People looking down on Tudor and "starter rolex models"

[watchenthusiast6]

I love Pelagos and Black Bay, I would love to own one in the future.

[Rolex addict]

I've seen a comment that people buy white gold because they can't afford platinum. You just can't please everybody.

[Loevhagen]

I thought we agreed that there's no "entry level rolex"...

[tudorluv]

tudors are some sexy watches ;)

[donut]

Originally Posted by Kryptofresh

I have noticed that, in my honest opinion, if you are buying watches because how much they cost or for their 'status', you aren't a watch enthusiast. If you look down on any watch and judge someone for wearing it (unless it's a fake, bad homage, etc) you're are not welcome in the watch community. Every watch was built for a reason and carry's significant history (explorer 1 after the summit of sir edmund hillary, Tudor's past.., etc).

totally agreed

[breitlings]

While I do think there is a general progression of cost and finishing in breitling and rolex some of their best models are the simpler "entry level models." The OP39 is fantastic and a great watch I think as is the air king. I think tudor has also really improved their offering with advanced in house movements. A lot to love there including the pelagos which I love.

[Onikage]

Tell them to google 'Tudor Snowflake' and watch their reaction.

[Ragna]

Originally Posted by kryptofresh

i have noticed that, in my honest opinion, if you are buying watches because how much they cost or for their 'status', you aren't a watch enthusiast. If you look down on any watch and judge someone for wearing it (unless it's a fake, bad homage, etc) you're are not welcome in the watch community. Every watch was built for a reason and carry's significant history [...]

+1

[captain_NEMO]

Originally Posted by sickened1

I just buy what I like and don't care what other people think.

Hear, hear!

[Etschell]

Originally Posted by Rolex addict

I've seen a comment that people buy white gold because they can't afford platinum. You just can't please everybody.

its because they cant afford meteorite!

[firstOwatch]

Originally Posted by Rolex addict

I've seen a comment that people buy white gold because they can't afford platinum. You just can't please everybody.

Honest hard-earned money spent wisely !

[ap1]

I no longer have a Rolex sub and am rather content with my ETA BBN. It's kind of surprising coming from owning, TT black, no date, hulk, and smurf. The itch hasn't reappeared.

[bigwatchman]

Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

Don't see it as a "starter" Rolex at all. I have no particular evidence to support this but it wouldn't surprise me if more people get to Tudor through Rolex than the other way around.

Amen...... That's what happened to me. And I'm Rolex free without care... Not that it's a bad or good thing.....

[Justinmg]

Originally Posted by ap1

I no longer have a Rolex sub and am rather content with my ETA BBN. It's kind of surprising coming from owning, TT black, no date, hulk, and smurf. The itch hasn't reappeared.

I feel the same way, I've had a nd sub, expl, seamaster, SDc and they are all gone. I love my Tudor BBN and I love that only a small percent of people know what it is. The rest of the people can think what they want.

[Deroya]

Originally Posted by japenney

Along this same vein there have been comments about the explorer 1 and no date sub being something you only buy if you cannot afford a sub or date version.

Lol, all I have to say about this is whoever says this knows nothing about the history of the submariner or the explorer 1, nor appreciates the value of it. Secondly someone who talks like this wears a Rolex entirely for the wrong reason and their opinion means virtually nothing.

[Rocco21]

I have never looked down on any watch brands but I will say I find no other watch brands attractive at all once I went Rolex.Whether more expensive or less I only care for Rolex.

[romulus90]

I'm about to buy a gold GMT, but am still in love with my Omega 2254.50 that I bought 10 years ago, and it was "only" $1,800 from an AD new. Whatever. Some people are just pretentious.

[Spartacus]

I enjoyed this article:

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/rolex-su...ck-bay-review/

[ap1]

Originally Posted by Rocco21

I have never looked down on any watch brands but I will say I find no other watch brands attractive at all once I went Rolex.Whether more expensive or less I only care for Rolex.

This is a perfectly reasonable philosophy and the reason why Rolex remaIns the bulk of my collection

[hbombkid]

Originally Posted by Rocco21

I have never looked down on any watch brands but I will say I find no other watch brands attractive at all once I went Rolex.Whether more expensive or less I only care for Rolex.

I agree completely.

After owning a Rolex then flipping it, I realized the quality, history and how I missed owning one. I actually flipped a couple other quality watches and have become a one watch guy.

To answer the OP question. I have not seen people bash Tudor here and I definitely would not. They are nice just not my cup of tea, specially the hands just not a fan.

[amh]

Originally Posted by hbombkid

I agree completely.

