The finish is superb, but the expanse of polished sides is very susceptible to hairlines and scratches and not overly exciting. The sides are slab-straight with a slim bevel on top. The result is a smooth fit to the wrist, no matter which strap or bracelet. The comfort prize is won by the Black Bay Fifty-Eight, by simple virtue of the slim 11.9mm height combined with the best feature of any comfortable watch - an unobtrusive and thin caseback with downturned lugs. Still on the chubby side height-wise, but at a third of the price of the Black Bay Fifty-Eight, is the SPB147J the gilt champ? The fighters enter the arena … This changed with the recent release of the 40.5mm SPB143-147 and SPB149 Vintage Diver Re-creation trio. Ergonomically superb they may be, but with the different tastes of the Asian and US markets (in HK the BB58 is being marketed as a ladies’ watch), still predominantly large chunks of 42-44mm steel. Yes, we can - from Seiko, well known for their brilliant vintage reissues, but also for being large. But can we find alternatives in the same perfect 38-40mm size from another big box brand? Personally, I love vintage tool watches, and especially the quiet bling that a warm touch of gold brings to the party. In fact, care of the recent navy blue update, it’s currently as viral as the AD waiting lists are long. If a watch has become synonymous with the One Watch Collection, a quintessential vintage diver, or the perfect Sub reissue Rolex never released, it’s the Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight. Seiko Prospex SPB147J – the battle of gilty pleasures Thor Svaboe I/trending 28105 IN DEPTH: The Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Vs.

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