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MaxCargo · 17 April 2013, 05:06 AM

Ok, I've tried on all 3. Love them all

I can buy a explorer I 39mm or The Tudor Pelagos AND The Tudor date-day for The same price

MaxCargo · 17 April 2013, 05:06 AM

And

MaxCargo · 17 April 2013, 05:07 AM

Or

Rags · 17 April 2013, 05:08 AM

If it were me & I had my Sub & DJ I'd go for the 2 Tudors.

RolexDivers · 17 April 2013, 05:10 AM

1 Rolex is better than a 100 tudors ...

MaxCargo · 17 April 2013, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexDivers

1 Rolex is better than a 100 tudors ...

Really? Because of The ETA?

RolexDivers · 17 April 2013, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by MaxCargo

Really? Because of The ETA?

Yes that and the fact that from the pics, the Tudors just do not have that razor-sharp lines and finishing of a Rolex, lets say a Seadweller .... I had not even heard of Tudor until I walked into an AD to buy a SUB. There he told me that Tudor was made in the Rolex factory but that did not impress me.
The SUB just stood out from all the Tudors he had on display...
I would personally never pay more than $500 for a Tudor or Seiko...

Dan Pierce · 17 April 2013, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexDivers

1 Rolex is better than a 100 tudors ...

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Originally Posted by RolexDivers

Yes that and the fact that from the pics, the Tudors just do not have that razor-sharp lines and finishing of a Rolex, lets say a Seadweller .... I had not even heard of Tudor until I walked into an AD to buy a SUB. There he told me that Tudor was made in the Rolex factory but that did not impress me.
The SUB just stood out from all the Tudors he had on display...

For me, Tudor is as good as a SEIKO ... I personally do not value them over $500 as timepieces... I mean, I would personally never pay more than $500 for a Tudor or Seiko...

Maybe it would help if you learned more about the brand before making definitive negative statements. Your opinion could very well still be the same as it is now but at least you'll have the satisfaction of making an informed decision.
dP

RolexDivers · 17 April 2013, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Maybe it would help if you learned more about the brand before making definitive negative statements. Your opinion could very well still be the same as it is now but at least you'll have the satisfaction of making an informed decision.
dP

Dan,
You have great advice and well said!

I briefly glanced at Tudor history a little while back and I know that they are being made since the 1940s I think ...I am not saying they are not great watches ... they are very well made and high quality but in no way could they command prices like ROLEX itself or anywhere close ... The world knows ROLEX and I pay a premium for that ...I get the name, the craftsmandhip, the resale, the aura, the clout and the WOW factor with ROLEX ... I can not say the same for a TUDOR ... However I do believe that a TUDOR will out live any ROLEX when properly taken careof and any seiko will do the same ....

But when I spend thousands on a watch, I want maximum points on my side and only ROLEX offers that as far as I know.

JP Chestnut · 17 April 2013, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexDivers

1 Rolex is better than a 100 tudors ...

So says the super fan. I'd take 100 mint Tudor Snowflakes over one (made in the 100,000s) Rolex fat case Sub.

WatchWeb · 17 April 2013, 05:14 AM

As much as those Tudors look really nice, IMO the Explorer wins out of the options.

h999r · 17 April 2013, 05:17 AM

Id rather get 1 the best watch then 2 good ones.

kxux · 17 April 2013, 05:23 AM

Not a big fan of Tudor date-day. If you need date and are OK with bigger diving watch go with Pelagos and save for Exp 1. That may be the best way to go. You get one now and have something to look forward to.

Good luck selecting.

alanc · 17 April 2013, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by kxux

Not a big fan of Tudor date-day. If you need date and are OK with bigger diving watch go with Pelagos and save for Exp 1. That may be the best way to go. You get one now and have something to look forward to.

Good luck selecting.

Agreed - The Tudor date-day looks a bit plain to me, especially with the leather strap.

