Sharing my last arrival to my stable for 2023… Tudor BB 54.
Hello dear friends.
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)
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)
Thank you so much for your kind comments hora12!! Agree the size adds to the vintage looks and feeling of this watch. Happy New Year 2024 my friend! Abel
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!
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 Health my friend. Cheers, Abel
Thank you for your New Year good wishes and I wish same to you: be it with much Peace and Good Health my friend. Cheers, Abel
Huge congrats dear Abel for this latest acquisition. I can totally see what you mean when the watch is on your wrist having more of a vintage vibe. It looks pretty cool on you! Enjoy and wear it in the best of health my friend
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
…and I would never have thought of a BB54 until your post! It looks so nice on you and compared to the more traditional one…very tempting!
Oh my friend! :))) I´m sorry to have tempted you with this watch! ... But you should take a look in the metal visiting an AD! ha ha ha!! Thank you my friend!!
Happy New Year! Abel
Thank you so much dear geross for your kind comments. I´m enjoying it so much indeed. Happy New Year 2024 for you too! Best, 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 to you too for 2024, good luck, satisfaction, fulfillment and, above all, health.
Thomas
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 to you too for 2024, good luck, satisfaction, fulfillment and, above all, health.
Thomas
Big congrats for this superb BB54 !! The size is just perfect and when i tried it recently , i thought it fit perfectly on my wrist ! Since then, i struggle not to succomb ! Happy new year Abel !
Thank you so much leopold for you kind message and interesting to know that you have tried it and found its size perfect for your wrist. I hope you´ll finally succomb to the temptation! Lol!
Happy New Year for you too my friend. Best, Abel
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 these watches and in different sizes to satisfy different tastes ... and wrists.
Thank you for your good wishes for the New Year. Agree with you about Health as the number one! Same good wishes for you and your beloved ones!
Cheers, Abel
Tudor has made a wonderful job with their Black Bay line bringing back these watches and in different sizes to satisfy different tastes ... and wrists.
Thank you for your good wishes for the New Year. Agree with you about Health as the number one! Same good wishes for you and your beloved ones!
Cheers, Abel
Thank you so much my friend! I´m glad you like its size! Happy New Year 2024! Cheers, Abel
Great addition, great collection!!
Congratulations, my Friend. Wishing you all the best in 2024!
Thank you so much dear Michael for your kind comments. Appreciate for your good wishes for 2024. A wonderful New Year for you too my friend. Best, Abel
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.
Thank you so much Reuven for your kind comments and good wishes for New Year. Glad to know you have seen it closely in your friend´s collection. Agree with your thoughts.
Enjoy a great New Year 2024!! Best, Abel
I totally agree with your points 2,3 and 4. As for the small crown, I would keep it. The 7922 came with a small crown, too. But I would rather go for a matte dial, rather than a soleillé one.
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
Have a great New Year 2024 my dear friend. Abrazos amigo mio! Abel
