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Chewbacca · 10 September 2012, 07:10 AM

good watches with a good story and dedicated collectors but would the story be the same if there wasn't an association with Rolex??? jury's out...

dricig · 10 September 2012, 08:56 AM

Excellent Watches!
Those who bash the brand have probably never owned one!

submariner66 · 10 September 2012, 09:31 AM

If they don't sell them here in the US, where are all you New York and US guys buying them? Are the ones you are showing all vintage or older models. Its hard to tell I am not familiar with them at all.

michel33 · 10 September 2012, 09:33 AM

Tudor Subs are gorgeous.

subtona · 10 September 2012, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by michel33

Tudor Subs are gorgeous.

those are some beautiful shots

Mickey® · 10 September 2012, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by michel33

Tudor Subs are gorgeous.

Tell us more about that one?

michel33 · 10 September 2012, 10:03 AM

This is a Tudor 79190, the very last Submariner made by Tudor, with a sapphire glass. The last models with white gold surround dials were fitted with a stunning silver and shiny bezel.

Mine is a 79190 with a glossy and painted dial that came originally with a blue insert but I also own an original Tudor silver insert that I switch from time to time. It is really awesome imho.

A 79190 with a white gold surround dial and its silver insert:

It also existed in black:(pic from Fuller1845 from wus forum)

jatco · 10 September 2012, 11:52 AM

/\ ...sweet -

Obviously 'Classics' ..IMO..!! and, what's cool, they are Meters first..!!

Tudor66 · 10 September 2012, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Tudor66

Great post, I certainly wasn't one of the Tudor bashers, I am a proud Tudor owner. I think my 7928 is more rare in the U.S. than the Rolex cousin Submariner...

The 390 movement was also used in other tudor watches, so you can always find a backup watch/movement...

I still really enjoy my vintage tudor, but it's a vintage watch, and the band has seen better days. All of this exposure to the newer Tudor watches is really getting a hold of me. I think I get why the snowflake's are so popular right now, and as for the two new Tudor's (red and black) ....those watches simply speak for themselves...

Warnsboy · 10 September 2012, 01:06 PM

#5........... Many Chips

Mr_Doghouse · 10 September 2012, 01:46 PM

Awesome discussion. Makes me want to expand my horizons as well. So many Tudors look just different enough from Rolex to add something different without losing the quality, first impression, and all-important WIS-nod.

foxglove1 · 18 September 2012, 12:35 PM

tudors are nice watches, don't let anyone tell you any different! great post!

Hairdude1 · 18 September 2012, 12:43 PM

Very cool pics!

jatco · 18 September 2012, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by foxglove1

tudors are nice watches, don't let anyone tell you any different! great post!

That's why I bought one.. To compliment my Rolex... -. (and Gruen..)
A 'Family' thing...IMO...

bobdavid · 23 April 2014, 12:05 PM

I already own a GMT-Master, so I have a Rolex. I'd love to own a Tudor Sub one day.

bzabodyn · 23 April 2014, 12:15 PM

Two words... Snow Flake (ok maybe that's just one):

BZ

bzabodyn · 23 April 2014, 12:20 PM

...and don't forget the most modern, yet instantly classic sub, the BB:

BZ

Nycturbovr6 · 24 April 2014, 02:07 PM

Love the bb

Tudor Fan · 24 April 2014, 11:33 PM

Great write-up. Here are reason # 6 & 7 (for me anyway).

Reason # 6:
RARITY.
Even though this may change now with the success of the latest Tudor releases. But they are manufactured in much smaller numbers than Rolex - so they are not on EVERYBODY'S arm.

Reason # 7:
NOT A ROLEX.
While I like (vintage) Rolex too, for me, the fact that Tudors are not burdened with the Rolex-in-your-face-status-symbol image is a major draw! Tudors are all about understatement. A concept that is almost not understood anymore in todays world.
BB-&-SF-web.jpg

Tudor Fan · 24 April 2014, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

good watches with a good story and dedicated collectors but would the story be the same if there wasn't an association with Rolex??? jury's out...

Well, there is.

Btw, it is not an association because Tudors are made by Rolex as Tudor is Rolex. Just a different marketed product line.

cdweller · 25 April 2014, 12:25 AM

Very well thought out post

All of these pics are making me want a Tudor sub, argh!

tkerrmd · 25 April 2014, 12:27 AM

its a nice watch and fills a niche

azguy · 25 April 2014, 01:49 AM

watches and compass.jpg

PsychoDogBeast · 25 April 2014, 03:50 AM

Great photos here folks

I'm in, gets most wrist time, an early 80s 76100, love my tudors, own 5!!!!

sierra11b · 25 April 2014, 04:02 AM

I think the value point of the OP has changed since the two years. Even 79190s are going for nearly as much as a used two-liner 14060. Should have never sold my 79090 and 76100... No chance in getting them back now.

Lew Archer · 25 April 2014, 04:14 AM

Good thread. I am tempted by that Black Bay. I recall seeing Tudor in fine shops in NYC in the early '80s, but did not know the Rolex connection until I joined this forum. I find Tudor to be very appealing, both the vintage and current production models...

joeychitwood · 25 April 2014, 04:21 AM

I will never flip my Tudor Sub. It's one of my favorite watches of all time.