This is totally random, but does the Tudor emblem look more like a laughing jester's face than a coat of arms, to anyone besides me?

cop414 · 17 April 2013, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by alanc

This is totally random, but does the Tudor emblem look more like a laughing jester's face than a coat of arms, to anyone besides me?

I always though that it looked like some kind of shield but now that you mention it...

cop414 · 17 April 2013, 05:55 AM

I love the Pelagos but if I had to make the choice I'd pick the Explorer I. Good luck with your decision.

montres1 · 17 April 2013, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by alanc

Agreed - The Tudor date-day looks a bit plain to me, especially with the leather strap.

This is totally random, but does the Tudor emblem look more like a laughing jester's face than a coat of arms, to anyone besides me?

IMO rose emblem on heritage black bay look so much nicer vs this coat of arms

brokenchains · 17 April 2013, 05:32 AM

That Explorer looks beautiful!!

Exhausted · 17 April 2013, 05:38 AM

Easy choice for me...the Explorer

superdog · 17 April 2013, 05:43 AM

Explorer is one of my tops. So I'd go that.

If you asked sub, I'd pick the Tudors.

swils8610 · 17 April 2013, 05:44 AM

Rolex!!!!!!

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Northwestguy · 17 April 2013, 05:54 AM

Exp i.

RolexDivers · 17 April 2013, 05:59 AM

Their emblem looks more like a shield to me ...

slvrbulletv6 · 17 April 2013, 06:16 AM

It seems like you have a SD and a ExpII in your collection. Can you add 2 more to your rotation? For me 3s a crowd so I'd go with the Exp1 to have a 3 watch rotation instead of 4. But the Tudors you chose are gorgeous pieces.

MaxCargo · 17 April 2013, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by slvrbulletv6

It seems like you have a SD and a ExpII in your collection. Can you add 2 more to your rotation? For me 3s a crowd so I'd go with the Exp1 to have a 3 watch rotation instead of 4. But the Tudors you chose are gorgeous pieces.

That's a good point!

Jay Tee · 17 April 2013, 06:23 AM

The Pelagos is an awesome watch, but I agree that if you already have the Sub and Exp II, the Exp I is a great choice. It's sleek enough that it can be dressed up, and although the Exp I is rugged, you can rotate your others in, or use them as your sport/tool watches.

DC Engineer · 17 April 2013, 06:32 AM

tough one... I like having the date function, but the Exp 39mm is just so close to being "perfect". I actually like the Pelagos more than the Submariner and the Day-Date isn't bad either... tough call, but I'd go with ONLY the Pelagos....

Roller07 · 17 April 2013, 07:03 AM

Not a big fan of Tudor so I would choose the 214270. But you said you love them all so I'm sure its a tough choice. But if you do love all 3 of those watches, you can't go wrong with either decision.

Vincent65 · 17 April 2013, 07:54 PM

It all boils down to one thing... you. Get the one you want the most, and you probably already know what that is.

East Bay Rider · 17 April 2013, 09:15 PM

Tudor is not an inferior product.

IMO that explorer is mighty plain. Oh, it does have a crown on it though...

I think the Tudors have style. I appreciate the brand for what it is and my choice in this instance would be the two Tudors.

17 April 2013, 05:06 AM	#1
MaxCargo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: EU Watch: DSSD Posts: 537	1 Rolex or 2 Tudors? Ok, I've tried on all 3. Love them all I can buy a explorer I 39mm or The Tudor Pelagos AND The Tudor date-day for The same price Attached Images __________________ Life is a sexually transmitted disease and the mortality rate is one hundred percent" You just have to trust your own madness,sanity is only a cosy lie. DSSD, Tudor Pelagos. SDc 4000

17 April 2013, 05:06 AM	#2
MaxCargo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: EU Watch: DSSD Posts: 537	And Attached Images __________________ Life is a sexually transmitted disease and the mortality rate is one hundred percent" You just have to trust your own madness,sanity is only a cosy lie. DSSD, Tudor Pelagos. SDc 4000

