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sgfortino · 11 April 2021, 09:28 AM

My AD got one in today so I ran down to check it out. Only took about 10 seconds to decide on this one. Absolutely amazing in person. The taupe, to me, is a perfect shade...brownish gray (but not too brown). And the silver case is really something. Had a long discussion with the boutique manager too about the silver alloy and how it shouldn’t tarnish.

I also have the BB58 blue but gave it to my wife when I picked this one up. Could never get the bracelet to fit right without availability of a half link.

I think Tudor absolutely NAILED this one.

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Chewbacca · 11 April 2021, 09:30 AM

I think it’s one of their top 3 bbs

We did a thread years ago on whether sterling could work for modern watches. Now we know.

Congratulations

John S · 11 April 2021, 09:30 AM

Congratulation! This is a nice looking watch, plus I like the idea of color matching with Nato strap.

juve · 11 April 2021, 09:31 AM

Nice !!! Congrats !!!

fskywalker · 11 April 2021, 09:33 AM

Congrats!!

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Rollieo · 11 April 2021, 10:07 AM

Really cool piece.

Do you have any stainless watches that you can put side by side with the Taupe BB58? Really interested to see the differences between the silver and stainless.

sgfortino · 11 April 2021, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Rollieo

Really cool piece.

Do you have any stainless watches that you can put side by side with the Taupe BB58? Really interested to see the differences between the silver and stainless.

I’ll take a pic next to my SS BB58 later tonight.

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Chadridv · 11 April 2021, 10:12 AM

Wow! It’s stunning. More pics please. Congrats.

Lew Archer · 11 April 2021, 10:16 AM

Congratulations!

ScottishRolex · 11 April 2021, 10:20 AM

Looks awesome! Enjoy it! Cant wait to see how these wear over time.

nyc10ken · 11 April 2021, 10:40 AM

How is it with the nato strap? I'm of the opinion that PM shouldnt be worn with nato and rubber is even pushing it.

sgfortino · 11 April 2021, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by nyc10ken

How is it with the nato strap? I'm of the opinion that PM shouldnt be worn with nato and rubber is even pushing it.

I love it on the nato. I have the BB58 blue on the bracelet and it doesn’t fit me well (no half link available) so I love it on this nato. And, at this price point, I don’t really consider it PM the same as others.

Separately, I love watches on rubber, including PM. I have a Rolex 116519LN on oysterflex and it’s probably my favorite watch.

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PBJ1925 · 11 April 2021, 10:51 AM

Congrats, looking sharp!

samson66 · 11 April 2021, 10:56 AM

Love that watch!

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kieselguhr · 11 April 2021, 11:03 AM

Congratulations. Looking forward to see one in the silver. This one is a stunner!

Maxy · 11 April 2021, 11:06 AM

Congrats.. this is very beautiful shade by Tudor!

sgfortino · 11 April 2021, 11:12 AM

Thanks all. Loving this one. I’ll post more pics as well. I would encourage anyone considering this one to go see it in the metal.

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downtorock · 11 April 2021, 11:13 AM

Very nice—congrats on your new purchase!

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JimSnyder · 11 April 2021, 11:16 AM

I absolutely love this one. Still not a fan of the display back. Congratulations

sgfortino · 11 April 2021, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JimSnyder

I absolutely love this one. Still not a fan of the display back. Congratulations

Well on the nato it doesn’t really matter as you can’t see it anyways

sgfortino · 11 April 2021, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by sgfortino

Well on the nato it doesn’t really matter as you can’t see it anyways

And that wasn’t meant in a disparaging way toward you. More towards the silliness of putting a see through case back in it and then a nato strap where you can’t even see it.

11b1p · 11 April 2021, 11:13 AM

Is it noticeably heavier than a regular BB58?

sgfortino · 11 April 2021, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 11b1p

Is it noticeably heavier than a regular BB58?

Don’t think so. But it’s sort of hard to compare as one is on nato and one on bracelet.

ttomczak · 11 April 2021, 11:26 AM

That is awesome looking! Beautiful watch!

airchitect · 11 April 2021, 12:02 PM

What’s the weight difference between this and the ss?

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stark1 · 11 April 2021, 12:17 PM

Lucky wife! Congrats on the new watch.

Dan Pierce · 11 April 2021, 12:32 PM

A beauty!! That pic really makes it pop.
dP

nyc10ken · 11 April 2021, 01:05 PM

I told my AD I'd want one on the leather strap but honestly I'm not into either strap for this watch. What I'm thinking about is using the BB58 blue soft touch strap for this, think blue and taupe is a cool combo. Any other thoughts for straps?

sgfortino · 11 April 2021, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyc10ken

I told my AD I'd want one on the leather strap but honestly I'm not into either strap for this watch. What I'm thinking about is using the BB58 blue soft touch strap for this, think blue and taupe is a cool combo. Any other thoughts for straps?

