Tudor VS Rolex "Fat" case strategic move?

[Gimoozaabi]

I like that the Tudor Black Bay cases observed from their side differentiate from the Rolex cases. I like my Tudor different from Rolex, the thick sides suit the BBs.

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[dnslater]

Originally Posted by saskmh

Also remember that the black bay has a taller domed crystal that adds a mm or so to the overall thickness. If you added the height of the cyclops to that rolex thickness it would be exactly the same as the black bay.... I know because I measured mine very carefully with good calipers too.

As mentioned above... the black bay caseback is flatter than the Rolex so the taller case sides make it look more chunky. It's just visual.

It is visual but case shape also contributes dramatically to comfort. A Pelagos and Speedmaster Professional are about the same thickness but wear very differently. I wore each daily for a year or more at different times.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

It's true, the BB doesn't looks as sleek, but the flatter caseback makes it sit more comfortable in the wrist than the convex caseback of the SubC, IMO.

I 100% agree with this; it is much more comfortable imho.

[DramaTurtle]

The protruding case back of the Sub indeed make it less comfortable, even though the slab sides make the Tudor look bigger. As a result, I will be selling my Kermit toward funding a '58.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by DramaTurtle

The protruding case back of the Sub indeed make it less comfortable, even though the slab sides make the Tudor look bigger. As a result, I will be selling my Kermit toward funding a '58.

I sold my 114060 and got my first BB shortly afterwards. I was amazed by how much more comfortable the BBR was. The 114060 felt ungainly to me. The thick sides of the BBs make little difference in my eye. I really like the BBN a lot and love it on the Everest it's currently on. That being said I also much prefer the SD4K 116600 to the 114060. The 116610 just never called to me for what ever reason. As they say beauty is in the eye of the beholder.





Just for kicks the 116600.

[DramaTurtle]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I sold my 114060 and got my first BB shortly afterwards. I was amazed by how much more comfortable the BBR was. The 114060 felt ungainly to me. The thick sides of the BBs make little difference in my eye. I really like the BBN a lot and love it on the Everest it's currently on. That being said I also much prefer the SD4K 116600 to the 114060. The 116610 just never called to me for what ever reason. As they say beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

I find it strange Rolex still uses that protruding caseback. I've owned three submariners (LVc, 16610LN, and 16610LV) and I just cannot for the life of me fall in love with the case. My Polar Explorer may be spoiling me but still... I am afraid to be subless. But the BB58 really is otherworldly comfortable on the wrist compared to any other diver in the Rolex family...

Also...amazing pictures!

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by DramaTurtle

I find it strange Rolex still uses that protruding caseback. I've owned three submariners (LVc, 16610LN, and 16610LV) and I just cannot for the life of me fall in love with the case. My Polar Explorer may be spoiling me but still... I am afraid to be subless. But the BB58 really is otherworldly comfortable on the wrist compared to any other diver in the Rolex family...

Also...amazing pictures!

I added a bit after you quoted me, I believe.

I believe Rolex has to add the thickness somewhere so they try to hide it to make the watch look thinner.

[DramaTurtle]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I added a bit after you quoted me, I believe.

I believe Rolex has to add the thickness somewhere so they try to hide it to make the watch look thinner.

Indeed. But I find that decision compromises on comfort which is a big no-no for me.

Also, I don't blame you for preferring the SD4K. That matte dial is so much more mesmerizing than the gloss of the sub.

[bdex75]

Of all my Tudor watches I like wearing the Ranger the most. Closely followed by the BB eta’s and the THC. The Pelagos is a close third. Was never able to fall in love with any of my Rolex, so I sold them all.



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[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by DramaTurtle

Indeed. But I find that decision compromises on comfort which is a big no-no for me.

Also, I don't blame you for preferring the SD4K. That matte dial is so much more mesmerizing than the gloss of the sub.

I agree. The SubC felt top heavy as the result imho. There goes the comfort.

[jstan9]

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

Giving the people choices, Tudor is gaining a lot of mainstream success and recognition. It's very affordable and most buyers in this segment like a little "presence". They are not typical wis, look at Omega's success with their fat watches. Plus I'm sure it's brand intentional, Rolex equals more class and sharper cleaner designs, Tudor is more experimental and uses all the Rolex heritage cues to satisfy vintage lovers.



It's really hard to not like a Tudor today.

I think you’ve nailed it! Just got my first Tudor, having thought I’d never stray from Rolex. I love it. As you say, it’s hard to not like what Tudor is doing.

[roosvelt]

I like the convex case back on my sub. To me less contact on my skin feels better and makes the crown not to dig into my wrist when i flex my hand.

[dnslater]

Originally Posted by roosvelt

I like the convex case back on my sub. To me less contact on my skin feels better and makes the crown not to dig into my wrist when i flex my hand.

I think it is all a matter of wrist size and shape.

[Chester01]

I have tried several Tudor’s on and have a small wrist and really have a hard time noticing the thickness. As for the cases being less elegant, I am not so sure the new maxi cases with out of proportion lugs (in my humble opinion) in the sub or gmt could be classified as elegant. I think both brands are experimenting with altering proportions to give the appearance of larger cases, while not actually comitting themselves to making larger cases to meet demand of the general public who want larger cases sizes.