whats the relation between Tudor and Rolex?

[asadtiger]

sorry I sound naive but I can see that there is some relationship between them that I cant place?..tudor is Rolex's brand for very similar great looking watches that just cost half?..I dont understand

[Alcan]

Tudor is manufactured by Rolex for a slightly downscale market.

[asadtiger]

thnx Al for the quick reply...but just a little more info..as in since when has the brand existed?..do rolex make them in-house too, like their other branded watches?..as in does Tudor have in-house Rolex movmements too?

thnx in advance.

[Noonan]

This site has a good write-up.

http://www.interwatches.com/index.ph...or&RBrandId=61

[Alcan]

Originally Posted by asadtiger

thnx Al for the quick reply...but just a little more info..as in since when has the brand existed?..do rolex make them in-house too, like their other branded watches?..as in does Tudor have in-house Rolex movmements too?

thnx in advance.

Rolex started producing the Tudor brand name in 1946. Sales were discontinued in 2004 in the U.S., but they are still sold in Canada, Europe, and the Far East.


The link posted by Noonan is a good info source.

[SS Oyster]

The way it was explained to me ... Rolex sells Tudor. Tudors have all the outer hardware (oyster case, crown, bracelet, crystal, etc.), but have non-Rolex movements, which allows them to be sold for a lower rate.

[Tools]

Tudor is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rolex S.A.

They share the exact same address and manufacturing facilities/grounds.. however, as has been said, they purchase already made movements for installation..