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Brew · 21 June 2018, 12:47 AM

I am curious, if you own both, which did you acquire first? Was a Tudor your gateway to Rolex? Or, did your interest in Rolex grow to include Tudor?

jackcarls0n · 21 June 2018, 12:54 AM

Got me a Daytona first. Then a Tudor BB Bronzy and then a Rolex again. I liked bronzy more than the Rolex Subs!

I liked the Tudor's diver quite a bit. It has a leather strap and something unique that Rolex didn't offer. But yeah, Rolex opened the doors towards Tudor. But that is about it when it comes to Tudor for me.

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Dan Pierce · 21 June 2018, 01:11 AM

Patek, then Rolex, then Tudor.
dP

D111s · 21 June 2018, 02:22 AM

Technically both at exactly the same time

F1polesitter · 21 June 2018, 02:45 AM

Rolex first, then recently Tudor.
I now wear the Tudor more than I do the Rolex.

Waddy1 · 21 June 2018, 02:47 AM

Bought a Tudor and put my name on the list for a Sub at the same time.

Heff · 21 June 2018, 02:50 AM

Tudor, then Rolex, probably Tudor next.

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steelman68 · 21 June 2018, 03:08 AM

Tudor sub first, then gmt finally sub c to make the trio.
I’m on waiting list for Pepsi so hopefully the fourth will be soon

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Brew · 21 June 2018, 03:40 AM

Interesting mix, thanks for responding. It occurs to me that, if I weren't so technically challenged, this would have made a good poll.

JayB · 21 June 2018, 04:00 AM

Rolex first for me.

My love for Tudor really started with the North Flag although it took over 2 years before I finally decided to purchase as I kept talking myself out of it.

There are a number of Rolex and Tudor models I would really like to add at some point but it may take a while as I try and limit myself to 1 watch a year in order to allow each piece a fair amount of wrist time and to fully appreciate it

opawlows · 21 June 2018, 04:23 AM

Rolex for me first. Last year purchased an ETA BBR that had been on my radar since they were released and that is what lead me down the rabbit hole with Tudor! Purchased 5 Tudors last year and 1 this year, so far!

Ragnarok · 21 June 2018, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Patek, then Rolex, then Tudor.
dP

You started really high!

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spurwar · 21 June 2018, 04:32 AM

Wanted Rolex but had to wait...bought a Tudor to hold me over then the Rolex came in a few weeks later.

Dan Pierce · 21 June 2018, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ragnarok

You started really high!

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Feel like I'm still at the same altitude.

dP

Chope Man · 25 June 2018, 01:41 AM

5 Rolex, then a Tudor and the last one is a Rolex.

The whole In 40 years since my parents offered me a 5513 for my 18th birthday.

Among the 5 first Rolex, I sold 3 of them.

The Tudor 79270 with Rolex markings came late within this four decades: only one month ago. And the last Rolex (16618 with blue dial) two weeks ago.

And I like my Tudor! just as my GMT 16700.

Last thing, about the interest for Tudor: when I got the 5513 at 18, a friend of mine had been offered a Big Block. And I adored his watch with the date and chronograph dials, its impressive height. At that time Tudor was considered by many as the tool watch division of Rolex, with different movements but with the same quality of built.

nick c · 25 June 2018, 01:45 AM

I had Rolex first, second was Tudor.

SoCal_Batman · 25 June 2018, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heff

Tudor, then Rolex, probably Tudor.

Same here

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jatco · 25 June 2018, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick c

I had Rolex first, second was Tudor.

x2

AK797 · 25 June 2018, 04:35 AM

I had a Rolex first, altho when I was much younger and had not much disposable cash the Submariner I had vaguely in my sights was a Tudor one.

bigwatchman · 25 June 2018, 05:14 AM

First a TAG. Then Omega. Then two Rolex (one at a time), then Omega, and finally now a Tudor... bit I’m also into Seiko Autos and Citizen Eco-Drives (I’ve given up on battery watches). As long as a watch sings to me I’ll wear it. This hobby is more fun (to me at least) when I learned to appreciate watches and not just brands.....

minute_man · 25 June 2018, 05:40 AM

I first heard of Tudor at the AD's while shopping for my Rolex. Had the Rolex first anyway.
As I learned more about both brands (thanks TRF), I came to appreciate Tudor for what it is and added two of them along the way.
Will be adding one more of each down the road...

WJGESQ · 25 June 2018, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jackcarls0n

Got me a Daytona first. Then a Tudor BB Bronzy and then a Rolex again. I liked bronzy more than the Rolex Subs!

