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Out of the Shadow of Rolex
The Tudor Submariner, once thought to be a lowly derivative of the iconic Rolex Sub, is now widely considered to be one of the most desirable and collectible dive watches in the world.
1967 TUDOR SUBMARINER 7928
And why is that" It’s well-known that Tudor and Rolex are sister companies, both being founded by Hans Wilsdorf and sharing many of the same parts during the manufacturing process.
But Tudor’s are fitted with generic ETA movements instead of the meticulously crafted in-house movements found in every Rolex model. In exchange, Tudor’s are offered at a more reasonable price.
Simple, right"
Still, Tudor has managed to become much more than a poor-man’s Rolex, carving out it’s own unique style and history along the way. In recent years, Tudor has established itself as a completely unique entity by launching exciting models like the Tudor Black Bay, Tudor Pelagos and Tudor Ranger. The most recent Black Bay is actually fitted with an in-house movement, further establishing Tudor as a brand that can stand on it’s own two feet, instead of one that stands in the shadow of the Rolex luxury behemoth.
Vintage examples of the Tudor Submariner are now commanding prices nearly equal to that of their Rolex counterparts. And with ample reason, these high-quality tool watches are different enough to fly under the mainstream radar while still maintai...