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1AP · 30 September 2022, 02:23 AM

Hi guys,
I got plenty of Rolex' but never any Tudors except this one so I'm wondering if this is normal.

Basically screwing the crown back in takes some effort, it's not seamless as on my sub/daytona/Tog. It's brand new so I'm unsure. I've attached video to try to show it the best possible

https://imgur.com/a/AXlxPRJ

Kinnakeet · 30 September 2022, 02:32 AM

It’s normal. I find the crown somewhat difficult to use. Especially compared to Rolex and Omega.

omar-rye · 30 September 2022, 02:33 AM

The space between the crown and case is normal, if that’s what you’re asking

Kinnakeet · 30 September 2022, 02:38 AM

Once you push the crown in, turn it backwards a quarter of a turn first while pushing in . Then screw it down.

1AP · 30 September 2022, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kinnakeet

Once you push the crown in, turn it backwards a quarter of a turn first while pushing in . Then screw it down.

Would you say you need to put a lot more force to tighten the crown?

A lot more than a sub or daytona

1AP · 30 September 2022, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omar-rye

The space between the crown and case is normal, if that’s what you’re asking

No sir

More about the force needed to tighten the crown after winding or changing the time.

Calborn · 30 September 2022, 03:50 AM

it's normal. I also find it a little painful to the fingertips when using the crown. Something about the design puts too much pressure and I feel a pinch

Forty6nTwo · 30 September 2022, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calborn

it's normal. I also find it a little painful to the fingertips when using the crown. Something about the design puts too much pressure and I feel a pinch

I agree, not very easy to work with, probably the only negative on the reference.

PBJ1925 · 30 September 2022, 04:09 AM

It definitely isn't as smooth as my Submariner but I didn't find the wind of a BB58 to be alarming. You should compare it to a Omega Aqua Terra for fun at your local retailer. Has to be the worst feel of any 3k+ piece I've personally owned.

Dan Pierce · 30 September 2022, 04:14 AM

Never held a 58 but my BB GMT & Pelagos have the smoothest winding, setting, and screw down crown operation of all the watches I've ever owned.
dP

Kinnakeet · 30 September 2022, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1AP

Would you say you need to put a lot more force to tighten the crown?

A lot more than a sub or daytona

Yes.

1AP · 30 September 2022, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kinnakeet

Yes.

Thank you!

Loving the watch

DJFanUK · 30 September 2022, 08:24 AM

I find the BB58 of all my watches to be the easiest and smoothest crown to screw back in place

TimeAZ · 30 September 2022, 03:02 PM

Crown action on BB58 is buttery, smooth, easy to grip, satisfactory clicking, and very solid overall. One of the best crowns I've ever interacted with. Same goes for bezel action. Blows Omega out of the water.

30 September 2022, 02:23 AM	#1
1AP "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: The North Posts: 264	BB58 - is this normal Hi guys, I got plenty of Rolex' but never any Tudors except this one so I'm wondering if this is normal. Basically screwing the crown back in takes some effort, it's not seamless as on my sub/daytona/Tog. It's brand new so I'm unsure. I've attached video to try to show it the best possible https://imgur.com/a/AXlxPRJ

30 September 2022, 04:14 AM	#10
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Never held a 58 but my BB GMT & Pelagos have the smoothest winding, setting, and screw down crown operation of all the watches I've ever owned. 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

30 September 2022, 08:24 AM	#13
DJFanUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: UK Watch: Several Posts: 375	I find the BB58 of all my watches to be the easiest and smoothest crown to screw back in place __________________ 126333, 126900, 226570 Polar, 126710BLNR, BB58 BLK, Helm Vanuatu.

30 September 2022, 03:02 PM	#14
TimeAZ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 2,240	Crown action on BB58 is buttery, smooth, easy to grip, satisfactory clicking, and very solid overall. One of the best crowns I've ever interacted with. Same goes for bezel action. Blows Omega out of the water. __________________ The perfect blossom is a rare thing. You could spend your life looking for one, and it would not be a wasted life.

30 September 2022, 02:32 AM	#2
Kinnakeet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Michelle Location: Canada/Florida Watch: WG Breguet Typexx Posts: 2,929	It’s normal. I find the crown somewhat difficult to use. Especially compared to Rolex and Omega.

30 September 2022, 02:33 AM	#3
omar-rye "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Underground Posts: 2,669	The space between the crown and case is normal, if that’s what you’re asking

30 September 2022, 02:38 AM	#4
Kinnakeet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Michelle Location: Canada/Florida Watch: WG Breguet Typexx Posts: 2,929	Once you push the crown in, turn it backwards a quarter of a turn first while pushing in . Then screw it down.

30 September 2022, 03:50 AM	#7
Calborn "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Silicon Valley Watch: GMT, Daytonas Posts: 174	it's normal. I also find it a little painful to the fingertips when using the crown. Something about the design puts too much pressure and I feel a pinch

30 September 2022, 04:09 AM	#9
PBJ1925 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Jay Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 326934 Posts: 2,319	It definitely isn't as smooth as my Submariner but I didn't find the wind of a BB58 to be alarming. You should compare it to a Omega Aqua Terra for fun at your local retailer. Has to be the worst feel of any 3k+ piece I've personally owned.

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