Watch Shopping?
Went watch shopping at the weekend and cant stop thinking about this guy, shall I pull the trigger?
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Samuel
Watch nerd, Physician Associate and Fitness Fanatic. Instagram: samwoodfit
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100% yes
The answer is unequivocally yes.
If you like it, then yes by all means. Its a classic!! I would only be sure I have selected the dial variation I like the most. Otherwise, you cant go wrong with the BB58..
Yes, with no hesitation.
If you can’t stop thinking about it, I think that’s a good sign to pull the trigger. Such a timeless piece
If you like it enough and can afford it so yes. You are the only one that can answer the trigger question. My opinion is that is a great watch.
Smoke 'em if you got 'em!
I'm between this and the Oris Aquis 400. I like how the Tudor looks but I can't stand the fact that you don't get to see the movement. That matters a lot to me. But if I was honest, if Tudor released the Black Bay 58 with a display caseback, I'd probably buy that one.
But it seems that it is true love for you. If you have the money in cash, buy it.
Embrace the emotional moments to come. 👉🏼💥 Pew pew pew 🤣
I'm between this and the Oris Aquis 400. I like how the Tudor looks but I can't stand the fact that you don't get to see the movement. That matters a lot to me. But if I was honest, if Tudor released the Black Bay 58 with a display caseback, I'd probably buy that one.
But it seems that it is true love for you. If you have the money in cash, buy it.
The Oris Aquis 400 is amazing. 5 day power reserve! 10 year warranty! If there were a no-date Divers Sixty-Five in 40mm with that movement, I would pick one up immediately. At that price point, and those specs, and that warranty, I can't think of a watch that delivers so much bang for the buck.
I suspect that Oris is deliberately pricing the Calibre 400 aggressively low in order to establish market and mind-share. And, from what I can tell, it seems to be working nicely - there's increasing coverage of their watches on review sites and social media, and several ADs in my local area have begun carrying the brand and giving it prominent placement in their stores.
The 10-year warranty makes me think of Hyundai, back in the day. The brand, obviously, simply doesn't carry as much weight as Toyota and Honda. Yet, once Hyundai had mastered quality and reliability manufacturing techniques, they aggressively launched their 10-year warranty program, to signal to the wider car-buying public that their cars were just as, if not more, reliable than their more established Japanese competitors. I just got a Hyundai SUV, and it is the most comfortable vehicle I've ever owned - kills my previous BMW by a country mile.
I think you're spot on for seriously considering the Aquis 400.
"Shall I pull the trigger?"
You ask on an enthusiast site? There is ever only going to be one answer! 👍
Do it
Don’t do it! Just kidding, mate. Probably everyone wants you to buy IF you want to buy!! Myself included. Enjoy it - I’m sure you will.
One thing I learned, if I can't stop thinking about a watch, I need to buy it. This mindset hasn't failed me yet, I have regreted rationalizing in the past 🤦♂️
I'm between this and the Oris Aquis 400. I like how the Tudor looks but I can't stand the fact that you don't get to see the movement. That matters a lot to me. But if I was honest, if Tudor released the Black Bay 58 with a display caseback, I'd probably buy that one.
But it seems that it is true love for you. If you have the money in cash, buy it.
Im a massive fan of Oris and love how it flyes under the radar, other than with watch nerds. Which variant you thinking?
The Oris Aquis 400 is amazing. 5 day power reserve! 10 year warranty! If there were a no-date Divers Sixty-Five in 40mm with that movement, I would pick one up immediately. At that price point, and those specs, and that warranty, I can't think of a watch that delivers so much bang for the buck.
I suspect that Oris is deliberately pricing the Calibre 400 aggressively low in order to establish market and mind-share. And, from what I can tell, it seems to be working nicely - there's increasing coverage of their watches on review sites and social media, and several ADs in my local area have begun carrying the brand and giving it prominent placement in their stores.
The 10-year warranty makes me think of Hyundai, back in the day. The brand, obviously, simply doesn't carry as much weight as Toyota and Honda. Yet, once Hyundai had mastered quality and reliability manufacturing techniques, they aggressively launched their 10-year warranty program, to signal to the wider car-buying public that their cars were just as, if not more, reliable than their more established Japanese competitors. I just got a Hyundai SUV, and it is the most comfortable vehicle I've ever owned - kills my previous BMW by a country mile.
I think you're spot on for seriously considering the Aquis 400.
It is a tremendous watch, undoubtedly. If it was a tad bit cheaper, I would go for it instead of the Tudor.
The Tudor BlackBay 58 is both my "high end" and my "Friday casual" piece, which means that it gets frequent wrist time, something I see as paramount when spending North of € 1 000 on any watch.
The answer is yes, it really is a great watch. Accuracy and power reserve are clearly above average, the dimensions are just right and the warmth of the gilt dial is truly charming
Now, it seems that quite a few BlackBays have been flipped in the first year of ownership, so checking the pre-owned market may be a sensible first step