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Andrejb · 15 January 2020, 04:30 PM

Hey guys.

Curious to know how many of you guys have an extensive Rolex collection with a few tudors thrown into the mix!

Currently I’m the owner of a 126710BLRO and a EXPII

was lacking a dive watch and didn’t wanna spring for the sub again so I just added the black bay ETA “black rose” back to the collection (for the third time lol)

I had a friend of mine call it a poor mans rolex and thought it was weird that I added it to my actual Rolex collection! I laughed a bit.

I have owned this same watch multiple times and always regret selling it. Love it!

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kieselguhr · 15 January 2020, 04:44 PM

I currently have 2 Rolex and 3 Tudors. I like and wear them all equally as they all have their merits regardless of the brand.

I wouldn’t take what your friend said to heart. Most people, including veterans in the watch community can’t get past the brand loyalty mental block. It’s their loss and not yours.

watchmavan · 15 January 2020, 05:13 PM

Yep. BB58, Explorer 214270, Polar 16570.

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vgs · 15 January 2020, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by watchmavan

Yep. BB58, Explorer 214270, Polar 16570.

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BB58 and Explorer I, sounds like amazing watch combo!

brucethemanlee · 15 January 2020, 06:30 PM

Black Bay Eta version black bezel

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AntoMeRolexPassion · 15 January 2020, 06:31 PM

I have many Rolex watches and two years ago I bought it a Blay Bay red bezel

watchmavan · 15 January 2020, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by vgs

BB58 and Explorer I, sounds like amazing watch combo!

Thank you. I'm 57 so it's taken a while. Got a Speedy as well. Then there's a few in the B team.

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tanask211 · 15 January 2020, 06:48 PM

Mine is 50-50. Buying less Rolex in near future as there are no longer accessible as before.

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Nikrnic · 15 January 2020, 06:49 PM

BB41 blue eta. - Ranger.

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ninjin · 15 January 2020, 07:18 PM

I have the Black Shield and a Blue Pelagos in my current watch collection.

I don't see the 'modern' Tudor as a poor mans Rolex, although I'm old enough to know when it was.

Nowadays, I just see it as another watch brand, I buy because I like it, just like the other brands in my collection. The ties with Rolex had no weight for my choice to purchase the 2 Tudor's I currently have.

Ian Macdermott · 15 January 2020, 07:29 PM

5 Rolexes and 4 Tudors would have been 5 Tudors but I can't get hold of a P0-1.

Token74 · 15 January 2020, 07:53 PM

Wasn’t Tudor as a brand introduced as a ‘poor mans Rolex’? Obviously pitched differently with better wording!

So not sure we can blame your friend for his words, when it’s was how Rolex launched the brand in the first place.

I like Tudor and bought my son a BB58, and am now tempted to buy one for myself. I’ve also considered the Pelagos as I think it’s superb value. One way or another, I suspect I will add one to the collection.

I thought the Tudor Pepsi GMT was an own-goal as it really does smell of ‘poor mans Pepsi GMT’. I know someone who has the Tudor and the Rolex, and he actually prefers the Tudor. But, having two watches so similar undermines Tudor in my view.

With the fast-rider, the Pelagos, and some of the others in the range, Tudor can position itself as delivering different options to Rolex but with Rolex quality.

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ancientmariner · 15 January 2020, 07:55 PM

Yep, BB ETA red.
Great watch.

swatty · 15 January 2020, 08:11 PM

Check my signature

Pantheon · 15 January 2020, 08:33 PM

Yes in a way Tudor's reputation is a poor mans Rolex. Of course it's only opinion. Get what you like. To me tudor and rolex gives me the Toyota and Lexus vibe. Aesthically different but similar in the core. Although in recent years I think tudor is slowly finding it's own identity but still hasn't stepped outside its bigger brother's shadow yet.

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3 Putt · 15 January 2020, 08:47 PM

I have six Rolex and two Tudors. My vintage Tudor Sub (79090) with a Rolex marked case would probably argue with the "Poor Man's Rolex" label. If Rolex was comfortable putting their brand on a Tudor.....well you make up your own mind.

Pongster · 15 January 2020, 08:54 PM

I have two to go along with my six.

vgs · 15 January 2020, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by watchmavan

Thank you. I'm 57 so it's taken a while. Got a Speedy as well. Then there's a few in the B team.

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Well it must have been a great journey then. I get a feeling people nowdays just want to get it all instantly more and more. There is something special in patience for some things, as we change our taste changes too, and in return we can reflect on ourself just by looking at, for example, our watch collection.

