Is Tudor more expensive than Rolex?
With that said, Tudor watches are priced at less than half the price of Rolex watches. For example, a Tudor GMT is priced at about 4000 USD, but a Rolex GMT is priced at about 9500 USD.
Are Tudors cheaper Rolex?
There’s a common misconception that Tudor is some kind of cut-price Rolex cover band. While the brand is substantially cheaper, its ties to Rolex are more than skin deep. It was founded in 1946 by Hans Wilsdorf, and that name may be familiar to you; that’s because Hans Wilsdorf founded Rolex some 41 years earlier.
When did Tudor stop using Rolex movements?
Tudor models shared names with Rolex such as Submariner, Prince & Oyster, and combined Rolex cases and bracelets with outsourced movements from the likes of ETA & Valjoux in order to keep prices low, but by the late 1990’s the range had become neglected and lacklustre, damned by many as the ‘poor man’s Rolex’, and …
Why is Tudor expensive?
The logic is simple; manufacturing movements is extremely expensive and requires years of R&D, so it is not feasible for many brands to do this and still offer competitive prices. Tudor, and of course elder sibling Rolex, however, are what are referred to as vertically-integrated manufacturers.
Why are Tudors expensive?
How does Tudor compare to Rolex?
Well, Rolex has a similar structure with Tudor. Tudor watches utilize the same case material and similar design, similar bracelets and dials. However the movement is typically a Swiss made ETA or Valjoux movement, rather than an in-house Rolex movement. But, the differences are in style, movement, and price points.
Why is Tudor so cheap?
Tudor was always intended to be the “affordable” alternative to Rolex. It’s why the brand was loved by militaries for a very long time. For the most part, both brands shared similar parts save the movement. Tudor opted for cheaper, workhorse movements.