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dannyp · 14 February 2022, 12:40 AM

Just occurred to me, with all of the hype over integrated bracelet watches, particularly those available in blue, why'd the Royal stayed relatively quiet? First there was the Nautilus and Royal Oak, okay, fine, those are what they are, but with Tissot and even Timex borrowing some of those design elements, I'm surprised that the demand hasn't increased for this less-than-sought-after piece.

And no, I don't own one I'm hoping to sell

. Just curious how it meets so many "hype" criteria but hasn't become a "victim" yet.

dpt.calvin · 14 February 2022, 12:44 AM

Doesn’t do anything for me. Can’t stand that bezel.

It’s also in a weird middle ground, IMO. Tissot and Timex are cheap enough to satisfy some peoples’ itch. The Tudor is still expensive enough that those same people won’t go near it.

rootbeer7 · 14 February 2022, 12:45 AM

‘It’ won’t.

TswaneNguni · 14 February 2022, 12:59 AM

Have seen the 41 Blue ..looks pretty nice to me .

Great quality,at a low price .

1665fan · 14 February 2022, 12:51 AM

Never…..

napashark · 14 February 2022, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 1665fan

Never…..

This, looks like something you’d get out of a vending machine.

brucethemanlee · 14 February 2022, 01:13 AM

Never?

1665fan · 14 February 2022, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

Never?

Yea I’d go with never……like others have said looks like a Tissot and is not cool enough to get on Instagram……

Dan Pierce · 14 February 2022, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 1665fan

Yea I’d go with never……like others have said looks like a Tissot and is not cool enough to get on Instagram……

dP

Mick006 · 14 February 2022, 01:13 AM

I like the idea of this watch, but don’t love the execution. I prefer the look of the tissot.

Agreee on the bezel. Would’ve preferred a fluted bezel.

That said, it is a nice watch. Just not for me.

Dan Pierce · 14 February 2022, 01:23 AM

Hope it stays quiet, I'd like to get one someday.
dP

enjoythemusic · 14 February 2022, 01:38 AM

Just need a few Tik-Tok and Instagram influencers, with a push from the usual hype sites. Get Putin to wear one on-camera.

Bsmith73 · 14 February 2022, 01:43 AM

Bezel needs to be changed...

dannyp · 14 February 2022, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Bsmith73

Bezel needs to be changed...

Yes. Should have switched the design of the Royal bezel with that of the Style.

HideMyWalletPlease · 14 February 2022, 01:44 AM

The Royal is a well made watch that looks like a cheap watch. Wanted to live it but it seems like it was purposely neutered with an cheap looking bezel and ugly numerals. The result is a very high quality watch that looks like a very low quality watch. If I wanted a cheap watch with the 1970 integrated bracelet look I would get a Tissot PRX.

HogwldFLTR · 14 February 2022, 02:03 AM

It looks cheap like its predecessor, the 1831.

dannyp · 14 February 2022, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

It looks cheap like its predecessor, the 1831.

W. T. F. Is. That?!

I’ve never seen one before, that’s pretty cool looking.

HogwldFLTR · 14 February 2022, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by dannyp

W. T. F. Is. That?!

I’ve never seen one before, that’s pretty cool looking.

It's likely one of the rarest Rolex ever made. It was nicknamed, "The Emperor."

Here's a link with some history on it.

https://le-monde-edmond.com/rolex-18...-of-day-dates/

shaunylw · 14 February 2022, 02:23 AM

Not even remotely expensive enough to become cool. Hard to flash $2,570 and seem cool.

Dan Pierce · 14 February 2022, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by shaunylw

Not even remotely expensive enough to become cool. Hard to flash $2,570 and seem cool.

That's assuming you want to flash in the first place. Besides, price does not = cool.
dP

garyk · 14 February 2022, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by dannyp

Just occurred to me, with all of the hype over integrated bracelet watches, particularly those available in blue, why'd the Royal stayed relatively quiet? First there was the Nautilus and Royal Oak, okay, fine, those are what they are, but with Tissot and even Timex borrowing some of those design elements, I'm surprised that the demand hasn't increased for this less-than-sought-after piece.

And no, I don't own one I'm hoping to sell

. Just curious how it meets so many "hype" criteria but hasn't become a "victim" yet.

Any minute

Brny11 · 14 February 2022, 03:14 AM

Yuck. Likely wouldn’t wear one if I got one for free.

Oyster Sauce · 14 February 2022, 03:18 AM

I like the general idea of what the Royal is doing (ie: date + day, integrated bracelet) -- very cool. However, something is a little off IMO with the current iteration...something about the spacing of the elements on the dial is not quite optimal. It's probably a good thing that it is not hyped; those who like it have a much better chance of getting it.

TimeAZ · 14 February 2022, 03:37 AM

Not going to happen

Castlesinthesky · 14 February 2022, 03:46 AM

I can't see this ever being very popular. That bezel isn't helping it win sales.

