Is “New” Tudor the “Old Rolex”?

[ryangambrill]

Not here to compare the brands today. Just a few of my thoughts about buying and wearing Rolex watches for 20+ years and my recent Tudor GMT purchase.

I remember a time when you could find the Rolex watch you wanted with little drama. New pieces were sold at MSRP. Used items could save you a few dollars. At the very least you knew you could buy, hold, and sell and not lose your shirt.

Since that time, well…..we all know how the market has changed.

Due to my past with the the brand, I have a difficult time justifying the significant premium that is being demanded on the grey market.

While I do have some Rolex pieces on my short list, I have really taken to some of the pieces from Tudor.

Rolex will never be Tudor nor vice versa. And I would not want them to be. Now that I own both, I can clearly see the appeal of the Tudor over the Rolex in some situations. The quality piece, the tool watch of the past that flies under the radar.


Current:
- 16622 & 18078
- Tudor GMT - 79830
Past:
- Sub Serti Silver 16613
- Sub SS w/Date