Is TUDOR a poor mans watch?

[pickettt]

Originally Posted by nachopc

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Originally Posted by Psmith

Only if a poor man has thousands of dollars to spend on an unnecessary luxury item.

Right?

[nachopc]

Originally Posted by pickettt

Right?

I was agreeing just with the last part of the sentence, Tudor prices are Rolex prices 15 years ago.

I prefer not to comment about the poor thing.

Best!


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[A-Wax]

Originally Posted by chinaski

Most people don't drop more than $1000 on watch in their entire lives, let alone a watch that costs 3 to 5 times that.

This. Anyone who thinks a £3000+ watch is a "poor man's" purchase has a seriously skewed perspective on how most people live.

[Burlington]

Why not just buy the Rolex you want from a grey dealer ?

[inadeje]

Originally Posted by padi56

Is Tudor a poor mans watch most definitely not the Tudor line go back to the 1920s then mainly sold in Canada and Europe, Rolex or Tudor watches were not sold then in the USA,it was very much later the the Rolex brand arrived for sale in the USA.Hans Wilsdorf from the RWC first opened Tudor watch to world wide production in 1946. And one of the main reasons why he chose the brand name Tudor, was that he wanted to pay tribute to the Tudor history period of old England.

The Tudor line prior to around 1990 was all Rolex except for movement,Tudor watches are made by Rolex. The major difference between a Tudor and a Rolex is that Rolex contracted the manufacturing of the movement out to a 3rd party manufacturer (ETA in 95% of them) but now some modern day Tudors do have a in-house made movement. Much like Rolex did with there chrongraphs before 2000 they used ETA Valjoux and Zenith movements. The ETA ebauche movements were made to Rolex's specifications and signed Tudor. This movement was then sent to Rolex where it was assembled into a watch with all Rolex remaining parts (Rolex case, bezel, strap or bracelet,dial, crystal and crown, seals, etc.). These parts are the same parts used in the Rolex line of watches up till around 1990. The older Tudor movements were high grade 17, 21, 25, or 26 jewel Automatic or Manual chronometer grade movements which when correctly cleaned, timed, and oiled, will keep time almost as well as any normal Rolex.Tudor now have many new models with many now with in-house made movements,and in many ways released more real new models than Rolex

The case screw backs were engraved original oyster case by Rolex,on all the oyster models.In the gold or TT models Tudor uses genuine solid gold Rolex bezels and crown caps, but their bracelets are normally only gold filled,to reduce the cost while Rolex uses solid gold in their bracelets.The French Navy (among others) opted for the Tudor Submariner,instead of the Rolex Sub,the French Navy demanded rigorous testing and tested several brands These watches were tested to carefully calibrated abusive tests in an attempt to destroy them to see how much abuse it could take before losing accuracy or malfunctioning .After testing they choose the Tudor and the only thing the French navy didn't order was the Oyster bracelet.They chose a nylon strap because it would be much more easy to change,and easily replaced if broken.And today the only step down in quality with Tudor watches in general is the price.The the main difference between a Rolex Sub and say a Tudor Sub is they used a top range Chronometer grade ETA a first class all in-house built movement but not Rolex made,and in watches like the Tudor Prince they used a light Oyster bracelet, on Subs they used the heavy Oyster bracelet.Now today the Tudor line has quite a long high heritage with Hans Wilsdorf the founder of Rolex.

In today's market quite a few vintage Tudor watches command higher prices than there Rolex brothers same could be said for Rolex, many of the most collectable Rolex don't have a Rolex made movement but ones from ETA Valjoux and Zenith .The Tudor line are still made in the same now highly automated factory as Rolex,Tudor are still a very important part of the Rolex history and are great watches in there own right.

Thanks Padi, thats a brilliant historic look at Tudor

[VeryDeep]

I've owned many Rolexes over the years. Great watches. I also had a blue Pelagos which I wish I hadn't parted with. Now that was the nicest tool watch I ever owned. Will be buying another. Doesn't attract the unwanted attention in these days of 'snatch & grab' - rife everywhere.

[Krash]

Poor people can’t afford a Tudor.
:)
If you can’t get a Rolex, there are other brands besides Tudor. I’d go with Omega. Especially the new Seamaster 300. Great watch. Lots of colors, options to choose from.


