Your thoughts on this Tudor / the Brand itself?

[Rolesor]

Hello once again!

Lately I've been "oogling" this beautiful piece but I've never seen it in person. My AD does sell Tudor so I'm sure I'll see one sooner than later.

Has anyone seen once of these in person? Please share your thoughts on it and the brand for that matter.

I welcome all owners as well - your opinions are greatly appreciated. Do they feel as solid as a Rolex or just "kinda close"..

Thanks!!

[ducatidoc]

From what I've observed, and others may chime in to refute, the Tudors end up being poor man's Rolexes, this despite the fact that Rolex themselves have always emphasized that the Tudor line was to have every bit the commitment to F/F, quality and ownership panache that the crown-bearing pieces have. Somehow, it just doesn't work that way, either on the primary or resale markets. TBS, they are in fact excellent watches.

[rad87gn]

Excellent quality. Just doesn't have the crown & Rolex name on it, or the Rolex movement. Doesn't have the Rolex price either.

[JimSnyder]

Fantastic watches new and old.

[kotsos]

I do not agree with the "poor man's rolex" argument. Tudor is a wonderful brand and they make excellent watches. I own a Tudor Hydronaut II and I find that it rivals Rolex in many ways. Where Rolex does not make huge cosmetic changes to their line up (and why should they since they are loved by consumers) they managed to do just that with the Tudor brand. Such models like the Hydronaut II and the Hydronaut chrono, are contemporary models that are rather different than the traditional looks of the Rolex brand. I believe them to be a milestone in Rolex and Tudor history.

As far as the movements are concerned, Tudor uses modified ETA movements and they are not developed in house like the Rolex movements. However they are still of a very high quality.

For me when I was looking for a diver's watch I was looking for something different than the Rolex submariner looks, however something that was trustworthy and looked the part. Here is the outcome of my search:

[TattooedGQ]

This might be a dumb question, but is Tudor still a subsidiary of Rolex or did they make a complete break?

[kotsos]

Originally Posted by TattooedGQ

This might be a dumb question, but is Tudor still a subsidiary of Rolex or did they make a complete break?

Still a Rolex subsidiary.

[TattooedGQ]

Originally Posted by kotsos

Still a Rolex subsidiary.

Cool Thinks Kotsos!

[Bullyterrier]

Tudor is an ok brand in its own right. Similar to an Omega.

There have been many discussions before, it might have the Rolex connection at the factory, and once had the cases and crowns of Rolex, but the bottom line, they are not a Rolex.

[Safetrends]

Tudor is not a Rolex, it is a brand of its own like Ford an Lincoln. This is why you have a problem with buyers selling a Tudor as a Rolex. The seller is asking big bucks for it and the buyers who do not know the difference buy one being scammed.

Tudor is a really good watch, same QC as Rolex and I do not understand someone doing that to a watch, the Tudor has its own collectors who really pay bucks for some models.

[Engi]

Brandon,
I'm the happy owner of the exact model you posted.

My feedback about it is extremely positive, I like the look and the feeling on the wrist and in addition the day-date feature.

Of course is not a Rolex, but the quality, attention to details and robustness are at the top, at a really great price ... !

Here below a quick and dirty mobile phone pic of my watch.

Ciao

Engi

[cornerstore]

Originally Posted by Rolesor

Hello once again!

Lately I've been "oogling" this beautiful piece but I've never seen it in person. My AD does sell Tudor so I'm sure I'll see one sooner than later.

Has anyone seen once of these in person? Please share your thoughts on it and the brand for that matter.

I welcome all owners as well - your opinions are greatly appreciated. Do they feel as solid as a Rolex or just "kinda close"..

Thanks!!

I love my mid 90sTudor Sub.It feels and looks like a Rolex Sub from the 80s matt dial, acrylic crystal, Rolex Sub case and crown ,bracelet and at current prices of $2-2500 I'd say they more than kept their value.Also probably a good investment going forward. New Tudors currently not sold in the US suffer the Omega syndrome much greater short term depreciation .

[mcubed]

FYI, was just at the Tudor site. Looks like they have updated the Hydronaut again. Looks like it has an aluminum insert now, and they actually look more "sublike" wonder if this is because the Sub is going ceramic.......

