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Tools · 21 March 2008, 12:00 PM

Since Swatch decided to no longer produce ETA ebauchs for other companies such as Tudor, and ETA's "agreement" to continue only until 2010 is looming, this has got to get those watch companies who use them thinking..

Rolex is not one to sit around when it comes to their products continuity, such as producing their own Parachrom Bleu hairspring when Nivarox (another Swatch company) decided to only produce for Swatch..

What do you suppose is in store for Tudor.............

Alcan · 21 March 2008, 12:05 PM

I'd be surprised if Rolex put the Tudor line out to pasture, too much market share to relinquish it.

Clarence · 21 March 2008, 12:08 PM

They still make a Tudor watch??

I was under the impression they were out of production.

Alcan · 21 March 2008, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clarence

They still make a Tudor watch??

I was under the impression they were out of production.

they're still live and kicking, but not in the U.S.

atldavek · 21 March 2008, 12:15 PM

I loved my Tudor Sub, I hope that they keep going.

Troy · 21 March 2008, 12:18 PM

I will keep mine till pry it from my cold dead fingers ( Wrist ) Lol

Tools · 21 March 2008, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clarence

They still make a Tudor watch??

I was under the impression they were out of production.

As Al said, they're a pretty hot item, but not here....

Rolex made the decision a few years ago to no longer import to the USA.

Tudor even makes a neat looking Chronograph..41mm with date...

Scarface · 21 March 2008, 12:21 PM

http://www.tudorwatch.com/

East Bay Rider · 21 March 2008, 12:23 PM

Maybe Rolex could make the movement and Tudor could come back to USA?

(I like the chronograph with date)

Thurnau · 21 March 2008, 12:31 PM

Why did they decide not to ship to USA anymore? Isn't the US a big market?

nsolga · 21 March 2008, 12:49 PM

I'd love to buy a Tudor COS

stevemulholland3 · 21 March 2008, 12:52 PM

you all do know that tudor is no longer owned by rolex,correct?

Clarence · 21 March 2008, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarface

http://www.tudorwatch.com/

Not impressed. YMMV.

East Bay Rider · 21 March 2008, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevemulholland3

you all do know that tudor is no longer owned by rolex,correct?

nope - didn't know that
Bought my wife a TT Tudor ladies date a long time ago but she didn't like it and I returned it. Back then they were very very similar to Rolex but with fewer jewels.

pwrslider · 21 March 2008, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clarence

Not impressed. YMMV.

X2.....yuck!

Bama · 21 March 2008, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevemulholland3

you all do know that tudor is no longer owned by rolex,correct?

I did not know that. When did that happen?

mcubed · 21 March 2008, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bama

I did not know that. When did that happen?

according to their website they are serviced at Rolex service centers, and the legal notice mentions that they are sold by Rolex Jewelers, so I would assume that they are still owned by Rolex.

mdx77 · 21 March 2008, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mcubed

according to their website they are serviced at Rolex service centers, and the legal notice mentions that they are sold by Rolex Jewelers, so I would assume that they are still owned by Rolex.

Tudor was actualy stared by Hans Wilsdorf in 1946.....I would assume that the Rolex hype is so large here, Rolex felt it was in their best interest not to import that branch here, $$$ wise that is......JMO.

applebook · 21 March 2008, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Troy

I will keep mine till pry it from my cold dead fingers ( Wrist ) Lol

There's a huge difference between yours and modern models. The new stuff is not only uninteresting, but they're overpriced for what they are.

Rolex either needs to take the Tudor more seriously or retire it because those who love their vintage stuff should cringe at the modern.

bagel · 21 March 2008, 03:32 PM

I think Rolex still owns Tudor but tries to market it in such a way to get out of the shadow of Rolex since late 90's by using Tudor's own crown, case back, etc. Since then, you will see new models looks so differently every year in the Basel Show such as Hydronaut II, Aeronaut, and the new Chrono series.

Also, the service of Tudor watches are still supported by Rolex which I consider is good to have synergy and bring the serving cost of Tudor watches down.

Though Tudor still use ETA movements at the moment, incidently I come across in other forum that they have adopted movement other than ETA in some new ladies' series already. I am eagerly waiting to see what new chrono movement Tudor will use other than the 7750 and the 7753 (in the ne w chrono series) because I believe it is quite difficult to source a cost effective and massly produced chrono movement other than ETA.

problmchylde · 21 March 2008, 03:41 PM

Not too sure what the future holds......but I love all my TUDORs.

