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Rolex Submariner Date vs Tudor Black Bay 58

Their lug-to-lug is effectively the same (47.6 mm vs 47.8 mm).

The Rolex Submariner Date has a 2 mm larger case than the Tudor Black Bay 58 (41 mm vs 39 mm).

The Rolex Submariner Date has a 0.8 mm thicker case than the Tudor Black Bay 58 (12.5 mm vs 11.7 mm).

Both suit the same wrists on our fit model (6.75"–8").

Lug widths differ (21 mm vs 20 mm), so straps don't swap.

At US retail the Rolex Submariner Date costs $6,000 more ($11,350 vs $5,350).

On your wrist

Rolex Submariner DateIdeal fit
Wrist flat: 55.1 mmLug-to-lug: 47.6 mm
Tudor Black Bay 58Ideal fit
Wrist flat: 55.1 mmLug-to-lug: 47.8 mm

Side by side

Rolex Submariner DateTudor Black Bay 58
Reference126610LNM7939A1A0NU
Case diameter41 mm39 mm
Lug-to-lug47.6 mm47.8 mm
Thickness12.5 mm11.7 mm
Lug width21 mm20 mm
Water resistance300 m200 m
MovementRolex 3235 (automatic)Tudor MT5400-U (automatic)
Power reserve70 hours65 hours
Crystalsapphiresapphire
StyleDiveDive
Retail (US)$11,350$5,350