[Cato]

I don't like Tudor watches. I believe one of the brands main selling point is that it's made by Rolex; why not get a Rolex then? If price is an issue, there are used Rolexs out there.

Tudor is to Rolex what Brown is to the Ivy League: it's fame comes via association.

[Rolesor]

Originally Posted by Engi

Brandon,
I'm the happy owner of the exact model you posted.

My feedback about it is extremely positive, I like the look and the feeling on the wrist and in addition the day-date feature.

Of course is not a Rolex, but the quality, attention to details and robustness are at the top, at a really great price ... !

Here below a quick and dirty mobile phone pic of my watch.

Ciao

Engi

Thanks for that post and the picture! Please if you have any others I would greatly appreciate seeing how it looks in the real world verses through the lens of a professional photographer.


Everyone else thanks for your input thus far! Please keep it coming!

[Rolesor]

Originally Posted by rad87gn

Excellent quality. Just doesn't have the crown & Rolex name on it, or the Rolex movement. Doesn't have the Rolex price either.

Do you guys think they "feel" like a Rolex in terms of ruggedness, weight and quality?..

[sbux]

feel the same but they use 316 instead of 904 steel...older tudors have rolex crowns and even bracelets !!!

[acce1999]

I like Tudor, and own one: The older style chrono, which looks similar to the Rolex Daytona. The newer Tudors have a style of their own, but still you can clearly recognise the heritage from Rolex. Being a daughter company to Rolex I would say that Tudor is a brand to explore new styles and ideas, whilst Rolex is more conservative. Percieved quality is on par. I've tried many of the newer models out, and where given a very good price on a Hydro II today, but I always ask myself: Which of my Rolexes will I use less when picking this up, and the bothersome answer is that I do not want to use any of my Rolexes less (if that is really a problem I am aware of the fact that I own several expensive watches.).

Therefore I currently just admire Tudor , but I do not spend any money. I asked myself why today, after the offer of the Hydro, and I am coming back to the classical and conservative design of Rolex (including the Tudor I own), which I like very much.

I might change my mind though, perhaps I'll get that Hydro II tomorrow.

Best,

A

[Jason71]

I love the older generation Tudor Subs, but only because they used the same cases as the Rolex. Now, with the more contemporary look.........I just don't care for them. I guess I am just an "old school" type of person.

[cronin]

Sorry to those whom I may offend but an old Tudor Monte Carlo two reg rivals just about any Rolex in coolness.

[acce1999]

Here's a pic:

[acce1999]

Originally Posted by cronin

Sorry to those whom I may offend but an old Tudor Monte Carlo two reg rivals just about any Rolex in coolness.

I agree, an MC is really cool, and I wouldn't be surprised if some of the current Tudor models are going to be considered cool ... in 30 years... who knows? They have character, no doubt about that.

[Rolesor]

Originally Posted by acce1999

Here's a pic:

wow that piece is stunning!!

[JimSnyder]

Originally Posted by acce1999

Here's a pic:

[sbux]

why did u make the center links polished? I have a similar one silver dial non-tiger..

Originally Posted by acce1999

Here's a pic:

[sbux]

ok here is my poor man daytona...enjoy....

[Prince Tudor]

Tudor is a great brand. I have owned vintage ones as well as purchased a couple new. Their quality control is on par with Rolex and Rolex still provides the servicing but, as expected there is something a little different.
For example, the TT uses less gold by making the gold portion of the link a little smaller and folded.
As for movements, yes they use ETA but they are specially made for Tudor, not just out of the generic bin, so they are still unique in their own right. But that might have recently changed or will change shortly, I keep hearing rumours.
As posted earlier in this thread Tudor is on par with Omega when you factor everything in.
Tudor is now trying to seperate itself from Rolex and make it's own identity.

[PeteNYC13]

Originally Posted by sbux

ok here is my poor man daytona...enjoy....

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Love it!
What is this model called? Is it current or discontinued?

Thanks in advance.

-Pete

[sbux]

79280.....discontinued many many years ago...rolex crown and case back ...

[PeteNYC13]

Originally Posted by sbux

79280.....discontinued many many years ago...rolex crown and case back ...

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That stinks...but I think I need to add this to the "like to have" list...the ever growing list! :-)

-Pete