About Tudor Watches
Montres TUDOR SA was registered in 1926 in Geneva, Switzerland by Hans Wilsdorf, the founder of Rolex SA,. And indeed the brand remains a sister company to Rolex to this day, both companies being owned by the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation. The aim of the Tudor brand was to offer a more affordable watch that would preserve the Rolex reputation for quality. Tudor watches were originally equipped with off-the-shelf movements while still using Rolex quality cases and bracelets, allowing for the reliability and dependability of a Rolex but at a lower price.
Over time Tudor has become particularly well-known for their tool watches, and have produced many watches for professional divers watches and the military. Between the 1960’s and 1980’s, Tudor Submariners were supplied to several navies in bulk without bracelets so that all were worn with military-issued straps or those adapted by the wearers themselves. These navies included the US Navy SEALs, and the French Marine Nationale (French Navy) who were also involved in field research for a Tudor diving watch.
Servicing and Guarantee
This timepiece has been serviced with full disassembly. There is a 12-month guarantee, subject to the usage and care guidelines. The watch comes with a new, high-quality hand-made genuine leather strap with underlay and buckles.
Overview
Case and Strap
- Stainless Steel Dennison case
- New stock genuine brown leather strap
- Matching stainless steel caseback
Dimensions:
- Width w/o crown 31mm.
- Width w/ crown 31.4mm.
- Full height 37mm.
- Thickness 9.7mm.
- Strap width 16mm.
Dial and Hands
- White patina dial
- Old style 1940s style Tudor text + rose
- Printed 60-60 minute markers outside regular numerals
- Blued steel minute and hour hands
- Special arrow style seconds hand
Movement
- Tudor calibre 59.SC9
Testing Results
- Testing duration: 1 week cyclic test.
- Average timekeeping range: 20-40 sec/day.
Servicing and Guarantee
- Fully serviced.
- Mechanics in full working order.
- 12-month guarantee.
- Guarantee Terms and Conditions.
Links and Resources:
Tudor Watches Official Website, you can find similar watch in a company history.
Official History of Tudor Watches Through the Years.
More About the Dennison Watch Co.
