Tudor?...

[Tom]

I'm not that educated yet, but I'm wondering what the difference is between a Tudor and a Rolex? And I'm also too lazy to look it up on the web, so I'll just plain ask.

Thanks!

[dman]

Originally Posted by Tom

I'm not that educated yet, but I'm wondering what the difference is between a Tudor and a Rolex? And I'm also too lazy to look it up on the web, so I'll just plain ask.

Thanks!

That is not lazy, that is livin on Hawaiian time bra.

For the most part Tudor = Rolex case, generic type movement rebuilt to work really good. Tudor is trying to break away from the stepson image, or so I hear.

I used to own a Pre-Tiger Chrono that I really liked alot. Great looking, it was basically a Daytona with a date. (I know the movement was different folks, just talking looks here)

My wife has a Tudor and she loves it, it is about +5 seconds a day which is pretty darn good.



Hope that helps.

[Launch Mini]

I believe, Rolex is 100% in house & hand built watches.
Tudor, some mechanical assembly, not all inhouse movements.
I have a Tudor Sub ( I picked it up because it has a blue dial/bezel on SS bracelet & Rolex doesn't)
I have kept great time for the last 5 years.
I have used this as my "Play" watch. ( ie it gets beaten up Quadding etc)

[dman]

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

I believe, Rolex is 100% in house & hand built watches.
Tudor, some mechanical assembly, not all inhouse movements.
I have a Tudor Sub ( I picked it up because it has a blue dial/bezel on SS bracelet & Rolex doesn't)
I have kept great time for the last 5 years.
I have used this as my "Play" watch. ( ie it gets beaten up Quadding etc)

Don't ya think they are still awesome watches though John? I know I have enjoyed the ones I have owned.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Tom

I'm not that educated yet, but I'm wondering what the difference is between a Tudor and a Rolex? And I'm also too lazy to look it up on the web, so I'll just plain ask.

Thanks!

Tudor watches are made by Rolex. The major difference between a Tudor and a Rolex is that Rolex contracted the manufacturing of the movement out to a 3rd party manufacturer (ETA in 95% of them). The ETA movements was made to Rolex's specifications and signed Tudor. This movement was then sent to Rolex where it was assembled into a watch with all Rolex remaining parts (Rolex case, bezel, strap or bracelet,dial, crystal and crown, seals, etc.). These parts are the same parts used in the Rolex line of watches. The Tudor movements are high grade 17, 21 25 or 26 jewel Automatic or Manual movements which when correctly cleaned and oiled, will keep time almost as well as any normal Rolex.The case screw back are engraved original oyster case by Rolex,on all the oyster models.In the gold or TT models Tudor uses genuine solid gold Rolex bezels and crowns, but their bracelets are normally only gold filled,to reduce the cost. Rolex uses solid gold in their bracelets.The French Navy (among others) opted for the Tudor Submariner,instead of the Rolex Sub.
The French Navy demanded rigorous testing and tested several brands These watches were tested to carefully calibrated abusive tests in an attempt to destroy them to see how much abuse it could take before losing accuracy or malfunctioning .After testing,they choose the Tudor and the only thing the French navy didn't order was the Oyster bracelet.They chose a nylon strap because it would be much more easy to change,and easily replaced if broken.

[Tom]

Originally Posted by padi56

They chose a nylon strap because it would be much more easy to change,and easily replaced if broken.

You should give Jj the website for the nylon strap being that he's gonna need one when his fake rolex strap breaks. They're probably more durable than the taiwanese stuff he bought.

Thanks for all the info guys!

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Tom

You should give Jj the website for the nylon strap being that he's gonna need one when his fake rolex strap breaks. They're probably more durable than the taiwanese stuff he bought.

Thanks for all the info guys!

No problem Tom.

Padi, well said mate! Funny I was just handling Tudors at the AD on Friday night. I think they're great bang for the buck and their new chrono (looks like the Prince but no cyclops and a slightly wider/thicker case) is really, really nice.

I was looking at a SS Tudor Day/Date with a WG fluted bezel. Price was CDN$2400. Too bad they're only 36mm though.

I would actually take a Hydronaut over a sub because I can get the dial/bezel in navy blue! And it looks really sharp on a navy blue rubber strap too! Great watches. Look for them to relaunch in the USA in the near future.

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by padi56

Tudor watches are made by Rolex. The major difference between a Tudor and a Rolex is that Rolex contracted the manufacturing of the movement out to a 3rd party manufacturer (ETA in 95% of them). The ETA movements was made to Rolex's specifications and signed Tudor. This movement was then sent to Rolex where it was assembled into a watch with all Rolex remaining parts (Rolex case, bezel, strap or bracelet,dial, crystal and crown, seals, etc.). These parts are the same parts used in the Rolex line of watches. The Tudor movements are high grade 17, 21 25 or 26 jewel Automatic or Manual movements which when correctly cleaned and oiled, will keep time almost as well as any normal Rolex.The case screw back are engraved original oyster case by Rolex,on all the oyster models.In the gold or TT models Tudor uses genuine solid gold Rolex bezels and crowns, but their bracelets are normally only gold filled,to reduce the cost. Rolex uses solid gold in their bracelets.The French Navy (among others) opted for the Tudor Submariner,instead of the Rolex Sub.
The French Navy demanded rigorous testing and tested several brands These watches were tested to carefully calibrated abusive tests in an attempt to destroy them to see how much abuse it could take before losing accuracy or malfunctioning .After testing,they choose the Tudor and the only thing the French navy didn't order was the Oyster bracelet.They chose a nylon strap because it would be much more easy to change,and easily replaced if broken.

Good info, Padi...as always! Many thanks!

[C.J.]

Excellent response, Padi Thank you

[padi56]

Originally Posted by C.J.

Excellent response, Padi Thank you

Thank you kind sir.