Sinn U50 vs Tudor Black Bay 58

I am looking into getting a Diver but cannot decide between the Sinn U50 or a Tudor Black Bay 58 ... They are very different watches so maybe I just need to get both haha ๐Ÿ˜œย 

Any thoughts???

Note: I don't actually plan on diving with the watch.

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Not sure if this will help, but I have a BB58 and I really want a U50 as well. ย Haha

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In years to come the Tudor will retain more value but probably cost a little more to service.

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As far as I am concerned, the Sinn has more of a original vibe, the Tudor just looks like a subby homage.

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I could find room for both in my collectio, because as you pointed out, they are very different from each other. Tell me I can only have one, I take the BB.

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I like the Black Bay 58 quite a bit, but to me, the U50 is a special watch. There isn't a thing about it I'd change. It's one of those rare moments where everything comes together just perfectly. Additionally, it's uniquely Sinn and encapsulates their funky design language so well. The Tudor is far more classic and probably applicable to a greater section of your wardrobe, so I'd consider that as well. Can't go wrong with either, really.

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That's tough - each of those watches are great, I own the BB58, however, they seem to fill totally different roles. The Sinn is, unmistakeably, a tool watch. I don't know that I would wear it to the office or out to a nice dinner - which doesn't make it a worse choice, the Sinn is a beast and has amazing design language.

The BB58 on the other hand is really versatile, it's a strap monster and I personally get a lot of mileage out of it. Take it brunch, to the office, to the park, it'll do its job really well.

Are you at a desk more than you're in the wild? That's the question I would ask myself before pulling the trigger on either of them.

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I'd buy the Sinn, I prefer the dedicated tool watch style.ย 

I also think the U50 is more interesting, everybody and their dog has/had a BB58.ย 

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I have a bb58 and lack of microadjustment is a travesty.ย 

Haven't been able to get the right size for me since I got it...even tried half linksย 

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Easy , Sinn. All day long.ย 

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BB58. But I'd pick rabies over a Sinn so I'm not a fair judge.

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I own a BB58 but Sinn is on the bucket list. ย if you have to pick one go with tudor

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I'd buy the Sinn only used. And i'd rather pick the BB anyway.

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I had the same conundrum and ended up getting a Seiko SPB143 ๐Ÿ˜…

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Oneski

I had the same conundrum and ended up getting a Seiko SPB143 ๐Ÿ˜…

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My kind of shopping experience ย https://www.watchcrunch.com/gasworks/posts/that-went-well-7018

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Sinn

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Bb58 is too ubiquitous imo. It is more versatile. But if your collection is missing a tool watch not an all rounder, then I'd go for the Sinn. I had a U1 was too big for me. But had its own design language, and was incredibly built. I suspect the u50 is the sweet spot in terms of size and is as tool watch as tool watch gets.ย 

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The Tudor is a scratch magnet. The Tegmented Sinn will look new from years to come. The weak link for the Sinn is the crappy clasp. I have the Tudor Panda and want a Sinn U50. Love the ๐Ÿผ, ย but also wanted the Tudor Pepsi...until the new Tudors were released...I really like the new GMT on strap over the Pepsi. If Sinn would fix their clasp, I wouldn't be in this predicament!

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Oneski

I had the same conundrum and ended up getting a Seiko SPB143 ๐Ÿ˜…

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You kind of read my mind. ย I thought that the two watches are different enough that you could actually do the Seiko (I was thinking an SPB149) and the Sinn for about the same price as the BB58. Mind you, I have a blue BB58 on a steel bracelet. ย I will say, however, that I love my BB58 because it is so versatile. I will never get rid of it. I wear my BB58 to the office with a shirt and tie and it works well due to its relatively small dimensions and polish for a dive watch. I don't know if the Seiko would work as well, and I don't think the Sinn would at all. Outside of that setting, any of them would be great.

