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snowpea · 6 March 2013, 05:41 AM

I was anxiously waiting for the BaselWorld Tudor annoucement of coming to the US but now it's official. I'm so excited

Now who's with me!!!
http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/its-off...-united-states

Dr. Robert · 6 March 2013, 05:56 AM

Good news!

bplein · 6 March 2013, 06:05 AM

I have mixed emotions about this!

Of course I would love them to come back. Then again, I have plans to pick one up anyhow, and I feel they'd be more exclusive in the US if they aren't sold here.

I wonder if I'll be losing money or saving money by buying one in Europe in advance?

c9smw · 6 March 2013, 06:10 AM

Anyone heard if they're coming back to the UK ???

cop414 · 6 March 2013, 06:11 AM

Oh boy... I've never seen one in the flesh, hope this doesn't lighten my wallet. Great news for watch fans!!

AAP8 · 6 March 2013, 06:11 AM

Nice ... Rolex designs and quality for a few less $$$ ... where do I sign up?

sncarney18 · 6 March 2013, 06:26 AM

I hope they bring over an ETA based Pepsi GMT. All SS for approx $3000 USD. That would be an awesome way to bring the brand back.

superdog · 6 March 2013, 06:28 AM

That's awesome!!

lhanddds · 6 March 2013, 06:42 AM

Hairdude1 · 6 March 2013, 06:43 AM

Awesome!

kilyung · 6 March 2013, 06:44 AM

I've heard about it for several months so I'm more excited about what wonders Tudor will release at Basel. Although who the Tudor ADs will be is an interesting guessing game.

bplein · 6 March 2013, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Although who the Tudor ADs will be is an interesting guessing game.

In Germany the Rolex and Tudor ADs are one and the same... two brands side by side in the same shop. I was assuming that they'd do that here... but.... who knows?

03cobraa · 6 March 2013, 08:10 AM

Welcome back Tudor!

The Joker · 6 March 2013, 08:12 AM

What about the UK, why are we the only place not to get them?

Snobby Brits.

Art 1 · 6 March 2013, 08:15 AM

It's been official for a few years now, it's only been a matter of when.

newbieincali · 6 March 2013, 08:22 AM

Now that its out I wonder if they will have a special USA limited edition model announced at Basel

impalass · 6 March 2013, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bplein

In Germany the Rolex and Tudor ADs are one and the same... two brands side by side in the same shop. I was assuming that they'd do that here... but.... who knows?

Same situation in Canada.

77T · 6 March 2013, 08:51 AM

This could be brilliant timing...

Segmenting the US luxury watch market will impact some brand(s). Omega and Rolex seem to be the most likely to experience demand curve elasticity.

Of course, there's always the chance the pie gets larger vs. smaller slices of the same pie. Timing could be spectacular if we see a rise in consumer confidence and outlays for luxury goods.

Saw on CNBC this AM that the likes of Ferrari, Porsche, BMW, etc had 25%+ US sales gains in 2012. And more people are paying cash vs. loans for this spending.

Consider outstanding US consumer debt - at end of 2012 it totaled $11.34 trillion, according to the latest report from the Federal Reserve (Fed). That is still way below the peak of $12.68 trillion in 2008 and, most importantly, has barely budged in the past couple of years.

nauticajoe · 6 March 2013, 08:58 AM

That's great news!

opaline460 · 6 March 2013, 08:58 AM

We will see alot more of Tudors in the FS soon.

snowpea · 6 March 2013, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by opaline460

We will see alot more of Tudors in the FS soon.

That is what I'm hoping for, more for sale and not paying the premium like everybody else in the world

Rags · 6 March 2013, 09:34 AM

I can't wait it's long over do.

~JJ · 6 March 2013, 09:44 AM

Great news and welcome back to the states!!

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Lisa · 6 March 2013, 09:44 AM

So glad to know it's official! I suppose only the ADs who currently sell Rolex will be authorized to sell Tudor?

Rolexwatch · 6 March 2013, 09:51 AM

Here in Spain Rolex AD sells Tudors.

In some shops in Barcelona you can find a very large stock of different Tudor models.
I love those cool watches.

HL65 · 6 March 2013, 10:54 AM

Good to see it come to fruition!! Cheers,

Flyfisher · 6 March 2013, 10:57 AM

Ok, I'll ask the idiot question.

What differentiates Tudor and Rolex, besides the obvious branding? Lesser fit and finish, less expensive materials, warranty, or what? In my watch buying lifetime, they have never been available in the US, so I never looked into them.

rodrob59 · 6 March 2013, 11:07 AM

Hey, this is good news! Can't wait to try on some more wrist candy.

KBM · 6 March 2013, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by impalass

Same situation in Canada.

And Brazil.

snowpea · 6 March 2013, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flyfisher

Ok, I'll ask the idiot question.

What differentiates Tudor and Rolex, besides the obvious branding? Lesser fit and finish, less expensive materials, warranty, or what? In my watch buying lifetime, they have never been available in the US, so I never looked into them.

I owned the BB and other Rolexes and to me the fit and finished is on par, the only difference is the movement I guess.

Other more knowledgeable people will chime in

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kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I've heard about it for several months so I'm more excited about what wonders Tudor will release at Basel. Although who the Tudor ADs will be is an interesting guessing game.

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The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	What about the UK, why are we the only place not to get them? Snobby Brits.

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Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	It's been official for a few years now, it's only been a matter of when.

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6 March 2013, 08:51 AM	#18
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,016	This could be brilliant timing... Segmenting the US luxury watch market will impact some brand(s). Omega and Rolex seem to be the most likely to experience demand curve elasticity. Of course, there's always the chance the pie gets larger vs. smaller slices of the same pie. Timing could be spectacular if we see a rise in consumer confidence and outlays for luxury goods. Saw on CNBC this AM that the likes of Ferrari, Porsche, BMW, etc had 25%+ US sales gains in 2012. And more people are paying cash vs. loans for this spending. Consider outstanding US consumer debt - at end of 2012 it totaled $11.34 trillion, according to the latest report from the Federal Reserve (Fed). That is still way below the peak of $12.68 trillion in 2008 and, most importantly, has barely budged in the past couple of years. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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~JJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chicago Watch: explorer Posts: 2,291	Great news and welcome back to the states!!

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Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	So glad to know it's official! I suppose only the ADs who currently sell Rolex will be authorized to sell Tudor?

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Rolexwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Europe somewhere Watch: Ro,Om,Cart,Lon,Sei Posts: 319	Here in Spain Rolex AD sells Tudors. In some shops in Barcelona you can find a very large stock of different Tudor models. I love those cool watches.

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6 March 2013, 10:57 AM	#27
Flyfisher "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mid Atlantic Posts: 237	Ok, I'll ask the idiot question. What differentiates Tudor and Rolex, besides the obvious branding? Lesser fit and finish, less expensive materials, warranty, or what? In my watch buying lifetime, they have never been available in the US, so I never looked into them.

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