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Old 15 January 2020, 04:30 PM   #1
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Which of you Rolex collectors have Tudor in the mix!?

Hey guys.

Curious to know how many of you guys have an extensive Rolex collection with a few tudors thrown into the mix!

Currently I’m the owner of a 126710BLRO and a EXPII

was lacking a dive watch and didn’t wanna spring for the sub again so I just added the black bay ETA “black rose” back to the collection (for the third time lol)

I had a friend of mine call it a poor mans rolex and thought it was weird that I added it to my actual Rolex collection! I laughed a bit.

I have owned this same watch multiple times and always regret selling it. Love it!




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Old 15 January 2020, 04:44 PM   #2
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Which of you Rolex collectors have Tudor in the mix!?

I currently have 2 Rolex and 3 Tudors. I like and wear them all equally as they all have their merits regardless of the brand.

I wouldn’t take what your friend said to heart. Most people, including veterans in the watch community can’t get past the brand loyalty mental block. It’s their loss and not yours.
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Old 15 January 2020, 05:13 PM   #3
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Yep. BB58, Explorer 214270, Polar 16570.


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Old 15 January 2020, 06:10 PM   #4
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Yep. BB58, Explorer 214270, Polar 16570.


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BB58 and Explorer I, sounds like amazing watch combo!
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Old 15 January 2020, 06:30 PM   #5
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Black Bay Eta version black bezel


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Old 15 January 2020, 06:31 PM   #6
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Old 15 January 2020, 06:39 PM   #7
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BB58 and Explorer I, sounds like amazing watch combo!


Thank you. I'm 57 so it's taken a while. Got a Speedy as well. Then there's a few in the B team.


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Old 15 January 2020, 06:48 PM   #8
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Mine is 50-50. Buying less Rolex in near future as there are no longer accessible as before.

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Old 15 January 2020, 06:49 PM   #9
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Old 15 January 2020, 07:18 PM   #10
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I have the Black Shield and a Blue Pelagos in my current watch collection.

I don't see the 'modern' Tudor as a poor mans Rolex, although I'm old enough to know when it was.

Nowadays, I just see it as another watch brand, I buy because I like it, just like the other brands in my collection. The ties with Rolex had no weight for my choice to purchase the 2 Tudor's I currently have.
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Old 15 January 2020, 07:29 PM   #11
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5 Rolexes and 4 Tudors would have been 5 Tudors but I can't get hold of a P0-1.
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Old 15 January 2020, 07:53 PM   #12
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Wasn’t Tudor as a brand introduced as a ‘poor mans Rolex’? Obviously pitched differently with better wording!

So not sure we can blame your friend for his words, when it’s was how Rolex launched the brand in the first place.

I like Tudor and bought my son a BB58, and am now tempted to buy one for myself. I’ve also considered the Pelagos as I think it’s superb value. One way or another, I suspect I will add one to the collection.

I thought the Tudor Pepsi GMT was an own-goal as it really does smell of ‘poor mans Pepsi GMT’. I know someone who has the Tudor and the Rolex, and he actually prefers the Tudor. But, having two watches so similar undermines Tudor in my view.

With the fast-rider, the Pelagos, and some of the others in the range, Tudor can position itself as delivering different options to Rolex but with Rolex quality.






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Old 15 January 2020, 07:55 PM   #13
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Yep, BB ETA red.
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Old 15 January 2020, 08:11 PM   #14
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Old 15 January 2020, 08:33 PM   #15
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Yes in a way Tudor's reputation is a poor mans Rolex. Of course it's only opinion. Get what you like. To me tudor and rolex gives me the Toyota and Lexus vibe. Aesthically different but similar in the core. Although in recent years I think tudor is slowly finding it's own identity but still hasn't stepped outside its bigger brother's shadow yet.

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Old 15 January 2020, 08:47 PM   #16
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I have six Rolex and two Tudors. My vintage Tudor Sub (79090) with a Rolex marked case would probably argue with the "Poor Man's Rolex" label. If Rolex was comfortable putting their brand on a Tudor.....well you make up your own mind.
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Old 15 January 2020, 08:54 PM   #17
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Old 15 January 2020, 09:13 PM   #18
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Well it must have been a great journey then. I get a feeling people nowdays just want to get it all instantly more and more. There is something special in patience for some things, as we change our taste changes too, and in return we can reflect on ourself just by looking at, for example, our watch collection.
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Old 15 January 2020, 09:21 PM   #19
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Well it must have been a great journey then. I get a feeling people nowdays just want to get it all instantly more and more. There is something special in patience for some things, as we change our taste changes too, and in return we can reflect on ourself just by looking at, for example, our watch collection.
I blame it all on amazon that 2 day shipping thing spoiled everybody. Everyone just want instant gratification now. In NYC a lot of things are available with one day shipping now and who knows eventually we will move to a same day shipping model.

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Old 15 January 2020, 09:48 PM   #20
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I own seven Rolex watches and five Tudors at the moment. I think Tudor is a great brand and works well. I always love it when someone tells me that Tudor is a poor mans Rolex. I usually answer the Tudor is a smart mans Rolex. Then the conversation gets interesting.

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Old 15 January 2020, 09:55 PM   #21
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Old 15 January 2020, 09:56 PM   #22
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2 rolex and 1 tudor.....
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Old 15 January 2020, 09:58 PM   #23
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I blame it all on amazon that 2 day shipping thing spoiled everybody. Everyone just want instant gratification now. In NYC a lot of things are available with one day shipping now and who knows eventually we will move to a same day shipping model.

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I can see how that affects everything, it is all the same here.

I remember when my career took off a bit better, I was so so pumped to get a car, really nice 5 series sedan, for that feeling of instant gratification.

Just a few years later, I laugh at myself so hard now :D

To stay on topic, I’m eyeing BB36 as alternative to ExpI
When I get my sub, might be great addidion
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Old 15 January 2020, 09:59 PM   #24
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Old 15 January 2020, 10:04 PM   #25
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I really like the Advisor. It’s the only Tudor I would get as I can’t stand the snowflake hand. I think it’s looks out of place, kind of comical.
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Old 15 January 2020, 10:07 PM   #26
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Old 15 January 2020, 10:12 PM   #27
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There's a multi page thread showing many Rolex owners also enjoying Tudor. Many of us in the Crown & Shield Club, welcome aboard, Andre!!
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=715375
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I have a half dozen Rolex, several other brands, and my Tudor Pelagos is one of my favorites.
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Old 15 January 2020, 10:16 PM   #29
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