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kgglonghorn · 12 February 2019, 03:05 AM

For starters, I am sick of all the debbie downers calling Tudor a budget brand or poor man's Rolex.

I have owned and still do own many Rolex watches...everything from vintage GMT to WG DD and love them all. That said, I am about to but not 1 but 2 Tudor Pelagos because

1) I think they are cool looking watches, and
2) I don't fell like paying a hefty premium to buy another SS Rolex above retail.

Say what you want about me, but please stop calling Tudor the poor man's Rolex. Its like saying the guy banging down $500k/year is middle class. Ridiculous. Too many people have their priorities in the wrong place with comments like that. I guess they are the same people driving their $100k cars to the apartment that they rent. I buy watches for my enjoyment and I happen to enjoy Tudor timepieces. I don't really care what other people's opinons are of my watches.

Sorry for the rant. :-)

mk2jag · 12 February 2019, 03:09 AM

I have not heard anyone here saying the Tudor is the poor man's Rolex. there is a lot of appreciation for the brand on this forum. Did I miss something?

Lots of Tudor lovers here...I have a gmt and adore it!

In-Cog-Neeto · 12 February 2019, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mk2jag

I have not heard anyone here saying the Tudor is the poor man's Rolex. there is a lot of appreciation for the brand on this forum. Did I miss something?

Lots of Tudor lovers here...I have a gmt and adore it!

I have brother

Get that pelagos. It’s the nuts

GradyPhilpott · 12 February 2019, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mk2jag

I have not heard anyone here saying the Tudor is the poor man's Rolex.

You haven't been paying attention.

You can hardly post a thread about Tudor without getting a chorus of trolls.*

Some here think that Tudor doesn't even belong in the Rolex forum.

There are those here who own both Rolex and Tudor and who understand the differences in the two brands and respect each.

I fall into the latter camp.

*

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lt Virgil Hilts

A Tudor,...... is, the poor mans Rolex.

(hence, the endless justification)

The truth can, sometimes sting a little.

Dan Pierce · 12 February 2019, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

You haven't been paying attention.

You can hardly post a thread about Tudor without getting a chorus of trolls.*

Some here think that Tudor doesn't even belong in the Rolex forum.

There are those here who own both Rolex and Tudor and who understand the differences in the two brands and respect each.

I fall into the latter camp.

*

Well said, my friend.

dP

jstan9 · 12 February 2019, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

You haven't been paying attention.

You can hardly post a thread about Tudor without getting a chorus of trolls.*

Some here think that Tudor doesn't even belong in the Rolex forum.

There are those here who own both Rolex and Tudor and who understand the differences in the two brands and respect each.

I fall into the latter camp.

*

I indict you! It was some of your posts that got me hooked on the amazing Tudor North Flag. I even went all-in and got the leather strap (which I’m currently wearing) in addition to the metal bracelet. It’s just a stunning piece. Who cares what trolls say?

And a belated thank you for your posts and pictures.

GradyPhilpott · 12 February 2019, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jstan9

I indict you! It was some of your posts that got me hooked on the amazing Tudor North Flag. I even went all-in and got the leather strap (which I’m currently wearing) in addition to the metal bracelet. It’s just a stunning piece. Who cares what trolls say?

And a belated thank you for your posts and pictures.

Congratulations!

I'm humbled that I might had some small part in having introduced such a fine watch to another.

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Nairn1980 · 12 February 2019, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mk2jag

I have not heard anyone here saying the Tudor is the poor man's Rolex. there is a lot of appreciation for the brand on this forum. Did I miss something?

Lots of Tudor lovers here...I have a gmt and adore it!

Really? I’ve heard it plenty

kgglonghorn · 12 February 2019, 03:12 AM

don't have to look too deeply to find them. You are right, lots of Tudor lovers here, but plenty of haters too. Just irritating. Was reading some threads today loaded with hate so I felt compelled to post something!

Y2kRolex · 12 February 2019, 03:16 AM

I agree, Tudor does some wonderful & interesting things that Rolex won't even consider.
i.e. Bronze case etc.
My Black Bay Bronze with its continuing 'Patina' changes, makes it a daily user favorite...

Speedbird-1 · 12 February 2019, 03:22 AM

A Tudor,...... is, the poor mans Rolex.

(hence, the endless justification)

The truth can, sometimes sting a little.

