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Stuff.tv
23-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Stuff.tv
The Tudor Black Bay 54 Lagoon Blue is the watch of summer 2025, and I don't want to take it off
Some watches feel made for summer – the Tudor Black Bay 54 Lagoon Blue is one of them. I've been wearing it for a week now, and I didn't want to take it off (and neither did my wife). It's comfortable, stylish, and surprisingly versatile. It works by the pool, at dinner, or walking around town. The 37mm case size is a big part of that. I've got fairly small wrists (16cm), and the Black Bay 54 fits just right – not too big, not too chunky. It also looked great on my wife's wrist. In fact, Tudor's own photos mostly show it on a woman's wrist, which isn't something you see that often from a brand known for big tool watches. But this one feels different. It's properly unisex, without falling back on clichés like precious metals, mother of pearl, or diamonds to appeal to women. It still has all the specs you'd expect from a serious dive watch – 200m water resistance, COSC-certified automatic movement, 70-hour power reserve – but it doesn't feel like a tough tool watch. It feels more like a piece of jewellery. The dial is what really makes it stand out. The light blue colour has a subtle texture, like fine sandpaper, and it catches the light in a really nice way. The polished stainless steel bezel adds to the shine, although it's not the easiest to read if you're after perfect legibility. It also tends to pick up fingerprints, especially if you're wearing suncream – so I found myself wiping it clean with my T-shirt more often than I expected. The bracelet is great too. It's a five-link design with polished centre links, and it feels a bit dressier than your usual diver strap. It's also very comfortable – slim, smooth, and secure. On hotter days, the built-in 'T-fit' extension on the clasp came in handy, letting me loosen the fit slightly as my wrist expanded in the heat. I've seen a lot of people talking about this watch online already, and it seems like it's a hit. And I get why – it really is the ideal summer holiday watch. You can swim with it, wear it to dinner, or just enjoy looking at it in the sun. What's most impressive is that Tudor has made a unisex watch that still has the same quality and watchmaking you'd expect from the rest of the Black Bay line, just with a bit more bling. It's not trying to be overly masculine or tough, and it's not trying too hard to appeal to women either. At $4350 in the US and £3590 in the UK, it also feels like good value for what you get. You're not paying extra for gold or flashy materials, but it still looks and feels premium. It's well-made, nicely finished, and backed by a solid movement and five-year guarantee. The Black Bay 54 Lagoon Blue has quickly become my go-to watch this summer. And honestly, I don't see that changing any time soon. Liked this? Best watch winders to keep your watches ready
Straits Times
20-06-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Tick Talk: Tudor's Black Bay 54 Lagoon Blue, Tiffany's Bird on a Rock collection are show-stoppers
Tudor's Black Bay 54 Lagoon Blue is a fresh twist on its beloved 37mm diver. PHOTO: TUDOR Tudor Black Bay 54 Lagoon Blue Tudor's Black Bay 54 Lagoon Blue is a fresh twist on its beloved 37mm diver. While the case keeps its compact, vintage-inspired proportions and robust 200m water-resistance, this edition ditches the classic black bezel for a mirror-polished steel insert. The real showstopper, however, is the new Lagoon Blue dial with a sand-like texture. It is paired with polished Snowflake hands and markers filled with crisp white lume. The watch is powered by the chronometer-certified MT5400 movement, which has a 70-hour power reserve. Add a five-link Jubilee-style steel bracelet with Tudor's slick T-Fit micro-adjustment, and you have one seriously cool and handsome tool watch. Price: $5,990 Blancpain 50 Fathoms 38mm Collection Blancpain's 50 Fathoms 38mm runs on the brand's Calibre 1153, which offers a 100-hour power reserve and a silicon balance spring for added precision. PHOTO: BLANCPAIN Blancpain has unveiled two new 38mm models to complement its existing 42mm and 45mm line-up. Though they are marketed as women's watches, they are perfect for anyone preferring a sleeker fit on smaller wrists. One of the references is smoky black with 18K red gold and the other, petal pink with brushed titanium. Both feature luminous mother-of-pearl dials with soft black or pink gradients. They run on