Tudor is bringing silver back onto the scene with its Black Bay Fifty Eight 925. How good is this watch with the striking taupe dial" We find out in this in-depth, hands-on review.

Tudor Black Bay Fifty Eight 925 (Ref. M79010SG-0001)

Tudor is one of the few brands whose desirability has increased significantly in recent years. This is mainly due to the attractiveness of its models, most certainly including the Black Bay and the smaller version, the Black Bay Fifty-Eight, launched in 2018. The version we tested here came on the market in 2021 in a silver case with a taupe-colored dial and bezel.

The name Fifty-Eight refers to 1958, the year in which Tudor introduced its first dive watch. French Navy divers turned to the brand to develop an ideal dive watch, designed especially for their needs, and Tudor consequently became the outfitter for French combat divers. The 39-mm case size is the same as its historical predecessor. The rotating bezel and smaller dial give the watch an understated look that is in line with current trends.
The vintage appearance is heightened by a domed, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, which replaces the original acrylic glass. The dial also has a slight retro-style curve. The narrow lugs and the typography on the rotating bezel also cite Tudor?s history. Even the date was omitted for a more historically accurate impression. The traditional ?snowflake? hands have been in use at Tudor since the late 1960s.

In contrast to previou...