Black Bay 54 - now that’s an interesting one..

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by WatchThinker

Side by side, was the size that noticeable? I've only seen the comparison online and it looked more modest - probably helped by the 54's long lug to lug.

Side by side, the 2 mm difference in diameter is noticeable, but the proportions are better on the 58. On wrist, the lug to lug is very similar. Though 37 mm, the 54 wears a bit bigger. It’s very comfortable, but I don’t like the small crown. I also think the black and white bezel does not match the dial that well. I prefer the gilt markings on the 58. I also like the snowflake marker, on the second hand, of the 58. On the 54, they changed it to a lollipop. The devil is in the details. The lack of minute markers on the bezel, the smaller crown, no red triangle, no gilt markings, and seeming slightly disproportionate, though all small details, made the watch a little boring, compared to the 58. I also did not care for the Sunray dial, preferring the matte finish, slightly textured dial of the 58. The one thing I did like better was the T- fit bracelet clasp. Having said that, I added an aftermarket half link, and performed the clasp hack, to get a perfect fit, on my BB58. So, for all the reasons I listed, I’m keeping my 58:




Kat


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