I liked the Tudor's diver quite a bit. It has a leather strap and something unique that Rolex didn't offer. But yeah, Rolex opened the doors towards Tudor. But that is about it when it comes to Tudor for me.

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Why on this green earth would you want a leather strap on a dive watch?

Nikrnic · 25 June 2018, 11:32 AM

I bought two datejusts years ago.
After my renewed interest years later and starting over I did start with a Tudor and a few others which I briefly enjoyed and flipped but it didn't take long at all before the Rolex bug bit me now more than ever.
I now also have two Tudors which I enjoy very much as well.

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Old Expat Beast · 25 June 2018, 11:37 AM

Over the years... a couple of Seikos, then a few Rolexes, then a few Tudors, then a few more (vintage) Seikos again. Still ongoing with the vintage Seikos.

GradyPhilpott · 25 June 2018, 12:23 PM

When I started the watch thing, Tudor wasn't marketed in the US.

By the time that was corrected, I owned four Rolex watches.

Now I have five Rolex and four Tudor.

There isn't a right or wrong way to go about this hobby.

It was a series of Timex chronographs that got me interested in collecting watches.

watchtabs · 25 June 2018, 01:18 PM

I considered a Tudor, but ended up not doing it.

mikkolopez · 25 June 2018, 01:23 PM

Rolex first then came Tudor and now still have both brands.

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pop4 · 25 June 2018, 03:12 PM

Rolex first, Tudor second. Then came a second Rolex, and then a second Tudor.

Guess the next one will have to be a Rolex to keep the pattern going...

unknown · 25 June 2018, 04:36 PM

First better than the average watch was a Rolex submariner
Afterwards as good as every brand followed

AP, breguet, panerai, IWC, Lange, GP, UN, Zenith, patek, and many others
Between 1995 and 2010 Tudor did not make watches I cared about
That changed when they made the black bay
Absolutely love this watch and bought a couple since 2012

vritra · 25 June 2018, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brew

I am curious, if you own both, which did you acquire first? Was a Tudor your gateway to Rolex? Or, did your interest in Rolex grow to include Tudor?

I have a Rolex, now thinking about getting a Tudor - specifically the Black Bay 58.

21 June 2018, 12:47 AM	#1
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	Which Came First, Tudor or Rolex? I am curious, if you own both, which did you acquire first? Was a Tudor your gateway to Rolex? Or, did your interest in Rolex grow to include Tudor?

21 June 2018, 12:54 AM	#2
jackcarls0n "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: FL350 Watch: D'tona,BLNR,Bronze Posts: 644	Got me a Daytona first. Then a Tudor BB Bronzy and then a Rolex again. I liked bronzy more than the Rolex Subs! I liked the Tudor's diver quite a bit. It has a leather strap and something unique that Rolex didn't offer. But yeah, Rolex opened the doors towards Tudor. But that is about it when it comes to Tudor for me. Sent from my ONEPLUS A5000 using Tapatalk __________________ YouTube- Jumbo Jet Driver Insta @thejumbojetdriver

21 June 2018, 01:11 AM	#3
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Patek, then Rolex, then Tudor. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

21 June 2018, 04:00 AM	#10
JayB "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: UK Watch: EXP, DJ, NF Posts: 710	Rolex first for me. My love for Tudor really started with the North Flag although it took over 2 years before I finally decided to purchase as I kept talking myself out of it. There are a number of Rolex and Tudor models I would really like to add at some point but it may take a while as I try and limit myself to 1 watch a year in order to allow each piece a fair amount of wrist time and to fully appreciate it __________________ In 1953 they used Rolex Oysters and oxygen on Everest. In 1978 they managed without the oxygen. Rolex Explorer -- Rolex Datejust -- Tudor North Flag -- Omega De Ville Trésor -- Tudor Black Bay GMT -- Omega Speedmaster Professional -- Tudor Black Bay Fifty Eight

25 June 2018, 05:14 AM	#20
bigwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,307	First a TAG. Then Omega. Then two Rolex (one at a time), then Omega, and finally now a Tudor... bit I’m also into Seiko Autos and Citizen Eco-Drives (I’ve given up on battery watches). As long as a watch sings to me I’ll wear it. This hobby is more fun (to me at least) when I learned to appreciate watches and not just brands..... __________________ Waiting for Arrival... Omega Seamaster 120 Automatic Luminox 3950 Orange Luminox Field Watch Day-Date Casio G-Shock Analog/Chrono

21 June 2018, 02:22 AM	#4
D111s "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hampshire UK Watch: A few Posts: 452	Technically both at exactly the same time

21 June 2018, 02:45 AM	#5
F1polesitter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Canada Posts: 204	Rolex first, then recently Tudor. I now wear the Tudor more than I do the Rolex.

