Since I have been active in the replica watch industry, I have heard these questions hundreds of times. It is about “What is the difference between Tudor and Rolex watches?” “Which ones are better?” “Which replica watch should I buy: Rolex or Tudor?”
I understood that the public knows that Rolex and Tudor have something in common and that Tudor is the little sister of the great giant. However, the public does not really know the current relationship between the 2 companies and their positions in the industry.
In this article, I will talk about Tudor’s relationship with Rolex. And I will not answer the question “Which replica is better?” because the quality of the watches depends on the manufacturers, and not on the brand itself. However, I will talk about the prestige of the w companies and how the public sees them on the market. Thus, I hope you understand better which of the 2 brands resonates stronger with you for your next replica watch order.
Early Tudor
In fact, Tudor is a subsidiary company of the Rolex brand. It was founded by Hans Wilsdorf himself, who is also the coordinator of the Rolex company. Many believe that Tudor appeared much later than Rolex. But it is not true. Tudor came out only 6 years later after the founding of Rolex, which makes them almost similar in their time period.
The goal of the Tudor company was to create an alternative to Rolex. The idea was to keep the quality of the products as a basic priority. But the difference between Rolex and Tudor was supposed to be the price of the products which were supposed to be more affordable than Rolex accessories.
In order for the public to feel the spirit of Rolex in Tudor watches, the founder decided to offer Tudor watches 2 of the most representative Rolex elements. It is about the legendary Oyster case as well as the self-winding rotor movement.
These 2 elements were to differentiate Tudor watches immediately from all other watches in the industry. Thus, Tudor quickly achieved international recognition for its high quality and relatively low prices.
Of course, we will not meet the legendary self-winding rotor movement in the replica industry. That’s because manufacturers assign Tudor knockoffs different types of internal mechanisms including Asian ones. However, many of the Swiss clones have a 1:1 clone mechanism, which looks identical to the authentic mechanism.
At least we can enjoy Oyster cases for Tudor replica watches. The manufacturers execute them pretty successfully and use quite qualitative materials for them.
The difference between the big brands
Even if Tudor is under the wing of Rolex, I still consider it a great brand for its beautiful reputation that it enjoys. In this context, I dare to say that the public has stopped perceiving the Tudor brand as an inferior branch of Rolex. Instead, it began to see it as a completely separate brand, with its own visions, standards, and strengths. This speaks of the courage that Tudor had to detach itself from the founding company and set its own ambitions.
“Brand image” point of view
The audience’s vision of these brands has changed over time. If initially, the public saw Tudor as a branch of Rolex, today these 2 brands are perceived separately from each other. Moreover, Tudor seems to have more courage for experiments and more modern visions of style in some aspects. Rolex remained more conservative and more dedicated to the original values.
Rolex has built a monumental prestige with a rich history full of ambitions and achievements. Tudor followed the path of trials and experiments.
Accordingly, Rolex boasts a more valuable portfolio than Tudor, in which the Daytona, Submariner, and Datejust collections stand out. On the other hand, Tudor is more modest in its achievements, for many of its collections are somewhat experimental.
Rolex has focused enormously on creating its own materials in order to have more rigorous control over the materials it uses. Thus, the brand developed laboratories for the individual acquisition and procession of the raw material for its watches.
Rolex has always opted for an impeccable image. This was demonstrated through the ambassadors it chose and through the events with which it was associated. Martin Scorsese and James Cameron are among the many famous people who have carried the brand’s fame over the years.
On the other hand…
Tudor was always open to its experimental position and eternal search. The brand’s watches vary greatly from one extreme to another, the brand emphasizing unusual combinations of materials and styles.
In the Tudor collection, we see a bolder motif in which we find not only stainless steel or gold but also bronze, titanium, or nylon. Tudor ambassadors are usually famous people who are recognized for their dynamism and vivacity, such as David Beckham and Lady Gaga. So, unlike the conservative Rolex, Tudor stands out for its impulsive and avant-garde style.
“Aesthetics” point of view
Rolex has a more defined language for its watches. They are instantly recognizable in most cases because Rolex sticks to a specific language to which it is faithful throughout its life. It is quite easy to understand that it is a Rolex even if it does not bear the brand inscription on it.
The brand is faithful to its initial concept. For this reason, we don’t really see essential design changes in Rolex watches since the 50s. What changes substantially with each release is the technical aspect of the timepieces, not their aesthetics. So we don’t really see aesthetic revolutions, but rather only evolutions. I can’t say that this is good or bad. This certainly has an impact on the public because many people prefer Rolex precisely because of its loyalty to the original designs.
On the other hand…
Tudor experimented with everything it could. Keeping courage and experiments in mind, Tudor did not really aim for a certain style. And this, again, is neither good nor bad. It is by the nature of the brand whose goal is to try and go out of the box.
We cannot deny that Tudor has often been inspired by Rolex. A good example is the TUDOR Submariner watches which are very reminiscent of Rolex Submariners. However, Tudor experimented here as well, bringing to the table adventurous materials and details that Rolex never dared.
“Architecture” point of view
Rolex is extremely meticulous about the materials it uses in its watches. The brand always opted for what is best and it still was not enough. Thus, Rolex became one of the few brands that created its own laboratories where steel alloys, gold, and platinum are produced. Thus, the company is 100% sure about the materials’ quality. Even the traditional 904l steel, which is everywhere 904l steel was not enough for Rolex. Thus, the brand has created its own steel material known as Oystersteel.
On the other hand…
Tudor is ok with traditional materials, including 316l stainless steel that many watch manufacturers use. The respective material is not much inferior in quality compared to 904l stainless steel. However, this one is much more accessible, which explains the lower price of Tudor watches in comparison to Rolex ones.
Even if the materials are more cost-friendly, Tudor has never allowed itself to compromise on quality. The execution process, engineering, and technical reliability of Tudor watches do not yield to Rolex standards at all. For this reason, the reputation of the brand was and still is at the highest levels.
Bottom line
These are the distinguishing features between the 2 brands. I hope that when you look for a replica watch, you will know how a Tudor is different from a Rolex. If you have decided on the brand, keep in mind that you have to consider other aspects regarding the replica watch. Be careful with the dealer you buy from. Make sure that the replica watch is worth the money and you will get the quality you paid for. Do not forget that there are different categories of replica watches, from the cheapest to the most expensive. Don’t expect superior quality from cheap imitations. So, if you want to buy from a reliable source, don’t hesitate to contact us at AAAReplica. We will be happy to assist you.