Difference Between Rolex and Tudor?

[Alcan]

Originally Posted by Rolex Freak

Does any of you Torontonians know where they sell Tudor watches.

I would think at any Rolex AD. My AD here in Hamilton has a display case full of them.

[Rolex Freak]

Originally Posted by Alcan

I would think at any Rolex AD. My AD here in Hamilton has a display case full of them.

Great. Thanks.

[RUSH2689]

I love the older Tudor Chronos..beautiful looking watches!

[gold canyon]

Wouldn't it be awesome if they continued to reissue some of their more vintage models a la Tudor Heritage? I keep hoping their Big Blocks will be next.

[Alcan]

Originally Posted by RUSH2689

I love the older Tudor Chronos..beautiful looking watches!

Not a chrono, but this old girl from around 1945 or so is still chugging merrily along.

[ersnyder]

VERY nice piece Al, thanks for sharing!

[Micha]

Originally Posted by ersnyder

imho, both are timex's.

love it!!!!!!! Hysterical!

[Jefyulo]

Thy are the same rolex exterior quality! The bands and cases are the best! I live my Tudors


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"Time is money, so I bought a Rolex."

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by Rolex Freak

Does any of you Torontonians know where they sell Tudor watches.

i think royal de versailles on bloor st w. you can also call rolex canada at 50 St Clair Ave W and see where your dollars are gong... great property and experience.

[cfw]

Originally Posted by rmfnla

X 1,000!

Except you can count on a Timex...

U buy a Casio/Timex when u need to be on time, u buy a Rolex/Tudor when u don't have to be.

That said my Tudor is 43 years old and keep perfect time while still looking modern and classy enough to still being talked about, will ppl still talk about your Timex in 50 years? I think not.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by rolexertion

Rolex's research and materials costs are likely a great deal higher than ETA's, and for good reasons having to do with performance and long-term reliability.

Well the materials that make up most any watch movement are quite cheap metals like say brass.And once you have designed the movement and tool up to make the movement thats the biggest cost.But after that both ETA and Rolex can churn them out by the thousand or millions as both are now highly robotised.

Originally Posted by AstroBoy

I don't know if it's said here in this thread, as I undersand that every Rolex movement is COSC certified while Tudor is not. However, I like my Tudor HC very much!

Quite true it does cost to test every single movement and because of the vast amount of movements tested by Rolex each year they have there own machine at the COSC. Now in proportion of movements tested movements like the ETA 2824-2T and the Valjoux 7750 have one of the best track records for first time passes at the COSC both these movements are used in the Tudor range.Today the COSC test is little more than pure marketing, as with very careful regulating most any modern day movement could pass this now quite old and out dated test.

[SUBversive]

Looking at the vintage market, I don't see the price difference. So not sure where the higher prices for older Tudors originate. Eta movement isn't a big deal and I've looked at Tudor many times but its ultimately hard to justify especially in older ones. Also I wonder what the status of swatch's decision to refuse to sell era movements to other brands.

[JP Chestnut]

Originally Posted by JIFF1975

Really due to marketing... An inhouse movement does not cost that much more than an ETA...

Due to the basic nature of the Rolex 3135 movement (and their huge volumes), and double marginalization, I doubt ETA sourced movements are any cheaper.

[Tudor Fan]

Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

Due to the basic nature of the Rolex 3135 movement (and their huge volumes), and double marginalization, I doubt ETA sourced movements are any cheaper.

I agree.

So the bottom line is; it is ALL about marketing.

While I owned several (high end vintage and new) Rolexes in the past, comparing them to my (vintage and new) Todors, I could never ever experience any quality differences.

And for my watches (and I know that can change from watch to watch) I noticed that generally speaking my Tudors tended to run more precise and more trouble free.

I came to the conclusion that all you pay for is the name and you pay for it through the nose. For example a nice vintage Tudor Chrono sets you back 5 grand while you pay for essentially the same design, minus the date (vintage Cosmograph) 25 grand or more.

And that, by the way, had another effect for me. I was always more concerned to bang up, especially the vintage Rolexes, so I ended up enjoying them less than my Tudors.

And while I know that on this forum there will be tons of people that disagree (even though I am not speaking about collectors), the way I see it is that Rolex is for the people that need to buy prestige, while Tudor buyers are the smart ones that pay the right price for the same quality and style.

And because I am generally more drawn to understatement I am now exclusively into Tudor (...of course until a breathtaking Rolex comes along )

[landroverking]

Tudor is now Rolex hip little brother or should I say hot little sister.

[SPARTAN2161]

Originally Posted by JIFF1975

X2

Just like with the Kardasian sisters



Kim is Rolex ofcourse...

:chee rs: Nice!!!

[antoun]

Tudor= Good Mercedes.

[F.Works]

Originally Posted by ersnyder

I've gotta say, slipping on my HC after a Rolex doesn't feel like I'm stepping down.

Nice watch , this Chrono Tudor Series looks fantastic.

[nick c]

Originally Posted by Rolex Freak

Does any of you Torontonians know where they sell Tudor watches.

Try kiiji

[Tools]

I think that too many folks get hung up on "ETA Movement"..

Rolex uses only the base ebauche ETA (movement), or only the plates and gearing.. as do Ball, Ulysse Nardin, Breitling, Omega, Hamilton, Longines, IWC, and a host of other high-end watches..

The ebauche is then fitted, machined, and tuned to the manufacturers specifications..

It's like saying Jeff Gordon just uses a Chevy engine at NASCAR..

[cfw]

Originally Posted by Jefyulo

Thy are the same rolex exterior quality! The bands and cases are the best! I live my Tudors


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"Time is money, so I bought a Rolex."

Shit that's a hot watch, which Tudor is it?

[kngzfrd]

Originally Posted by ersnyder

IMHO, both are Timex's.

Rofl!!! Hahahahah!!

[Angrypuppy]

Originally Posted by ersnyder

IMHO, both are Timex's.

Takes a licking and keeps on ticking!

[versatile1]

Originally Posted by NMS75

Sandro

I know exactly what you mean. When I bought my Submariner I found I no longer wore my Omegas so sold both and bought a GMT. I wear both my Sub and GMT equally. I still like Omega but Rolex is king!

As for Tudor, well you are getting the next best possible thing to a Rolex. All part of the same family so if you like the look of their watches I don't think you can go far wrong.

M

Couldn't agree more.
Fit and finish of a Tudor is on par with Rolex.
You can knock the quality or the movement. They are a great timepiece