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I've been a collector of Tudor for many years, Owned most of the Black Bay series as rep and gen, I was very excited about the new BB58 series, loved the size and colours, but as you know the prices were insane for the first few months and still are.
Today I managed to get hold of a brand new Gen (won't say which is which, make this interesting) and have to say Im super underwhelmed, in fact, the Rep only has one issue by view, which I won't say what it is, but the weight, feel and look is identical, apart from the colours. the bracelet feels as good, obvious the Gen has better feeling movement, but strangely a more recessed crown that is harder to unwind, even the brushing looks better on the rep to my old eyes
Normally I would argue the Gen is worth it knowing you have the real deal on your wrist, but is it worth 15 times more in this case, NO, and since its not a poser watch and a bit of fun, (San Martin on Aliexpress do as good homages to the BB58) I don't mind wearing the rep.
So, guess which is which.
PS I couldn't do more detailed pics, I had to keep wrapping on, so I can resell... for a profit... you can do that on Gen Watch sites.. (just joking, sort of)
Today I managed to get hold of a brand new Gen (won't say which is which, make this interesting) and have to say Im super underwhelmed, in fact, the Rep only has one issue by view, which I won't say what it is, but the weight, feel and look is identical, apart from the colours. the bracelet feels as good, obvious the Gen has better feeling movement, but strangely a more recessed crown that is harder to unwind, even the brushing looks better on the rep to my old eyes
Normally I would argue the Gen is worth it knowing you have the real deal on your wrist, but is it worth 15 times more in this case, NO, and since its not a poser watch and a bit of fun, (San Martin on Aliexpress do as good homages to the BB58) I don't mind wearing the rep.
So, guess which is which.
PS I couldn't do more detailed pics, I had to keep wrapping on, so I can resell... for a profit... you can do that on Gen Watch sites.. (just joking, sort of)