Posted: 7/8/2025 7:40:49 PM EDT
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Does anyone here have a Tudor Black Bay 54? Curious to see some wrist shots on various size wrists. I am going to visit a local dealer to see if they have one to try one. I really like the vintage look, without a bunch of hash marks on the bezel, and no date window. |
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The BB54 is a beauty. Some say too small but it’s a classic size. I have the 58 but would wear a 54. I laugh when people say the BB58 is too small, it’s perfect at 39mm in my view. 7 inch wrist. It is hard to go wrong with the 58. My 58: Attached File |
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Originally Posted By 5thLegion: The BB54 is a beauty. Some say too small but it's a classic size. I have the 58 but would wear a 54. I laugh when people say the BB58 is too small, it's perfect at 39mm in my view. 7 inch wrist. My 58: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/112468/IMG_3468_jpeg-3583636.JPG Hell yeah looks great. My daily is 39mm. |
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| I used to want a Rolex Submariner as my grail watch. But having handled a newer one owned by a friend, I thought it was too big and too conspicuous. I absolutely love the look of the BB54. I have yet to handle one, but I'm 87% sure it is my grail watch, with the BB58 being a close second. |
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Originally Posted By Couch-Commando: I used to want a Rolex Submariner as my grail watch. But having handled a newer one owned by a friend, I thought it was too big and too conspicuous. I absolutely love the look of the BB54. I have yet to handle one, but I'm 87% sure it is my grail watch, with the BB58 being a close second. Agree. Bunch of Rolex guys at work. The GMT Master II is "too flashy" for my taste. I love my Longines Spirit Zulu Time for my daily driver travel watch. I have a company logo'd collab Tudor BB54 watch coming. |
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Originally Posted By JustinU235: Agree. Bunch of Rolex guys at work. The GMT Master II is "too flashy" for my taste. I love my Longines Spirit Zulu Time for my daily driver travel watch. I have a company logo'd collab Tudor BB54 watch coming. I currently wear a Steinhart. It will be my only watch until we're done spending $30k a year on daycare. Although I am sometimes tempted to liquidate gun and guitar stuff i no longer use. 
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Originally Posted By Couch-Commando: Interesting, post pics and @ me when you get it! I currently wear a Steinhart. It will be my only watch until we're done spending $30k a year on daycare. Although I am sometimes tempted to liquidate gun and guitar stuff i no longer use. Sell the extra gun and guitar stuff, buy the watch. I have dumped old things and bought nicer stuff that I actualy use. My Ranger has been around the world with me and it already has stories for my son. He said today he wanted it and he is 13, probably going to be his at 18 with cool stories on it. |
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Originally Posted By Auxcoastie: Sell the extra gun and guitar stuff, buy the watch. I have dumped old things and bought nicer stuff that I actualy use. My Ranger has been around the world with me and it already has stories for my son. He said today he wanted it and he is 13, probably going to be his at 18 with cool stories on With that said, I don't see much point in an old Rolex after trying this on. I suppose that the fact it was the only one I photographed is a clue to how much I liked it. I will one day own one.  |
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Originally Posted By Couch-Commando: I tried out the blue BB58, blue pelagos and the BB54. I didn't ask to see new submariner, or the used 5 digit they had, but just looking at them solidified my opinion that if I did get a Rolex, it would have to be a 4 or 5 digit. With that said, I don't see much point in an old Rolex after trying this on. I suppose that the fact it was the only one I photographed is a clue to how much I liked it. I will one day own one. https://i.imgur.com/kMTXXBS.jpeg That is an exceptionally solid choice. Only reason I didn't go with it is I have a few diver style watches and wanted one without a bezel. I would love a Rolex explorer but the ranger is 70% of the watch at 40% of the price and with the difference I shot a cape buffalo cow. It was more important to have the experience rather then just the wrist presence. Buy what you like and to hell with any snobs. |
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Attached File I just bought this last night I’ll take a pic when I get it hopefully next day or two |
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Originally Posted By Couch-Commando: I tried out the blue BB58, blue pelagos and the BB54. I didn't ask to see new submariner, or the used 5 digit they had, but just looking at them solidified my opinion that if I did get a Rolex, it would have to be a 4 or 5 digit. With that said, I don't see much point in an old Rolex after trying this on. I suppose that the fact it was the only one I photographed is a clue to how much I liked it. I will one day own one. https://i.imgur.com/kMTXXBS.jpeg The BB58 Burgundy is my other 2-line, no date, aluminum bezel watch. Other than no crown guards, it’s very similar to the 14060, down to the lollipop second hand and bezel markings. Old soul.   |
Then the priest says, "What are you mad at me for? I don't even own a kayak!"
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Originally Posted By HK-GUY45: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/587834/IMG_0533_png-3641236.JPG I just bought this last night I’ll take a pic when I get it hopefully next day or two That's awesome, congrats. That's probably one that I was looking at last week! DavidSW is great. I hope you're pleased with the purchase. |
Then the priest says, "What are you mad at me for? I don't even own a kayak!"