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Kobayashi · 24 September 2012, 06:36 AM

I did a search and found this thread asking the same question. The thread is from Nov 09, almost three years ago.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=101581

There was some discussion that Rolex may sell the Tudor brand again in "due time." Is that still the case? Or is Rolex worried about cannibalizing their own sales with buyers choosing a $4k - $5k Pelagos over an $8,500 Sub C?

sea-dweller · 24 September 2012, 07:04 AM

They were available in the 90's here, as I have an old "Turdeau" catalog and Tudor's are clearly listed for sale.

Not sure why they have not resumed selling them.

brkanand · 24 September 2012, 07:06 AM

I don't know but may be a marketing strategy. But my opinion only.

jason427 · 24 September 2012, 07:09 AM

They are coming back! No ETA though...

zeuloa · 24 September 2012, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jason427

They are coming back! No ETA though...

Do you know what they'll use instead?

Dan Pierce · 24 September 2012, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jason427

They are coming back! No ETA though...

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeuloa

Do you know what they'll use instead?

Swatch has assured Rolex there would be no interruption with their ability to purchase movements for the Tudor brand.
dP

Canadianjam2 · 24 September 2012, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jason427

They are coming back! No ETA though...

How do you know?

ratty · 24 September 2012, 05:33 PM

I wonder if they ever come back to the UK as well?

padi56 · 24 September 2012, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ratty

I wonder if they ever come back to the UK as well?

Tudor are available to order from AD in the UK,but Rolex USA is a separate company from the rest of the world.

mrcub2000 · 24 September 2012, 08:05 PM

It would be nice to have them available here.

Burgo · 25 September 2012, 12:11 AM

Tudor aren't available to UK AD's, at least not the one I work at, and according to the Tudor website there are no Tudor retailers, just a service centre.

caryyee · 25 September 2012, 12:19 AM

Tudor's are freely available in Australia, there were several in the Hour Glass, my local AD. I wonder why they are available in some parts of the world and not others???

Jake B · 25 September 2012, 01:00 AM

Plenty of 'em here in Hong Kong...If anyone needs help finding something.

Feras · 25 September 2012, 01:05 AM

Tudor is available at the samr Ad of the Rolex here. Want me to buy you some

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ratty · 25 September 2012, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Tudor are available to order from AD in the UK,but Rolex USA is a separate company from the rest of the world.

"Tudor aren't available to UK AD's, at least not the one I work at, and according to the Tudor website there are no Tudor retailers, just a service centre".

Well that's certainly cleared that up!!!

beetleything · 25 September 2012, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jason427

They are coming back! No ETA though...

Expected Time of Arrival.....

MYK · 25 September 2012, 01:46 AM

There are available in Kuwait, not much demand for them though. Not enough to even order a Pelagos or Black Bay :(

Solo118 · 25 September 2012, 01:48 AM

I do not travel much around the world, but I go to Aruba once a year. The Rolex AD I visit discontinued Tudor as of last year. It was a bit unfortunate with all of these new models coming out. I emailed them to price out a Heritage Chrono last year, and I heard the bad news.

Chewbacca · 25 September 2012, 04:07 AM

as it stands, there still isn't a business case for rolex sa & rolex usa to announce a return to the usa. simple as that. that could change tomorrow but today, there isn't one.

just visit canada, they're in-stock.

evilfij · 25 September 2012, 05:44 AM

I think it makes business sense to bring them back as the price of rolex keeps climbing, but it does not seem like rolex needs the money and the possible dimunition of the rolex name and parasitic sales might outweigh the benefits.

I really like my THC and the new watches seem quite nice as well.

MYK · 25 September 2012, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MYK

There are available in Kuwait, not much demand for them though. Not enough to even order a Pelagos or Black Bay :(

*they

Lol-x · 25 September 2012, 10:43 AM

Tudors are not available in the USA because for many years Tudor did not according to Rolex USA offer a significantly different and attractive model of watch that was worthy of spending big marketing dollars upon to get the desired return on investment.

However in recent years, we have seen what amounts to almost a reinvention of the Tudor brand with the likes of the Tudor Chrono Heritage , Black Bay and Pelagos.

