Rolex Submariner DatevsTudor Black Bay 58

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Rolex Submariner Date at true scale

Submariner Date

Tudor Black Bay 58 at true scale

Black Bay 58

Diameter

41mm

39mm

Thickness

n/a

11.7mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

70h

n/a

MSRP

$19,450

n/a

Movement

3235

Tudor MT5400

Case

8 specs
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
n/a
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
n/a
Material
Rolesor
steel
Finish
18 kt yellow gold
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
n/a
Dial Color
Blue
n/a
Indices
Index
n/a
Lume
Chromalight
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
3235
Tudor MT5400
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
70h
0h
Jewels
31
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$19,450
n/a
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Rolex Submariner Date

The Rolex Submariner Date is widely appreciated for its functional date complication and iconic cyclops lens, which some owners find essential for daily use. However, a significant portion of the community prefers the no-date Submariner for its cleaner, more symmetrical dial aesthetic and perceived historical accuracy. On balance, owners value the Submariner Date for its practicality, though its visual appeal is a point of division compared to the no-date variant.

Tudor Black Bay 58

The Tudor Bay 58 is widely praised for its superb wearing experience and rugged build quality, offering significant charm and modern construction. Owners note its substantial feel and a smooth clasp mechanism, though one reviewer flags the shield on the clasp as sharp. On balance, the Tudor Bay 58 is highly regarded for its excellent proportions and value at its price point.