SPACE-DWELLER · 21 March 2008, 08:02 PM

I am sure Tudor is here to stay and won't be put out due to the ETA problem.

stevemulholland3 · 22 March 2008, 10:42 AM

I was told by one member of a tudor watch group that they were officially sold close to 5 years ago,but that there where many licensing issues and so forth that would keep them tied to the rolex service arena for many years to come.
dont know this for a certainty,just what has come down the vine.
cheers all

21 March 2008, 12:00 PM	#1
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	What's To Become Of Tudor ??? Since Swatch decided to no longer produce ETA ebauchs for other companies such as Tudor, and ETA's "agreement" to continue only until 2010 is looming, this has got to get those watch companies who use them thinking.. Rolex is not one to sit around when it comes to their products continuity, such as producing their own Parachrom Bleu hairspring when Nivarox (another Swatch company) decided to only produce for Swatch.. What do you suppose is in store for Tudor............. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

21 March 2008, 12:05 PM	#2
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	I'd be surprised if Rolex put the Tudor line out to pasture, too much market share to relinquish it. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

21 March 2008, 12:21 PM	#8
Scarface "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Minas Location: London UK Watch: Rolex , Omega Posts: 1,370	http://www.tudorwatch.com/ __________________ *Rolex* Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master ll *Rolex* Oyster Perpetual Datejust *Omega* Seamaster Professional Chronograph

21 March 2008, 12:23 PM	#9
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	Maybe Rolex could make the movement and Tudor could come back to USA? (I like the chronograph with date) __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

21 March 2008, 12:49 PM	#11
nsolga "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Nick Location: Sonoma Co., CA Watch: GMTIIc Posts: 798	I'd love to buy a Tudor COS __________________ Present: 116710LN SS GMT-Master II C Past: 16610 SS Sub Date

21 March 2008, 12:08 PM	#3
Clarence "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Ed Location: Jamestown, NY Posts: 273	They still make a Tudor watch?? I was under the impression they were out of production.

21 March 2008, 12:15 PM	#5
atldavek Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: Michigan Watch: SS SUB Posts: 307	I loved my Tudor Sub, I hope that they keep going.

21 March 2008, 12:18 PM	#6
Troy Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Troy Location: Calgary, Alberta Watch: Tudor Sub. 7928 Posts: 1,275	I will keep mine till pry it from my cold dead fingers ( Wrist ) Lol

21 March 2008, 12:31 PM	#10
Thurnau "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Watch: DateJust Posts: 738	Why did they decide not to ship to USA anymore? Isn't the US a big market?

21 March 2008, 12:52 PM	#12
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,672	you all do know that tudor is no longer owned by rolex,correct?

21 March 2008, 03:32 PM	#20
bagel "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 605	I think Rolex still owns Tudor but tries to market it in such a way to get out of the shadow of Rolex since late 90's by using Tudor's own crown, case back, etc. Since then, you will see new models looks so differently every year in the Basel Show such as Hydronaut II, Aeronaut, and the new Chrono series. Also, the service of Tudor watches are still supported by Rolex which I consider is good to have synergy and bring the serving cost of Tudor watches down. Though Tudor still use ETA movements at the moment, incidently I come across in other forum that they have adopted movement other than ETA in some new ladies' series already. I am eagerly waiting to see what new chrono movement Tudor will use other than the 7750 and the 7753 (in the ne w chrono series) because I believe it is quite difficult to source a cost effective and massly produced chrono movement other than ETA.

21 March 2008, 03:41 PM	#21
problmchylde "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: PETER Location: Singapore Watch: 1665 SD Posts: 768	Not too sure what the future holds......but I love all my TUDORs.

21 March 2008, 08:02 PM	#22
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I am sure Tudor is here to stay and won't be put out due to the ETA problem. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

22 March 2008, 10:42 AM	#23
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,672	I was told by one member of a tudor watch group that they were officially sold close to 5 years ago,but that there where many licensing issues and so forth that would keep them tied to the rolex service arena for many years to come. dont know this for a certainty,just what has come down the vine. cheers all

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