1 Rolex or 2 Tudors?

[MaxCargo]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Fair enough.
However, I won't pay a premium for a logo. I prefer to buy watches that deliver more than "WOW". That's why I own a Tudor chrono, snowflake, and DD vs their Rolex counterparts. More features, options, and variety with Tudor.
But it's also why I own a Rolex GMT, Tudor doesn't make one nearly as fine or functional as Rolex, imho.
The steak far outweighs the sizzle for me. Tudor doesn't, nor shouldn't, have the same resale value as a Rolex. But then the price to play is lower to start with. Another benefit in my book.
Nothing wrong w/ preferring one brand over another. Just remember a closed mind is the most expensive thing one can own.
dP

What's you're opinion Dan? Pelagos and Date-day or The exp I?

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by MaxCargo

What's you're opinion Dan? Pelagos and Date-day or The exp I?

Damn good question. I'm not a huge fan of the contemporary Tudor DD's, although it would make a nice dress watch. Love the Pelagos though. The EXP I is a classic but no rotating bezel, which is a biggie for me.
Since you already own a SD and EXP II, I'd probably go the two Tudor route. More variety, more watches, and more specific reasons to wear each for certain occasions.
dP

[Roller07]

Not a big fan of Tudor so I would choose the 214270. But you said you love them all so I'm sure its a tough choice. But if you do love all 3 of those watches, you can't go wrong with either decision.

[JP Chestnut]

Originally Posted by RolexDivers

Absolutely correct ... we are caught up in the marketing hype and the historical hype. YUP! We pay to be different from the crowd and we do end up with a beautiful product but the price scaling factor is totally absurd.

How does buying the most ubiquitous "luxury" watch make one "different from the crowd"? Frankly, you come off as a brand obsessed lemming (I'm sorry to be rude).

[MrLee]

Originally Posted by slvrbulletv6

IMHO, the "WOW factor" is created thru Rolex's marketing genius / brand equity. We pay to play for the exclusivity.

- http://www.ehow.com/info_8223920_thr...clusivity.html

For me it's the looks, if I went for the marketing I'd buy an omega with 007 all over the dial

[Miguel Alvarez]

I like some Tudors but out of those and the Exp I'd get the Exp. The others don't have that wow factor for me. A Big Block Chrono on the other hand or one of their heritage models and I'd side with the Tudor.

[Vincent65]

It all boils down to one thing... you. Get the one you want the most, and you probably already know what that is.

[bigwatchman]

Originally Posted by RolexDivers

Absolutely correct ... we are caught up in the marketing hype and the historical hype. YUP! We pay to be different from the crowd and we do end up with a beautiful product but the price scaling factor is totally absurd.

But the problem is Rolex is not different from the crowd... they are well made mass produced watches that are on the arms of people who buy into the marketing. They can be afforded by most people if they save for them. Go to a mall in a big city... go to Disney World... a nice resort... look at people's wrists. As nice watches go, you will mostly see Rolexes. If you want to be different, wear something else...

Oh, although I like the explorer, I would probably take the two Tudors...

[East Bay Rider]

Tudor is not an inferior product.


IMO that explorer is mighty plain. Oh, it does have a crown on it though...

I think the Tudors have style. I appreciate the brand for what it is and my choice in this instance would be the two Tudors.

[Deego]

Get one rolex

[apeogre]

Get the Tudor Pelagos and a Doxa 1200!

[PsychoDogBeast]

Hi there

I think the explorer 1 is one of the most beautiful watches ever made, but i would go for the Tudors as im biased (I own 5!!!!).

You could always buy the two Tudors and buy a Tudor 74100 (38MM Jumbo explorer design Case) for cheap :)

James

[~JJ]

Originally Posted by RolexDivers

Dan,
You have great advice and well said! I briefly glanced at Tudor history a little while back and I know that they are being made since the 1940s I think ...I am not saying they are not great watches ... they are very well made and high quality but in no way could they command prices like ROLEX itself or anywhere close ... The world knows ROLEX and I pay a premium for that ...I get the name, the craftsmandhip, the resale, the aura, the clout and the WOW factor with ROLEX ... I can not say the same for a TUDOR ... However I do believe that a TUDOR will out live any ROLEX when properly taken careof and any seiko will do the same ....

But when I spend thousands on a watch, I want maximum points on my side and only ROLEX offers that as far as I know.

Man, I feel bad for your self confidence if you ever met someone with a high end timepiece...

To the OP. I have the explorer and the pelagos and they feel 100% different. Try both on and see which will better fit your needs. Can't go wrong with either option and have fun with your hunt!

[sierra11b]

Not a huge fan of the Tudor DD but love the Pelagos. Given you own two very nice Rolex I would buy the Tudors. I would also consider getting the Pelagos now and saving the rest for the ExpI