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Old 29 December 2010, 03:39 AM   #1
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Difference Between Rolex and Tudor?

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I know and understand Rolex fairly well in terms of movements, quality, craftsmanship etc., however i'm new to Tudor. Just wondering what are the main differences between the two. I know that Tudor is under the Rolex umbrella, but don't know much more. Thanks in advance.
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Old 29 December 2010, 03:42 AM   #2
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In House vs ETA movements. Both are great watches, and are of very similar quality. Tudor's just priced lower due to the movement.
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Old 29 December 2010, 03:47 AM   #3
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In House vs ETA movements. Both are great watches, and are of very similar quality. Tudor's just priced lower due to the movement.
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Tudor = ETA movement = lower price

Rolex = In house movement = higher price

How about quality and craftsmanship? Rolex uses a lot of white gold, what about Tudor.
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Old 29 December 2010, 03:51 AM   #4
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Yes that's how I also understand the difference to be. The ETA movement is of course still high quality so the Tudor makes for a fantastic watch at a lower price than Rolex. Also I find Tudor tend to be a little more modern with their designs while Rolex a little more traditional/classic - if that's the corrct way to describe. I thin Rolex and Tudor compliment each other very well.

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Old 29 December 2010, 03:54 AM   #5
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Hello Friends,

I know and understand Rolex fairly well in terms of movements, quality, craftsmanship etc., however i'm new to Tudor. Just wondering what are the main differences between the two. I know that Tudor is under the Rolex umbrella, but don't know much more. Thanks in advance.
From the 40's to early 2000's Tudors were ostensibly a Rolex Oyster w/ a chronometer grade ETA movement. Tudor was designed to get you an iconic Oyster at a cheaper price point. Starting in the late 1990's Tudor started the change from Rolex crown logos to Tudor shields. Then in the late 2000's Tudor decided to change their design direction from Rolex. Currently, Tudor has come full circle and has added vintage design to return to classic historical glory.
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Old 29 December 2010, 04:04 AM   #6
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From the 40's to early 2000's Tudors were ostensibly a Rolex Oyster w/ a chronometer grade ETA movement. Tudor was designed to get you an iconic Oyster at a cheaper price point. Starting in the late 1990's Tudor started the change from Rolex crown logos to Tudor shields. Then in the late 2000's Tudor decided to change their design direction from Rolex. Currently, Tudor has come full circle and has added vintage design to return to classic historical glory.
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Thanks Dan. As a true Rolex Freak (just ask my wife) it's very difficult trying to consider or purchase other brands. Currently I have two Omega's and yes they are nice watches, but they just don't do anything for me. Call me a snob, but when you own and wear a Rolex it's difficult settling for something of lessor quality if that makes sense. Rolex is Rolex, with that comes a long history, quality, craftsmanship, durability, and much more, not to mention the name is highly recognized and respected among most WIS. I also have the Panerai 312 which is an amazing watch, but not a Rolex. I'm trying to be open minded and I like the Tudor Chronograph, but often wonder if I'm going to find myself wanting to trade it in down the road. I guess you don't know until you try.
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Old 29 December 2010, 04:09 AM   #7
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Tudor's just priced lower due to the movement.
Really due to marketing... An inhouse movement does not cost that much more than an ETA...
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Old 29 December 2010, 04:12 AM   #8
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I know exactly what you mean. When I bought my Submariner I found I no longer wore my Omegas so sold both and bought a GMT. I wear both my Sub and GMT equally. I still like Omega but Rolex is king!

As for Tudor, well you are getting the next best possible thing to a Rolex. All part of the same family so if you like the look of their watches I don't think you can go far wrong.

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Old 29 December 2010, 04:15 AM   #9
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Really due to marketing... An inhouse movement does not cost that much more than an ETA...
I'm not talking material cost...I'm talking brag factor from the MFG.
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Old 29 December 2010, 04:17 AM   #10
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As for Tudor, well you are getting the next best possible thing to a Rolex. All part of the same family so if you like the look of their watches I don't think you can go far wrong.

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IMHO, both are Timex's.
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Old 29 December 2010, 04:24 AM   #12
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I know exactly what you mean. When I bought my Submariner I found I no longer wore my Omegas so sold both and bought a GMT. I wear both my Sub and GMT equally. I still like Omega but Rolex is king!

As for Tudor, well you are getting the next best possible thing to a Rolex. All part of the same family so if you like the look of their watches I don't think you can go far wrong.

