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1 August 2015, 07:28 PM | #1 |
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Why I prefer Tudor over Rolex!
1. They are more affordable
2. Personally I think there watches have better styling and variety 3. There new lineup uses in house movement 4. What's not to like I think Tudor are becoming a equal to Rolex, just like when Skoda used to be a brand people laugh at , now they are equal to VW if not better. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
1 August 2015, 07:36 PM | #2 |
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Can't disagree with your first point. I personally think their styling is hit and miss though. Tudor doesn't have the same long lasting models (yet) to be equal to Rolex IMO.
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I like that all the anxious enquiries about safety, damage, alignment, scratches and all the other worries and stigmas that Rolex watches generate here, just don't seem to come up with Tudor. I also appreciate the company heritage, which goes back much further than most people think, and the kind of 'anti-brand' self-confidence of the un-Rolex.
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Really? Ok. In a pinch, go sell your Tudor and see how enamoured you remain. Nothing wrong with Tudor but the comparison is flawed on many levels. To each his own.
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This is my own personal opinion so I'm not speaking for everyone else! But my cheapest Swiss watch is my Tudor ranger and I would say that it is my favourite too and the one I wear the most. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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In my home country, the UK, Skodas are still joked about as `VWs for thrifty (mean/tight) people` but the Czech company made some amazing cars in the 1950s. Err, Tudor's rebirth over past three years is amazing but I suspect the scratches, alignment etc issues you mention is because owners don't care quite as much. But I may be wrong.... (First post by long-time reader, New Rolex owner. Still want a BB)
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I really like both, these threads tend to end in tears.......
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1 August 2015, 10:07 PM | #14 |
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When I first acquired a few Tudors, namely the Ranger, Black Bay and Pelagos I thought just as the OP in this thread.
The more I researched watches and the more I looked at them, the more my opinion changed towards Rolex. I personally feel the quality of Rolex is second to none and have flipped 2 of the 3 Tudors for Rolex's in recent months. Upgrades?? To me yes. Pelagos is still here for now, but a 36mm Explorer is on the cards soon. Flipping watches is a disease. |
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An unusual Tudor thread.
To post this Ken is almost trolling or at the very least looking for trouble.
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I have a great appreciation for both brands. Can't argue with Tudor's price point and quality for the money. Looking forward to picking up the new Pelagos this year. Rolex will always be my go to though.
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1 August 2015, 10:19 PM | #17 |
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Yes you could get a pelagos and black bay for the cost of a submariner ceramic and still save some cash. To each his own. I'd rather have the sub, although the pelagos is a very cool watch.
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IMO, so long as Rolex owns Tudor, Tudor will never surpass Rolex in Prestige--sales, on the other hand, may be different as Rolex will most obviously market Tudor as everyone's entry level luxury timepiece...quite frankly, the exclusivity and history of the Rolex brand is what helps to maintain its position in the market today.
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Glad you're enjoying your Tudor, but to me, they just don't compare to most Rolex on many levels.
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There is nothing wrong to like Tudor. Having a Rolex on wrist doesn't exclude a Tudor and vice versa.
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If you like their prices, I do too, and their styles, I not nearly as much as Rolex, then it is the brand for you.
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I think this kind of "either/or" discussion is unproductive. I love my Big Block. I love my Rolexes. Different price points, different stylings, different market segmenting, different options all make for a wonderful world.
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1 August 2015, 11:17 PM | #23 |
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I have had the Tudor Blackbay. Beautiful watch that came in a very nice box that I prefer as much better quality then where my Rolex watches came in.
The new Pelagos is also very beautiful I think
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A very interesting thread....just as I had tried some. Beautiful indeed!
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1 August 2015, 11:29 PM | #25 |
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1 August 2015, 11:44 PM | #26 |
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Not crazy about some of Tudor's designs, but acknowledge that they are producing well made watches at attractive price points. I've thought about picking up a BB as a weekend watch and very well may still get one. I still prefer my Rolexes though.
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2 August 2015, 12:05 AM | #27 |
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No. Comparison. Ever.
Tudors look cheap. |
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Still, I think Tudors are indeed very nice priced watches with a fantastic historie, made of very good quality
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agree on your first point
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2 August 2015, 12:32 AM | #30 |
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[QUOTE=kentrojan1;6023207]1. They are more affordable
2. Personally I think there watches have better styling and variety 3. There new lineup uses in house movement 4. What's not to like I think Tudor are becoming a equal to Rolex, just like when Skoda used to be a brand people laugh at , now they are equal to VW if not better. It's obviously playing on your mind Ken, I guess you're still deciding whether or not to flip that Sub for 2 or 3 Tudor watches?
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