I've googled these a little and they seem a lot better than I thought they might have been when I first saw them in Suzhou, where I'm currently working. My first thought was, "God, these are pretty blatant copies" Now I know they're actually a sister brand with ETA mvts, which seems to pretty much give them a seal of quality. You can get one in China from a very reputable vendor for around one thousand pounds. But the question is, is it worth ssaving up for one? Anyone have any experience of living with a Tudor watch?
Tudor Watches
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Montres Tudor SA was founded by the Rolex Founder Hans Wilsdorf in the 40's as a cheaper alternative to the expensive Rolex watches. They still belong to Rolex and distributed over Rolex, you should contact your local Rolex representative for more info.
I like Tudor watches. Unfortunately, Rolex did not distribute this sub-brand in the U.S. for many years. You had to purchase them in Europe, South America or Asia. They have recently started marketing them in North America. I have liked their vintage watches for years. Nevertheless, their modern line looks great.
Not much to add except you could do a lot worse. 
Scope the vintage Tudors. Some are fantastic with no equal in todays line up.
Scope the vintage Tudors. Some are fantastic with no equal in todays line up.
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Now I didn't know that! I assume and hope this means the q.c. is irreproachable? I'm not tooo hung up on chronometer performance but reliability and consistency, as well as a hacking function are an absolute must for an item of this price.
For reliability, you shouldn't have any problem with an ETA movement. I believe that all ETA movements hack these days, too.
I've always leaned more towards ETA movements over in-house ones. It can be very, very difficult to get parts a few years on and even if they are available, your wallet will be held hostage by the manufacturer.
The good news is that some of the ETA movements, like the 2824, are so common that there will be cannibalized spares for decades. Once the IP expires, there will probably be lots and lots of people making spare parts. It's sort of like the Chevy 350 of watch movements. Maybe it doesn't have snob appeal, but you'll always be able to get parts.
Further, the availability of spares counts with resale down the road. If a futzy in-house movement doesn't run, it might only be worth scrap value for the few who will cannibalize it for parts. If you can always get an ETA watch running, it'll have collector appeal.
I've always leaned more towards ETA movements over in-house ones. It can be very, very difficult to get parts a few years on and even if they are available, your wallet will be held hostage by the manufacturer.
The good news is that some of the ETA movements, like the 2824, are so common that there will be cannibalized spares for decades. Once the IP expires, there will probably be lots and lots of people making spare parts. It's sort of like the Chevy 350 of watch movements. Maybe it doesn't have snob appeal, but you'll always be able to get parts.
Further, the availability of spares counts with resale down the road. If a futzy in-house movement doesn't run, it might only be worth scrap value for the few who will cannibalize it for parts. If you can always get an ETA watch running, it'll have collector appeal.
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Tudor watches are made to a very high standard. I saw their new offerings at Baselworld this year and there are some great-looking watches coming to the market. I'm not sure exactly what you are interested in, but the new chronographs (in the vintage style) look fantastic.
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Don't make me jealous! I'd love to go to an Intl Watch Convention. I'm looking for simple, classic robustness. Looks like I need to start saving
There is nothing too special about Baselworld- there are lots of people there doing business and unless you have appointments to buy wholesale quantities of watches from the companies exhibiting there, most don't have the time of day for you. Still, it is worth a visit and I go almost every year to catch up with friends from different parts of the world.
If you want to do some more research, check out TimeZone which is a fantastic resource for watches. Tell the Moderator on the Tudor Forum that I sent you!
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Upon closer inspection of the prices in Suzhou, it appears I'm gonna have to save up 17,000rmb for a Tudor. No way. I'm going to have to think of something else if I want an auto and will probly go for an Orient.
give these guys a look.http://www.gnomonwatches.com/index.htm.
also look here.http://www.westcoastime.com/ ( no tudor's, lot's of O&W watches.)I have owned O&W wrist watches and they run great.
also look here.http://www.westcoastime.com/ ( no tudor's, lot's of O&W watches.)I have owned O&W wrist watches and they run great.
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