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[Junior_]

Originally Posted by CPRWATCH

Well if this is what poor means , please sir give me more .

Beautiful watch!

[Malum]

I have seen similar posts come up time after time . What is the purpose of bringing this up .I have 3 rolexes 2 Tudors 3 Breitlings 2 IWC ‘s 2 Omegas but every time I see these posts people have to defend Tudor. I enjoy all my watches , they are all equal to me .

[qua13]

I don't think that those you are considering poor would spend more than a $k on any timepiece,

[Roli4life]

Only if your hung up on brands. I wear mine all the time, and it is one of favorites among Rolex, JLC, and AP.

Tudor makes some great watches for the $. If you find them appealing then give one a try. You could certainly spend more money, and get less.

[Ihatecheese]

Op got banned a while ago.

They talk to me about Swiss watches and perceived wealth? Poor? Me? How dare you!! I am a king on the internet!! �� Tudor makes great watches !

[Rolexflex]

Originally Posted by Ihatecheese

Op got banned a while ago.

They talk to me about Swiss watches and perceived wealth? Poor? Me? How dare you!! I am a king on the internet!! �� Tudor makes great watches !

Hah wonder why he got the hammer

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[TempoKing]

Originally Posted by padi56

Is Tudor a poor mans watch (?) ...most definitely not
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I agree

[danwang0520]

No, Rolex and Tudor are two different brands cater to different market hence different price range

[garyk]

Originally Posted by Ihatecheese

Op got banned a while ago.

They talk to me about Swiss watches and perceived wealth? Poor? Me? How dare you!! I am a king on the internet!! �� Tudor makes great watches !

[Kenny Powers]

Originally Posted by ras47

There is no "poor man's Rolex." There is Rolex, and there is everything else.

That "everything else" being A Lange, Patek, AP, Vacheron etc..........

[tymonster]

OP. Get a Pelagos. It's an awesome watch. You will not regret it. And no, it's not a "poor man's Rlex".

I have a Pelagos LHD and a Sea-Dweller 4k. For what I had to pay for my SD last year.... over 4 times what I spent on my LHD... most days I'd rather just throw onhe Pelagos and roll. I have my reasons for the SD and it's my only Rolex now and I'll never get rid of it, but that's neither here nor there.

I bought into the Rolex hype a few years ago. I've lived and learned and yeah they're great watches but they're not the end all be all. Lots out there and Tudor (especially the Pelagos) is an excellent choice.





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[chinaski]

Originally Posted by Roli4life

Only if your hung up on brands. I wear mine all the time, and it is one of favorites among Rolex, JLC, and AP.

Tudor makes some great watches for the $. If you find them appealing then give one a try. You could certainly spend more money, and get less.

Nice Car!

[XplusYplusZ]

My BB GMT Bezel colours are so nice, I would be very hard pushed to swap it for any Rolex GMT... old new, ceramic or anodised.

I think Tudor designs have more freedom to play around with concepts, making them appeal to more people.

[Laszlo]

No they are not a poor man’s Rolex or watch for that matter.

It’s an amazing brand and I love them. Here’s my latest pick up. Not everyone’s cup of tea. But I absolutely love this one.




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[sp006]

...and OPs been banned


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[Psmith]

Originally Posted by Roli4life

Only if your hung up on brands. I wear mine all the time, and it is one of favorites among Rolex, JLC, and AP.

Tudor makes some great watches for the $. If you find them appealing then give one a try. You could certainly spend more money, and get less.

Nice combo

[Runnin' Rebel]

Haven’t taken this off since I got it. Absolutely love it.😍Amazing almost 30 days with black red bezel insert 😷🙌🏼 👀

Value is unbelievable

[18078pres]

Tudor is not a poor mans Rolex. The few I know who have bought Tudors either have a Rolex already or have the $ to but a Rolex but choose a Tudor for various reasons.

[zion_rasta]

At that price range, Omega is the best option.

Tudor is no Rolex substitute.

[PanosI]

Now, you see......





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[PanosI]

My beautiful Datetona says no !

[VegasMilgauss]

Not for those with an inferiority complex.

[JamyMC]

Tudor is not a poor man's watch, it only takes a good pocket man to drop more than a $1000 for watch, don't really know your perspective though for it matters too.