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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!

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!

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

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...

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.

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

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.

beshannon · 12 February 2019, 03:24 AM

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

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.

epc2 · 12 February 2019, 03:25 AM

Well I don't own a Tudor , but recently tried a blue Pelagos and loved it, also tried a friend's GMT on nato and was super nice, I see one in the near future.

Back in the 90's I owned a Tiger and it was a very nice watch, but I hated the Rotor noise of the ETA mvmt.

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.

enginerd · 12 February 2019, 03:29 AM

Tudor sucks!

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.

shapa · 12 February 2019, 03:34 AM

The lady doth protest too much, methinks

dhknola · 12 February 2019, 03:38 AM

I really think you can enjoy, collect and appreciate both!

aurenas · 12 February 2019, 03:43 AM

If they only could make slimmer cases, that would be deal breaker!

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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'.

BisonHead · 12 February 2019, 03:51 AM

This Forum has switched me right onto Tudors Black Bay, the GMT and the Chrono's

I used to be and i am sorry say a bit of a snob and always considered them to be Rolexes kind of illegitimate kid

However i have come to realise they are great value, great looking and also happen to be in stock to purchase.

Some very cool looking Black Bays out there, just can't decide on bezel colour, bronze or not.
Will try some on and see how they look/feel.

A Tudor will be my next watch purchase

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..

BisonHead · 12 February 2019, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

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

Now that is an awesome combo right there. Very nice

neonice · 12 February 2019, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enginerd

Tudor sucks!

What is reference on the Oysterdate Chrono? I've never seen with the white/silver subdials. SICKNESS!

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.

NWCarver · 12 February 2019, 03:58 AM

And for those that just do not seem to understand...

Tudor is owned by Rolex, all the designs, projects, processes, strategies etc that Tudor put together - ALL have go through both the Rolex and Tudor Exec, Strategy and Marketing teams - with feedback/agreement/final-sign off always going up the line via the parent company, Rolex. This is self-evident when you visit Rolex head quarters in Geneva and also their manufacturing facilities.

...and before I get accused of sounding like a 'fan boy' - like those that I described earlier - I am simply stating the facts as I know them.

carlhaluss · 12 February 2019, 04:04 AM

Very rarely have I heard "poor man's Rolex". Maybe the odd time, but I think it's made in jest and not intended, for the most part, to be an insult. I have owned a few Rolex OP34 models in my day, and often hear people calling the model "an entry level Rolex".

I do admit that, from time to time, there are ignorant and rude comments made by various individuals. Best to ignore these comments and move on.

At any rate, I could care less about how anyone refers to either brand. I have owned both, and think they are both excellent brands. And both are excellent value as well.

Cheers,
Carl

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

Stevec14 · 12 February 2019, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aurenas

If they only could make slimmer cases, that would be deal breaker!

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Great photo - I have that watch too and love it. Tudor make a great watch and I think the chunky case suits the diver IMO.

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NJRolexFan · 12 February 2019, 04:17 AM

In general, I prefer Rolex. Particularly the sport models. However, I just picked up the Tudor Harrods Black Bay edition. That is one sharp looking watch!

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	#5
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	#9
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	#11
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, 03:43 AM	#19
aurenas "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Toronto Posts: 252	If they only could make slimmer cases, that would be deal breaker! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Your only limit is YOU Instagram watchauren

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	#3
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, 03:18 AM	#6
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, 03:20 AM	#8
Brian Page "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA Posts: 6,527	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!

12 February 2019, 03:22 AM	#10
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,068	A Tudor,...... is, the poor mans Rolex. (hence, the endless justification) The truth can, sometimes sting a little.

12 February 2019, 03:25 AM	#13
epc2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: florida Watch: 116610LV,Pam etc. Posts: 1,310	Well I don't own a Tudor , but recently tried a blue Pelagos and loved it, also tried a friend's GMT on nato and was super nice, I see one in the near future. Back in the 90's I owned a Tiger and it was a very nice watch, but I hated the Rotor noise of the ETA mvmt.

12 February 2019, 03:34 AM	#17
shapa "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 267	The lady doth protest too much, methinks

12 February 2019, 03:38 AM	#18
dhknola "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,153	I really think you can enjoy, collect and appreciate both!

12 February 2019, 03:47 AM	#20
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, 03:51 AM	#21
BisonHead "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: UK Watch: Sub,SD,DJ,OP Posts: 1,950	This Forum has switched me right onto Tudors Black Bay, the GMT and the Chrono's I used to be and i am sorry say a bit of a snob and always considered them to be Rolexes kind of illegitimate kid However i have come to realise they are great value, great looking and also happen to be in stock to purchase. Some very cool looking Black Bays out there, just can't decide on bezel colour, bronze or not. Will try some on and see how they look/feel. A Tudor will be my next watch purchase

12 February 2019, 03:58 AM	#26
NWCarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 205	And for those that just do not seem to understand... Tudor is owned by Rolex, all the designs, projects, processes, strategies etc that Tudor put together - ALL have go through both the Rolex and Tudor Exec, Strategy and Marketing teams - with feedback/agreement/final-sign off always going up the line via the parent company, Rolex. This is self-evident when you visit Rolex head quarters in Geneva and also their manufacturing facilities. ...and before I get accused of sounding like a 'fan boy' - like those that I described earlier - I am simply stating the facts as I know them.

12 February 2019, 04:04 AM	#27
carlhaluss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Carl Location: Vancouver, Canada Watch: Rolex Explorer 1 Posts: 1,780	Very rarely have I heard "poor man's Rolex". Maybe the odd time, but I think it's made in jest and not intended, for the most part, to be an insult. I have owned a few Rolex OP34 models in my day, and often hear people calling the model "an entry level Rolex". I do admit that, from time to time, there are ignorant and rude comments made by various individuals. Best to ignore these comments and move on. At any rate, I could care less about how anyone refers to either brand. I have owned both, and think they are both excellent brands. And both are excellent value as well. Cheers, Carl __________________ Those who possess a sense of entitlement are seldom satisfied.

12 February 2019, 04:17 AM	#30
NJRolexFan 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: NJ Posts: 323	In general, I prefer Rolex. Particularly the sport models. However, I just picked up the Tudor Harrods Black Bay edition. That is one sharp looking watch!

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