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Sharing my last arrival to my stable for 2023… Tudor BB 54.
Hello dear friends.
I wish to share this new addition to my collection which arrived last Thursday 27th but by some reasons I could unpack it just today Saturday.
The new Tudor Black Bay 54 was introduced earlier this year and I felt the new case size of 37 mm would make for a more vintage looking version of the entire BB line.
Truth is that the smaller brother of the BB collection looks like a real vintage specially when you compare it with its previous models in the metal. Specially interesting is the thickness of just 11,24 mm and profile of the new BB54 which adds to its beauty I feel.
I tried to make a few shots with the other watches but I feel they don’t show in pictures the real difference. The difference really shows when you wear them.
In my personal opinion this is the “almost” perfect Black Bay if you like the looks of vintage Submariners from Tudor and Rolex from the early 1950’s.
I say “almost” because for my personal taste I would ask a few changes to Tudor if they offered a customization service.
Those changes would make it really perfect and they are:
1) the winding crown a bit larger. The new crown has a nicer shape than those in previous models. But if a bit larger it would look much better yet resembling a “Big Crown” model.
2) Adoption of the Tudor Rose emblem on the dial. The Rose was present in the first edition of the BB 41mm.
3) Adoption of the “smile” inscription at six. Also a feature of the first BB edition.
4) Mercedes or Pencil handset and a lollipop seconds hand instead of “snowflake” hour hand.
These four changes would make this superb little watch truly perfect for my taste.
Anyway I’m very happy with this watch as is and I feel it will became my favorite among my BB collection which includes
The 43 mm Bronzo, the 41 mm original red bezel BB and the 39 mm BB 58.
I am sharing some comparison shots of these watches including my beloved Rolex 5508 from 1958.
I hope you like them!
Best cordial regards and good wishes for a great New Year 2024 for all our friends here and their families. Be it with much Peace and Good Health!!
Abel
BB 58 39 mm at left and BB54 37 mm
Original BB 41 mm 1st series (see Rose emblem and “smiley” inscriptions at 6)
Submariner 5508 at left and new BB 54
Left to right: 43 mm, 41 mm, 39 mm and 37 mm
Thickness of four BB models.
Thickness of Submariner 5508 above and BB 54 below (11,24 mm Tudor)
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Sharing my last arrival to my stable for 2023… Tudor BB 54.
Hello dear friends. I wish to share this new addition to my collection which arrived last Thursday 27th but by some reasons I could unpack it just today Saturday. The new Tudor Black Bay 54 was introduced earlier this year and I felt the new case size of ...
1, 2, 3 and 4 ... makes it a (complete) different watch, dear Abel. 😉
First things first: I like your last addition alot! As you said, the size is very attractive and suits this BB, gives it a convincing feel. Congrats to this smart choice!
Thanks a lot my dear Count! I´m happy you like this end of the year arrival. Agree with your kind comments about its size.
Wishing you a wonderful New Year 2024 for you and your beloved ones my dear friend. Abel
This is what I call the Goldilocks size!
Big congrats on this Tudor!! The size against your wrist is flawless, and can definitely see the difference against its older cousins! Wishing you and your family and very happy and successful New Year to come!
Hello dear KCLQMULKU! Ha ha ha! Yes! The Goldilocks size it is! Thanks a lot for your kind comments.
It seats very nicely on the wrist and I forgot to mention the new bracelet clasp adjusting systems of this model which adds to the correct fitting of the watch. Thank you for your New Year good wishes and I wish same to you: be it with much Peace and Good...
Hello my dear friend Yacomino. Appreciate so much your so kind comments and good wishes. It´s a cool watch indeed.
I send my best wishes for New Year 2024 for you and your beloved ones. Cheers! Abel
A very nice addition, dear Abel!
In the beginning I wasn’t sure if 37mm would perhaps be to small but I must confess it looks PERFECT on your wrist. I can follow your suggestions and share them, on the other hand this would be a completely different watch (and brand). LOLLL The very best...
Thank you so much for your kind comments and compliments dear Thomas.
Agree with you that my suggestions would make for a different watch... and brand! Ha ha ha! But Tudor already made watches so similar to the Rolex Subs in the early fifties... Lol! Tudor has made a wonderful job with their Black Bay line bringing back the...
Great addition, great collection!!
Congratulations, my Friend. Wishing you all the best in 2024!
A great catch! Congratulations and happy new year enjoying it :-)
A friend of mine has it and its a great piece for anyone, no matter if you are a beginner or if its the last piece in your collection.
Hola Nicolas! Muchas gracias por tus comentarios. Yes, agree with you about the crown. But I always have in my mind the looks of your own no-guards BC Tudor!
Also agree with the solleil dial of this watch. But I should tell you that it only shows under very bright sunlight as it is not so marked as in other solleil dials so I didn´t mention it. Have a great New Year 2024 my dear friend. Abrazos amigo mio! Abel...
Ahhh!! Sospechaba eso mi amigo! Felicitaciones amigo mio!! Por cierto que te pedire que me lo muestres en cuando nos encontremos en Paris. Espero que pueda viajar este año amigo mio!
Buen Año 2024 querido amigo Nicolas! Abrazos fuertes!! Abel
Congrats on your new BB 54
37mm, looks great on your wrist. Your points would make this watch a true vintage, especially the Mercedes hands and a bigger crown. Hope they make one like you wish one day. I wish you a great and happy, healthy new year Don Abel, may it be filled with g...
Hola Derreck! Muchas gracias por tu mensaje! Thank you so much for your so kind message and sharing my thoughts on this watch.
Feliz Año Nuevo 2024 deseando que sea con mucha Buena Salud y Paz para ti y tus seres queridos. Best cordial regards, Abel
Congrats on a really nice addition Abel!
I must say -- we have similar tastes. But you're always a step ahead, as I'm on the wait list for a BB54 ;-) My only Tudor at present is a black BB58, which I like very much. But my wrist is small (6.8") and the understated size and look of the 54 is appe...
Hello John! Thank you so much for your kind message…
and sharing your thoughts on this watch. I’m glad we share similar tastes and to know you are waiting for your BB54. I wish you’ll be called by your AD soon. I feel Tudor makes a good move offering their BB collection in different sizes to accommodate the...
Hello bruckner4! Thank you for your kind comments.
I’m happy you like the watch and comparison shots. Have a great New Year 2024!! Best, Abel
Thank you Echi for your kind message.
Agree it has a Bond feel to it. As a matter of fact I’m planning some shoots with some Bond inspired props. Happy New Year Echi! Best, Abel
Congrats on this latest acquisition
....agree with your four 'improvement' points Mine says Hi! Happy New Year Abel ...
Thank you for your message halkcb and for sharing yours…
… in your great wrist shot. Happy New Year for you too and thank you for your good wishes for the new 2024!! Be it with Peace and Good Health! Best, Abel
Hi Abel!
Thanks for sharing your new watch and, even more, I would like to thank you for showing a comparison with its older cousin, the 5508, a watch that, in my opinion, is simply beyond compare. New year is almost there!!!!
Thank you so much Simone for your kind words. Ah yes, nothing compares with the originals. Vintage have such a special charm and I would say finesse in their proportions and sizes.
New Year is very close. Happy New Year my friend. Be it with much Peace and Good Health. Best cordial regards, Abel
