The Tudor Black Bay 58 was met with resounding success on its launch in 2020 and now four years later, the design is still arguably one of the Swiss watchmaker’s most popular. Its look is heavily inspired by the old-school 1958 Rolex Submariner ‘Big Crown’ watch found under reference 7924. It has purposeful vintage stylings and yet still an undeniably modern utilitarian look that makes it such a must-have daily beater.
It's a great looking watch for a number of reasons, but it’s classic steel, black and rose gold colourway makes it particularly great for strap swapping, especially with straps made of nylon. Like we mentioned, the BB58 is a vintage-inspired sports watch with a distinctive utilitarian finish, and let’s be honest, watches in this genre are destined to be paired with a fabric strap.
Historically, military personnel wore their field watches on nylon watch bands; the British Ministry of Defence (MOD) is an obvious example. Although technically characterised as a dive watch, the Tudor Black Bay 58 certainly has many attributes of a field timepiece, and definitely gives that vibe when placed on a nylon band.
Every nylon strap is made different, but here at Watch Gecko, ours are made to be comfortable, durable and versatile making them suitable for various environments and activities. They are also water resistant, which is beneficial if you are someone that wants to test out some of the diving capabilities found on the Tudor Black Bay 58.
We have no shortage of incredible nylon straps and even a handpicked collection chosen to suit Tudor models, but to help you narrow down our selections, we’ve picked five straps we think are the perfect match.
Whether you’re still contemplating adding the Tudor Black Bay 58 to your collection or you’re a long-time owner of the model, let us prove to you just how drastically you can change the look of this steel sports with the simple addition of a new nylon strap.
WatchGecko Ridge British Military Watch Strap
This strap is a bestseller for a reason. It’s simple, durable, and designed with the kind of rugged practicality that suits the Black Bay 58 down to the ground. Inspired by traditional British military webbing, the Ridge strap has a tactile weave that adds texture without overpowering the watch itself. It hugs the wrist comfortably and gives the BB58 an even more no-nonsense, go-anywhere feel. This is the kind of strap you put on when you want to lean fully into the BB58’s tool-watch character.
OCTOPOD Strap System
The OCTOPOD system is perfect for a watch like the Black Bay 58. Its modular design lets you switch between different strap types with ease, from Perlon to Elasticated to Apex, all using the same low-profile base. We paired the BB58 with the OCTOPOD Perlon Nylon strap for our shoot, but honestly, any OCTOPOD strap works beautifully here and we can guarantee that whichever one you pick, it'll look good on any watch from the Tudor Black Bay family. That’s the real strength of the system—it’s adaptable, streamlined, and adds a modern edge to the Black Bay range without losing that vintage-inspired feel.
The Vintage Watch Company Military Watch Strap
The VWC Military Strap channels everything that makes the Black Bay 58 so appealing: heritage, functionality, and timeless design. Developed in collaboration with The Vintage Watch Company, it’s based on classic military-issue straps but finished to a modern standard. It’s lightweight, comfortable, and gives the BB58 a more rugged, lived-in feel—like it’s already seen decades of service. If you want to lean into the tool-watch history behind Tudor’s design language, this strap hits the mark.
WatchGecko Braemore Military Canvas Watch Strap
Canvas is a bit of a curveball for the Black Bay 58, but the Braemore makes it work effortlessly. It’s got that same classic military silhouette as a traditional nylon strap, but the textured canvas adds a more rugged, slightly vintage feel that really complements the BB58’s retro styling. It softens up nicely with wear and gives the watch a casual, well-worn look—like something you'd find on the wrist of an old diver in a faded photograph. It’s a refreshing twist on the fabric strap formula.
WatchGecko Signature Military Nylon Watch Strap
If you’re after a clean, understated pairing for the Black Bay 58, the Signature Military strap is a solid go-to. It strips things back to the essentials with a smooth, densely woven nylon that feels refined without losing that utilitarian edge. The low-profile hardware keeps the silhouette sleek, letting the watch do most of the talking. It’s the kind of strap that feels right at home on a watch built for everyday wear—simple, reliable, and effortlessly cool.
