Tudor : Swiss quality par excellence
Founded in 1926 by Hans Wilsdorf, the creator of Rolex,Tudor has established itself as a brand that combines elegance and robustness with excellent watchmaking mastery. Designed to offer luxury watches at a more affordable price than Rolex, Tudor offers innovative, precise timepieces inspired by the iconic Rolex.
Hans Wilsdorf's goal: Affordable quality
Wilsdorf envisioned Tudor as an alternative to Rolex, allowing a wider audience to access high-quality watches. Early Tudor watches, such as the Oyster, combined Rolex's watchmaking precision and iconic design, but at a more accessible price. With this model, Tudor quickly acquired a solid reputation, seducing lovers of quality watches around the world.
Tudor Innovations: The House Caliber
One of the crucial stages in Tudor history was the development of its own automatic movement in 2015, with the introduction of the caliber MT5621. This movement certified by the COSC marked a turning point for the brand by ensuring increased precision and reliability. Today, several models in the Tudor collection are equipped with this in-house movement, offering a power reserve of 70 hours.
Tudor's flagship collections
- Tudor Black Bay : The brand's most iconic collection, a tribute to Tudor's historic diving watches. Inspired by models from the 1950s, the Black Bay combines classic design with modern functionality. These watches are robust, water-resistant up to 200 meters and equipped with high-precision automatic movements.
- Tudor Pelagos : Considered one of the most accomplished diving watches on the market, the Pelagos is designed for underwater adventurers. With its titanium case and water resistance up to 500 meters, it is also equipped with the in-house Tudor movement, guaranteeing exceptional precision.
- Tudor Heritage : This collection pays homage to Tudor classics from decades past, while incorporating modern technologies. Models in this collection, such as the Tudor Heritage Chrono, combine retro design with contemporary performance, appealing to vintage watch enthusiasts.
Tudor and collaborations with iconic figures
Tudor is also known for its collaborations with influential figures and organizations. For example, David Beckham and Lady Gaga have been brand ambassadors, symbolizing both elegance and performance. Tudor has also partnered with the team All Blacks rugby, highlighting the brand's commitment to partnerships that reflect precision, strength and determination.
Tudor Design: Tradition and Modernity
The design of Tudor is a perfect balance between tradition and innovation. True to its heritage, the brand retains iconic aesthetic elements such as the famous case Oyster, while incorporating modern technologies and durable materials such as titanium and sapphire crystal. Every Tudor watch is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, whether it is a dress watch or a sports watch.
Tudor's commitment to performance and precision
One of the fundamental elements of Tudor is his commitment to the precision and the performance. Certified by the COSC, several watches of the brand guarantee flawless accuracy. In addition, diving models like the Pelagos and the Black Bay are designed to withstand the most extreme conditions, whether underwater or in harsh environments.