Blancpain's Calibre 1153, which offers an impressive 100-hour power reserve and a silicon balance spring for added precision. Built for serious underwater action, they are water-resistant to 300m, feature a unidirectional bezel for tracking dive times and glow in the deep, thanks to Super-LumiNova-coated hands and markers. The pink edition is paired with a white fabric strap featuring two-tone pink stripes, or a sleek titanium bracelet. The edgier black version comes in black Tropic rubber, sailcloth or Nato fabric straps. Price: From $40,800 (for the black version) and from $24,200 (for the pink version) Tiffany's Bird on a Rock Collection Tiffany & Co's Bird on a Rock watch is a reimagining of the famous 1965 brooch by the late French designer Jean Schlumberger. PHOTO: TIFFANY & CO Tiffany & Co has transformed one of its most whimsical jewellery icons into horological art with the new Bird on a Rock Legacy watch. A reimagining of the famous 1965 brooch by the late French designer Jean Schlumberger, it features a hand-sculpted 18K gold bird perched delicately on the dial. There are three models, each with 587 diamonds totalling 3.6 carats: oval morganite (1.45 carats), cushion-cut tanzanite (2.72 carats) or emerald-cut aquamarine (2.1 carats). Requiring 24 hours to craft, each bird is set with 119 diamonds and a pink sapphire eye. The 36mm case dazzles with snow-set diamonds, a technique demanding 55 hours of meticulous gem-setting work. The mother-of-pearl dial features floral engravings inspired by Schlumberger's Caribbean home in Guadeloupe. A clever caseback aperture with magnifying lens reveals the gemstone's hidden reverse side. Price: Upon request The La D de Dior Buisson Couture Collection Each of the five unique pieces in the La D de Dior Buisson Couture Collection requires 480 hours to craft. PHOTO: DIOR Fusing couture artistry with precision timekeeping, the La D de Dior Buisson Couture transforms the wrist into a blooming garden. Each of the five unique pieces requires an astounding 480 hours of meticulous craftsmanship to complete. The 38mm white-gold case of the model featured here is a showcase of gem-setting virtuosity, with more than 1,000 stones – including diamonds, pink sapphires, emeralds and garnets – meticulously arranged on the dial to create blossoming garlands of couture flowers. The total composition includes 1,420 individual stones weighing 13.27 carats, making it not just a timepiece but also a miniature work of art. Price: From €430,000 (S$636,000) Zenith Defy Extreme Diver and Defy Revival Diver The Defy Extreme Diver (left) and Defy Revival Diver, both now clad in stealthy micro-blasted titanium. PHOTO: ZENITH Diving deep into its heritage, Zenith has surfaced with two Shadow editions: the Defy Extreme Diver and Defy Revival Diver, both now clad in stealthy micro-blasted titanium. Built for the abyss, the Defy Extreme Diver Shadow flaunts a 42.5mm titanium case housing the high-frequency El Primero 3620 movement, visible through an exhibition caseback. Water-resistant to a jaw-dropping 600m , it has a black ceramic bezel, filled with Super-LumiNova, and vivid yellow accents to make sure you can tell the time even in the murkiest depths. It comes with three strap options and a quick-change system. The Defy Revival Diver Shadow pays tribute to the iconic 1969 A3648 'Plongeur'. It has a compact 37mm titanium case with a signature 14-sided bezel and yellow-tinted sapphire insert. The Elite 670 automatic movement ticks beneath a display back, while bold yellow highlights guarantee legibility and style. Price: Defy Extreme Diver ($17,800) and Defy Revival Diver Shadow ($11,800) Santos de Cartier SM The Santos de Cartier SM, which pays tribute to the original 1904 design created for Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, has a shimmering sunray-effect dial. PHOTO: CARTIER The iconic Santos de Cartier has just landed in a new and compact size. Measuring 27mm by 34.5mm, the latest model pays tribute to the original 1904 design created for Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, but with a shimmering sunray-effect dial and a high-autonomy quartz movement. Displaying the same beloved signature square case, exposed screws and clean lines, the new and smaller model is available in three elegant versions: full steel, steel and yellow gold, or all yellow gold. All come with interchangeable brushed metal bracelets or leather straps. Price: Steel ($8,750); steel and yellow gold ($14,400); and yellow gold ($44,400) Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
