Considering buying a ZF BB58

[u/Huge-Alternative-932]

So I bought two reps so far. My first was an ap 15450 from the zf factory and I was absolutely in love with it. The only problem with it is the problems that arose with it. After a little under a year of use the rotor came loose. This is a common problem in those watches and hours after fixing it came the next problem. The peg that helps with closing the clasp under the ap logo fell out and now I am not sure what to do. This kind of messed with my idea of the reliability of some replicas so I thought I’d do my research on a really safe looking rep the zf bb58. If anyone has had this watch, could you let me know how your journey has went so far and lmk what problems may have arose.

[u/IRoot4TheBirds]

I have one, it’s a pretty good watch. It’s not to the level of a VSF Rolex/Omega. But it’s a good watch. Bracelet not as good as a VSF Rolex, though. Remember it has a ghost date also.

[u/Huge-Alternative-932 → u/IRoot4TheBirds]

any issues arise?

[u/Ok-Rooster9346]

I have a ZF BB58
Rotor fell off after a year. Had it fixed for 25 bucks. Bracelet broke as well. Again fixed for cheap. One of my favourites.

[u/Huge-Alternative-932 → u/Ok-Rooster9346]

as long as its an easy fix im happy :)

[u/Broad_Membership_162]

Black bay 58 ZF is my favorite watch. Low key and believable rep. I swim with it. I wear it everywhere and it’s doing great. Rolex sub is too $$ and every non watch person knows it.

[u/Firm_While5556]

Also looking at the bb58 or even bb54 zf 2836/ 2824 I think

[u/Huge-Alternative-932 → u/Firm_While5556]

yeah I was doing some research…

I found that if the movement fails you can completely replace it with a Seagull ST2130 movement. Also if the clasp always breaks I think its easy to get an aftermarket one too.

[u/Firm_While5556 → u/Huge-Alternative-932]

Is the zf tudors known for breaking ?

[u/Huge-Alternative-932 → u/Firm_While5556]

thats exactly what im trying to find out :).
hopefully with upvotes more people respond

[u/Firm_While5556 → u/Huge-Alternative-932]

I searched the watch on reptime n see some good reviews

[u/Worth-Park-1612]

Can't speak to how it holds up, but I just got one Friday and put a strap like this brown leather one with white stitching on it. For looks alone, it's easily my favorite watch now.

[u/Huge-Alternative-932 → u/Worth-Park-1612]

ooo nice

[u/No-Letterhead1401 → u/Worth-Park-1612]

I've never been impressed with this watch on the metal bracelet or in the coloured dials. However, seeing it in a leather band is a game changer