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I agree with that. I don’t really desire the Rolex Pepsi as it doesn’t look...Less than perfect. I imagine in 50 years the 2018 Rolex Pepsi will largely look just as pristine. I don’t see it gaining character like vintage watches, Tudor however will imo.
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As a business owner I can understand how delicate and difficult it can be to increase production while maintain quality. In fact, I have often thought just how hard it must be to fill the positions at Rolex. To mfg/produce such a high quality wrist watch consistently.... its mind blowing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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The more I look at it,the more I like. In person it’s prob even better.... but I’d rather spend my $ on the SS Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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Rolex can move up, charge a little more, make same money, and better handle the pressure of the Smart Watch.
I collect old Tudor and Rolex, have not bought a new one though close a few times, but I am getting the Tudor BB GMT. One of many
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it's the status that it represents, my friend
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23 March 2018, 12:36 PM | #97 |
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That is gorgeous. Love the Rose.
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23 March 2018, 12:38 PM | #98 |
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Christopher Ward? It is a watch company started in the UK but now makes its in-house movement in Switzerland.
Sounds like that former British company, Wilsdorf and Davis. |
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I'm not that impressed it can produce a high quality Sub. It retails for almost $9,000. They make enough to produce a very high quality watch and not have some of the QC problems we see here.
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Really IMHO, Rolex was a tool and jewelry watch manufacturer; they weren't cheap and they were waterproof, durable, and reliable. How distorted is perception now when a $4-5K Tudor is regarded as cheap and second class because it hasn't been turned into an over priced piece of jewelry lacking the newest refinements of the Rolex line. Rolex is no longer a tool watch manufacturer. Yes their watches are capable but they're overpriced and in general worn as jewelry with owners worried about ever blemish affecting their "investment." Of course Rolex watches were never disposable watches like most watches on the market. They were worn for their ruggedness and durability in situations where their durability was required.
Today Tudor is every bit as durable as Rolex for half the cost. It isn't as expensive a piece of Jewelry but at the price point it still is expensive. Many still worry about their Tudors as much as their Rolex watches. Some may think that because Tudor has watches that look and function similarly to the 5 digit Rolexes that they've taken over the Rolex of yesteryear role but the truth is they haven't. They are a less expensive Jewelry watch. The day of the mechanical Tool watch is gone due to the cost of acquiring a worthy watch. Those days are gone never to be seen again. |
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Maybe.... with that, they are making exclusivity. They make discontinued, important models from the past even more desirable.
I live what they are doing. And guess what? We will keep buying! You guys will buy off wait lists and I'll buy five years later at a reasonable cost. |
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Interesting thread overall.
Would Tudor have more “prestige” if it retained value as strong as the Rolex professional models? I don’t know the exact percentage but the non-professionals (DJ, OPs) could be comprable to Tudor depreciation? The more I think about it, the value retention aspect of this hobby does take a bunch of wind out of the sails. After this Basel, I almost want to consolidate and sit on the cash until things balance out. |
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Well said my friend. Actually I’m way more frustrated with the complainers criticizing and judging “flippers”, AD’s, Rolex... pretty much everyone. I always point out the fact that AD’s are way more frustrated than your average joe crying about how he can’t get a Daytona. But he’s so entitled he things if he can’t get one than everyone else is to blame. Put yourself in the AD’s shoes for one minute. They have millions of dollars invested and their cases are empty during the holiday season. They can’t sell watches to their best customers who keep their lights on because inventory is so low, and on top of that 10,000 other customers, who have never even purchased $5.00 with of product from them are complaining that they won’t take their name down on a list. End rant. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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#2. $1650-$1850 I believe are for ladies sizes they go up in price with size #3. In 1980 a Rolex Submariner was $950(adjusted for inflation is around $2600) |
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I don't think Tudor will get any respect. In the end, Rolex is the king in name recognition. Everyone knows Rolex. They don't care about Tudor and most will look elsewhere.
Ask your friend, neighbors, coworkers, etc...if they heard of Tudor :) I like anything that looks good, but I prefer Rolex :) |
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I’m almost certainly more likely to buy a new Tudor (probably BB58 at this point) over a new Rolex. Older Rolex’s on the other hand- I’m all in.
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Can't have the Rolex experience without a Rolex!!
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When I was young a made those compromises and regretted it. If you like the Tudor GMT there’s nothing wrong with that. Buying it as a replacement for the genuine article will not be satisfying in my experience.
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GlAd im happy with the watch I have now (sd4k) and the other one I want (DD40 yg) is fairly easy to obtain. The Simple life is so nice!
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23 March 2018, 02:22 PM | #116 |
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I understand your point and in truth I prefer the Tudor Pepsi. I like the BLNR the most from Rolex. For some reason I see pink and purple with the Rolex Pepsi.
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Fair enough, the other option is getting a used 16710. The bracelet and clasp probably aren’t as nice but it’s a Rolex.
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My thoughts are based on what’s happening with both brands releasing a Pepsi and how most will not be able to purchase the Rolex, but the Tudor is going to be plentiful. That to me was done by design. This is why I believe Tudor is the new Rolex. |
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I love Tudor nearly as much as Rolex I just wish they would stick to Tudors illustrious history and not try and fuse Tudor and Rolex history into modern offerings.
For that reason the Pelagos is still my favorite Tudor. Original and a nod to Tudors past. The snowflake is a grail Tudor for me and I don’t think we will ever get one in steel 40mm. Meantime I’ll keep looking and enjoy a Pelagos.
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