Tudor vs Rolex

[MJCox]

I'm sure this has been discussed here but I am new so........... Can someone finally explain the real connection between Tudor and Rolex. It is my understanding that it was only the case that rolex supplied and when people sell watches as Rolex Tudors they are being very miss leading. Can someone please clarify? Thanks in advance and I'm lovin and learning from the forum. Michael

[SLS]

Simply, Tudor is owned by Rolex. In the past, Tudor watches were supplied with Rolex cases, bracelets and crowns, but had the Tudor name on the dial. Many older Tudors look very similar to there Rolex counterpart. The BIG difference being the ETA movement supplied inside the Tudor cases, whereas Rolex had their own in house movements.
Scott

[Dr. Robert]

Rolex-Tudor.............Omega-Tissot
Lexus-Toyota...........Acura-Honda........Nissan-Infiniti....sort of the 2nd brand @ a different price point.

[Hooper]

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Rolex-Tudor.............Omega-Tissot
Lexus-Toyota...........Acura-Honda........Nissan-Infiniti....sort of the 2nd brand @ a different price point.

Nicely put Bob

[MortgageGuy]

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Rolex-Tudor.............Omega-Tissot
Lexus-Toyota...........Acura-Honda........Nissan-Infiniti....sort of the 2nd brand @ a different price point.

Perfect analogy

[wjrw592]

Thanks as that's helpful as I did not know what the relationship was other than
a lower price point in most cases.

[springer]

Rolex manufactures Tudor watches. Rolex owns the Tudor name and company. They are not the same watch for reasons others have noted in this thread. They are great watches though, and use some excellent movements - most notably the ETA movement.

There are many Tudors out there that are redialed with both the Rolex and Tudor name on the dial. It is done to enhance the value of the watch and obtain a higher price for these Tudors. Obviously a Rolex watch is more valuable than a Rolex in most instances. (There are some vintage Tudors that bring some premium prices though.) It doesn't matter that some Tudors had Rolex branded bands or other parts, many businesses use this same business model - making the same part, car, watch, or food items, branded under different names. As an example, there are many items at Sears branded with their name which they do not make, which can be found at other shopping outlets under a different name.

If someone were to properly identify a Tudor for sale, he would tell you just that. He might add that it is manufactured by Rolex, even though Tudor is a separate company, it is owned by Rolex. It is not unlike saying your Lincoln was manufactured by Ford, but it is still a Lincoln and not a Ford.

In the end, a Tudor is another brand of watch, just like Tags, Omegas, Panerai, Breitling, Vacheron, and of course Rolex.

Check out the new Tudor Heritage chronograph. This is on my Rolex lovers buy list right now.

Hope this helps.

[tgoose1]

Think of Tudor as Rolex's off-brand.

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by SLS

Simply, Tudor is owned by Rolex. In the past, Tudor watches were supplied with Rolex cases, bracelets and crowns, but had the Tudor name on the dial. Many older Tudors look very similar to there Rolex counterpart. The BIG difference being the ETA movement supplied inside the Tudor cases, whereas Rolex had their own in house movements.
Scott

Agreed.

Tudor is a brand Rolex started in 1946 designed to allow one to own the iconic Rolex Oyster at a less expensive price point due to the Swiss made ETA or Valjoux movements used in Tudor watches. Rolex utilized the highest grade ETA movements and modified them to even higher specs for the Tudor line. This allowed for cheaper pricing than in house Rolex movements.

Ironically, many of the vintage Tudors that sport Rolex crowns, cases, and bracelets have become highly collectable and garner some big bucks.

Many enjoy their Tudor as much as any Rolex. Some just can't get past the "less than Rolex" status with the Tudor brand.

Both brands are produced in the same facility and serviced by the worldwide Rolex network.
dP

[nowzen]

Tudor's top boss is Rolex's top boss.
Its made in the same factory as Rolex.
Apparently, the workers had Rolex 'logo on their paychecks.
Tudors are serviced by Rolex.
My old Tudor Sub has a Rolex Oyster case and Crown
My old Tudor sub has an ETA movement (like some Rolexes do).
Tudor is a Rolex brand.

If walks like duck and quacks like a duck....

just my

[2th Dr]

Quack!

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Agreed.

Tudor is a brand Rolex started in 1946 designed to allow one to own the iconic Rolex Oyster at a less expensive price point due to the Swiss made ETA or Valjoux movements used in Tudor watches. Rolex utilized the highest grade ETA movements and modified them to even higher specs for the Tudor line. This allowed for cheaper pricing than in house Rolex movements.

Ironically, many of the vintage Tudors that sport Rolex crowns, cases, and bracelets have become highly collectable and garner some big bucks.

Many enjoy their Tudor as much as any Rolex. Some just can't get past the "less than Rolex" status with the Tudor brand.

Both brands are produced in the same facility and serviced by the worldwide Rolex network.
dP

Agree Dan and all ETA movements are 100% in-house built too including hairsprings and mainsprings.Rolex have used one of the most important parts made by the ETA group for decades in hairsprings. Just like the rest of the Swiss watch world, but most of them and Rolex still do out-source the watch mainsprings.

[Quicksilver]

Tudor are a great watch but unfortunately They are not currently available in the UK but may be relaunched here when Rolex moves to their new UK premises. I was told that you can order a specefic Tudor from an AD or direct from Rolex.

[wjrw592]

Is the Tudor brand available in the US? Do they have their own AD network
as I have never seen a Rolex US AD with the Tudor brand in their display case?

[Dr. Robert]

No Tudor in the USA at present.....but I've heard they're available in Canada...& there are some websites that will sell & ship Tudor to you in the USA.

[Colnago]

Beautiful watches.....in my opinion...every bit as good.....but more bang per buck!!!!

[chronus]

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Rolex-Tudor.............Omega-Tissot
Lexus-Toyota...........Acura-Honda........Nissan-Infiniti....sort of the 2nd brand @ a different price point.

I kind of disagree with the analogy only because in these examples the lower brand is the actual parent company where the higher brand is the offshoot. In the Rolex-Tudor relationship, the higher brand of Rolex is the parent company.

Caveat: I am not up to speed on the Omega-Tissot relationship, but I am positive about the automobile manufacturers.

[Dan Pierce]

Why worry about comparisons? If you find a watch that pushes your buttons, buy it, wear it, and enjoy it.
dP

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Why worry about comparisons? If you find a watch that pushes your buttons, buy it, wear it, and enjoy it.
dP

Have to agree with you Dan, unless buyer is perhaps a watch snob, and just buy and wear a brand.

[TempoKing]

Originally Posted by MJCox

I'm sure this has been discussed here but I am new so........... Can someone finally explain the real connection between Tudor and Rolex. It is my understanding that it was only the case that rolex supplied and when people sell watches as Rolex Tudors they are being very miss leading. Can someone please clarify? Thanks in advance and I'm lovin and learning from the forum. Michael

Fiat and Ferrari same company and sharing the letters F & I

Tudor and Rolex same company and sharing the letter O

...and that's about where all similarities end.

[want to be]

No way near the same! All about the movement!!! $ 90 ETA or $3000 Rolex!!!
Not Rolex inside the watch where it counts the most to me! Nice case though!

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by want to be

No way near the same! All about the movement!!! $ 90 ETA or $3000 Rolex!!!
Not Rolex inside the watch where it counts the most to me! Nice case though!

Not sure anyone implied they were the same.
By the same token the one VS the other argument doesn't make sense either, imho.
dP