SoTaxLaw · 12 February 2019, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lt Virgil Hilts

A Tudor,...... is, the poor mans Rolex.

The truth can, sometimes sting a little.

beshannon · 12 February 2019, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lt Virgil Hilts

A Tudor,...... is, the poor mans Rolex.

(hence, the endless justification)

The truth can, sometimes sting a little.

Why?

Perhaps justify your comment unless it was just a troll, which is surely seems to be.

Speedbird-1 · 12 February 2019, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

Why?

Perhaps justify your comment unless it was just a troll, which is surely seems to be.

Doesn't need any justification.
Just a tiny, little, bit of Monday evening fun.

I hope we never lose our sense of humour on here.

jps3b · 12 February 2019, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lt Virgil Hilts

Doesn't need any justification.
Just a tiny, little, bit of Monday evening fun.

I hope we never lose our sense of humour on here.

I’m with you LT. at the very least, you bumped the thread several times and got people taking

NWCarver · 12 February 2019, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lt Virgil Hilts

A Tudor,...... is, the poor mans Rolex.

(hence, the endless justification)

The truth can, sometimes sting a little.

Sigh..somebody that has no idea what they are talking about at all..

mk2jag · 12 February 2019, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lt Virgil Hilts

A Tudor,...... is, the poor mans Rolex.

(hence, the endless justification)

The truth can, sometimes sting a little.

different brand, different watches, can't compare them...

any real watch enthusiast would recognize and understands this.

Gimoozaabi · 16 February 2019, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lt Virgil Hilts

A Tudor,...... is, the poor mans Rolex.

(hence, the endless justification)

The truth can, sometimes sting a little.

Maybe Rolex is rich man's Tudor? ;)

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Rocket launcher · 12 May 2019, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lt Virgil Hilts

A Tudor,...... is, the poor mans Rolex.

(hence, the endless justification)

The truth can, sometimes sting a little.

South true....
A Tudor is NOT a Rolex

teck21 · 12 May 2019, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocket launcher

South true....

A Tudor is NOT a Rolex

Everyone knows that, do you have a point to make besides pointing out how snobbish you are?

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jstan9 · 12 May 2019, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teck21

Everyone knows that, do you have a point to make besides pointing out how snobbish you are?

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Exactly right.

I added the North Flag to my modest Rolex lineup (YM, GMT Batman) and absolutely love it. I’d recommend Tudor’s in house movements, their designs, and fit and finish to anyone frustrated with the Rolex decision not to keep up with demand for SS sports watches.

(And I’m not taking a swipe at Tudor eta movements. I read great things about these Tudors here on TRF. It’s only that the NF is my first Tudor and it’s got an extremely accurate and solid movement from the Rolex/Tudor factory in Geneva.)

rudestew · 12 May 2019, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocket launcher

South true....
A Tudor is NOT a Rolex

lol come on their really not as far apart as you would like to imagine

rudestew · 12 February 2019, 03:18 AM

The Pelagos is a Smart mans Rolex.

kgglonghorn · 12 February 2019, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rudestew

The Pelagos is a Smart mans Rolex.

NWCarver · 12 February 2019, 03:47 AM

Well said - I have 3 Rolex watches (waiting on another) and 5 Tudor watches, my wife has 1 Rolex and 1 Tudor watch - while the rest of my collection includes Omega's, Longines, Seiko's, Hanhart and others - so have around about 40 watches of different manufacturers and designs...

So, I cannot understand the whole 'my brand is better than your brand' or 'my watch is better than your watch because its an 'X' - reasoned/informed reviews on the merits etc of particular watches I can understand but the whole 'brand' thing is a deliberate marketing ploy that the companies love to use and 'enjoy' seeing brand fanatics go at each other...

When I started being involved in digital marketing back in the early days, many companies had strategies that deliberatly tried to 'stoke' these fires...I find it sad that so many people fall for this...

In relation to Tudor, they are most definately not a 'poor mans Rolex' - certainly not with the price they are, nor indeed the designs and mech.

They are the 'younger' more 'trying things out' side of Rolex, and Rolex see Tudor as being targetted at the young end of the watch wearing spectrum - target market audience 18-24 and 25-35 year olds - hence the tag line 'Born to Dare'.

winst · 21 December 2019, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rudestew

The Pelagos is a Smart mans Rolex.

Yes but if the man was smart he would have put the apostrophe between the n and the s!