Not sure to be honest as I really like the fabric strap that’s on mine.

petay993 · 12 April 2021, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyc10ken

I told my AD I'd want one on the leather strap but honestly I'm not into either strap for this watch. What I'm thinking about is using the BB58 blue soft touch strap for this, think blue and taupe is a cool combo. Any other thoughts for straps?

Personally I think it has to be this

https://bulangandsons.com/products/t...op-watch-strap

11 April 2021, 09:28 AM	#1
sgfortino "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chicago Watch: Nerd Posts: 807	Incoming: Tudor BB58 Taupe My AD got one in today so I ran down to check it out. Only took about 10 seconds to decide on this one. Absolutely amazing in person. The taupe, to me, is a perfect shade...brownish gray (but not too brown). And the silver case is really something. Had a long discussion with the boutique manager too about the silver alloy and how it shouldn’t tarnish. I also have the BB58 blue but gave it to my wife when I picked this one up. Could never get the bracelet to fit right without availability of a half link. I think Tudor absolutely NAILED this one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 April 2021, 09:30 AM	#3
John S "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Real Name: John Location: Earth Posts: 193	Congratulation! This is a nice looking watch, plus I like the idea of color matching with Nato strap. __________________ Patek Philippe Calatrava 6119G, Piaget Polo Skeleton GOA45001, JLC Master Control Calendar 4148420

11 April 2021, 09:33 AM	#5
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11 April 2021, 10:12 AM	#8
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	Wow! It’s stunning. More pics please. Congrats. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

11 April 2021, 11:03 AM	#15
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	Incoming: Tudor BB58 Taupe Congratulations. Looking forward to see one in the silver. This one is a stunner!

11 April 2021, 09:30 AM	#2
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	I think it’s one of their top 3 bbs We did a thread years ago on whether sterling could work for modern watches. Now we know. Congratulations

11 April 2021, 09:31 AM	#4
juve "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Real Name: Boris Location: CT Posts: 893	Nice !!! Congrats !!!

11 April 2021, 10:07 AM	#6
Rollieo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: USA Posts: 1,186	Really cool piece. Do you have any stainless watches that you can put side by side with the Taupe BB58? Really interested to see the differences between the silver and stainless.

11 April 2021, 10:16 AM	#9
Lew Archer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: L.A., Calif. Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,220	Congratulations!

11 April 2021, 10:20 AM	#10
ScottishRolex 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: FL Posts: 412	Looks awesome! Enjoy it! Cant wait to see how these wear over time.

11 April 2021, 10:40 AM	#11
nyc10ken Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 296	How is it with the nato strap? I'm of the opinion that PM shouldnt be worn with nato and rubber is even pushing it.

11 April 2021, 10:51 AM	#13
PBJ1925 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Jay Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 326934 Posts: 2,319	Congrats, looking sharp!

11 April 2021, 10:56 AM	#14
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,791	Love that watch! Sent from my Galaxy S20 using Tapatalk

11 April 2021, 11:06 AM	#16
Maxy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: TX Watch: Daytona Posts: 3,231	Congrats.. this is very beautiful shade by Tudor!

11 April 2021, 11:12 AM	#17
sgfortino "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chicago Watch: Nerd Posts: 807	Thanks all. Loving this one. I’ll post more pics as well. I would encourage anyone considering this one to go see it in the metal. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 April 2021, 11:13 AM	#18
downtorock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,307	Very nice—congrats on your new purchase! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 April 2021, 11:16 AM	#19
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	I absolutely love this one. Still not a fan of the display back. Congratulations __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

11 April 2021, 11:13 AM	#22
11b1p 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: USA Watch: Omega Seamaster Posts: 256	Is it noticeably heavier than a regular BB58?

11 April 2021, 11:26 AM	#24
ttomczak 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Thomas Location: North Carolina Watch: The Beach Posts: 3,434	That is awesome looking! Beautiful watch! __________________ If you wind it, it tells pretty good time (Paul Newman)

11 April 2021, 12:02 PM	#25
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,796	What’s the weight difference between this and the ss? Sent using Tapatalk

11 April 2021, 12:17 PM	#26
stark1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Northeast Watch: Rolex/AP/ALS/Omega Posts: 1,504	Lucky wife! Congrats on the new watch.

11 April 2021, 12:32 PM	#27
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	A beauty!! That pic really makes it pop. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

11 April 2021, 01:05 PM	#28
nyc10ken Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 296	I told my AD I'd want one on the leather strap but honestly I'm not into either strap for this watch. What I'm thinking about is using the BB58 blue soft touch strap for this, think blue and taupe is a cool combo. Any other thoughts for straps?

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