Pantheon · 15 January 2020, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by vgs

Well it must have been a great journey then. I get a feeling people nowdays just want to get it all instantly more and more. There is something special in patience for some things, as we change our taste changes too, and in return we can reflect on ourself just by looking at, for example, our watch collection.

I blame it all on amazon

that 2 day shipping thing spoiled everybody. Everyone just want instant gratification now. In NYC a lot of things are available with one day shipping now and who knows eventually we will move to a same day shipping model.

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1William · 15 January 2020, 09:48 PM

I own seven Rolex watches and five Tudors at the moment. I think Tudor is a great brand and works well. I always love it when someone tells me that Tudor is a poor mans Rolex. I usually answer the Tudor is a smart mans Rolex. Then the conversation gets interesting.

miatang · 15 January 2020, 09:55 PM

DSSD JC, BLNR and P01

mk2jag · 15 January 2020, 09:56 PM

2 rolex and 1 tudor.....

vgs · 15 January 2020, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Pantheon

I blame it all on amazon

that 2 day shipping thing spoiled everybody. Everyone just want instant gratification now. In NYC a lot of things are available with one day shipping now and who knows eventually we will move to a same day shipping model.

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I can see how that affects everything, it is all the same here.

I remember when my career took off a bit better, I was so so pumped to get a car, really nice 5 series sedan, for that feeling of instant gratification.

Just a few years later, I laugh at myself so hard now :D

To stay on topic, I’m eyeing BB36 as alternative to ExpI
When I get my sub, might be great addidion

samson66 · 15 January 2020, 09:59 PM

Had a black bay ETA blue. Sold that because I picked up a black bay GMT which I love.

HONDABBQ · 15 January 2020, 10:04 PM

I really like the Advisor. It’s the only Tudor I would get as I can’t stand the snowflake hand. I think it’s looks out of place, kind of comical.

beshannon · 15 January 2020, 10:07 PM

Yes

Dan Pierce · 15 January 2020, 10:12 PM

There's a multi page thread showing many Rolex owners also enjoying Tudor. Many of us in the Crown & Shield Club, welcome aboard, Andre!!
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=715375
dP

Sublovin · 15 January 2020, 10:13 PM

I have a half dozen Rolex, several other brands, and my Tudor Pelagos is one of my favorites.

Sublovin · 15 January 2020, 10:16 PM

They can live harmoniously

HORNBLOWER · 15 January 2020, 11:24 PM

5 Tudors with possible 1 more on route.

15 January 2020, 04:30 PM	#1
Andrejb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Dre Location: Canada Posts: 1,689	Which of you Rolex collectors have Tudor in the mix!? Hey guys. Curious to know how many of you guys have an extensive Rolex collection with a few tudors thrown into the mix! Currently I’m the owner of a 126710BLRO and a EXPII was lacking a dive watch and didn’t wanna spring for the sub again so I just added the black bay ETA “black rose” back to the collection (for the third time lol) I had a friend of mine call it a poor mans rolex and thought it was weird that I added it to my actual Rolex collection! I laughed a bit. I have owned this same watch multiple times and always regret selling it. Love it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 January 2020, 04:44 PM	#2
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	Which of you Rolex collectors have Tudor in the mix!? I currently have 2 Rolex and 3 Tudors. I like and wear them all equally as they all have their merits regardless of the brand. I wouldn’t take what your friend said to heart. Most people, including veterans in the watch community can’t get past the brand loyalty mental block. It’s their loss and not yours.

15 January 2020, 07:18 PM	#10
ninjin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: LHR-HKG Watch: give me time... Posts: 862	I have the Black Shield and a Blue Pelagos in my current watch collection. I don't see the 'modern' Tudor as a poor mans Rolex, although I'm old enough to know when it was. Nowadays, I just see it as another watch brand, I buy because I like it, just like the other brands in my collection. The ties with Rolex had no weight for my choice to purchase the 2 Tudor's I currently have. __________________ First watch since age 7 (red digital) and addicted ever since!

15 January 2020, 07:29 PM	#11
Ian Macdermott "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Willy.B.Banned Location: Sheol Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,721	5 Rolexes and 4 Tudors would have been 5 Tudors but I can't get hold of a P0-1. __________________ Welax no one other than wobblers muggers and sad WIS types notices your Wolex. The rest of the populace are way too busy staring at their shiny new iPhone 24s or worrying about paying the gas bill..