So Rolex USA can see the new potential in this brand and are considering its re-introduction into the USA market.

That's my 'belief'. Take it for what it is worth

Obsidiank · 25 September 2012, 12:05 PM

I'm gonna head to hong kong in a few months and am interested in buying a Pelagos or Black Bay. Anyone know the best place to buy one?

24 September 2012, 06:36 AM	#1
Kobayashi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: SF Bay Area Watch: Any Rolex! Posts: 1,060	Why aren't Tudor watches available in the US? I did a search and found this thread asking the same question. The thread is from Nov 09, almost three years ago. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=101581 There was some discussion that Rolex may sell the Tudor brand again in "due time." Is that still the case? Or is Rolex worried about cannibalizing their own sales with buyers choosing a $4k - $5k Pelagos over an $8,500 Sub C?

25 September 2012, 01:00 AM	#13
Jake B "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Gold Sub 116618LN Posts: 2,820	Plenty of 'em here in Hong Kong...If anyone needs help finding something. __________________ Things are more like they are now than they ever were before.

25 September 2012, 10:43 AM	#22
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	Tudors are not available in the USA because for many years Tudor did not according to Rolex USA offer a significantly different and attractive model of watch that was worthy of spending big marketing dollars upon to get the desired return on investment. However in recent years, we have seen what amounts to almost a reinvention of the Tudor brand with the likes of the Tudor Chrono Heritage , Black Bay and Pelagos. So Rolex USA can see the new potential in this brand and are considering its re-introduction into the USA market. That's my 'belief'. Take it for what it is worth __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

24 September 2012, 07:04 AM	#2
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	They were available in the 90's here, as I have an old "Turdeau" catalog and Tudor's are clearly listed for sale. Not sure why they have not resumed selling them.

24 September 2012, 07:06 AM	#3
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	I don't know but may be a marketing strategy. But my opinion only.

24 September 2012, 07:09 AM	#4
jason427 Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FL Posts: 221	They are coming back! No ETA though...

24 September 2012, 05:33 PM	#8
ratty "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Graham Location: UK Watch: Daytonas and Subs Posts: 2,810	I wonder if they ever come back to the UK as well?

24 September 2012, 08:05 PM	#10
mrcub2000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 20	It would be nice to have them available here.

25 September 2012, 12:11 AM	#11
Burgo Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Manchester Posts: 93	Tudor aren't available to UK AD's, at least not the one I work at, and according to the Tudor website there are no Tudor retailers, just a service centre.

25 September 2012, 12:19 AM	#12
caryyee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: A Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,180	Tudor's are freely available in Australia, there were several in the Hour Glass, my local AD. I wonder why they are available in some parts of the world and not others???

25 September 2012, 01:05 AM	#14
Feras Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Feras Location: Bahrain Watch: Rolex,Tag Posts: 1,923	Tudor is available at the samr Ad of the Rolex here. Want me to buy you some Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2

25 September 2012, 01:46 AM	#17
MYK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Mohammed Location: Kuwait Watch: @kuwaitinglist Posts: 1,622	There are available in Kuwait, not much demand for them though. Not enough to even order a Pelagos or Black Bay :(

25 September 2012, 01:48 AM	#18
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,091	I do not travel much around the world, but I go to Aruba once a year. The Rolex AD I visit discontinued Tudor as of last year. It was a bit unfortunate with all of these new models coming out. I emailed them to price out a Heritage Chrono last year, and I heard the bad news.

25 September 2012, 04:07 AM	#19
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	as it stands, there still isn't a business case for rolex sa & rolex usa to announce a return to the usa. simple as that. that could change tomorrow but today, there isn't one. just visit canada, they're in-stock.

25 September 2012, 05:44 AM	#20
evilfij "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Main Line PA Watch: TT Daytona Panda Posts: 269	I think it makes business sense to bring them back as the price of rolex keeps climbing, but it does not seem like rolex needs the money and the possible dimunition of the rolex name and parasitic sales might outweigh the benefits. I really like my THC and the new watches seem quite nice as well.

25 September 2012, 12:05 PM	#23
Obsidiank "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 27	I'm gonna head to hong kong in a few months and am interested in buying a Pelagos or Black Bay. Anyone know the best place to buy one?

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