A few days with the 58

[fania123]

Originally Posted by Innocenti

My 5513 felt like a 51 year old cheap watch.
Which is pretty much what it was but for some reason it was expensive.
Plus every time I put it on I had Covid, bird flu and a sore knee.

All due respect but if that’s how you felt about a 5513 you didn’t deserve to own one. Enjoy your 58

[Innocenti]

Originally Posted by fania123

All due respect but if that’s how you felt about a 5513 you didn’t deserve to own one. Enjoy your 58

Interesting what is your criteria for deserving to own a certain watch?

[winst]

Originally Posted by Innocenti

My guess is either
1) not really Covid , maybe you had a cold?
2) not really a black bay 58 , maybe you bought an Onega?

If he bought an Onega that’s a really obvious fake Omega - The misspelling is a dead give away.

[Mendota]

Originally Posted by Lesnerelli23

This was exactly what I loved about the BB58 as well! And, although I wouldn’t say no to 6538, my desire for one is basically gone. Besides the “oh the stories this watch could have” factor of a 50’s Sub, the Tudor is superior in every way.

Also, I agree about the hands, once it was on my wrist they disappeared into the complete aesthetic.

My only complaints are similar to the OP. The clasp, not enough micro adjust. Easy link would be great but I’d settle for a typical dive clasp with at least 5 adjustments. As others have mentioned many times, the half link option is needed too! I have to wear mine in a slightly different area of my wrist than all of my other watches :/

It's funny that you mention that. For years and years I have coveted a big crown. I have dozens of bookmarked pages where I have read and studied the history of the early subs and I even have the "Submariner Story" book as a PDF edition.

I knew those original watches were all 38mm but I didn't realize how small it would actually feel on the wrist until this summer when I was able to try on a 6536 over at my AD. Granted, that one is a small crown not a big crown, but the overall case dimensions and bezel/dial/hands are similar enough that it would generally fit the same way minus the bigger crown protruding from the side. My reaction was a muted, "hmmm" and I really tried to like it but I didn't. I also didn't like the function of the bezel. I much preferred the 5513 and 5512 that they had right next to it for literally half the price.

I honestly wonder how different the 6538 or 5510 would feel? As you mentioned, the Black Bay might be a better all around way to quench that thirst since you can actually wear and enjoy these. With the vintage market where it is, I don't think I would ever wear a 6538 or 5510 if I had one now. And then, what's the point of having something that just sits in a display case on your desk to look at, or worse yet, tucked away and out of sight in a watchbox or safe where you can't even see and admire it?

[Innocenti]

Fck so my Onega Spodmaster isn’t genuine ?

[Mendota]

Originally Posted by Innocenti

Fck so my Onega Spodmaster isn’t genuine ?

Uh oh, better check your Polex too!

[Innocenti]

Starting to question my Pillip Patrick too now.

[winst]

Originally Posted by Innocenti

Fck so my Onega Spodmaster isn’t genuine ?

No unfortunately not, I got fooled with my Onnega because the 2 n’s are really close together!

[Lesnerelli23]

Originally Posted by Mendota

It's funny that you mention that. For years and years I have coveted a big crown. I have dozens of bookmarked pages where I have read and studied the history of the early subs and I even have the "Submariner Story" book as a PDF edition.

I knew those original watches were all 38mm but I didn't realize how small it would actually feel on the wrist until this summer when I was able to try on a 6536 over at my AD. Granted, that one is a small crown not a big crown, but the overall case dimensions and bezel/dial/hands are similar enough that it would generally fit the same way minus the bigger crown protruding from the side. My reaction was a muted, "hmmm" and I really tried to like it but I didn't. I also didn't like the function of the bezel. I much preferred the 5513 and 5512 that they had right next to it for literally half the price.

I honestly wonder how different the 6538 or 5510 would feel? As you mentioned, the Black Bay might be a better all around way to quench that thirst since you can actually wear and enjoy these. With the vintage market where it is, I don't think I would ever wear a 6538 or 5510 if I had one now. And then, what's the point of having something that just sits in a display case on your desk to look at, or worse yet, tucked away and out of sight in a watchbox or safe where you can't even see and admire it?

I think a BB58 would be worth trying on. While it is 39mm and may still feel small, the price tag is certainly in the range of “occasional wear”, or much closer than a big crown Sub at least. I rotate mine with a SubC date a few times a week depending on what I’m wearing or where I’m going. It’s nice when (pre COVID) I’d travel into a busy city to have that “almost a Sub” option that garnered no attention. Plus I like the pop of the gilt and the red.

I was always into watchws from the time I can remember. I’m not sure what drew me to them but it’s always been there. When I was a bit older (15ish) I really started appreciating the mechanical aspects of them along with the aesthetics. Like you, I’ve obsessed learning about certain models, etc. The BB58 really cured my vintage Sub itch and like you said, I CAN WEAR IT! Lol. Besides not being comfortable wearing $500k around, the Tudor is still water resistant and easily serviced. Those are 2 huge factors to think about as well.

Go check one out :)