Rrpdc · 14 February 2022, 04:07 AM

Not a fan of that bezel.

Mystro · 14 February 2022, 04:12 AM

GST15 · 14 February 2022, 04:15 AM

Na....not going to happen

nworbled · 14 February 2022, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Mystro

So you’re saying there’s a chance…

Tim Plains · 14 February 2022, 04:50 AM

Too feminine, I gifted the 38mm and it's a girl's watch, plus I think watches need in-house movements to be considered it nowadays.

14 February 2022, 12:40 AM	#1
dannyp Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 6,765	When will Tudor Royal become an "it" watch? Just occurred to me, with all of the hype over integrated bracelet watches, particularly those available in blue, why'd the Royal stayed relatively quiet? First there was the Nautilus and Royal Oak, okay, fine, those are what they are, but with Tissot and even Timex borrowing some of those design elements, I'm surprised that the demand hasn't increased for this less-than-sought-after piece. And no, I don't own one I'm hoping to sell . Just curious how it meets so many "hype" criteria but hasn't become a "victim" yet.

14 February 2022, 12:44 AM	#2
dpt.calvin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: TRF Posts: 2,270	Doesn’t do anything for me. Can’t stand that bezel. It’s also in a weird middle ground, IMO. Tissot and Timex are cheap enough to satisfy some peoples’ itch. The Tudor is still expensive enough that those same people won’t go near it. __________________ 16570 \| 16710 \| 116710 \| 116500 76214 \| 79090 \| 79030 \| 79830

14 February 2022, 12:45 AM	#3
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,157	‘It’ won’t. __________________ @imrootbeer7

14 February 2022, 01:23 AM	#11
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Hope it stays quiet, I'd like to get one someday. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

14 February 2022, 01:38 AM	#12
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,192	Just need a few Tik-Tok and Instagram influencers, with a push from the usual hype sites. Get Putin to wear one on-camera. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

14 February 2022, 12:59 AM	#4
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Have seen the 41 Blue ..looks pretty nice to me . Great quality,at a low price .

14 February 2022, 12:51 AM	#5
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,660	Never…..

14 February 2022, 01:13 AM	#7
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,575	Never?

14 February 2022, 01:13 AM	#10
Mick006 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: PA, US Posts: 565	I like the idea of this watch, but don’t love the execution. I prefer the look of the tissot. Agreee on the bezel. Would’ve preferred a fluted bezel. That said, it is a nice watch. Just not for me.

14 February 2022, 01:43 AM	#13
Bsmith73 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Real Name: Bobby Location: Illinois Watch: A/K,BLNR,SubC,E2 Posts: 130	Bezel needs to be changed...

14 February 2022, 01:44 AM	#15
HideMyWalletPlease "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Houston Posts: 1,090	The Royal is a well made watch that looks like a cheap watch. Wanted to live it but it seems like it was purposely neutered with an cheap looking bezel and ugly numerals. The result is a very high quality watch that looks like a very low quality watch. If I wanted a cheap watch with the 1970 integrated bracelet look I would get a Tissot PRX.

14 February 2022, 02:03 AM	#16
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,697	When will Tudor Royal become an "it" watch? It looks cheap like its predecessor, the 1831. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

14 February 2022, 02:23 AM	#19
shaunylw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Here Posts: 4,657	Not even remotely expensive enough to become cool. Hard to flash $2,570 and seem cool.

14 February 2022, 03:14 AM	#22
Brny11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Florida Posts: 2,460	Yuck. Likely wouldn’t wear one if I got one for free.

14 February 2022, 03:18 AM	#23
Oyster Sauce "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: USA Posts: 1,866	I like the general idea of what the Royal is doing (ie: date + day, integrated bracelet) -- very cool. However, something is a little off IMO with the current iteration...something about the spacing of the elements on the dial is not quite optimal. It's probably a good thing that it is not hyped; those who like it have a much better chance of getting it.

14 February 2022, 03:37 AM	#24
TimeAZ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 2,240	Not going to happen __________________ The perfect blossom is a rare thing. You could spend your life looking for one, and it would not be a wasted life.

14 February 2022, 03:46 AM	#25
Castlesinthesky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Dover Watch: a few :) Posts: 309	I can't see this ever being very popular. That bezel isn't helping it win sales.

14 February 2022, 04:07 AM	#26
Rrpdc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dc Posts: 2,002	Not a fan of that bezel.

14 February 2022, 04:12 AM	#27
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,514	__________________

14 February 2022, 04:15 AM	#28
GST15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: USA Watch: CHNR/YM/DJ/OP/SUB Posts: 1,970	Na....not going to happen

14 February 2022, 04:50 AM	#30
Tim Plains "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: EST Watch: 126610LN Posts: 1,175	Too feminine, I gifted the 38mm and it's a girl's watch, plus I think watches need in-house movements to be considered it nowadays.

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