Tudor. What do we think?

[Megaflow]

Currently researching a 40th birthday present for myself for later in the year and I am currently draw towards a couple of Tudor's.

I know nothing about them though. Style offer substance or decent make?

[Podie]

They're Rolex's sub-brand.

[andy_s]

Buy with confidence.

[Martin_M]

Hi, I'm selling a rather nice Black Bay if that particular version appeals to you. Feel free to get in touch if you're interested. Being my first Tudor, I have to say that the quality is very impressive and I received many compliments in a year of ownership.

[ellroy]

I love them I have to admit.

However, being in the lucky position to be able to have bought a Rolex GMTII BLNR last year they've slipped down the pecking order a little.

That said I'd have had one if I had been at that price point in a heartbeat.

[Megaflow]

Thanks guys. Sounds promising.

Martin, thanks for the offer, but I wouldn't be looking to purchase for at least a couple of months, just started to look around and get some ideas before trying some on.

[Martin_M]

No problem, I might still have it so keep me in mind. Good luck in the meantime :-)

[Troubleatmill]

The Pegalos is really very nice

[hilly10]

Great well made watches, cheap to service, what's not to like.

[Podie]

hilly10 said:

Great well made watches, cheap to service, what's not to like.

I wouldn't say my Heritage chrono was as well made as either my Breitlings or Omegas.

I certainly didn't expect the shield logo parts to fall out of the crown just outside of warranty,,.

[gvij]

They use Swatch Eta movements though. Why dont they use Rolex movements if a Rolex sub brand?

[dugsud]

gvij said:

They use Swatch Eta movements though. Why dont they use Rolex movements if a Rolex sub brand?

Because then they'd cost as much as a Rolex and nobody would buy them.......simples!

[Dempsey1971]

They're not as nice as I thought they would be. When I tried the Pelagos and Black Bay on, I was very underwhelmed.
They seem a little, well, flat, to me at least. But they see. To get a lot of love here, so maybe I'm wrong. Just try on before you buy.

[Megaflow]

Wise words. I always try on watches before I buy as they are such a personal thing.

[marcosgt]

dugsud said:

Because then they'd cost as much as a Rolex and nobody would buy them.......simples!

Probably not given how many movements Rolex knock out in a year, but if they sold a Tudor with a Rolex movement for 2 grand they'd struggle to justify selling the Rolex for 3 times the price...

Anyway, as others have said, if you like a watch in their range, buy with confidence, but don't expect it to hold its value like a Rolex.

As for them not being as well made as a Breitling or Omega, that's probably reflected in the price, although bits falling off is not acceptable (unless the watch had been abused).

Christopher Wards sell for a quarter - or less - of the price and people won't accept that from them.

M

Edited by marcosgt on Monday 16th February 08:33

[yeti]

I have owned the Black Bay blue and the Pelagos. The first I kept for 48hrs, the second for 72hrs. Gorgeous in photos, decently made, nice history and proper heritage. On the wrist... It just didn't happen for me really. I think the Pelagos was a couple of mm too big for me and it's a very flat watch although i loved the tech and the detailing on it.

At their price point, they are quite good value compared to the other High Street brands; but they are no Rolex. Second hand values (BB can be had for 1200-1500 and I just sold my Pelagos for under 1800) they are a great price.

[BRMMA]

Don't do anything for me really, i think the Longines Hydroconquest makes them look expensive

[Miguel Alvarez]

I've not tried one on but seeing them recently in shop windows has changed my opinion slightly. I'll agree that some of them appear to photo better. But then I wasn't really struck on my Exp 2 till I got it on my wrist so I'll hold final judgement till I get one on.

The heritage chrono still looks amazing.

[bobbybee]

marcosgt said:

dugsud said:

Because then they'd cost as much as a Rolex and nobody would buy them.......simples!

Probably not given how many movements Rolex knock out in a year,

Edited by marcosgt on Monday 16th February 08:33

But their movements cost more to produce than the ETA used in a Tudor,

[Megaflow]

Ooooo, nice...

http://www.kcwatches.co.uk/42000-tudor-fastrider-c...