21 June 2018, 02:47 AM	#6
Waddy1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Manchester U.K Watch: Rolex Sub date. Posts: 129	Bought a Tudor and put my name on the list for a Sub at the same time.

21 June 2018, 02:50 AM	#7
Heff "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Germany Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 1,023	Tudor, then Rolex, probably Tudor next. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 June 2018, 03:08 AM	#8
steelman68 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: gy norfolk uk Posts: 159	Tudor sub first, then gmt finally sub c to make the trio. I’m on waiting list for Pepsi so hopefully the fourth will be soon Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

21 June 2018, 03:40 AM	#9
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	Interesting mix, thanks for responding. It occurs to me that, if I weren't so technically challenged, this would have made a good poll.

21 June 2018, 04:23 AM	#11
opawlows "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth Watch: Rolex/Tudor/PAM Posts: 1,278	Rolex for me first. Last year purchased an ETA BBR that had been on my radar since they were released and that is what lead me down the rabbit hole with Tudor! Purchased 5 Tudors last year and 1 this year, so far!

21 June 2018, 04:32 AM	#13
spurwar "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: NJ Watch: 126600, 79220N Posts: 255	Wanted Rolex but had to wait...bought a Tudor to hold me over then the Rolex came in a few weeks later.

25 June 2018, 01:41 AM	#15
Chope Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Jean-Michel Location: Paris, France Watch: Blue dial 16618 Posts: 293	5 Rolex, then a Tudor and the last one is a Rolex. The whole In 40 years since my parents offered me a 5513 for my 18th birthday. Among the 5 first Rolex, I sold 3 of them. The Tudor 79270 with Rolex markings came late within this four decades: only one month ago. And the last Rolex (16618 with blue dial) two weeks ago. And I like my Tudor! just as my GMT 16700. Last thing, about the interest for Tudor: when I got the 5513 at 18, a friend of mine had been offered a Big Block. And I adored his watch with the date and chronograph dials, its impressive height. At that time Tudor was considered by many as the tool watch division of Rolex, with different movements but with the same quality of built.

25 June 2018, 01:45 AM	#16
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	I had Rolex first, second was Tudor.

25 June 2018, 04:35 AM	#19
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I had a Rolex first, altho when I was much younger and had not much disposable cash the Submariner I had vaguely in my sights was a Tudor one.

25 June 2018, 05:40 AM	#21
minute_man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Basil Location: Athens, GR Watch: BoctokKomandirskie Posts: 2,881	I first heard of Tudor at the AD's while shopping for my Rolex. Had the Rolex first anyway. As I learned more about both brands (thanks TRF), I came to appreciate Tudor for what it is and added two of them along the way. Will be adding one more of each down the road...

25 June 2018, 11:32 AM	#23
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	I bought two datejusts years ago. After my renewed interest years later and starting over I did start with a Tudor and a few others which I briefly enjoyed and flipped but it didn't take long at all before the Rolex bug bit me now more than ever. I now also have two Tudors which I enjoy very much as well. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

25 June 2018, 11:37 AM	#24
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Over the years... a couple of Seikos, then a few Rolexes, then a few Tudors, then a few more (vintage) Seikos again. Still ongoing with the vintage Seikos. __________________ _______________________

25 June 2018, 12:23 PM	#25
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	When I started the watch thing, Tudor wasn't marketed in the US. By the time that was corrected, I owned four Rolex watches. Now I have five Rolex and four Tudor. There isn't a right or wrong way to go about this hobby. It was a series of Timex chronographs that got me interested in collecting watches. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

25 June 2018, 01:18 PM	#26
watchtabs "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Charlie Location: Miami Posts: 1,534	I considered a Tudor, but ended up not doing it. __________________ I have all the grails I could ever want, but the hunt will always continue .

25 June 2018, 01:23 PM	#27
mikkolopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,301	Rolex first then came Tudor and now still have both brands. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ At my age now ... I have SEEN everything, I have HEARD everything, I have even DONE everything, I just don't REMEMBER everything.

25 June 2018, 03:12 PM	#28
pop4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: MEL. Posts: 20	Rolex first, Tudor second. Then came a second Rolex, and then a second Tudor. Guess the next one will have to be a Rolex to keep the pattern going...

25 June 2018, 04:36 PM	#29
unknown "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 2,872	First better than the average watch was a Rolex submariner Afterwards as good as every brand followed AP, breguet, panerai, IWC, Lange, GP, UN, Zenith, patek, and many others Between 1995 and 2010 Tudor did not make watches I cared about That changed when they made the black bay Absolutely love this watch and bought a couple since 2012 __________________ Instagram : @collectible_watches

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