Why does anyone buy a Tudor?

[Z-Sub]

Tudors are great watches and much better in quality and workmanship than majority of the watches sold each year around the globe.

I've owned Seiko, Eterna and Tag before and nothing wrong with that. (but I've had doubts why I paid for 3 tags years back and should have combined the funds and get a Rolex.....)

[joeychitwood]

I sold a white-dial stainless steel Daytona because I didn't like the fact that it didn't have a date function. I bought a Tudor Tiger because it did. The blue Tudor Submariner is a watch I wish Rolex would make in SS. I love both of them as much as I like my Rolexes. For me, it's about quality and appearance.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by joeychitwood

I sold a white-dial stainless steel Daytona because I didn't like the fact that it didn't have a date function. I bought a Tudor Tiger because it did. The blue Tudor Submariner is a watch I wish Rolex would make in SS. I love both of them as much as I like my Rolexes. For me, it's about quality and appearance.

Love that chrono. Really nice looking.

[kekes7]

for me its summed up with one word. SNOWFLAKE

[caryyee]

Damm that Tiger looks awesome!!!!

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by pelon

Is it price alone? I can't imagine having to say over and over..."Uh yes, it is a Rolex....really it is...It's made by Rolex...etc..."

I don't get it.....can someone explain?

Thanks

Why would anyone HAVE to say this over and over? I can't imagine it, either.

[boost2perfection]

Wow that Tiger looks nice, that sub is cool too lol

[Warnsboy]

Originally Posted by Lisa

Why would anyone HAVE to say this over and over? I can't imagine it, either.

Very nice pushers Lisa!!!

There's a Tudor in here..........





I can't imagne why though

[alby.bda]

not a big fan...

[Tudor66]

Originally Posted by alby.bda

not a big fan...

Hey no problem Alberto, some brands just don't work for certain people.

I always seem to get a compliment when I wear this watch to a store with real WIS employee's. Kenny from jewelers-on-time in Newport Beach spent 20 minutes going through my 1k watch with his watchmaker, looking, commenting, and admiring while I tried on his Cartier, PAM, AP and other 30k higher end watches.

My watch says: Patina, Tudor, Value and 1966, all are ok by me...

[A.Sharp]

I never felt an affinity towards them. They don't seem to pop or glow to me, in my humble opinion.

[jdc]

Originally Posted by ecsub44

Very true, Dan. But I suspect that the minority of Tudor watches are purchased by WIS.

I think Tudor caters more towards the "average watch buyer".

I think just the opposite that Rolex is a mass produced product often bought for its name only

[alexhr]

Look

[phelix_da_kat]

Must admit. Personally I think Tudor's recent models have been stunning: Heritage, Black Bay and Pelagos.

Very classical yet modern.

I love my Rolexes but some of their recent models have been very bling. Ie PCL for some of their Tool watches and rehaut Btw I so want the new Orange hand.

Maybe because part of me has a preference for older/vintage Rolex and that's why I am steering towards Tudors offerings.

[PanosI]

As my buddy Anders says : "The Tudor offers a huge amount of fun for the money spent"

[zama]

Having read all the posts I cant help but feel, this is lost in the definition that quality = cost = Status. And the more you pay the more special you are. I buy watches I like, I have a Rolex and a Tudor and wear them equally with pride (I don't flaunt either under other's noses and the more nice watches you own the less you care about others opinions it is a self obsession or shared with TRF members). Whenever you try outdoing the JONES'S there is always someone bigger and better. Rolex and Tudor are both volume mass produced pieces, and you can keep climbing the financial rung through PP, AP etc, or you can just slap em on your wrist enjoy them and stop reflecting your value in life on what is on your wrist.

[bigwatchman]

Well said Zama...My thoughts exactly.

[Sub Par]

*Paces impatiently around the room, checks internet daily for news of these things hitting the AD's, more excited about getting this watch than 3 Rolex's combined*...

[acce1999]

This thread is amusing...

For me it is Rolex AND Tudor, and since I own several Rolexes it is not a money thing for me. I can afford them both (lucky me).

For me Tudor offers a lot (in comparison to Rolex):

* Nicely priced high quality (high grade, well proven ETA calibers delivering as good as - or better - than my Rolexes).
* Anonymous brand (where I live), but still the ONLY watches I own that people gives me compliments on (especially the chrono)! (The anonymous thing is a personal preference; "reversed status", if you like.)
* Design, form and function; IMHO Tudor has implemented the Jubilee better than Rolex when it comes to look and feel. From the older shared Rolex style (taken a few steps further with the big block, snowflake and all the colourful dials, ...) to the more recent style elements that do what Rolex do not dare (IMHO, again) to do.

I enjoy all my watches. That's why I buy them. Next in line is possibly another Datejust ... or one of the new Tudor diver's ... or the new Omega Speedmaster re-issue ... or a Patek (the new white dialled Nautilus is just so beautiful!) ... or a ... or a ... can't decide... ;-)

(Thanks Panos for quoting me; yes: A lot of fun!)

Best,

A

[impalass]

Originally Posted by Sub Par

*Paces impatiently around the room, checks internet daily for news of these things hitting the AD's, more excited about getting this watch than 3 Rolex's combined*...

You and me both Sub Par,

Anybody know the height of the Black Bay ? Been searching all over with no luck.

[Frogman4me]

Originally Posted by impalass

You and me both Sub Par,

Anybody know the height of the Black Bay ? Been searching all over with no luck.

It's surprisingly only 10mm :)

[impalass]

Originally Posted by Frogman4me

It's surprisingly only 10mm :)

Thanks, 10mm is surprising.

[superdog]

after going through this thread a bit, i now really want a tudor!!!

[superdog]

how do i go about getting one of those blue subs??

[joeychitwood]

Originally Posted by superdog

how do i go about getting one of those blue subs??

Keep an eye on the "For Sale" section. They come up for sale occasionally.

[Alexus]

Nice discussion :) Tudor rocks in a special way (Design, Price, Quality) and in a segment which Rolex clearly has recognized as important.

[brian8121]

Originally Posted by impalass

Thanks, 10mm is surprising.

That's a beautiful watch. The black bay is on my shortlist.

[HORNBLOWER]

For me price isn't an issue. I like Tudors because of their honesty. I am blessed to have a collection of several Rolex watches. I can honestly say that I get equal, if not more pleasure wearing my beautiful Tudors. They are every bit as good as the Rolex marque.

[KJacques]

Tudor make exceptional watches that stand outside of Rolex, not in their shadow. Anyone who has to ask why anyone would buy one is not buying a watch for what it is, but for how the watch somehow services their ego and self-esteem. Unfortunately, there are too many people flocking to Rolex on that alone. That to me makes the Tudor even more attractive.

There should NEVER be a need to explain off the watch.

[2th Dr]

Originally Posted by PanosI

As my buddy Anders says : "The Tudor offers a huge amount of fun for the money spent"

There ya go!

From classy...
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To modern...
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