion

Chronometer (aka yacomino)

Nov 16, 2021

Looks cool indeed paired with these nato straps

amanico

Nov 16, 2021

Yes, these BBs are made for Nato straps.

Mary Anny

Nov 16, 2021

Perfectly captured Nicolas!

Totally agree with you about the case back and, let's split hairs, the overall colours are a bit too bright for my taste, especially under direct sun light (that over the shops' shelves where I have often seen it). Vive le nato bracelets!

amanico

Nov 16, 2021

Thanks for your feedback, amico.

Mary Anny

Nov 16, 2021

De rien,

A very beautiful watch, in any case!

Watchlover78

Nov 16, 2021

The silver Black Bay is very attractive, yet I totally agree with you, the movement is not much to look at except we know the movement is reliable.