what's the deal with Tudor's

[Ferdelious]

Try one on, you'll change your mind.

[asiparks]

well, why do people buy anything? Because they like it and can afford it, often not more complicated than that.
I mean, some people buy Panerai.......

[RUSH2689]

Originally Posted by -dustin

Joke's on you. The sun disappears at night. So then what? Booyah.

I bow down to your superior wisdom

[PekWatchGuy]

+1

Originally Posted by adam84

don’t think i’ve ever said that. A tudor is a tudor…

[jets]

Yeah, what Padi said. To add I recall reading that watch makers had to start with/on the Tudors and once they were experienced enough they were then permitted to work at Rolex on those watches. It was a brand designed to be a more affordable Rolex in a sense.

These days Tudor is becoming a Rolex heritage/homage line aside from the Pelagos. It couldn't be clearer after the BB Pro release.

[JParm]

Originally Posted by Reinhard in SA

This post sets the bar rather high, I'd love to know what is in 1st position

It was this one...and trust me, I wasn't the only one that thought it was a ridiculous statement (it wasn't directed at me):

Originally Posted by rajurama

If your buying decision is based of any financial gains or losses just understand you are really not into watches for a passion. Probably you bought previous watches as a reward or just to get the latest or best etc. Or just as an investment.

[Duke10]

Tudor's are sweet and any man without an inferiority complex can see that. Can I afford a $50,000 watch, sure. But for some modesty is still en vogue and we don't need a specific brand for validation. If you think wearing a Daytona will make you look like a baller, then you were never gonna get there anyway. Do you wear the watch or does it wear you?

All that being said, I love Rolex and their watches. Its people like the OP who also wear them that gives the brand a bad name. Rolex can be seen by some as the key to a douche bag starter kit. It's not hard to figure out why.

[Reinhard in SA]

Originally Posted by [email protected]

It was this one...and trust me, I wasn't the only one that thought it was a ridiculous statement (it wasn't directed at me):

Trust me, I also thought it was absurd. Probably just a troll enjoying the reaction he is getting

[padi56]

Originally Posted by jets

Yeah, what Padi said. To add I recall reading that watch makers had to start with/on the Tudors and once they were experienced enough they were then permitted to work at Rolex on those watches. It was a brand designed to be a more affordable Rolex in a sense.

These days Tudor is becoming a Rolex heritage/homage line aside from the Pelagos. It couldn't be clearer after the BB Pro release.

In the real world mainly because how Rolex movements are built they are far easier to service than many from ETA or Valjoux. Like all movements no matter the brand just use the correct tools, oils, grease etc for that movement then they all service around the same. But with Rolex regarding service they have such a strangle hold on parts if needed, thats one of the main factors for outsider watchmakers to service Rolex watches.

[WatchGuy1966]

Meh, I like my Tudor Watches as much as I like my Rolex watches.

[-dustin]

Originally Posted by padi56

In the real world mainly because how Rolex movements are built they are far easier to service than many from ETA or Valjoux.

Well, that's rather interesting.

[amphr1]

My Tudor chrono has a modified Breitling movement. It's like hitting 3 birds in one stone. I get Rolex quality, Tudor styling, and Breitling mechanism!

[Stud Screw]

OP has a right to his own opinion.

He does not, however, have a right to his own grammar.

[teojjsg]

What's not to like about Tudor? A more daring/adventurous design with great built quality. Serves different market and tastes...

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[NachoNeal]

Originally Posted by grimps

I own 20+ Rolex but I can honestly say my conversations with Tudor owners are always more interesting and the Tudor owners more knowledgeable than their Rolex counterparts

Given the typical type of person that owns a rolex (present TRF company excluded), your statement can surprise no one.

[Swearengen]

The OP doesn't seem to know what the shift key is for either.

Originally Posted by Stud Screw

OP has a right to his own opinion.

He does not, however, have a right to his own grammar.