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I wear my Omega's to wear them, but i just don't have that same feeling like when I put my Rolex on. Like you said...Rolex is King, hence the crown.
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Thanks Dan. As a true Rolex Freak (just ask my wife) it's very difficult trying to consider or purchase other brands. Currently I have two Omega's and yes they are nice watches, but they just don't do anything for me. Call me a snob, but when you own and wear a Rolex it's difficult settling for something of lessor quality if that makes sense. Rolex is Rolex, with that comes a long history, quality, craftsmanship, durability, and much more, not to mention the name is highly recognized and respected among most WIS. I also have the Panerai 312 which is an amazing watch, but not a Rolex. I'm trying to be open minded and I like the Tudor Chronograph, but often wonder if I'm going to find myself wanting to trade it in down the road. I guess you don't know until you try.
I look at this way, I proudly own or have owned Swiss watches powered by ETA movements, the Marathon SAR and Tag Heuer Monaco are good examples. I, with even more pride, own or have owned the iconic Rolex brand, the GMT II and DJ being the only examples. It's a natural evolution then, for me, that an chronometer grade ETA movement wrapped in the iconic Rolex Oyster case, w/ a Rolex Triplock crown, strapped to an oyster bracelet, especially when they are feature unique and desirable functions like a date or exotic dial, would be a winning combination. Even more so at a more desirable price point. All made in the same factory, by the same machines, assembled by the same hands, and all supported by the same service network as Rolex. What's not to like?
Tudor is, and always will be, second banana to Rolex. As it should be. That's the reason for Tudor's existence and serves the purpose Hans Wilsdof originally intended. It's proven to be very successful.
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I've gotta say, slipping on my HC after a Rolex doesn't feel like I'm stepping down.

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I look at it this way;

Rolex = Lexus
Tudor = Toyota
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Really due to marketing... An in-house movement does not cost that much more than an ETA...
ETA movements are in-house built its part of the Swatch group that manufacture every single part in-house.And lets not forget in nearly every Rolex watch over the last 40 years there has been a little bit of the ETA group
with the hairspring.Rolex make very fine movements so do many others, and today there have been quite a few mediocre in-house movements by the various brands over the years.Even today Rolex still out-source there watch mainspring manufacture.While I applaud Rolex now for making there own escapement parts like shock protection and hairsprings to become totally self sufficient in watch manufacture.In the pre 2000 Oyster Tudors IMHO the only step down from Rolex was the price .
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Thanks Dan. As a true Rolex Freak (just ask my wife) it's very difficult trying to consider or purchase other brands. Currently I have two Omega's and yes they are nice watches, but they just don't do anything for me. Call me a snob, but when you own and wear a Rolex it's difficult settling for something of lessor quality if that makes sense. Rolex is Rolex, with that comes a long history, quality, craftsmanship, durability, and much more, not to mention the name is highly recognized and respected among most WIS. I also have the Panerai 312 which is an amazing watch, but not a Rolex. I'm trying to be open minded and I like the Tudor Chronograph, but often wonder if I'm going to find myself wanting to trade it in down the road. I guess you don't know until you try.
I currently own two watches. One is the EXP II to the left, which I absolutely adore, and the other is a Tudor 79270 pre-tiger white chrono on black dial, which I must say gives me as much pleasure as Snow White, and elicits as much praise from WIS folks as my Rollie does.

In the end, only you know if Tudors sing for you. But to me, Tudors are every bit as tough, reliable and classy as Rolex.
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IMO, You can't go wrong with a Tudor chrono and it has a date function also.
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Really due to marketing... An inhouse movement does not cost that much more than an ETA...
Nor is it any better.
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I look at it this way;

Rolex = Lexus
Tudor = Toyota
Funny that you say this. I own both. My wife drives the Lexus and I the Toyota. Both very nice but there is a definite price difference. One has more bells and whistles than the other along with a slightly better product, but nonetheless both reliable. Well put my friend.
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IMHO, both are Timex's.
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Except you can count on a Timex...
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Does any of you Torontonians know where they sell Tudor watches.
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Really due to marketing... An inhouse movement does not cost that much more than an ETA...
Rolex's research and materials costs are likely a great deal higher than ETA's, and for good reasons having to do with performance and long-term reliability.
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Nor is it any better.
Sorry to say this, but you don't know what you are 'talking' about. ETA movements are good Chevrolet workhorses, Rolex movements are BMW quality.
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I don't know if it's said here in this thread, as I undersand that every Rolex movement is COSC certified while Tudor is not. However, I like my Tudor HC very much!
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That is one gorgeous watch there, ersnyder.
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Tudor watches are beautiful. Of course I love Rolex. I may be gullable about the movement issue but I perfer the in house movement.

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