Yacht-Master or 3 BB58s

[Dougiebaby]

Originally Posted by Ferdelious

I’ve been waiting since May ‘21 for the blue dial 126622 and still no word on when I can expect it to arrive. Now I’m considered using those funds to purchase 3 Tudor BB58s instead. I believe the blue dial shouldn’t be too hard to get but would probably have to wait for the new silver and bronze editions. The blue dial BB58 should hold me over until I can get my hands on the other 2.



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One spectacular watch or three mediocre watches. Hint: less is more


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[wetsum3]

Bb58 is a great piece. They are not Rolex, but they are great pieces. There is room for them in any collection, and I would say pick up one or two of them as the AD has them and wait for the YM as well. If it’s truly a one watch vs 3 due to financial reasons, then I would get three watches. Get one Bb58, one gmt, one chrono. Tudor has a line that can stand on its own merits. No shame in owning 3 of them instead of one Rolex. I just wouldn’t buy 3 BB58s unless you had a big collection with lots of variety already.

[Ferdelious]

I think I got my answer!

[CryptoMan]

Originally Posted by Ferdelious

I think I got my answer!

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[winst]

Originally Posted by wetsum3

Bb58 is a great piece. They are not Rolex, but they are great pieces. There is room for them in any collection, and I would say pick up one or two of them as the AD has them and wait for the YM as well. If it’s truly a one watch vs 3 due to financial reasons, then I would get three watches. Get one Bb58, one gmt, one chrono. Tudor has a line that can stand on its own merits. No shame in owning 3 of them instead of one Rolex. I just wouldn’t buy 3 BB58s unless you had a big collection with lots of variety already.

Wise words!

[RoRoRo]

Would you take a bronze and silver medal over one gold medal?

[Guppydriver]

I've tried what the OP was thinking of trying.... little different players but same game.

Doesn't work.

[Pinchy]

A BB58 AND YM :p

[Joearch]

I have a silver and bronze BB. I enjoy both watches. They get little wrist time compared to the Rolex part of the collection. Get a newish preowned bronze while you wait for the YM. The bronze BB is a great piece. Best of luck either way.

[Goose 104]

I have the 58 and the YM40 and there is no comparison in terms of look and feel. The YM feels like a 10k watch the 58 does not. They are both great for different reasons but the 58 will not scratch the YM itch.

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by Kevingrr

Pick up the blue dial BB58 - either used or new. Hold off on the others.

When you get your YM you can either keep the BB 58 if you've fallen in love with it or sell it at not much of a loss. Seem to be quite a few used available just over 3K.

This way you'll have something to 1 - hold you over 2 - experience a different watch 3- have a better basis of comparison when you get the YM.

Just my 2 cents.

This ^^^

Love my BB58. But wouldn’t buy three of them in place of a YM.




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[koronet-kid]

Rotate the bezel on the YM then the BB this will help you decide which is the correct choice

[Gary Busey]

Do what you want. 3 watches is 100x better than 1


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[Slimpee]

Wait for the YM. I suspect you’ll regret it if you make the trade.

If your funds allow it, maybe buy one BB58 now because it’s a great watch. Definitely won’t hurt to have it in your collection!

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Ferdelious

Sorry guys, I'll lay off the sauce.

Substitutes rarely work, but I will say the BB blue is a fantastic reference in its own right. If it were me I might consider buying it anyway, but I’d take a pass on the others

[Jackie Daytona]

Wait for the YM. Grab the BB58 if you want one in the interim, and you can sell it when the YM arrives without any real loss.

[kxux]

Originally Posted by Dontknow

Wait for the YM. Grab the BB58 if you want one in the interim, and you can sell it when the YM arrives without any real loss.

This, if you can’t wait.

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by Dougiebaby

One spectacular watch or three mediocre watches. Hint: less is more


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Interesting take Dougie.

My BB58 is as well made and more accurate than my SD43 (well, now that it’s suffering from Rolex’s inability to properly test a “new” movement before production 3235 movement failing issue)

It’s also a better quality watch than my 5 digit Sub 16610 or SD 16600 were in terms of fit, finish and overall quality feel.

Does that make 5 digit subs and sea dwellers less than mediocre?

I don’t think so and I suspect many on here will agree with me on that.


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[Miexpeman]

No, please be patient. By all means buy one BB58 to tide you over but definitely hold out for the YM.

[DoricSpiker]

Originally Posted by Devildog

Interesting take Dougie.

My BB58 is as well made and more accurate than my SD43 (well, now that it’s suffering from Rolex’s inability to properly test a “new” movement before production 3235 movement failing issue)

It’s also a better quality watch than my 5 digit Sub 16610 or SD 16600 were in terms of fit, finish and overall quality feel.

Does that make 5 digit subs and sea dwellers less than mediocre?

I don’t think so and I suspect many on here will agree with me on that.


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100% agree with you. To say the BB58 is a mediocre watch is ridiculous. Its a great watch and probably the best value for money out there.

[travisb]

Good decision not to settle.

[Dougiebaby]

Originally Posted by Devildog

Interesting take Dougie.

My BB58 is as well made and more accurate than my SD43 (well, now that it’s suffering from Rolex’s inability to properly test a “new” movement before production 3235 movement failing issue)

It’s also a better quality watch than my 5 digit Sub 16610 or SD 16600 were in terms of fit, finish and overall quality feel.

Does that make 5 digit subs and sea dwellers less than mediocre?

I don’t think so and I suspect many on here will agree with me on that.


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I very much like the BB58 and considered getting one. However, there were others I thought were better in its price range. I ended up getting an Omega SMP Diver 300 blue instead. IMO it has a better movement, made from better materials (I would never buy a diver at this price range without ceramic), better looking (subjective), more iconic, better brand (Rolex > Omega > Tudor), and I even like the presentation box/packaging more.

Again, the BB58 is a very nice watch … just not in the league of the Rolex.


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