Tudor Black Bay service cost UK
Hi all, I'm thinking of buying an early BB58 with a black dial at a low cost and polishing it myself. Just curious if anyone in the UK has had their BB58 serviced and how much it cost? The RRP for a new one now is £3,450 so if I spend around £2K on a used one, plus servicing costs, it should be much cheaper. Thanks
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Steven
Currently obsessing over my next Tudor 🤔
Oxford, UK
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I recently bought a pelagos 39 from an AD and I asked about service cost and was told around £500. They are the same movement inside so would assume they are the same price.
I'd agree with the poster above. As far as I know the BB58 contains the same movement as my Breitling Superocean and the full service cost for that is quoted at £460 on Breitling's website. I wish all manufacturers were as transparent.
If you do buy a used model then it may well have some warranty left on it - think they tend to have 5 years from new - so worth monitoring accuracy and getting it looked at for free if any obvious problems.
I'd agree with the poster above. As far as I know the BB58 contains the same movement as my Breitling Superocean and the full service cost for that is quoted at £460 on Breitling's website. I wish all manufacturers were as transparent.
If you do buy a used model then it may well have some warranty left on it - think they tend to have 5 years from new - so worth monitoring accuracy and getting it looked at for free if any obvious problems.
Thanks, good point, I will bear that in mind. I would only service it if it was running erratically. I think the movement is pretty robust so will probably last around 10 years before a service is required. There are lots on chrono24 for just over £2k so it's a very tempting bargain...🤔
Thanks, good point, I will bear that in mind. I would only service it if it was running erratically. I think the movement is pretty robust so will probably last around 10 years before a service is required. There are lots on chrono24 for just over £2k so it's a very tempting bargain...🤔
I think we're now seeing the preowned prices coming down following the surge that happened around COVID. It's a good thing IMO 👍👍
I think we're now seeing the preowned prices coming down following the surge that happened around COVID. It's a good thing IMO 👍👍
Completely agree.
It's a 10 year service interval. But that would also depend on amount of wear and how often it is worn in rotation?
Obviously if bought used you may not be able to ascertain that?
Around 500 quid sounds about right at today's prices. Your used route sounds like a good plan!
It's a 10 year service interval. But that would also depend on amount of wear and how often it is worn in rotation?
Obviously if bought used you may not be able to ascertain that?
Around 500 quid sounds about right at today's prices. Your used route sounds like a good plan!
Thanks Craig, I think it will work out well, the BB58 was a big seller and lots of people seem to sell them to fund their next watch which is great for the used market!
I suspect the market will be flooded with them in about 2 weeks depending what’s announced 😂🙌
Thanks Craig, I think it will work out well, the BB58 was a big seller and lots of people seem to sell them to fund their next watch which is great for the used market!
Yes very true. Made me think actually. Not a bad plan of action! I've got a Pelagos and a PO1 both bought new from an AD. I've never bought a watch used but it does make a lot of sense!
If you have a service at an independent, not a main dealer service centre it should be about 200 to 250 pounds.
If you’re buying a used one at a shop you could negotiate it being serviced as part of the deal
If you have a service at an independent, not a main dealer service centre it should be about 200 to 250 pounds.
Can't be done with these models unfortunately. Tried that when my Breitling went wonky (it's the same movement). Special tools required to do the work so it's back to the manufacturer only, which is very annoying.
Can't be done with these models unfortunately. Tried that when my Breitling went wonky (it's the same movement). Special tools required to do the work so it's back to the manufacturer only, which is very annoying.
I didn’t know that, sorry for bowling you a googly
I didn’t know that, sorry for bowling you a googly
Not a problem, quite a few people aren't aware that this shift to 'in-house' movements means that service/repair really can only be done by the manufacturer. Guessing the AD might mention it in passing at the original point of sale but that won't pass on to anyone buying a pre-owned watch.
All those watches with a Sellita SW-200 start to look ever more tempting given they can be serviced anywhere!
Not a problem, quite a few people aren't aware that this shift to 'in-house' movements means that service/repair really can only be done by the manufacturer. Guessing the AD might mention it in passing at the original point of sale but that won't pass on to anyone buying a pre-owned watch.
All those watches with a Sellita SW-200 start to look ever more tempting given they can be serviced anywhere!
Just to add, also confusing when you buy a Breitling and find out it has an in-house Tudor movement! I believe that Tudor Chronographs use an in-house Breitling movement!!!