12 Grand for a Tudor?

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by padi56

Have to agree but many today look at watches through Rolex blinked glasses,and have know idea what they are talking about.

Morning Peter

[911991]

a PM watch, is a PM watch, and should demand a premium if its a seiko, Tudor, Tag, etc., now resale may not be the same but cost of materials is a big factor.

[Brenngun]

Originally Posted by borango

Dude, Tudor brand is almost 100 years old and started manufcature in mid 40ties.

Tudor was founded much earlier than the hype over Rolex that is today. Plenty of people who own and buy Rolex also own Tudor not just because it is “available”. To say that Hans founded Tudor century ago to fool/force You to buy “a poor man’s Rolex” is well…. wrong.


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This post above is a "drop mic" comment and truly demonstrates an understanding of the history of horology.

I own both brands and have for more than 40 years. My choices have nothing to do with price point of either one. Anyone who thinks Tudor exists as a poor man's Rolex could not consider themselves a WIS and should refrain from claiming so.

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by unknown

“ I'm sorry, but a solid yellow gold Tudor really does scream poor man's Rolex to me”

In stopped reading the rest of the message after this bullshit

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[Coronette]

Its now $16K+ check the web site.

[mk2jag]

Originally Posted by padi56

Have to agree but many today look at watches through Rolex blinked glasses,and have know idea what they are talking about.

totally agree! Blinded by a whole lot of tunnel vision....Im wearing a beautiful Tudor right now and loving every moment of it just as I do my Rolexes..

[Bizcut1]

"Poor man's Rolex" screams your ignorance out loud...

But...you do you.

[Watcheroo]

I actually like Tudor for the watches they make. Is that a thing?


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[Mystro]

Tudor is Tudor and Rolex is Rolex. Two different brands and two different discussions.

[KeithP]

Originally Posted by unknown

“ I'm sorry, but a solid yellow gold Tudor really does scream poor man's Rolex to me”

In stopped reading the rest of the message after this bullshit

[Bozack90]

for those that have to have a solid gold sports watch its actually not too bad

[fania123]

Love the watch, hate the price.

[Brny11]

OP has image issues. Others do not. I sold a SubC for a BB58 because I like it more. If the BB58 gold had an integrated bracelet I’d consider it.

[White Collar Boy]

I don’t understand debating brand status, but okay.

[borango]

Originally Posted by fania123

Love the watch, hate the price.

Indeed, I can not justify paying more for this than I did for my two tone CHNR. If it had a bracelet, maybe.


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[subtona]

Arguably nicer and more modern updated watches.

The silver BB58 and Titanium Pelagius are something Rolex would likely never do.

70 hour PR
More agreeable lug profile
Variety of colors.

a gold Rolex or a gold Tudor, same difference to me, both are dressing up a SS sports watch to allow a steep price increase.

[vipereaper30]

Put a full gold bracelet and solid caseback on this model and I'm all over it. The watch doesn't make sense to me on a strap while showing off a bland movement.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by harvey

…for 12k they don’t even give you a solid gold case back! cheap skates!

Exactly what do you get when you buy a 12K Gold Rolex? Nothing!

[Old Expat Beast]

Tudor was making solid gold watches in the 1950s and 1960s. Just FYI.

[RyanJ]

You do realize that Rolex is really a mid tier luxury watch maker right? Stop putting it on pedestal.

Just because it is a hype brand right now does not make it any more luxurious. Tudor is doing exactly what Rolex is doing. Riding the watch wave and trying to upscale the brand.

[Tricolore66]

Exactly! Unfortunately people who know nothing about watches think otherwise, and this forum is now populated with people who know nothing about watches and everything about brands.

I know someone who has a massive collection of serious pieces and a deep understanding of watch history, easily a $20-30m collection. The watch i see him wear most is a Pelagos.

Originally Posted by RyanJ

You do realize that Rolex is really a mid tier luxury watch maker right? Stop putting it on pedestal.

Just because it is a hype brand right now does not make it any more luxurious. Tudor is doing exactly what Rolex is doing. Riding the watch wave and trying to upscale the brand.

[Eagles4133]

People should buy what they want. I don't want to hear anything that $12k is entry level. I think it was an interesting watch, some people just prefer Tudor. If it had a blue dial I would probably save up for it. Maybe that is the how Rolex differentiates from Tudor where Rolex usually reserves blue for precious metals.

[Vincent65]

I haven’t logged in for a while… this thread just reminded me why

[franktehtank]

I think in 5-10 years, people will miss the days that they could get a nice Tudor for a few grand.

As for the solid gold bb58, it's not my cup of tea. Just design/looks wise, but I don't see an issue with it being available in their catalogue. I'll stick with my steel bb58!

[kgglonghorn]

not sure if this comment is relevant or not, but I paid top dollar for a 9411 and I have no regrets. I wear it more than any other watch I have (and for those of you wondering what the watch collection is, it includes 5 rolexes). I never really got caught up in the "poor man's rolex" argument. That is stupid one and you cannot win when arguing against stupid.

[Rebel]

Originally Posted by unknown

“ I'm sorry, but a solid yellow gold Tudor really does scream poor man's Rolex to me”

In stopped reading the rest of the message after this bullshit

Yep.