As a leading manufacturer of high-quality custom rubber watch bands, one thing that we are consistently interested in at Rubber B is further exploring high-quality luxury timepieces. However, we also believe that a small amount of friendly competition is never harmful, and we often wonder how certain timepieces compare to one another when they are analyzed with a watchful eye.
To that end, Rubber B has decided to compare and contrast two of the more popular luxury timepieces currently available on the market – the Tudor Black Bay 58 and the Breitling Superocean 42. Both of these timepieces are considered to be part of flagship lines for their respective companies, and on the surface, they both have a lot in common, so we thought it would be interesting to look at them in a more closely detailed, analytical manner to see how they compare against one another.
What Should You Know About the Tudor Black Bay 58?
The Tudor Black Bay, which was released in July of 2020, is the newest entry in Tudor’s long-standing Black Bay line of watches. The case has a thickness of 39 mm and measures 47 mm from tip to tip, with an overall thickness of 11.9 and 20 mm lugs. It has a unidirectional rotatable bezel, which is set in steel, and a 60-minute graduated disc. This comes in a matte blue, anodized aluminum style and has silver gilded markings and numerals.
The dial is available in either black or blue and comes in a domed style, and the crystal is sapphire domed as well. The winding crown on this timepiece displays the Tudor rose in relief, and the movement is a MT 5402 with a 70-hour power reserve. It should also be noted that this timepiece is waterproof for up to 200 meters.
The bracelet is made of riveted steel and is polished with a satin finish. It also comes with a folding clasp and safety catch to ensure that the watch never leaves your wrist.
This timepiece retails for around $3900 USD, and because there are limited numbers of them available at any given time, it is unlikely that you will be able to find them for significantly lower than retail value. As such, if you are looking to add this watch to your collection, you will have to be diligent and regularly keep in contact with your jeweler or watch dealer.
What Should You Know About the Breitling Superocean 42?
The Breitling Superocean 42 has several things in common with the Tudor Black Bay 58, but there are a few ways in which they differ substantially as well. To begin with, Breitling is known for making watches on the larger end of the luxury timepiece spectrum, and the Breitling Superocean 42 is no different.
The case measures at 39 mm, with the tip to tip measurement coming in at 50 mm, and the side to side measuring out at 42 mm. It has a thickness of 13.3 mm, which is almost 2 mm of additional thickness when compared with the Tudor Black Bay 58. The result is a watch that both looks and feels heavier, which is in keeping with the brand’s previous timepieces. The lugs on this watch also measure 20 mm.
The bezel on this timepiece is unidirectional and ratcheted, and the dial is available in either a blue and white or black on black style color scheme. The crystal is a Cambered sapphire that has been glareproofed on both sides. The caliber for this timepiece is a Breitling 17 self-winding mechanical, and the winding crown is screw-locked with two gaskets.
Another place where these two timepieces differ significantly is in their power reserve and waterproof depths. The Breitling Superocean 42 has a power reserve of approximately 40 hours and is waterproof for up to 500 feet.
The bracelet on this watch is also made from riveted steel bracelet with a satin finish and has a folding clasp and safety catch as well.
It should also be noted that this watch retails for around $3600 USD, but it can be found in various places, as it has less exclusivity in terms of the number of pieces manufactured than the Tudor Black Bay 58.
Are You Looking for Custom Watch Straps For Your Tudor or BreitlingTimepieces? Contact Rubber B Today
If you are looking for a custom rubber watch band for your Tudor Black Bay 58 or a leather strap replacement for your Breitling Superocean Heritage 57, Rubber B will be able to assist you in finding a rubber watch strap that is right for you. We carry various watch straps for name brands like Breitling and Tudor, and you can see our complete catalog of products on our website today.
