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Well, my friend, the " smiley " wording is correct to the 7922 and 7924. After it is a matter of aesthetics preferences, but historically correct.
Nov 07, 2023,20:44 PM
As for the big crown, I agree. It would have been uber cool to get something even closer to the 7924!
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Watches and Wonders 2023: Some thoughts on the Tudor Black Bay 54.
By: amanico : November 7th, 2023-08:57
This year Tudor surprises us with a Black Bay GMT " Opaline " AND with a watch which is courageous, the Black Bay 54 with a... 37 mm case, defying all those who think that 37 mm is too small, and trying to demonstrate the contrary. Well, for those who thi...
Ok👍
By: brauner : November 7th, 2023-10:36
;)
By: amanico : November 7th, 2023-10:56
I’m a fan..
By: KURT_DAVID : November 7th, 2023-12:06
..like the look of the rubber strap too! (Sorry Nico)😀 Waiting to try one on the rubber strap then I may bite 🪝 ...
Thoughtful piece, thank you.
By: David H : November 7th, 2023-10:32
I was impressed when I saw these for the first time, especially the proportions and case thickness. Great watch
Thanks Nicolas for your thorough résumé!
By: Mary Anny : November 7th, 2023-10:40
While it is soooo tiny for the standards of our times, the watch is an absolute joy! I have a couple of thoughts, nonetheless: - They are getting even closer to the original models with each new release, specially regarding the crown and the case thicknes...
Great write up as always
By: Arronax : November 7th, 2023-11:19
The big question though is, will you buy one? Being a dive watch person, having small doxa subs and having been looking for gold hands it is right up my alley yet in person it felt tiny, even more so than the 58.
Thank you for this great report and your thoughts, Nico!
By: Mach : November 7th, 2023-12:17
With respect to the overall strategy, Rolex is most focused on evolution (moving forward) while Tudor is focused on devolution (referring to the past). I love reissue pieces, which we will never see from Rolex. With the BB54, Tudor went to the history vau...
Thanks for the wonderful review and pictures
By: JohnFM : November 7th, 2023-15:51
So many short articles written about the BB54 -- yours is best, given your appreciation for history and the comparative pictures. The 54 has really grown on me. I love my black 58 but the the size of the 54, coupled with the vintage elements and less gold...
Lovely report, mon ami!
By: bruckner4 : November 7th, 2023-16:24
Haven’t gotten to see one yet, but it looks like another killer from Tudor. Hard to argue with most of their releases lately, frankly — price, performance, cool, etc… Agree with you on the bezel. Fantastic. Interested to see how good the bracelet is. ...
Thanks!
By: bruckner4 : November 8th, 2023-03:26
These 58s are great.
+++1
By: amanico : November 8th, 2023-06:08
Thank you for the very nice review Nico.
By: Johnny. : November 7th, 2023-19:07
Since getting this one 3 months ago it hasn’t come off my wrist and I don’t remember the last time I was so in love with a watch. I agree with the majority of your review with the exception of the smiley letters on the dial, I never liked it on the older ...
Great essay and I agree to many of your aspects positioned! 👏🏻
By: MCG (Markus) : November 7th, 2023-22:26
If I would not own a BB58, I would buy the BB54! However, although it‘s basically the same watch, it is astonishing how much more vintage vibes the BB54 radiates! For me almost too much vintage! MY choice would be the BB58 with (very) slightly thinner han...
Well written article...
By: halkcb : November 8th, 2023-03:05
....I'm enjoying my 54. I would actually like a bigger crown for easier adjustment,and perhaps the rose and smiley face. I agree that they should come out with a BB54 GMT in the future The bracelet with the micro-adjustment is cool! ...
:)))
By: Subexplorer : November 9th, 2023-13:10
;)
By: amanico : November 9th, 2023-14:24
Hi Nico
By: Drek : November 8th, 2023-16:13
Thanks for such an interesting article, I look forward to trying the watch when I next see it 😀. Warm regards Drek
Looks great!
By: NautNut : November 8th, 2023-21:40
IMHO I believe Tudor wears slightly bigger so I could see this size working.
Great review my friend.
By: Miles_151 : November 9th, 2023-07:59
Thank you for the effort. I am also one of the “if only it was a few mm bigger “ unfortunately and had one on my wrist to try not long after launch. I agree with everything you say about it and think Tudor did a fantastic job for the vintage lovers. The b...