Should I Sell My Black Bay 58?

STANDY

Don’t see them being that collectable, the Tudor is the most flipped watch I have seen in 20 years of watch collecting.
Have seen one watch flipped between several members here and finally sold to someone else.
Probably more people here that have had a Tudor than actually own a Tudor.

Don’t you think it’s funny how when Rolex finally release the Tudor to all the countries they didn’t sell to years ago all of a sudden there are Tudors easily bought anywhere but 2 year waiting lists for Rolex Submariners. Just weird isn’t it if they are made by the same company


(know plenty here have one but I bet a lot come out that HAD one)

Nothing wrong with Tudor watches just noticed they get flipped a lot.

Fusion

It's really subjective and a personal choice, so put the most stock in what you think. I value water resistance and love being able to shower with my watch and the size/shape of the BB58 appeals to me as well. So for an "only watch" the edge may go to the Tudor.
I would vote just own both - you can get a used 3570.50 for a good price still. They are so different and both good, you will end up missing things about the other if you do a swap I just know it

Aadamo188

Hi everyone,

First post and looking for some advice – I bought the Black Bay 58 Black earlier this year and love it. I was deciding between the Black Bay and the Speedmaster Professional Hesalite. I know they are very different but I really like both. I chose the Black Bay because in my opinion it’s more durable as a daily wearer for me – I have two young kids who are always jumping on me/banging into my watch… Maybe I am wrong about durability, but I chose the Black Bay. My dilemma is this – I was planning to buy the Speedmaster in the next couple of years, but now with the 1861 (rumored to be) on its way out, should I sell the Black Bay and buy the outgoing Speedmaster while I can? Or just keep the Black Bay and buy the new Spedmaster at some point down the road? Thanks for your help.

vbrad26

I get it. I would probably be more comfortable abusing the BB.
However the Speedy is plenty durable. The only downside, which I am sure you are aware of, is the hesalite scratches easy. But it is also an easy fix with a quick polish.
Other than that I have no qualms wearing the Speedy on Dad duty. But it's not going out on the boat or to the beach, where as I probably wouldn't think twice about wearing the BB during those activities.
I'm in the opposite boat though, I have the Speedy and WANT the BB, but there is no way I'm getting rid of the Speedy.
If you can, have both, if you can't, stick with the BB if you want a watch that you feel is more durable.
If you MUST have the speedy, sell the BB for now and maybe down the road you can pick up another one.
At this point, it seems that the BB will always be less expensive than the Speedy.

Aadamo188

Hi everyone,

First post and looking for some advice – I bought the Black Bay 58 Black earlier this year and love it. I was deciding between the Black Bay and the Speedmaster Professional Hesalite. I know they are very different but I really like both. I chose the Black Bay because in my opinion it’s more durable as a daily wearer for me – I have two young kids who are always jumping on me/banging into my watch… Maybe I am wrong about durability, but I chose the Black Bay. My dilemma is this – I was planning to buy the Speedmaster in the next couple of years, but now with the 1861 (rumored to be) on its way out, should I sell the Black Bay and buy the outgoing Speedmaster while I can? Or just keep the Black Bay and buy the new Spedmaster at some point down the road? Thanks for your help.

Aadamo188

Hi everyone,

First post and looking for some advice – I bought the Black Bay 58 Black earlier this year and love it. I was deciding between the Black Bay and the Speedmaster Professional Hesalite. I know they are very different but I really like both. I chose the Black Bay because in my opinion it’s more durable as a daily wearer for me – I have two young kids who are always jumping on me/banging into my watch… Maybe I am wrong about durability, but I chose the Black Bay. My dilemma is this – I was planning to buy the Speedmaster in the next couple of years, but now with the 1861 (rumored to be) on its way out, should I sell the Black Bay and buy the outgoing Speedmaster while I can? Or just keep the Black Bay and buy the new Spedmaster at some point down the road? Thanks for your help.

jb.44

Definitely keep the black bay and buy the new speedmaster down the road. The new speedmaster imo is much better than the last version. It has movement upgrades, new bracelet and clasp, and just looks much cleaner. I think you will regret selling the black bay now just to get the old version of the speedmaster

jb.44

Definitely keep the black bay and buy the new speedmaster down the road. The new speedmaster imo is much better than the last version. It has movement upgrades, new bracelet and clasp, and just looks much cleaner. I think you will regret selling the black bay now just to get the old version of the speedmaster

J Jb328

Keep the bb58. There are a million speedys.