Definitely a name with resonance in the watch manufacturing industry, Tudor is nowadays regarded as one of the most promising brands, a brand that has earned a well respected position in the charts of the international watch manufacturing brands through its unique approach to design and its strong commitment to technical innovation. Characterized by sophisticated design lines, the watches proposed by Tudor are usually a success on the market and the association of the Tudor brand with that of Rolex is definitely a guarantee of their genuine value.
Not many people knows that the Tudor brand was established back in 1946 by the founding father of the Rolex company, Hans Wilsdorf, who wanted to create a brand of watches affordable by the majority of the population. The Tudor line is nowadays sold only in Europe and parts of Asia, its presence in the United States being no longer relevant.
Tudor presents watches of the finest quality, but at less expensive prices than the timepieces introduced by Rolex. The Collections by Tudor feature timepieces meant to meet the requirements of pretentious buyers, active people interested in sports or even young buyers interested in trendy and fashionable designs. Covering all targets of the market, Tudor is acclaimed for being an accessible brand, while still offering the best of technical features.The famous Grandtour Collection by Tudor features two main models, the Grandtour Chrono Watch and the Grandtour Date Watch, both being available in many variations of strap and dial.
The first model, the Tudor Grandtour Chrono watch has a case measuring 41 mm in diameter made of stainless steel and accompanied by a black-lacquered dial with Arabic numerals indicating the hours. The dial of this model is available either on black or on a grey shade and is equipped with three sub-dials placed symmetrically and a date window between 4 and 5 o’clock position, showing not only the current date, but also the previous and future dates. The dial features red detailing and traditional hands for indicating the main functions of the watch. The self-winding mechanical movement equipping this fine looking timepiece assures just as Tudor has familiarized us with, a generous water resistance of 150 meters. Completing its extra-refined and sophisticated design it’s the black strap made of leather and decorated with large perforations. The uniquely looking strap is fitted with a folding clasp made of stainless steel. This model is available only in two versions, the only difference being between the colors of the dials.
The Grandtour Date Watch embraces a softer, simpler appearance. With its uncomplicated dial, providing just the traditional functions of telling the time and a date display, the new Tudor Grandtour Date Watch seems to be the answer for those who like elegant simplicity. The case measures 41 mm in diameter and it shelters a self-winding mechanical movement, generating a power reserve of 495 feet. This model is available in 5 different versions, the main differences being in the color of the dial or the choice of strap.
