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Re: 58

Post by dnslater » Thu Aug 09, 2018 3:35 pm

FYI per my calipers bezel is exactly 39 mm and lug to lug is 47.6mm. I believe the Sub C has the same lug length although with a beefier case.

More size comparisons between an SKX175 and 37mm SKX013.
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Re: 58

Post by Chocodove » Thu Aug 09, 2018 3:58 pm

Love those chamfers. Congrats. I need to try one eventually, the regular slabby BB just doesn't work for me.
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Re: 58

Post by Ryeguy » Thu Aug 09, 2018 4:10 pm

Looks great, Nick! Congrats on the acquisition - love it!
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Re: 58

Post by Denizen » Thu Aug 09, 2018 4:17 pm

Nice profile shots...congrats on the new arrival.
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Re: 58

Post by gr8sw » Thu Aug 09, 2018 4:27 pm

congrats, looks perfect, Nick! :thumbsup:

seems it would wear like a 5513/14060?
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Re: 58

Post by dukerules » Thu Aug 09, 2018 6:11 pm

Congrats! I think you might know my thoughts on this one. It's safe to say--I will own one, and hopefully soon.
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Re: 58

Post by 1954Selmer » Thu Aug 09, 2018 7:02 pm

That is a bad ass watch. Love it
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Re: 58

Post by matt.wu » Fri Aug 10, 2018 12:59 am

So good. Love a ton about this one.

Of the new releases, the GMT is for me just based on personal preference, but the BB58 is perfect as is.
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Post by Rackness » Fri Aug 10, 2018 1:29 am

Congrats she is a beauty!
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Re: 58

Post by hobbit712 » Fri Aug 10, 2018 4:39 am

Very nice! Congrats.
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Post by Knome » Fri Aug 10, 2018 4:05 pm

Looks great! COngratulations!

What is the strap/bracelet width on the BB58?
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Post by demer03 » Fri Aug 10, 2018 5:32 pm

This is perfect
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Re: 58

Post by hoppyjr » Fri Aug 10, 2018 8:07 pm

Knome wrote:Looks great! COngratulations!

What is the strap/bracelet width on the BB58?
I believe it was posted somewhere at 20mm.
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Post by dnslater » Sat Aug 11, 2018 3:28 am

Knome wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 10, 2018 4:05 pm
 Looks great! COngratulations!

What is the strap/bracelet width on the BB58?
Thanks all


Yes, it is 20mm.
Thickness is 11.9mm
L to L is 47.6mm
Bezel exactly 39mm

For comparison , a 5 digit Rolex Sub:
Lug width 20mm
Thickness 12.3mm
L to L at 48mm
Bezel is 39.5mm

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Re: 58

Post by dukerules » Sat Aug 11, 2018 4:00 am

Perfect proportions.

I'm going to do something pretty lame, I think...mod mine with aftermarket Merc hands. Will be a perfect big crown Sub homage.
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Re: 58

Post by Nellipj » Sat Aug 11, 2018 4:03 am

dukerules wrote:Perfect proportions.

I'm going to do something pretty lame, I think...mod mine with aftermarket Merc hands. Will be a perfect big crown Sub homage.
Do they make gilt Merc hands??


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Re: 58

Post by dukerules » Sat Aug 11, 2018 4:08 am

They're out there. Just need to source the right size for the 58.
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Post by dnslater » Sat Aug 11, 2018 4:17 am

dukerules wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 11, 2018 4:00 am
 Perfect proportions.

I'm going to do something pretty lame, I think...mod mine with aftermarket Merc hands. Will be a perfect big crown Sub homage.
It actually wouldn’t surprise me if the 5 digit sub bezel inserts are compatible. Outer bezel diameter is just .5mm larger, but Rolex bezels have wider knurling so inserts could be the same.

I’m done modding watches though. Always feels like a good idea at the time and I always regret later.
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Post by Joeprez » Sat Aug 11, 2018 5:58 am

I really need one of these :)


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Post by Joeprez » Sat Aug 11, 2018 6:17 am

So basically your Sub?


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Re: 58

Post by Joeprez » Sat Aug 11, 2018 6:26 am

Your Sub is perfect, I plan to get one too.

But the 58 is also very cool as it is, the gilt and the snowflake hand is awesome, and for me the size is great. Drilled lug would be a welcome addition, I agree.


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Re: 58

Post by Chocodove » Sat Aug 11, 2018 6:28 am

Seppia wrote:
I’m slowly moving towards less stuff, but only what I really like.
That’s the real holy grail IMO.


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Re: 58

Post by dnslater » Sat Aug 11, 2018 6:48 am

Photos on a few of my straps since there aren’t really strap photos out there on this. This will mainly live on the bracelet although I really like it on the Erika strap.
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Re: 58

Post by Rackness » Sat Aug 11, 2018 7:05 am

That would look even better on a single pass leather I bet beautiful watch.
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Re: 58

Post by dnslater » Sat Aug 11, 2018 7:15 am

Rackness wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 11, 2018 7:05 am
 That would look even better on a single pass leather I betImage beautiful watch.
The fact that the caseback is dead flat and doesn’t protrude like some watches keeps it nice and low with a NATO on.
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