Tudor options to Datejust or Oyster Perpetual?

[raddon]

Hello TRF,

I'm looking to get my first crown, but seeing that I may have budgetary constraints, I was wondering if you guys can suggest which Tudor models would serve as an alternative to the above mentioned watches?

I'm looking for a smallish watch (40 mm or less), non-black dial, no-date model preferred (though not absolute).

Looking forward to your suggestions. Thanks in advance!

[diapers]

I think you can consider an older version of the Explorer. Heritage, aesthetics, ruggedness all in one.

I will prefer a 'more' versatile watch as my first crown, so that over a Dj, though not saying that Djs are any less versatile. Just a slight preference on that.

Else an older reference of most Datejusts can prob fit in, 16234 or 16200 for instance.

A Tudor day-date might also be in contention for me in your shoes.

So in short, Exp>Datejust>Tudor Date or Day-Date


Good to also indicate your budget.


My first crown was an Exp II Polar.

[raddon]

Budget-wise, I'm thinking around 4 to 4.5k USD (?).

I considered the Explorer l, but most of my other watches are black dialed, so I'd like to avoid another black dialed watch.

What's really been catching my eye is a blue or silver dialed 116000. I'm kind of on the fence about the date and cyclops, but I think a Datejust is classic for a Rolex, so I'm considering it as well.

Thanks for the inputs re: Tudor Date/ Day-Date. I'll look into that!

[Jack T]

The Oyster Perpetual isn't much beyond your budget, a little research, a friendly AD or a seller on this site might be able to put one on your wrist without much of a stretch. And yes, the silver dial is my favorite, too.

Besides, we all go a smidge beyond our budget, don't we? ;-)

Good luck.

[Old Expat Beast]

Could get a 40mm Explorer II within that budget.

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by raddon

Hello TRF,

I'm looking to get my first crown, but seeing that I may have budgetary constraints, I was wondering if you guys can suggest which Tudor models would serve as an alternative to the above mentioned watches?

I'm looking for a smallish watch (40 mm or less), non-black dial, no-date model preferred (though not absolute).

Looking forward to your suggestions. Thanks in advance!

sounds like a sub nd candidate.

[raddon]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Could get a 40mm Explorer II within that budget.

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

sounds like a sub nd candidate.

These feel more like tool watches for me, so I'm not really considering them.. For now. :)

Originally Posted by Jack T

The Oyster Perpetual isn't much beyond your budget,...

Besides, we all go a smidge beyond our budget, don't we? ;-)

:) :D I hope my wife will see it the same way. :D

[watchwatcher]

I've been looking at the Tudor Style on their web site...good looking watch in several different sizes and flavors.

[raddon]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

I've been looking at the Tudor Style on their web site...good looking watch in several different sizes and flavors.

Those are interesting, indeed. I'll try to look for an AD to see those in the metal.

Thanks for the heads up!

[bgbg13]

Just find an air king, no date, many colors, low end price

[KeithP]

Get what you really want. 116000 Oyster Perpetual is $5500 full retail IIRC. Trusted seller here or maybe a friendly AD will do better. Don't compromise. You'll only wish you'd gone for the real thing later. Wait and save if need be. You'll be happier long term.

[phils]

Shop the ADs and then check the trusted sellers here.
You will find the one that smiles at you.