After owning a Rolex then flipping it, I realized the quality, history and how I missed owning one. I actually flipped a couple other quality watches and have become a one watch guy.

To answer the OP question. I have not seen people bash Tudor here and I definitely would not. They are nice just not my cup of tea, specially the hands just not a fan.

You haven't? There's a whole thread filled with Tudor bashing right here. Most people on this forum don't care either way but there are definitely a handful that wouldn't touch Tudor simply because it isn't Rolex.

I would rather have a Tudor than some of the entry level Rolexes. For one, I don't care for Arabic numerals and with many of the stater models that's what you're stuck with. The modern Tudor designs are excellent!

[Spartacus]

When I was in my early 20s I could not afford a Rolex, my options were limited to brands like Hamilton, Omega, Breitling, etc. Similarly, my
First self purchased car was a Subaru.

I didn't start my career being able to afford a 911 Turbo S and spend 30k on watches. Entry-level, affordable, easily accessible are all things that attract people to Tudor. I know young professionals wearing Tags and renting Apartments. They have aspirations, maybe owning a Rolex one day is one of them.

I think it is absurd to NOT consider Tudor the affordable and entry-level sister brand to Rolex....because that is what it is....by design.

[amh]

Originally Posted by Spartacus

When I was in my early 20s I could not afford a Rolex, my options were limited to brands like Hamilton, Omega, Breitling, etc. Similarly, my
First self purchased car was a Subaru.

I didn't start my career being able to afford a 911 Turbo S and spend 30k on watches. Entry-level, affordable, easily accessible are all things that attract people to Tudor. I know young professionals wearing Tags and renting Apartments. They have aspirations, maybe owning a Rolex one day is one of them.

I think it is absurd to NOT consider Tudor the affordable and entry-level sister brand to Rolex....because that is what it is....by design.

Very well said

[Hoppyjr]

I don't care what anyone thinks about my personal decisions, including watch purchases.

[douglasf13]

Originally Posted by Spartacus

When I was in my early 20s I could not afford a Rolex, my options were limited to brands like Hamilton, Omega, Breitling, etc. Similarly, my
First self purchased car was a Subaru.

I didn't start my career being able to afford a 911 Turbo S and spend 30k on watches. Entry-level, affordable, easily accessible are all things that attract people to Tudor. I know young professionals wearing Tags and renting Apartments. They have aspirations, maybe owning a Rolex one day is one of them.

I think it is absurd to NOT consider Tudor the affordable and entry-level sister brand to Rolex....because that is what it is....by design.

I've never owned a Tudor, and I agree that was the original Tudor philosophy, but their models are so much different than Rolex offerings these days that I think it's more nuanced. There are a few of their models that I'd choose over a Rolex, regardless of price.

[superdog]

I don't look down on anyone. Regardless of anything.

[Spartacus]

Originally Posted by douglasf13

I've never owned a Tudor, and I agree that was the original Tudor philosophy, but their models are so much different than Rolex offerings these days that I think it's more nuanced. There are a few of their models that I'd choose over a Rolex, regardless of price.

They are intentionally different. Louder, more rugged, little to no precious metals. They are intentionally different, but Tudor is also intentionally more affordable and accessible. There is no white gold black bay or platinum fast rider for a reason. Tudor exists for a different market segment.

[douglasf13]

Originally Posted by Spartacus

They are intentionally different. Louder, more rugged, little to no precious metals. They are intentionally different, but Tudor is also intentionally more affordable and accessible. There is no white gold black bay or platinum fast rider for a reason. Tudor exists for a different market segment.

Sure, but there's a lot of crossover in the steel models, since Tudor is no longer just copying Rolex designs and throwing in ETA movements. It would be a little odd if this was 30 years ago, and a bunch of forum members who wore Subs added Snowflakes to their collection, but we see lots of current Rolex owners add Tudors after the fact, because the lines are so different.

[motoikkyu]

I'm into watches over two decades. Tastes change, values change, priorities in collecting change. Tudor has really brought some amazing models to the market: two of my most prized are a blue Snowflake and a BBR. I love Omegas quality and design BUT they don't look good on me, I've tried. Can't wear a Panerai, looks like hell on me. Fell in love with the Deep Sea and the Pelagos, can't wear either one. It comes down to what appeals to the gut and to the aesthetic, and I can't imagine disrespecting anything that looks great.

[Azluzvay]

Agreed, although I guess I haven't really seen much in that regard in these forums. I think people stay pretty civil around here. FWIW, even though I don't own a Tudor, I currently like more watches in the Tudor lineup than in the Rolex lineup.