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You kind of read my mind. ย I thought that the two watches are different enough that you could actually do the Seiko (I was thinking an SPB149) and the Sinn for about the same price as the BB58. Mind you, I have a blue BB58 on a steel bracelet. ย I will say, however, that I love my BB58 because it is so versatile. I will never get rid of it. I wear my BB58 to the office with a shirt and tie and it works well due to its relatively small dimensions and polish for a dive watch. I don't know if the Seiko would work as well, and I don't think the Sinn would at all. Outside of that setting, any of them would be great.

I think with the appropriate strap the SPB14X line can be worn with business attire almost as well as the Tudor... almost. The Sinn really is more of a one trick pony and is dammed good at it though, as I am not an actual diver and I was looking for more versatility, it lost.

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Completely agree. The SPB could certainly work in that environment. I considered it over the BB58. Dimensions on it are great. After all, look at the modern Submariner. In South Florida where I live, it goes from the beach to the board room. The SPB's dimensions are really close, so I don't see any reason why the SPB couldn't do the same. That said, I have not seen the SPB in person.

And, to your point, I have worn my Turtle PADI edition on a blue nylon strap to the office. Completely wrong environment for that watch, but I don't care because I just felt like wearing it on those days.

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I live in China and have been being Tudors for two years. ย My BB58 is my daily watch and I just bought a pre-owned BB GMT today because I miss the one I bought and sold last year. (๐Ÿ˜‚) ย Crazy I know. ย I don't know if anyone sells SINN watches in China so I am no judge, but the Tudor Black Bay 58 is the best watch I've ever seen formal human being like myself - but its the original black dial version. ย Love it. ย Probably will be wearing it most days for the rest of my life. ย I sometimes think I need a SUB 124060 but I would NEVER pay more than retail and therefore I appreciate my BB58 every time I see a 124060. ย All that being said, I am a desk diver. ย 

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I just picked up a BB58 this month after years of waiting.... titanium is cool and holds scratches well....I own the Tudor Pelagos and it's only looking better with age....same can't be said for 316L. Having said that....I regret waiting so long to pull the trigger on the BB58.....I may have passed on the Pelagos if I'd gone BB58 first.... there's a host of aftermarket bracelets and an Uncle Seiko Jubilee will give you that vintage vibe if that's ur jam.....it really depends on how you're going to wear ur watch....if you're desk diving, get a BB58....if you're job/lifestyle is more physical...a Sinn might be more appropriate....but your gonna have to love that Sinn bracelet otherwise your stuck with NATO's etc.

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If your intention is diving with them more probably the U50 is better it seems more a proper tool watch and maybe it will allow you to just go and do whatever you want without worring about scraching it

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BB58 for me all the way.ย 

Both are vastly different, most crucially for me the BB58 is more versatile while the Sinn is a tool watch first and foremost.

I have tried and handled both and have to say the movement and crown operation of the Sinn U50 is a farcry from the superior and more refined feel of the Tudor. Which is important to me personally.

Also consider the cristal. The Tudor has a domed one and the Sinn is flat. To me the domed cristal is more appealing.

The sinn is not a terrible watch, donโ€™t get me wrong. This is just my view when comparing the both.

Enjoy whichever watch you will decide on getting.

Cheers,

Daniel

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This truly is a hard choice. ย I have always thought the BB58 was a great looking watch and have admired it for a few years. ย On the other hand I own a Sinn 556A and it is absolutely my favorite watch, and I have also liked the U50 ever since I saw it for the first time. ย To scratch the itch for both, I would get the U50 to be my dive watch and opt for a BB Pro to experience Tudor. ย I know that doesn't help you make a decision, but now I feel my better about my future watch purchases.

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Both very nice watches. They arenโ€™t on my list as Iโ€™m not a fan of the hand design on either. Iโ€™m tempted by the Sinn U2, as I like the blade style design more and it has a GMT function. ย This would win the day for me if it would be a comfortable wear. ย 

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They're very different watches and both beautiful in their own way.

Have the Tudor in the black/ gilt and Silver 925 and the Sinn u50 mop. No wrong decision here as far as I'm concerned.

Good luck!

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get both ๐Ÿ˜œ

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Resurrecting this to see if OP made a decision, and how the Pelagos 39 (might) complicate the decision.ย 

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Both are amazing watches - I'd love to have them in my collection one day!