ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Al1988 · 25 April 2013, 05:56 AM

Does anyone else think that Tudor is fast becoming a creative outlet for Rolex as a company?

In my opinion Rolex is to a certain extent restricted by its heritage and positioning as a classical and timeless brand whereas with Tudor they are free to express some creative spirit and at long last they are doing exactly that! We are clearly seeing this with the Black Bay, Heritage Chrono, Black Shield and so on...

I for one am very pleased with the direction Tudor is taking and long may it continue

77T · 25 April 2013, 06:05 AM

Definitely think Rolex aims the brand at a younger value-minded demographic.

But I think even luxury buyers want to have things like the Black Shield on hand for those stealth research projects at the local watering holes...

The ceramic case will get its trial by fire using the Tudor name just in case some issues crop up.

sierra11b · 25 April 2013, 06:11 AM

Tudor has always been able to have more creative license since their beginning. People often forget this but I can see why...

Only recently have they exemplified this in recent years by paying tribute to watches that were always somewhat different than their Rolex bretheren, and by offering materials (Ti and now ceramic) their big brother simply does not.

Cru Jones · 25 April 2013, 07:04 AM

they look good and are well-priced, but their best offerings are rehashes of past designs. nothing particularly creative or free-spirit.

i still like them, don't get me wrong.

HRV · 25 April 2013, 07:05 AM

I like them

applebook · 25 April 2013, 07:40 AM

I do like the new models, especially your Black Bay, but the Heritage chrono is a downright rip-off for the price. One should expect a REAL chronograph movement for the money. It just makes the original version far more desirable.

HL65 · 25 April 2013, 07:52 AM

I really do like the new Heritage Blue just released....My favorite so far from Basel! Cheers,

PS I deleted the pic of the 1970 7032/0 as it was tooooo big! It is my favorite Tudor of all time and for me they just don't make them like they used to. I guess I am stuck in Old Watch Land...oh well!

Hairdude1 · 25 April 2013, 09:44 AM

I don't have a Tudor yet but they are getting my eye

nick c · 25 April 2013, 10:55 AM

There are very nice

Sherwooddavid · 25 April 2013, 11:16 AM

Love my Tudor's !

cop414 · 25 April 2013, 11:29 AM

I was never even aware of the brand until I joined here, I like them and at some point just might take the plunge and snag one.

25 April 2013, 05:56 AM	#1
Al1988 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New York City Watch: Watch Posts: 1,000	Tudor - The Creative Younger Brother? Does anyone else think that Tudor is fast becoming a creative outlet for Rolex as a company? In my opinion Rolex is to a certain extent restricted by its heritage and positioning as a classical and timeless brand whereas with Tudor they are free to express some creative spirit and at long last they are doing exactly that! We are clearly seeing this with the Black Bay, Heritage Chrono, Black Shield and so on... I for one am very pleased with the direction Tudor is taking and long may it continue

25 April 2013, 06:05 AM	#2
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	Definitely think Rolex aims the brand at a younger value-minded demographic. But I think even luxury buyers want to have things like the Black Shield on hand for those stealth research projects at the local watering holes... The ceramic case will get its trial by fire using the Tudor name just in case some issues crop up. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

25 April 2013, 07:40 AM	#6
applebook "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: vancouver Posts: 1,918	I do like the new models, especially your Black Bay, but the Heritage chrono is a downright rip-off for the price. One should expect a REAL chronograph movement for the money. It just makes the original version far more desirable. __________________

25 April 2013, 07:52 AM	#7
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	I really do like the new Heritage Blue just released....My favorite so far from Basel! Cheers, PS I deleted the pic of the 1970 7032/0 as it was tooooo big! It is my favorite Tudor of all time and for me they just don't make them like they used to. I guess I am stuck in Old Watch Land...oh well! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

25 April 2013, 11:29 AM	#11
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,244	I was never even aware of the brand until I joined here, I like them and at some point just might take the plunge and snag one. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

25 April 2013, 06:11 AM	#3
sierra11b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: MkXVIII, 3570.50 Posts: 1,966	Tudor has always been able to have more creative license since their beginning. People often forget this but I can see why... Only recently have they exemplified this in recent years by paying tribute to watches that were always somewhat different than their Rolex bretheren, and by offering materials (Ti and now ceramic) their big brother simply does not.

25 April 2013, 07:04 AM	#4
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	they look good and are well-priced, but their best offerings are rehashes of past designs. nothing particularly creative or free-spirit. i still like them, don't get me wrong.

25 April 2013, 07:05 AM	#5
HRV "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Andrew Location: johannesburg Watch: ROLEX Posts: 4,407	I like them

25 April 2013, 09:44 AM	#8
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I don't have a Tudor yet but they are getting my eye

25 April 2013, 10:55 AM	#9
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	There are very nice

25 April 2013, 11:16 AM	#10
Sherwooddavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Canada Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,080	Love my Tudor's !

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)