15 January 2020, 07:53 PM	#12
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,744	Wasn’t Tudor as a brand introduced as a ‘poor mans Rolex’? Obviously pitched differently with better wording! So not sure we can blame your friend for his words, when it’s was how Rolex launched the brand in the first place. I like Tudor and bought my son a BB58, and am now tempted to buy one for myself. I’ve also considered the Pelagos as I think it’s superb value. One way or another, I suspect I will add one to the collection. I thought the Tudor Pepsi GMT was an own-goal as it really does smell of ‘poor mans Pepsi GMT’. I know someone who has the Tudor and the Rolex, and he actually prefers the Tudor. But, having two watches so similar undermines Tudor in my view. With the fast-rider, the Pelagos, and some of the others in the range, Tudor can position itself as delivering different options to Rolex but with Rolex quality. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

15 January 2020, 05:13 PM	#3
watchmavan Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Michael Location: Melbourne, Aust Watch: Polar 16570 Posts: 1,185	Yep. BB58, Explorer 214270, Polar 16570. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

15 January 2020, 06:30 PM	#5
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,575	Black Bay Eta version black bezel Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 January 2020, 06:31 PM	#6
AntoMeRolexPassion "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Antonio Location: Messina - Italy Posts: 140	I have many Rolex watches and two years ago I bought it a Blay Bay red bezel

15 January 2020, 06:48 PM	#8
tanask211 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 318	Mine is 50-50. Buying less Rolex in near future as there are no longer accessible as before. Sent from my HMA-L29 using Tapatalk

15 January 2020, 06:49 PM	#9
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	BB41 blue eta. - Ranger. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

15 January 2020, 07:55 PM	#13
ancientmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: UK Posts: 1,174	Yep, BB ETA red. Great watch.

15 January 2020, 08:11 PM	#14
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Check my signature

15 January 2020, 08:33 PM	#15
Pantheon Banned Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Ritchie Location: NYC & LI Watch: VC and AP Posts: 580	Yes in a way Tudor's reputation is a poor mans Rolex. Of course it's only opinion. Get what you like. To me tudor and rolex gives me the Toyota and Lexus vibe. Aesthically different but similar in the core. Although in recent years I think tudor is slowly finding it's own identity but still hasn't stepped outside its bigger brother's shadow yet. Sent from my SM-N975U1 using Tapatalk

15 January 2020, 08:47 PM	#16
3 Putt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida/China Watch: All of them Posts: 242	I have six Rolex and two Tudors. My vintage Tudor Sub (79090) with a Rolex marked case would probably argue with the "Poor Man's Rolex" label. If Rolex was comfortable putting their brand on a Tudor.....well you make up your own mind. __________________ “If you drink, don’t drive. Don’t even putt.” ― Dean Martin

15 January 2020, 08:54 PM	#17
Pongster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Marikina Posts: 2,561	I have two to go along with my six.

15 January 2020, 09:48 PM	#20
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	I own seven Rolex watches and five Tudors at the moment. I think Tudor is a great brand and works well. I always love it when someone tells me that Tudor is a poor mans Rolex. I usually answer the Tudor is a smart mans Rolex. Then the conversation gets interesting. Last edited by 1William; 15 January 2020 at 09:48 PM.. Reason: spelling

15 January 2020, 09:55 PM	#21
miatang "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: uk Posts: 95	DSSD JC, BLNR and P01

15 January 2020, 09:56 PM	#22
mk2jag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,040	2 rolex and 1 tudor.....

15 January 2020, 09:59 PM	#24
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,790	Had a black bay ETA blue. Sold that because I picked up a black bay GMT which I love.

15 January 2020, 10:04 PM	#25
HONDABBQ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 1,006	I really like the Advisor. It’s the only Tudor I would get as I can’t stand the snowflake hand. I think it’s looks out of place, kind of comical. __________________ ♕116400GV Z Blue ♕116622 Yacht Master Rhodium Piaget Polo S ADLC

15 January 2020, 10:07 PM	#26
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Yes __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

15 January 2020, 10:12 PM	#27
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	There's a multi page thread showing many Rolex owners also enjoying Tudor. Many of us in the Crown & Shield Club, welcome aboard, Andre!! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=715375 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

15 January 2020, 10:13 PM	#28
Sublovin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,595	I have a half dozen Rolex, several other brands, and my Tudor Pelagos is one of my favorites. __________________ DSSD is the king of all Rolex

15 January 2020, 10:16 PM	#29
Sublovin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,595	They can live harmoniously __________________ DSSD is the king of all Rolex

15 January 2020, 11:24 PM	#30
HORNBLOWER "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Ireland Watch: 1 OR 2 Posts: 2,640	5 Tudors with possible 1 more on route.

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