Brushing on Tudor

[Lesnerelli23]

I’m not really a fan of the satin brushing look Tudor uses. I don’t hate it but I do like the Rolex brushing much more.

Has anyone brushed (or had it done) their Tudor? It’s something I’ve been considering but I’d really rather see it first if I could!

Mostly I’m looking for BB58 or heritage divers…


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[OG1982]

Rolex uses a different grade of steel to Tudor, so you’re never likely to achieve the same finish.


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[omar10213245]

What dont you like about it?? Looks fine to me

[Bob-a-Job]

Beauty is in the eye.........

The BB58 is slightly understated, much less showy and glossy etc; but you know this!

I love slapping my BB58 on my wrist, of course the dimensions help.

I don't compare the the brushing to my Rolex brushing though. We're all different eh?

[Swearengen]

That's interesting, can you expand on that? What is the spec of the steel Rolex and Tudor use?

Originally Posted by OG1982

Rolex uses a different grade of steel to Tudor, so you’re never likely to achieve the same finish.


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[eemour]

Originally Posted by Bob-a-Job

Beauty is in the eye.........

The BB58 is slightly understated, much less showy and glossy etc; but you know this!

I love slapping my BB58 on my wrist, of course the dimensions help.

I don't compare the the brushing to my Rolex brushing though. We're all different eh?

I agree that the BB58 doesn’t need to scream luxury to make an impression. It’s got that refined, low-key appeal, and the dimensions make it so comfortable to wear every day.

[derekhayden]

Originally Posted by Swearengen

That's interesting, can you expand on that? What is the spec of the steel Rolex and Tudor use?

Tudor uses 316L and Rolex uses 904L

[GBD]

I find the opposite - the satin finish Rolex uses is a bit one-note, while Tudor uses polish, satin, and coarser brushing on the case, and circular brushing on the lug tops. Basically Tudor brushes the cases in way Rolex used to, while Rolex brushing has become much more simple (and boring, imo).

[cdmorenot]

I agree! I haven’t owned a Tudor in a long time but I wasn’t a fan of the brushing on my Black Bay. To me, it felt like the grain was a little too fine. It gave the surface a sheen that almost looked polished.I didn’t like it at all.

I took a scotchbright to the bracelet and liked it that much more. Ultimately got rid of it cause it was too thick but if I ever buy another Tudor I would likely send it out to Zimmerman and have them replicate the brush of a 5 digit such as the 16570 which is a little more coarse.

[Lesnerelli23]

Couple things to digest from different comments.

I do realize it’s a different steel but even when Rolex used 316L the brushing had this look that I like better. So the alloy isn’t really a factor it seems.

Like I said, I don’t hate the Tudor finish, I just like Rolex version better and I believe it actually looks more rugged compared to Tudor’s soft appearance.

I too love the understatedness of the BB58. I own two of them. However, as I stated above, I find the Rolex brushing style to have a more rugged tool appearance. It’s heavier, the Tudor version is softer and more “elegant” I would say.

I was just looking at my blue BB58 next to my 116610 last night and had the thought that the Tudor might really benefit (in my opinion) from the heavier brushed look.


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[Poodlopogus]

I think other aesthetic aspects of the watches might also make the surface finishes appear more different than they really are.

The blockier cases on many Tudors (along with the large, matte crowns) are one part of it. Also, the less sleek bracelets (faux rivet ones) and less-than-perfect (by design, I would imagine) fit of the end links between the lugs gives the watches their charm, but also gives them a very different appearance.

[Yachtbuoy]

Originally Posted by GBD

I find the opposite - the satin finish Rolex uses is a bit one-note, while Tudor uses polish, satin, and coarser brushing on the case, and circular brushing on the lug tops. Basically Tudor brushes the cases in way Rolex used to, while Rolex brushing has become much more simple (and boring, imo).

Looking at my old Datejust and my Pelagos 39/other Tudors I've held, I have to agree with this.