Is Tudor Now a Better Buy Than Rolex?

Is a Tudor now a better buy than a Rolex? Let's discuss!

[BrittPearceWatches]

Ok! I so, in my humble opinion, Rolex is still a better watch. I love Tudor but Rolex is higher quality. Is it double or triple the watch (as reflected in their retail pricing)? Naaaah! Tudor is bang for Buck baby!

[HughesEnterprises]

I bought a blue Tudor Pelagos a few weeks ago and got put on the list for the no-date sub. Suddenly a couple oyster perpetuals and a datejust became available to purchase too… they were display only 5 minutes before…

I can actually wear the Pelagos to a blue collar factory job and it’s not absurdly flashy so it doesn’t look out of place on the factory floor or swimming in the pool/hot tub. The best part is nobody knows what it is, I know it’s special and everyone else that’s not a watch person sees some random chunky dive watch, not a Rolex. I bought it for me to look at and appreciate, like my Grand Seiko.

[philspencelayh]

Absolutely a better buy, no way is Rolex worth the asking price or the hoops you have to jump through to be allowed to buy one.

[dfsa]

Rolex is always Rolex, but in 20 years when collectors think of this specific moment in watch history, the Black Bay will be the watch that comes to mind. Owners who kept them will be glad they did.

[DennisFutball]

It’s very simple. Just replace the Tudor logo on BB58 or 54 with a Rolex logo (no change to quality or features) and they’ll be sold out even after doubling the price. Proving that Rolex trades on their name, not their superior products

[danperkins]

I sold my Rolex 1016, 1601, 5500 & 16610LV recently and now have the original Black Bay (Red bezel), Black Bay GMT and Blue 58. Totally over the Rolex brand image (in fact I think it is somewhat tarnished and was a much stronger brand back in 1978 when I got my first Rolex), and agree with the point made that current Tudor watches are much better quality products than 4 and 5 digit Rolex watches. I also prefer tool watches and I think Rolex have lost that market since they introduced the hideous maxi case on the Submariner.

[rickrounds]

Getting real tired of videos about a product I am unable to purchase. Couldn't care less. Please stop the 'R' thing.

[lancehatch]

I would be afraid to wear a Rolex to my office. It would send the wrong vibe. A Tudor is just right for my office setting. The Rolex would be a weekend or special occasion watch. I still love both.

[kalamagz]

I prefer my Tudors precisely because of the non-shininess of them. For a time I couldn’t explain to myself why i love my Pelagos39 so much and find it so much more attractive than the Submariner, until i saw someone describe it as brutalist. And then it clicked. It’s a brutalist interpretation of a diver.

Then there’s my Bronze Bb58, which just exudes so much more character in its matte patina’d goodness.

That said, im still craving a fluted bezel white gold green palm datejust on a blingy jubilee. Lightplay goodness. ✨

[MaartenAnna]

If the BB54 would have a snowflake seconds hand, and if the BB Chrono were 1mm smaller width and 2mm thinner, I'd buy both (for less than a Daytona).

[TheSpoovy]

Rolexes are still nice but foolish money for what they are. I don't enjoy being taken for a mug any more than I enjoy actually being mugged, which would probably also happen if I bought one.
Tudor is clearly the brand to go for now for discerning buyers.

[A_Dude_And_His_Watch]

I have had my Black Bay 58 for two years now and its my favorite watch. Its very well balanced for my 7inch wrist. I like the old school charm of gilt indices and bezel. The movement is extremely accurate and is patrt of my perfect two watch collection that includes a Grand Seiko SBGA283. Ultimately tastes in watches are subjective. Buy what you like and more importantly, what you will wear.

[danwillis]

I'm lucky enough to have a Tudor Black Bay - Harrods Edition (Green Bezel), I absolutely love it. It goes under the radar but its special and not many people know much about it. I also recently picked up a Rolex DateJust 41 (fluted bezel, jubilee) which I love but its just too flashy to wear everyday... I'll never sell my Tudor but I would sell my Rolex, which is saying something!

[derekbrettell]

Rolex is far superior. Its not even close. Tudor is a good entry level brand with nice vintage inspired Rolex models of the past. Not hating on Tudor but thats what it is.

[errorblah]

Well... if you're looking to buy a regular steel watch with just day, date and/or time then yeah, don't bother with a Rolex.
Only spend the extra money on their range of watches with exotic materials... imo

[thetruebatman]

I literally come to Andrew’s Rolex troll videos just to see the Rolex cultee’s freaking out lol.

[avarmauk]

I own 2 BB58s and also a Rolex Pepsi GMT.

I must say of course the Pepsi is a "better" watch. Better quality build, better finishing (although not perfect under a loupe), looks are subjective (so can't comment), has more presence, more recognisable (if you like that kind of thing) and the brand has contributed a lot to the watch world.

But hands down the watch that is more "worth" it is, the Tudor. It's less flashy, its a workhorse, robust and still very beautiful. I believe the modern Tudors are what Rolex used to be.

But by far the biggest turn off for Rolex is the hoops you have to jump through to obtain one. I know it is supply and demand, but the idea of saving up to buy a Rolex or buying one for achieving some major milestone in life has gone and that feels shit.

[justmitko]

Rolex in 2024 is overpriced and you can get stabbed because of it... so just get a Tudor.

[stupidocanerosa]

Oh, finally some Rolex talk on this channel.

[Valera_Scotland]

If you want a Rolex, get a Rolex. Tudor is good but it won't scratch that itch