I daily wore the black one for 18 months before selling for a 16600. Sold the SD and went back to try another 58. Perfect daily watch and like you said, cheap enough that I don’t feel like babying it. Never had an issue with the bracelet as is but maybe I’m lucky on size. Appreciate the thin clasp vs the bulkier Rolex clasps.JP Chestnut wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 8:02 amThat's a pretty combo. I think the BB58 is the best "not expensive" watch in the world right now. I'll probably finally buy one if they fit the glidelock to the SS version, like the new bronze one.
Ute Sambolo 2 piece strap released on Hodinkee!
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The tudor Glidelock is a lot smaller than the Rolex one. It’s a better design I think. I’m just picky about bracelet fit. I have a small and very lean wrist. If it were bigger less bony I bet less perfect sizing would wouldn’t be so painful.dnslater wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 8:24 amI daily wore the black one for 18 months before selling for a 16600. Sold the SD and went back to try another 58. Perfect daily watch and like you said, cheap enough that I don’t feel like babying it. Never had an issue with the bracelet as is but maybe I’m lucky on size. Appreciate the thin clasp vs the bulkier Rolex clasps.JP Chestnut wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 8:02 amThat's a pretty combo. I think the BB58 is the best "not expensive" watch in the world right now. I'll probably finally buy one if they fit the glidelock to the SS version, like the new bronze one.
I’d never sell my 16600 but either the blue or black 58 would be a nice addition.
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I like how my 16600 wears, but it's definitely not a "strap it on and forget it" watch. Those deep case backs work better for fat guys, since they did in to the blubber.Seppia wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 9:11 amI have a similarly bony wrist (6.75), owned a 16600 and it wore like shit. way too tall.JP Chestnut wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 8:48 amI’d never sell my 16600 but either the blue or black 58 would be a nice addition.
The BB58 wears like a dream .
try it on
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I visited my local AD for the first time in years. Last time I was there they had subs and seadweller, explores, sky dwellers and every Rolex you can imagine. This time, only this single watch in a big empty case:

But, they had a lot of Tudor to select from and I got to handle a BB58 for the first time.
I’m pretty set that a black 58 will be my graduation gift to myself in a few years.

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But, they had a lot of Tudor to select from and I got to handle a BB58 for the first time.
I’m pretty set that a black 58 will be my graduation gift to myself in a few years.

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The BB58 is really close to a perfect watch for me at this point in my watch owning life. And works extremely well in tandem with a 16600 in my collection.
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same. i loved the sd but it ate my bony ass wrist up. kind of like the seiko mm did.JP Chestnut wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 9:17 amI like how my 16600 wears, but it's definitely not a "strap it on and forget it" watch. Those deep case backs work better for fat guys, since they did in to the blubber.Seppia wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 9:11 amI have a similarly bony wrist (6.75), owned a 16600 and it wore like shit. way too tall.JP Chestnut wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 8:48 amI’d never sell my 16600 but either the blue or black 58 would be a nice addition.
The BB58 wears like a dream .
try it on

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If you put on the wrist tight it will loosen up just a hair to make it fit perfectly. the strap needs to break in a little to keep it from moving. i washed mine in the sink with some water to move the break-in process forward.
that looks great on the Tudor.

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so you dont' have to stock/produce 3 different version to fit everyone.
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Nice. Going to try one of these on the Zodiac Seawolf.
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I tried ironing the crease into it. So far it is staying in place now.
toxicavenger wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 3:18 pm
If you put on the wrist tight it will loosen up just a hair to make it fit perfectly. the strap needs to break in a little to keep it from moving. i washed mine in the sink with some water to move the break-in process forward.
that looks great on the Tudor.![]()
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So these don’t tuck like 1 piece nato ?
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if you adjust it to have the extra nylon to tuck it then you can.

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Agreed!! I’m so in.JP Chestnut wrote:This is something I've been wanting for a while. I like the canvas/nato look but I hate the way "under the bottom" style raises watches off my wrist.
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No black hardware?
It's a beautiful world! Gerald.


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That combo looks really good together.

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one thing at a time.

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Nice!
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