TUDOR: THE “POOR MAN’S ROLEX”? RUBBISH!
“Why buy a Tudor when you could save for a Rolex?”
If you’re into watches, you’ve probably heard it.
Or worse: “Tudor is just a poor man’s Rolex.”
Really?
For our first 5and20to blog, we thought we’d tackle one of the watch world’s most outdated opinions head-on.
YES, THERE’S ROLEX DNA
Tudor and Rolex are family. Tudor exists because Hans Wilsdorf, founder of Rolex, wanted to create watches at a more accessible price while retaining the dependability for which Rolex had become famous.
So, does Tudor share Rolex heritage?
Absolutely.
Does that make it a cheap Rolex?
Absolutely not.
TUDOR HAS ITS OWN IDENTITY
Pick up a Black Bay 58 or Pelagos and you’re not looking at somebody’s attempt to build a cheaper Submariner.
You’re looking at a Tudor.
Snowflake hands. Serious diving heritage. Bold tool-watch styling. Distinctive designs. Modern Tudor has developed an identity unmistakably its own. And that’s the point:
You shouldn’t buy a Tudor because you can’t afford the Rolex.
You should buy a Tudor because you want the Tudor.
SERIOUS WATCHES
Modern Tudor Manufacture Calibres can offer COSC chronometer certification, around 70 hours of power reserve and silicon balance springs, while selected models achieve METAS Master Chronometer certification.
This isn’t simply “good for the money.”
It’s good. Full stop.
AND THEN THERE’S VALUE…
This is where the “poor man’s Rolex” argument really falls apart.
Price and value aren’t the same thing.
A Tudor may cost considerably less than many Rolex models, but look at what you’re getting: Swiss manufacture. Serious mechanical movements. Excellent build quality. Genuine heritage. Distinctive design. And a five-year international warranty on current watches. That’s an awful lot of watch for the money.
Perhaps the question shouldn’t be:
“Why didn’t you buy the Rolex?”
It should be:
“How much watch am I getting for my money?”
SO… ROLEX OR TUDOR?
We love Rolex. Its history, engineering and iconic designs make it one of the great names in watchmaking. But appreciating Rolex doesn’t require looking down on Tudor.
They’re related.
They’re not the same.
So, the poor man’s Rolex?
Rubbish!.
Same family?
Absolutely.
Poor relation?
Not a chance.
Now over to you…
TUDOR or ROLEX — and which model would you choose?
Tell us in the comments 👇
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