Three months after the Watches and Wonders announcement, I finally handled the Black Bay 58 Burgundy at my local AD. First impressions matter, and this one impressed.
The Color #
Photos don’t capture it. The bezel insert shifts from deep wine to almost brown depending on lighting. In direct sunlight, there’s warmth. Indoors under artificial light, it goes darker.
Tudor calls it burgundy, but it’s more complex than that label suggests. The color references vintage Tudor dive watches from the 1960s that had similar reddish-brown bezels.
It pairs beautifully with the black dial. The gilt accents (seconds hand, Tudor rose, bezel pip) add just enough contrast without looking busy.
The Rest of the Watch #
Everything else is pure BB58. 39mm case, 11.9mm thick, 47mm lug-to-lug. The MT5402 movement with 70-hour power reserve. Same riveted bracelet with aluminum inserts.
Water resistance remains 200m. The snowflake hands are unchanged. Lume application looks consistent with previous versions.
Basically, Tudor took a proven platform and added a new colorway. No surprises here.
Compared to Other BB58s #
The navy blue version is probably the most popular. It reads as dressier, more versatile across occasions.
The black version is the classic - dive watch in its purest form.
The silver dial is underrated but harder to wear casually.
This burgundy sits between the black and blue in terms of versatility. It’s warm enough to pair with earth tones, but dark enough for formal situations.
Price and Availability #
€3,600 in steel. Same price as other BB58 variants.
Availability is reasonable - no crazy waitlists like peak Rolex years. Most ADs can order one, though immediate stock varies.
Worth It? #
If you don’t already own a BB58 and you like warm colors, yes. The burgundy offers something genuinely different from the typical black/blue dive watch options flooding the market.
If you already have a BB58, this is harder to justify unless you’re building a collection. The differences are cosmetic - you’re buying a bezel insert color.
Tudor continues to execute the mid-range luxury dive watch better than almost anyone. The burgundy is proof that even “just another color” can feel fresh when done well.
