Darn that Hodinkee

[nick800]

They sure do have marketing down. Now I want one of these.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlwtOmwIPyM

[Nunez. Jacob]

Lol me too

[Ssunnylee24]

Advertisement in journalism clothing.

[LigerBelair]

Originally Posted by Ssunnylee24

Advertisement in journalism clothing.

Well said. I don't consider Hodinkee credible in any manner whether they tag an article with "in partnership" or not.

[pepsiretail]

Originally Posted by Ssunnylee24

Advertisement in journalism clothing.

So true, their act is wearing thin plus it's just so pretentious.

[nick800]

Originally Posted by pepsiretail

So true, their act is wearing thin plus it's just so pretentious.

I agree with that. They are probably close to jumping the shark.

[The Argonaut]

Originally Posted by nick800

They are probably close to jumping the shark.

I'm not sure they haven't already.

[macrowatch]

Originally Posted by Ssunnylee24

Advertisement in journalism clothing.

Isn't that most of Youtube? Either way, well done to get the job of selling done. Now I want one too.

[pj1369]

Originally Posted by Ssunnylee24

Advertisement in journalism clothing.

100% spot on. I fully agree! They are prodigies at story telling and marketing.

[tbk]

They make some great videos and have great pictures, but in this case the watch still doesn't do anything for me.

[schoolboy]

A lot of what makes the world go round today is marketing.

I sometimes catch myself falling for things then realize that I’m not really passionate about them and move on

Gotta be careful

[offrdmania]

Rolex is the biggest marketer of them all

[TeutonicCarFan]

What watch don't want to click the link

[Irydium]

Originally Posted by TeutonicCarFan

What watch don't want to click the link

Tudor Black Bay 58

[MattyL147]

Love my BB58!

[Brny11]

58 sells itself.

[exador]

As a former BB58 owner, I feel that the watch has a confused identity. It wants to be vintage, but the weight and construction precludes it from feeling so. It wants to be modern, but the “gilt” dial and faux rivets scream olde worlde.

Upgraded to a 114060 instead - a watch that unashamedly knows what it is.

[Kyle3130]

Originally Posted by exador

As a former BB58 owner, I feel that the watch has a confused identity. It wants to be vintage, but the weight and construction precludes it from feeling so. It wants to be modern, but the “gilt” dial and faux rivets scream olde worlde.

Upgraded to a 114060 instead - a watch that unashamedly knows what it is.

Or get a 14060M for the price of 2 BB58s and still spend a few $K less than the 114060. You get the vintage charm with modern elements for the sweet spot on the price!

[PepsiBezel]

Originally Posted by exador

as a former bb58 owner, i feel that the watch has a confused identity. It wants to be vintage, but the weight and construction precludes it from feeling so. It wants to be modern, but the “gilt” dial and faux rivets scream olde worlde.

Upgraded to a 114060 instead - a watch that unashamedly knows what it is.

+1

[Seibei]

Originally Posted by exador

As a former BB58 owner, I feel that the watch has a confused identity. It wants to be vintage, but the weight and construction precludes it from feeling so. It wants to be modern, but the “gilt” dial and faux rivets scream olde worlde.

Upgraded to a 114060 instead - a watch that unashamedly knows what it is.

Amen to that, Sir.

[kieselguhr]

Disappointing video. It’s hardly a review and more of an overview that gives off a department store product ad vibe. Would have preferred if it was Jason Heaton doing the review instead.

[1665fan]

Lol works great in summer...and also works great in cooler weather with a jacket.....what the hell has this come too.......

[ASchwartz]

Originally Posted by nick800

They sure do have marketing down. Now I want one of these.

Got one recently, was on the list forever. They are starting to come in. Know two dealers that had them as of two days ago. Let me know if you want one. Fantastic watch.

[jaisonline]

Their partnerships with Omega (now an AD) and Tudor are turning them into a typical automotive mag that supports itself with paid automaker advertisements. They probably needed to change into the mostly biased model to survive. Just my opinion.

Their Talking Watches segment is still very cool though.

[samson66]

Check out their GMT review, another good one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5vRHlGyQbY&t=270s

[AJMarcus]

Originally Posted by samson66

Check out their GMT review, another good one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5vRHlGyQbY&t=270s

I consider these not objective reviews but info mercials

[samson66]

Originally Posted by AJMarcus

I consider these not objective reviews but info mercials

Can't argue with that. It's a nice video for those that are interested in the watch but not really a review.

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[playford]

I liked the James Stacey review of the GMT and like a lot of the talking watches stuff.

This wasn't a great review, It is a great watch though for the price and if you found the standard BB too thick or too big hits a vintage sweetspot.

[Onequik135i]

Seen the video just yesterday, I had a BB58 for a very short time. It was a great Watch overall & extremely accurate +1 if that. At the time it didn’t sing to me.

[Spartacus]

Tough crowd. I’m generally skeptical of Hodinkee, and I thought the clip was decent. Stephen tends to review the smaller watches, I think the BB58 is a natural highlight, in his lane. I am also appreciative that Hodinkee continues to promote the sub-40mm watches.

The BB58 is a huge value for the $, especially in a world where vintage Rolex and Tudors are ballooning in price. A $3K Tudor is nostalgically trying to remind you of a piece that is 3x-10x it’s price. ....But I am Tudor fan so I am biased.