Is the Tudor BB58 loosing its desirability.

[subdownunder]

A recent YouTube video by a Watch Trader stated that the BB58 was loosing its desirability as a must have watch.

They stated that they are being flipped in increasing numbers by owners and there is a glut of them on the Grey Market. While still priced above retail, they are not moving.

They are currently not fetching a premium over MRRP

I guess the newness/ social media pimping/ scarcity / hype was a driving force up until now , but the next biggest and best watch from Tudor (Chrono) has been released and is overshadowing what is essentially, a good watch.

Personally I love the black and blue version, and if I can get one at a good discount, thats great.

So in your experience is the BB58 hype receding?

[Kostas]

I wouldnt kick it out of bed...

[S52]

Don't care about Hype or popularity on social media. I bought mine cause I think its a fantastic looking watch. Could care less about resale value as I have zero plans to ever sell it.

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[dnd2984]

Forget the hype, enjoy the watch.

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by dnd2984

Forget the hype, enjoy the watch.

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[bob sims]

Originally Posted by S52

Don't care about Hype or popularity on social media. I bought mine cause I think its a fantastic looking watch. Could care less about resale value as I have zero plans to ever sell it.

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Looks very nice in blue. In black, kind of a blah.

[dpt.calvin]

These watches are not hard to find. Therefore, they cannot command a lasting premium. I purchased mine for retail from a trusted seller. Worked out for me because I didn’t pay tax.

You can find lightly used ones for as low as $3200 from what I’ve seen recently.

[Cryten]

I couldn't care less. I buy what I like, not what some vapid narcissist is pimping on social media.

[JustinC79]

Originally Posted by Cryten

I couldn't care less. I buy what I like, not what some vapid narcissist is pimping on social media.

A good guide to life in the modern age, tbh.

[m j b]

Originally Posted by subdownunder

While still priced above retail, they are not moving.

They are currently not fetching a premium over MRRP

How can it be both priced above retail but yet not fetching a premium over retail?

Originally Posted by Cryten

The internet and social media have really messed up a generation.

Absolutely.


I still have my BB58 in blue, it's now my only watch.

[Jerrocop]

Great watch. I think it wears small though. Not ideal for some of us with larger wrists.

[fania123]

Originally Posted by Jerrocop

Great watch. I think it wears small though. Not ideal for some of us with larger wrists.

7 1/4 inch wrist here and I think it’s actually the perfect size. I find it wears so much nicer than the new subs.

[Lesnerelli23]

It's such a good watch

[shaunylw]

Yes, i think the hype has died down.

Got one at my AD, wore it almost exclusively for 12 months. I recently bought a new sub and haven’t really worn it much in the last few weeks. I think it’s a great watch and the price makes it really attractive. I didn’t think they were all that hard to get and the secondary market prices were a bit laughable. If you can’t get one at retail, you can get one on the secondary for very close or maybe even under for slightly worn.

It’s an awesome watch and i wouldn’t think of getting rid of mine. I love everything about it.


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[kieselguhr]

If the popularity of a watch is a significant factor to the person buying it, then it was likely a moot purchase to begin with.

[NachoNeal]

Is the BB58 loosing its desirability?
Not to me.

[the dark knight]

Certainly appears so. My last visit to an AD was the first time I've ever seen one chilling in the display case. Salesperson said much fewer people come in looking for them now, same thing that happened to the GMT about a year ago.

I guess the hype just died down.

[Kinnakeet]

Seems how it goes with Tudor. I have been called twice for the silver BB58 and twice on the new chrono. And already on the new release. Lots of hype at first. Then things settle down. GMT’s were hard to find. Now they sit.

[28mm]

Funny, I think i saw the same video a few minutes ago lol. Read to me as clickbait in a way or just creating content for contents sake. The youtuber I just saw is also a seller of watches including the BB58.

[Brny11]

Missed the memo. Just sold my SubC as I prefer the bb58. If I was like OP and based my desires on YouTube and insta I guess I would say I made a big mistake. But. I’m good!

[28mm]

Originally Posted by Brny11

Missed the memo. Just sold my SubC as I prefer the bb58. If I was like OP and based my desires on YouTube and insta I guess I would say I made a big mistake. But. I’m good!

Love this.

[indianmachine]

I think the hype is fading, but it doesn't make it any less a great buy at retail price

[Jmbarrack]

Are they loosing desirability or is supply just matching demand?


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[teck21]

How come grey dealers have not been buying and selling these watches among themselves to keep prices high like they do for Rolex watches?


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[Krash]

I’m seeing the blue one on a bracelet in ADs all the time now. This watch is very easy to get if you want one. 6 months ago, I never saw this in the display case.


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[Fleetlord]

100% available under retail preowned . Market hype has moved on from this one.

[Cru Jones]

“loosing”…..

[alweisenberger]

agreed, drives me crazy

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

“loosing”…..

[OG1982]

People are finally realising that it is just a good little watch, no more and certainly no less.

We've seen it time and again with Tudor, their GMT was hard to get and then 18 months goes along and they become more available / less desirable. Same for the original BB58, then the blue and now the Tudor Chronos are having their turn. In one year from now they will also be readily available on the high street.