Dan Pierce · 21 December 2019, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by winst

Yes but if the man was smart he would have put the apostrophe between the n and the s!

Or the comma between yes and but.

dP

Brian Page · 12 February 2019, 03:20 AM

Im a fan of the Black Bay Chrono - Although it's thicker than the Daytona, it has a date and about 1/5th the price of a new 116500!

tudorbaja27 · 12 February 2019, 03:20 AM

Chapeau

beshannon · 12 February 2019, 03:24 AM

I love my Black Bay Bronze, tremendous value for the money

12 February 2019, 03:05 AM	#1
kgglonghorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Posts: 375	Tudor for me For starters, I am sick of all the debbie downers calling Tudor a budget brand or poor man's Rolex. I have owned and still do own many Rolex watches...everything from vintage GMT to WG DD and love them all. That said, I am about to but not 1 but 2 Tudor Pelagos because 1) I think they are cool looking watches, and 2) I don't fell like paying a hefty premium to buy another SS Rolex above retail. Say what you want about me, but please stop calling Tudor the poor man's Rolex. Its like saying the guy banging down $500k/year is middle class. Ridiculous. Too many people have their priorities in the wrong place with comments like that. I guess they are the same people driving their $100k cars to the apartment that they rent. I buy watches for my enjoyment and I happen to enjoy Tudor timepieces. I don't really care what other people's opinons are of my watches. Sorry for the rant. :-)

12 February 2019, 03:16 AM	#10
Y2kRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Gus Location: NC USA Watch: Rolex GMT Posts: 15	They take chances Rolex won't... I agree, Tudor does some wonderful & interesting things that Rolex won't even consider. i.e. Bronze case etc. My Black Bay Bronze with its continuing 'Patina' changes, makes it a daily user favorite...

12 February 2019, 03:20 AM	#29
tudorbaja27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Miami, FL Watch: Tudor & Cartier Posts: 2,497	Chapeau __________________ "Chi ha paura muore ogni giorno, chi non ha paura muore una volta sola" - Paolo Borsellino

12 February 2019, 03:24 AM	#30
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	I love my Black Bay Bronze, tremendous value for the money __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

12 February 2019, 03:09 AM	#2
mk2jag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,040	I have not heard anyone here saying the Tudor is the poor man's Rolex. there is a lot of appreciation for the brand on this forum. Did I miss something? Lots of Tudor lovers here...I have a gmt and adore it!

12 February 2019, 03:12 AM	#9
kgglonghorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Posts: 375	don't have to look too deeply to find them. You are right, lots of Tudor lovers here, but plenty of haters too. Just irritating. Was reading some threads today loaded with hate so I felt compelled to post something!

12 February 2019, 03:22 AM	#11
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,106	A Tudor,...... is, the poor mans Rolex. (hence, the endless justification) The truth can, sometimes sting a little.

12 February 2019, 03:18 AM	#23
rudestew "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: UK Bristol Watch: DSSD SD43 Mk1 50TH Posts: 1,247	The Pelagos is a Smart mans Rolex.

12 February 2019, 03:47 AM	#25
NWCarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 205	Well said - I have 3 Rolex watches (waiting on another) and 5 Tudor watches, my wife has 1 Rolex and 1 Tudor watch - while the rest of my collection includes Omega's, Longines, Seiko's, Hanhart and others - so have around about 40 watches of different manufacturers and designs... So, I cannot understand the whole 'my brand is better than your brand' or 'my watch is better than your watch because its an 'X' - reasoned/informed reviews on the merits etc of particular watches I can understand but the whole 'brand' thing is a deliberate marketing ploy that the companies love to use and 'enjoy' seeing brand fanatics go at each other... When I started being involved in digital marketing back in the early days, many companies had strategies that deliberatly tried to 'stoke' these fires...I find it sad that so many people fall for this... In relation to Tudor, they are most definately not a 'poor mans Rolex' - certainly not with the price they are, nor indeed the designs and mech. They are the 'younger' more 'trying things out' side of Rolex, and Rolex see Tudor as being targetted at the young end of the watch wearing spectrum - target market audience 18-24 and 25-35 year olds - hence the tag line 'Born to Dare'.

12 February 2019, 03:20 AM	#28
Brian Page "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA Posts: 6,534	Im a fan of the Black Bay Chrono - Although it's thicker than the Daytona, it has a date and about 1/5th the price of a new 116500!

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