17 April 2013, 05:07 AM	#3
MaxCargo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: EU Watch: DSSD Posts: 537	Or Attached Images __________________ Life is a sexually transmitted disease and the mortality rate is one hundred percent" You just have to trust your own madness,sanity is only a cosy lie. DSSD, Tudor Pelagos. SDc 4000

17 April 2013, 05:08 AM	#4
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	If it were me & I had my Sub & DJ I'd go for the 2 Tudors. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

17 April 2013, 05:14 AM	#11
WatchWeb "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: John Location: UK Watch: GMT2C, Sub LVC Posts: 798	As much as those Tudors look really nice, IMO the Explorer wins out of the options. __________________ GMT2 Ceramic 2012. 2015 ”Hulk” Submariner. 2015 white dial 116520.

17 April 2013, 05:10 AM	#5
RolexDivers Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: BIG BEAR, CA Posts: 1,468	1 Rolex is better than a 100 tudors ...

17 April 2013, 05:17 AM	#12
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	Id rather get 1 the best watch then 2 good ones.

17 April 2013, 05:23 AM	#13
kxux 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Jan Location: PA Watch: GMT II Posts: 1,110	Not a big fan of Tudor date-day. If you need date and are OK with bigger diving watch go with Pelagos and save for Exp 1. That may be the best way to go. You get one now and have something to look forward to. Good luck selecting.

17 April 2013, 05:55 AM	#16
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,246	I love the Pelagos but if I had to make the choice I'd pick the Explorer I. Good luck with your decision. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

17 April 2013, 05:32 AM	#18
brokenchains "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 438	That Explorer looks beautiful!! __________________ 116520 White Dial M, 116200 White Index Jubilee, Tudor Tiger Chronograph

17 April 2013, 05:38 AM	#19
Exhausted "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 189	Easy choice for me...the Explorer

17 April 2013, 05:43 AM	#20
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	Explorer is one of my tops. So I'd go that. If you asked sub, I'd pick the Tudors. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

17 April 2013, 05:44 AM	#21
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	Rolex!!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 April 2013, 05:54 AM	#22
Northwestguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: John Location: Oregon Posts: 245	Exp i.

17 April 2013, 05:59 AM	#23
RolexDivers Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: BIG BEAR, CA Posts: 1,468	Their emblem looks more like a shield to me ...

17 April 2013, 06:16 AM	#24
slvrbulletv6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: "City of Angels" Watch: 116613LN serti Posts: 214	It seems like you have a SD and a ExpII in your collection. Can you add 2 more to your rotation? For me 3s a crowd so I'd go with the Exp1 to have a 3 watch rotation instead of 4. But the Tudors you chose are gorgeous pieces.

17 April 2013, 06:23 AM	#26
Jay Tee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jay Location: Canada Watch: 116520/PAM/PO2500 Posts: 294	The Pelagos is an awesome watch, but I agree that if you already have the Sub and Exp II, the Exp I is a great choice. It's sleek enough that it can be dressed up, and although the Exp I is rugged, you can rotate your others in, or use them as your sport/tool watches.

17 April 2013, 06:32 AM	#27
DC Engineer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NoVA Watch: 116710 Posts: 218	tough one... I like having the date function, but the Exp 39mm is just so close to being "perfect". I actually like the Pelagos more than the Submariner and the Day-Date isn't bad either... tough call, but I'd go with ONLY the Pelagos....

17 April 2013, 07:03 AM	#28
Roller07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: GMT -5 Watch: HulkPepsiCoke Posts: 2,364	Not a big fan of Tudor so I would choose the 214270. But you said you love them all so I'm sure its a tough choice. But if you do love all 3 of those watches, you can't go wrong with either decision.

17 April 2013, 07:54 PM	#29
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	It all boils down to one thing... you. Get the one you want the most, and you probably already know what that is.

17 April 2013, 09:15 PM	#30
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	Tudor is not an inferior product. IMO that explorer is mighty plain. Oh, it does have a crown on it though... I think the Tudors have style. I appreciate the brand for what it is and my choice in this instance would be the two Tudors. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

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