Rags · 25 April 2014, 05:38 AM

I love Tudor. I would love to get my hands on a mint 79190 sub. Maybe next year they'll reissue the submariner. I can dream, can't I.

mike · 25 April 2014, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by joeychitwood

I will never flip my Tudor Sub. It's one of my favorite watches of all time.

NICE!

ess45 · 25 April 2014, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by renfield33

I like the look of the tudor subs, especially the snowflake.

The fact is, it's still not a rolex. If it was, it would say rolex on the dial.

It may not say Rolex on the dial, but.

10 September 2012, 11:52 AM	#68
jatco 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: YVR Watch: 116233/79190 Posts: 47,843	/\ ...sweet - Obviously 'Classics' ..IMO..!! and, what's cool, they are Meters first..!! __________________ . . ' A Crown for every achievement '

25 April 2014, 12:25 AM	#81
cdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: PA Watch: SubLV, 1665 Rail Posts: 1,054	Very well thought out post All of these pics are making me want a Tudor sub, argh! __________________

25 April 2014, 05:38 AM	#88
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,183	I love Tudor. I would love to get my hands on a mint 79190 sub. Maybe next year they'll reissue the submariner. I can dream, can't I. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

10 September 2012, 07:10 AM	#61
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	good watches with a good story and dedicated collectors but would the story be the same if there wasn't an association with Rolex??? jury's out...

10 September 2012, 09:31 AM	#63
submariner66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: New York Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,138	If they don't sell them here in the US, where are all you New York and US guys buying them? Are the ones you are showing all vintage or older models. Its hard to tell I am not familiar with them at all.

10 September 2012, 09:33 AM	#64
michel33 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: france Posts: 796	Tudor Subs are gorgeous.

10 September 2012, 10:03 AM	#67
michel33 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: france Posts: 796	This is a Tudor 79190, the very last Submariner made by Tudor, with a sapphire glass. The last models with white gold surround dials were fitted with a stunning silver and shiny bezel. Mine is a 79190 with a glossy and painted dial that came originally with a blue insert but I also own an original Tudor silver insert that I switch from time to time. It is really awesome imho. A 79190 with a white gold surround dial and its silver insert: It also existed in black:(pic from Fuller1845 from wus forum)

10 September 2012, 01:06 PM	#70
Warnsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Midwest-USA Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,942	#5........... Many Chips

10 September 2012, 01:46 PM	#71
Mr_Doghouse Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 41	Awesome discussion. Makes me want to expand my horizons as well. So many Tudors look just different enough from Rolex to add something different without losing the quality, first impression, and all-important WIS-nod.

18 September 2012, 12:35 PM	#72
foxglove1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: S.Korea (Seattle) Posts: 5	tudors are nice watches, don't let anyone tell you any different! great post!

18 September 2012, 12:43 PM	#73
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Very cool pics!

23 April 2014, 12:05 PM	#75
bobdavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Denver Posts: 1	I already own a GMT-Master, so I have a Rolex. I'd love to own a Tudor Sub one day.

23 April 2014, 12:15 PM	#76
bzabodyn "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NYC Watch: Patek / AP / Rolex Posts: 791	Two words... Snow Flake (ok maybe that's just one): BZ

23 April 2014, 12:20 PM	#77
bzabodyn "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NYC Watch: Patek / AP / Rolex Posts: 791	...and don't forget the most modern, yet instantly classic sub, the BB: BZ

24 April 2014, 02:07 PM	#78
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	Love the bb

24 April 2014, 11:33 PM	#79
Tudor Fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 983	Great write-up. Here are reason # 6 & 7 (for me anyway). Reason # 6: RARITY. Even though this may change now with the success of the latest Tudor releases. But they are manufactured in much smaller numbers than Rolex - so they are not on EVERYBODY'S arm. Reason # 7: NOT A ROLEX. While I like (vintage) Rolex too, for me, the fact that Tudors are not burdened with the Rolex-in-your-face-status-symbol image is a major draw! Tudors are all about understatement. A concept that is almost not understood anymore in todays world. BB-&-SF-web.jpg

25 April 2014, 12:27 AM	#82
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	its a nice watch and fills a niche

25 April 2014, 01:49 AM	#83
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	watches and compass.jpg

25 April 2014, 03:50 AM	#84
PsychoDogBeast "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: England Posts: 40	Great photos here folks I'm in, gets most wrist time, an early 80s 76100, love my tudors, own 5!!!!

25 April 2014, 04:02 AM	#85
sierra11b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: MkXVIII, 3570.50 Posts: 1,966	I think the value point of the OP has changed since the two years. Even 79190s are going for nearly as much as a used two-liner 14060. Should have never sold my 79090 and 76100... No chance in getting them back now.

25 April 2014, 04:14 AM	#86
Lew Archer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: L.A., Calif. Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,217	Good thread. I am tempted by that Black Bay. I recall seeing Tudor in fine shops in NYC in the early '80s, but did not know the Rolex connection until I joined this forum. I find Tudor to be very appealing, both the vintage and current production models...

25 April 2014, 04:21 AM	#87
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	I will never flip my Tudor Sub. It's one of my favorite watches of all time.

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