How accurate are Tudor watches?

Tudor boasts that their timepieces are 40% more accurate than the minimum accuracy necessary for the certification, which is true. The company has a +4/-2 accuracy against the set standard of +6/-4 seconds variation per day. You should note that the COSC standard accuracy results in watches having a 99.994% precision.

How accurate is the Tudor Black Bay?

While a Master Chronometer must be accurate to 0/+5 seconds a day, it only has to be water-resistant and to have a power reserve as advertised by its makers. That means the Black Bay Ceramic has passed Metas' tests that legitimise Tudor's claims of 200 metres of water resistance and 70 hours of power reserve.

Is Tudor as good as Rolex?

Bottom line: Rolex and Tudor are two of the best watch brands on the market. Whether you're looking for a modest price point, a more avant-garde design, an iconic logo, or a certain timeless elegance, you can find a Tudor or Rolex that will serve as the perfect watch for you.

Is a Tudor watch a poor mans Rolex?

Back in the days, Tudor solely used off-the-shelf movements with Rolex parts. This gave the Tudor watches the label “poor man's Rolex”. But as Tudor has developed and innovated new and unique models, as well as its own in-house calibers, it is now a high-end watchmaker in its own right.

Are Tudor watches as good as Omega?

Whether it be the experience in designing specifications for watches or the efficiency of those specifications, Omega edges out Tudor in this regard as well.

Best and the WORST of Tudor Watches

Where do Tudor watches rank?

Tudor has been building momentum for years, and now after not even making the top 20 in 2017 or 2018, they skyrocketed to 19th in 2019, and all the way to 14th in 2020. It's hard to imagine Tudor slowing down considering the value they deliver for the price point and the association with their parent company Rolex.

Is Tudor a high end watch?

When compared to other watch manufacturers in the same market, it is evident that Tudor offers excellent value for money. When you buy a Tudor watch, you are guaranteed to have a well-finished, high-quality timepiece.

Is it worth buying a Tudor watch?

Not only do the watches look great but they are also extremely well-made, often with in-house movements and are offered at very reasonable prices. Plus, the brand has excellent credibility amongst collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Does Tudor hold its value?

The secondhand prices of Tudor watches are driven by supply and demand. As such, not all Tudor watches have the same demand, and thus they won't hold their value as well as more popular models. With that in mind, the Tudor watches that hold their value the best will be the watches that are the most popular.

Are Tudor watches COSC certified?

On the other hand, all of Tudor's watches are COSC chronometer-certified, but they still flaunt that their movements are more accurate than the standards. Tudor boasts that their timepieces are 40% more accurate than the minimum accuracy necessary for the certification, which is true.

Is Tudor a Rolex wannabe?

Watches like the Tudor Submariner were almost identical to their Rolex counterparts, some even using the same parts, but could be sold at much lower prices thanks to the use of ébauche movements from ETA.

Why are Tudor cheaper than Rolex?

Key Differences Between Rolex and Tudor. Rolex initially built its now-legendary reputation on the shoulders of its robust and water-resistant Oyster case. In the past, Tudor was able to achieve its more modest price point by using generic movements and Rolex-manufactured case components.

How accurate is Tudor GMT?

The Tudor MT5652 movement is exclusive to the Black bay GMT. The MT5652 is a COSC (Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres) certified movement is regulated and tested to an accuracy of -4/+6 seconds per day.

Why is Tudor Black Bay 58 so popular?

The Black Bay 58 is beautifully refined, thanks to its 39mm case size, which is 2mm smaller than the existing Black Bay models. Two millimetres doesn't sound like much, but that's roughly 5% smaller. Having owned the original Black Bay Blue (ref 79220B) this size difference is both noticeable and extremely welcome.

Is Tudor Pelagos COSC?

Since 2015, Tudor uses the COSC certified caliber MT5612. This movement is officially certified by the Swiss Testing Institute “Contrôle officiel Suisse des Chronomètres” (COSC).

Which Tudor watch is most popular?

Tudor Black Bay 2.0

The Black Bay is arguably the most popular modern watch by Tudor. This does not come as a surprise since it is based on an amalgamation of the best watches from Tudor's past.

How often do Tudor watches need servicing?

Yes, your TUDOR watch requires regular servicing to ensure optimal performance of the precise mechanical complexities. HOW OFTEN SHOULD I GET MY TUDOR WATCH SERVICED? We would recommend a TUDOR service every 3 to 5 years.

Is buying a Tudor in 2021 like buying a Rolex in 2011?

The rationale: You get the same access to service from Rolex that could allow your Tudor watch to be passed on as an heirloom. Rolex/Tudor isn't going anywhere and Tudors are becoming new classics…

Which Tudor watches are hard to get?

Black Bay GMT

The GMT's been one of Tudor's most sought-after models ever since. It can be extremely hard to get hold of, and it's not hard to see why. It has the oversized crown and snowflake hand that define the Black Bay – and Tudor – while also being a fraction of the price of the Rolex version.

Which brand of watch is best?

Does Tudor use real gold?

In the gold models Tudor uses genuine solid gold Rolex bezels and crown caps, but their bracelets are normally only gold filled,to reduce the cost while Rolex uses solid gold in their bracelets. The French Navy (among others) opted for the Tudor Submariner,instead of the Rolex Sub.

Do Tudor watches tick?

While many fake watches don't tend to be quartz anymore due to it being instantly distinguishable, if you take a look at a Tudor watch that is supposed to be obviously automatic and the second-hand ticks instead of stutters, it's definitely a fake.

What is Tudor watch famous for?

For many decades, Tudor watches have been known as the more affordable sibling brand of Rolex. While that still holds true, Tudor has also come into its own — a strong brand of robust watches with a retro-cool feel, and lately has been producing some of the most covetable timepieces.

Is Tudor becoming more popular?

Tudor is just one watch brand that enjoys this luxury. Second hand Tudor watches are becoming increasingly popular items to invest in. Not only are their timepieces exceptionally well-made, they have an illustrious history that other brands simply cannot compare with.