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12 February 2019, 04:28 AM | #31 |
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I paid more for my Wife's Tudor 74000n than I did for my Mother's Rolex 1500...
So, in some cases, not necessarily "poor man's" Rolex. |
12 February 2019, 04:28 AM | #32 |
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IMO Tudor is Rolex 2nd line just like VW to Audi, Toyota to Lexus and nothing wrong with that. I wear my $300 Seiko more often than my Rolex and love Toyota Land Cruisers.
I think Tudor should have its own sub-forum since there is no similarity between modern Rolex an Tudor watches. |
12 February 2019, 04:32 AM | #33 |
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You may enjoy this thread I started a couple weeks ago!
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=649994 I have a Black Bay and a Pelagos...both awesome! If I had to chose one of the two...Pelagos for sure! Great watch
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12 February 2019, 04:39 AM | #34 |
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For me, Tudor now makes the premier dive watch.
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12 February 2019, 04:42 AM | #35 |
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12 February 2019, 04:48 AM | #36 |
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Look at your last statement: "I don't really care what other people's opinions are of my watches." If that was truly the case, then why are you ranting? Buy what you like and enjoy and forget about "other people's opinions." Just saying.
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12 February 2019, 04:58 AM | #37 |
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I think the Tudor BB GMT is a great watch (I have a quibble about the rivets because they are horrid).
I think the Pelagos is a great watch, too. The thing is, Tudor is not Rolex. Tudor will never be Rolex. No matter how great Tudor watches are (again, there are some great watches), they are not Rolex and will never be Rolex. There's nothing wrong with owning a Tudor (or three) but you know, deep in your heart, it's not a Rolex. But that's totally cool - Tudor is not trying to be Rolex (though maybe what Rolex used to be, since you used to be able to get a stainless steel Rolex without all the shit you have to go through now). Tudor is certainly not a "poor man's Rolex". If anything, Omega is a poor man's Rolex. But they have the damn Speedmaster, a watch every watch guy should own (one I don't own but covet), and cost not that much less than Rolex. At the end, I'd never, ever look down on a guy wearing a Tudor. Never. And I don't think most people here would, either. If anything, I'm jealous of the BB GMT. |
12 February 2019, 05:04 AM | #38 |
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I agree i think Tudor should get it's own sub forum, about Tudor being a poor man's Rolex i totally disagree, Tudor makes great dive watches although i prefer Rolex to Tudor but it's all down to personal preference.
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12 February 2019, 05:21 AM | #39 |
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[QUOTE=aurenas;9341584]If they only could make slimmer cases, that would be deal breaker!
/QUOTE] I (sadly) have to agree.
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12 February 2019, 05:33 AM | #40 |
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I’m sorry if you have been offended by anyone on this forum. I don’t think I have ever read a thread calling Tudor a “poor mans rolex” or a “budget brand” I’m not saying that it hasn’t been written, I’m just saying I haven’t seen it. I 100% agree with you. I love the Tudor brand and think they have hit it out of the park with their new references. I owned the blue Pelagos and absolutely loved it. Sadly I had to trade it away. My brother is in the market for his first high end time piece. He had a family, thus, a limited budget. I’m steering him hard toward a Tudor watch. Enjoy your new Pelagos Sir. You’re going to love them!!
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12 February 2019, 05:35 AM | #41 |
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12 February 2019, 05:37 AM | #42 |
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12 February 2019, 05:45 AM | #44 |
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Two of my favorite watches of all time are Tudors. My blue Tudor Submariner and my now-gone Tudor Tiger with the panda dial. I regret selling it almost daily.
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12 February 2019, 06:07 AM | #45 |
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I don’t think a dive watch dial can be more beautiful than this.
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But now that (a certain number of) Tudors feature an in-house movement, it's a whole different story. They've gained a lot of legitimacy in my view. They can be called Rolex's sister company, and deserve to be discussed in the Rolex main forum. |
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12 February 2019, 06:30 AM | #47 |
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I can't believe we're still having this discussion. The Rolex and Tudor products are different and they both have their own charm. Enjoy them and stop spending time worrying about what another person thinks....
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12 February 2019, 06:33 AM | #48 |
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For me, Tudor are just too close to Rolex. Close, but no cigar. I'm happy to wear Seiko, however.
I really don't understand people who can't cope with any sort of criticism of their watch choices. Who cares what the next guy thinks? Life really is too short to get upset about nonsense like this. |
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12 February 2019, 07:07 AM | #50 |
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If this had been the same price as a Sub C, I would still have bought it.
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Sometimes it looks all white and sometimes it doesn't. Borrowed a photo of the Rolex Daytona Albino at the bottom. |
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If yes, then I'd rate them to a lesser degree than a Daytona with a Rolex movement. |
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12 February 2019, 08:02 AM | #53 |
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Congrats man! I miss my Pelagos, it’s a solid watch for sure.
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12 February 2019, 08:10 AM | #54 |
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Yes, until very recently .
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12 February 2019, 08:25 AM | #55 |
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No hate here |
12 February 2019, 08:35 AM | #56 |
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Don’t worry too much about those who might criticize Tudor; they’re likely in the initial stages of this hobby and are still learning, so it’s ok. I for one think that Tudor is firing on all cylinders recently. Nothing but respect for the brand.
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12 February 2019, 08:38 AM | #57 |
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Tudor seems to be running away with it lately , honestly the pelagos has to be the most significant dive watch since 2012 and even more with the in house movement .
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12 February 2019, 09:00 AM | #58 |
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I’m a Tudor fan. My next watch with be the Tudor Fifty-Eight! Lovely looking watch!
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I think this is correct. It takes time. At first everyone wants a Rolex. Once achieved you open yourself up to learning more and appreciating other brands. |
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12 February 2019, 09:08 AM | #60 |
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Tudor is really a great brand.
I have owned the Tudor GMT, but sold it because the case was too thick IMO. Cant wait for 2019! Hopefully BB 58 variants! BB 58 GMT! Who knows! |
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