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The 58 is not for me

 

I have 2 of them. Never really bonded with these watches. Springbar quality is bad. It rusted into the lugs and i had to wrench the entire bracelet to break the springbar out of the steel version.
The silver one, is a novelty to me only. It is quite replaceable in my collection. Nato strap is nice but the silver prong which holds the strap does not inspire confidence. Dents extremely easily.
Standard BB blue I have too. I wear it to sleep and to do gardening. Too thick and bulky for it’s specs I always feel.
If I could turn back time, I’d get another diver piece. These are possible replacements:
1) JLC Polaris
2) Omega Seamaster 300 (the heritage range) in black
3) Maybe even an IWC aquatimer
I’m surprised I can write this confession. In vino veritas they say.

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So I’m test driving this one…

 
By: gregcarraram3 : August 23rd, 2022-20:13
Please tell me your thoughts? I was thinking it could be a great combo with the moonwatch and I have a great chronograph/diver combination. ...  

I think it looks great on other people but not for me…

 
By: gregcarraram3 : August 23rd, 2022-22:08
I need that excited feeling and got it with the moonwatch but I’ve had so many subs need to find something different!

The 58 is not for me

 
By: Cookies : August 24th, 2022-17:28
I have 2 of them. Never really bonded with these watches. Springbar quality is bad. It rusted into the lugs and i had to wrench the entire bracelet to break the springbar out of the steel version. The silver one, is a novelty to me only. It is quite repla... 

It's a keeper for me

 
By: andrea~ : August 23rd, 2022-22:08
It's what a Rolex sports watch used to be: functional without being flashy ...  

I really enjoy my BB58

 
By: Drek : August 24th, 2022-12:55
and grown to like it more the longer I’ve owned it. Go for it you won’t regret it. D.

This is tough.

 
By: quattro98 : August 24th, 2022-14:22
The BB58 is great, but if you feel like you need to be convinced about this watch, then I would look at other pieces.

Not for me. Don't like the hands, or the flat black dial.

 
By: Blansky : August 24th, 2022-14:32
I get that people like them and they're a good value, but they don't float my boat.

You won't regret it!

 
By: KCLQMULKU : August 24th, 2022-17:42
The size is perfect, comfortable to wear, classically styled dive watch, robust movement, excellent value for money, and a superb addition to any collection!