Tudor Predictions 2025: What’s Next for The Black Bay 58 GMT?

When Tudor released the Black Bay 58 GMT last year, it immediately filled a niche that watch enthusiasts had been requesting for years: a slimmer, smaller alternative to the original 41mm Black Bay GMT. At 39mm wide and just 12.8mm thick, the Black Bay 58 GMT is Tudor’s most widely wearable travel watch, offering a fundamentally different experience than the full-sized GMT released back in 2018.

It's worth clarifying that the Black Bay 58 GMT isn't just a scaled-down copy of the original GMT. Instead, it’s a distinct model, following the same approach that made the Black Bay 58 diver so popular—specifically its vintage-inspired dimensions and aesthetics. The new GMT applies that winning formula and adds a 'flyer' GMT movement, a micro-adjustable T-Fit clasp, and METAS 'Master Chronometer' certification. The result is a watch comfortably sized for almost all wrists, technically robust, and packed with Tudor’s modern features.

What Makes the Black Bay 58 GMT Special?

While the original Black Bay GMT has its devoted fans (and rightly so), its nearly 15mm thickness isn't ideal for everyone. Tudor addressed this with the Black Bay 58 GMT, delivering a dual-time watch that's more versatile for daily wear and varied scenarios. At just 12.8mm thick, the BB58 GMT slips effortlessly under cuffs, sits comfortably on most wrists, and fits situations where a larger, heavier GMT might be less appropriate.

But there's more to the BB58 GMT than its size. The caliber MT5652-U offers a true 'flyer' GMT function (featuring an independently adjustable local hour hand) and an impressive 70-hour power reserve. It also meets stringent METAS certification standards, guaranteeing excellent accuracy, magnetic resistance, and water resistance. Tudor continues to set the standard for sub-$5,000 GMT watches; priced at $4,775 on bracelet, the BB58 GMT faces very limited competition. One popular alternative is the Longines Spirit Zulu Time—check out our dedicated breakdown here.

Where Could Tudor Go Next?

Since the Black Bay 58 GMT is still relatively new, we might not see major updates immediately. That said, a new color option could certainly arrive as early as 2025. The current model features gilt accents—common to Tudor’s vintage-inspired watches—but the next iteration could easily be non-gilt, similar to the progression of the original Black Bay 58 diver.

A blue variant feels like a logical next step. Two years after Tudor released the original Black Bay 58, they followed up with a blue-dialed, blue-bezeled version without gilt accents. Blue as a dial color has a significant historical meaning for Tudor, dating back to their first blue Tudor Submariner in the late 1960s. Tudor has continued to leverage that distinct shade of blue across various models, including the Pelagos, original Black Bay 58 Blue, and Black Bay Chrono Blue. Given this heritage, a blue Black Bay 58 GMT would be a strong next release.

Final Thoughts

The Black Bay 58 GMT is still fresh, but the roadmap seems clear: additional colors are likely. But what do you think? Would you jump at a blue Black Bay 58 GMT, or is there another color you’d prefer? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned for more Tudor and Rolex coverage here on the Everest Journal.