# Slim Vintage-Style Watches The Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Watch Nods to Mid-Century Timepieces By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-03-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-bay-fiftyeight References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/tudor-black-bay-fifty-eight-watch/) & [tudorwatch](https://www.tudorwatch.com/watches/new-black-bay-fifty-eight/m79030n-0001) Luxury accessory designer [Tudor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantaci-x-undefeated) released the new Black Bay Fifty-Eight watch at this year's Baselworld show. The watch resembles classic mid-century timepieces and is named after the year the brand's first design hit the market. The 39mm steel case offers a slim wrist design, as well as a [vintage aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-watch-1) paired with a black dial that is complemented by gold accents. A first for the Black Bay design is the new satin-brushed steel crown tube that has matching steel bracelets with rivets. Along with the new fashionable band style, Tudor is also offering the new Black Bay Fifty-Eight watch with a black [Jacquard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-x-porter) fabric strap or a classic brown leather strap. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vintage-style Watches:** Opportunities to innovate mid-century designs with modern technology and materials. - **Slim Watch Designs:** Opportunities to create fashionable wristwatches with a focus on ease of use and comfort. - **Alternative Watch Straps:** Opportunities to explore new materials and styles for watch bands and straps. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Watches:** The luxury watch industry can explore ways to incorporate vintage and slim designs in their high-end timepieces. - **Fashion Accessories:** Jewelry and fashion accessory brands can explore creating vintage-inspired watches and accessory lines. - **Textile and Leather:** Textile and leather industries can partner with watch brands to develop innovative new watch straps using a variety of materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Posh Pink-Hued Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tudor-pink-black-bay-chronograph.md) - [Accessible Space Age Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-marlin-jet.md) - [Celebratory Retro-Style Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulova-super-seville-daydate.md) - [Ultra-Slim Warmly Hued Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaegerlecoultre-ultrathin.md) - [Military Jacket-Adorned Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-slim-dherms.md) - [Hyper-Compact Titanium Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ressence-type-9.md) - [Slim Structure Luxe Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octo-finissimo-ultra.md) - [Black Carbon Cyclist Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tudor-pelagos-fxd-chrono-cycling-edition.md) - [Stealthy Durable Elegant Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gmcb2100z.md)