Tudor Submariner

Dynamo · 2005-07-18T16:32:00+00:00

(Source : http://www.zetleins.onau.net/ ) Citation : REVIEW: 1968 TUDOR SUBMARINER AUTOMATICQUESTION: when is a Rolex not a Rolex? Answer: when it’s a Tudor. Rolex have been making watches with the Tudor name on them for many decades, using Rolex cases, bracelets, dials, hands, crystals and crowns—in fact, Rolex everything—except the movements. Admittedly, in the very early days (the 1940s and 50s) Rolex did fit Rolex movements into their 'cheaper line'. As a case in point, the early Tudor Submariners were fitted with the Rolex cal.390 movement. However, later Tudors use what are essentially standard (but high grade) ETA movements with little modification. They may not be as robust as the modern in-house Rolex movements, but they’ve been around a long time and have proved themselves to be accurate and reliable. And, of course, cheaper. I spotted this little beauty whilst waiting in my local watch repairer’s while he fitted a new battery into my Omega Speedsonic. He has a cabinet of odds and sods for sale, some quite desirable, others not so. This one was on consignment. I asked to see it, and of course, once it was in my hands and ticking, I was sold. I casually gave it back, said I would think about it, and would call back if interested (just call me Mr Cool). He smiled a knowing smile. Don't forget, I had bought the Speedsonic from him. Naturally I called in a couple of days later, bargained a bit, and the Sub was mine. Now, you have to realise that this style of watch…

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18 mars 2013 à 6h43 #420000007064

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Jethro a écrit:

…ersatz …

Ou pas !

Les Tudor ont toujours reçu le meilleur accueil sur les forums Rolex et la HBB serait plutôt de nature à pérenniser cet usage.

N.B. j’aurais pu écrire fora mais je ne peux m’empécher de trouver ce pluriel pédant !

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