[amh]

Originally Posted by teojjsg

What's not to like about Tudor? A more daring/adventurous design with great built quality. Serves different market and tastes..

The old Tudor was cool. New Tudor is trying so, so hard to be retro.... of something.

I'd love to have one of these. (Note: No forced snowflake hand to F up the face)

[Ten Ten & 32]

I don’t think anyone should even waste anymore time trying to justify why they like/buy Tudor watches to this OP

Clearly an ignoramus


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[6XYBE63ST]

Originally Posted by doboy007

adding bunch of pics don't help, haha.

exactly

[DJ2020]

Originally Posted by amh

OP is likely just trolling.

But I don't care for the appearance either. Tudor has been deliberately neutered:
- Snowflake overused
- Cases thicker than necessary
- Faux rivets
- Faux 'patina'
- Dial stack is very wide/thick for some reason.... about 2x the width of any Rolex. Now I can't unsee it! (Only the Pelagos and 'Pro' model have the stack blacked out and makes it less visible)

Look at the center, the circle formed in the middle. Is it because Tudor uses overly wide/fat hands? Don't know, but on a Rolex they're tapered toward the center rather than being fat all the way. Odd.

Not attracted to Omega either FWIW although the movements are great. But... I'm not looking at the movement all day long!

Just an opinion, I already know where to shove it! (ha ha )

Tudor Stack



Rolex Stack

If Tudor would just change that hideous hour hand on the Black Bays I would definitely buy them again.

[Krash]

Originally Posted by grimps

I own 20+ Rolex but I can honestly say my conversations with Tudor owners are always more interesting and the Tudor owners more knowledgeable than their Rolex counterparts

These types of posts always crack me up.

“Tudor owners are more knowledgeable than their Rolex counterparts”

How can anyone quantify such a statement? There is just no way to scientifically validate that.


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[6XYBE63ST]

sorry but aesthetically tudor looks like a poorly designed rolex, so why not just buy a rolex.
i get rolex manufactures tudor and their in it to make money but to make something so similar but look so inferior.
why wouldn't they differentiate the two a bit more.
omega for example, similar price point better looking watch!

[6XYBE63ST]

Originally Posted by DJ2020

If Tudor would just change that hideous hour hand on the Black Bays I would definitely buy them again.

couldn't agree more with this statement....

[WilsdorfNDavis]

Originally Posted by Donkos

Rolex is better.

Well duh.


And at least 2x-10x times more expensive

[AFinchMustang]

If you're not turned off by thicker cases and like the Rolex/Tudor retro look, then modern Tudor is a great value proposition.

[Kingranch]

I believe they are simplistic beauties.

I love the blue Pelagos.

[LFFL]

Originally Posted by WilsdorfNDavis

Well duh.


And at least 2x-10x times more expensive

It'll pay for itself, saves time explaining why you didn't get a Rolex instead

[amh]

Originally Posted by Kingranch

I believe they are simplistic beauties.

I love the blue Pelagos.

Pelagos stands out in the Tudor lineup
- Traditional diver case with crown guards. It deserves to be a little chunky due to the depth rating... the rest of the models don't.
- Nice bracelet
- Fantastic lume
- Square hour markers to actually match the snowflake
- Painted middle stack where hands meeting (some would call this this 'floating' hands)

The only problem is they made it out of titanium instead of SS. But I still love mine.

But knowing Tudor, next year they'll probably rename it to "Black Bay Pelagos"

[dommasters]

I seem to remember the Pelagos was technically way ahead of the Submariner when it was released? It still has far superior lume to any Rolex diving watch available.
Aren't Tudor made in the same Rolex factory by the same Rolex people?
Rolex go better with a suit, Tudor are what you take when you mean business and need a tool watch.

[Mikegp]

Posts from people like these is what turns me off from Rolex. They think Rolex is the be all brand, best in the world and they feel like the real deal because they own one. They think they made it because they can afford a 10k watch.

My tudors get more wear than my Rolexes. I hate the cliche that comes with “rolex” from ignorant people.


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