Tudor watches: All model lines at a glance
Tudor has evolved from Rolex's little sister into one of the most sought-after watch brands. From the Black Bay dive watch and the titanium Pelagos to the elegant Royal and the Clair de Rose ladies' line, we present all current model lines and show which Tudor suits whom.
Key facts at a glance
- Tudor was created by Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf and still belongs to the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation today.
- The best-known line is the Black Bay, which is available as a dive watch, with a fixed bezel, as a GMT and as a chronograph.
- For professional divers, Tudor builds the Pelagos with a titanium case, and for everyday wear the understated Ranger.
- The elegant models are the Royal, the 1926, the Monarch and the Clair de Rose ladies' line.
- Most current models are powered by manufacture calibres with a power reserve of up to 70 hours.
Tudor and Rolex: A brief background
The Tudor brand name was registered in 1926, and Hans Wilsdorf, the founder of Rolex, later took over the brand completely. Tudor was intended to offer watches of Rolex quality at a more accessible price and for a long time used Rolex cases and externally sourced movements for this purpose. Since 2015, Tudor has developed its own manufacture calibres and today presents itself as an independent brand with a clear profile. You can read how the two brands differ in the article Tudor vs. Rolex. The story behind the Tudor rose is told in the article La vie en rose.
Black Bay: The dive watch and its family
The Black Bay is Tudor's most successful line. It takes up the design of Tudor's dive watches from the 1950s and 1960s, with a large crown, Snowflake hands and a rotating bezel. The original dive watch has grown into an entire family. You will find all models in our Tudor Black Bay collection.
Black Bay, Black Bay 54 and Black Bay 58
The classic Black Bay has a diameter of 41 millimetres and a rotating bezel, and is water-resistant to 200 metres. The Black Bay 58 is more compact at 39 millimetres and is named after the reference 7924 from 1958. The 37-millimetre Black Bay 54 recalls Tudor's first dive watch from 1954. In addition to stainless steel, the Black Bay 58 is also available in silver (925) and yellow gold (18K). For a bold format, there is the 43-millimetre Black Bay 68.
Black Bay One 31, 36, 39 and 41
With a fixed bezel and water resistance to 100 metres, these models are the elegant all-rounders of the family. The number in the name indicates the diameter: From the delicate Black Bay One 31 to the Black Bay One 36, the Black Bay One 39 and the Black Bay One 41. All sizes are available in stainless steel and as a two-tone S&G version with gold.
Black Bay GMT and Black Bay Pro
For travellers, there is the Black Bay GMT with a second time zone and two-colour bezel, in 41 millimetres and as the Black Bay 58 GMT in 39 millimetres. The Black Bay Pro is the robust variant with a fixed 24-hour steel bezel. Our comparison Tudor Black Bay GMT vs. Rolex Pepsi shows how the Black Bay GMT measures up against its Rolex counterpart.
Black Bay Chrono
The Black Bay Chrono is the family's chronograph. Inside beats the manufacture calibre MT5813 with a 70-hour power reserve, and the watch is water-resistant to 200 metres. You can read more in the article Tudor Black Bay Chrono value appreciation.
Pelagos: The professional dive watch
The Pelagos is built for use underwater. The case is made of titanium, and the 42-millimetre Pelagos is water-resistant to 500 metres and features a helium escape valve. The family also includes the more compact Pelagos 39, the Pelagos LHD with its crown on the left, the Pelagos FXD with fixed, screwed-in strap bars and the Pelagos Ultra, designed for particularly great depths.
Ranger: The understated field watch
The Ranger is inspired by the watches of the British North Greenland Expedition of 1952 to 1954. It dispenses with a date and rotating bezel and features large Arabic numerals at 3, 6, 9 and 12. The Ranger is available in diameters of 36 and 39 millimetres.
Royal: The elegant watch with an integrated bracelet
The Royal combines an integrated bracelet with a fluted bezel and is regarded as an alternative to the Rolex Datejust. It is available in sizes from 30 to 40 millimetres, and the 40-millimetre models also display the day of the week. In addition to stainless steel, there are two-tone versions with yellow gold. Our article Rolex Datejust alternatives presents further alternatives to the Datejust.
1926: Classic watches for every day
The Tudor 1926 is named after the year in which the brand name was registered. It stands for classic design with a textured dial and is available in 28, 36, 39 and 41 millimetres, in stainless steel or two-tone with rose gold. With a moon phase, it is called the 1926 Luna.
Clair de Rose: The ladies' line
The Clair de Rose is Tudor's feminine line and bears the Tudor rose in its name. It is available in 26, 30 and 34 millimetres, has an automatic movement with date and is water-resistant to 100 metres.
Monarch: Elegance with small seconds
With the Monarch, Tudor revives a name from its own history. The 39-millimetre stainless steel case, the small seconds and the manufacture calibre MT5662-2U with a 65-hour power reserve make it the classic watch in the range.
Overview: Tudor model lines compared
| Model line | Sizes | Water-resistant to | Character |
| Black Bay | 37 to 43 mm | 200 m | Dive watch with rotating bezel |
| Black Bay One 31, 36, 39, 41 | 31 to 41 mm | 100 m | All-rounder with fixed bezel |
| Black Bay GMT and Pro | 39 and 41 mm | 200 m | Travel watch with second time zone |
| Black Bay Chrono | 41 mm | 200 m | Chronograph |
| Pelagos | 39 to 43 mm | 200 to 1,000 m | Professional dive watch in titanium |
| Ranger | 36 and 39 mm | 100 m | Understated field watch |
| Royal | 30 to 40 mm | 100 m | Elegant with integrated bracelet |
| 1926 | 28 to 41 mm | 100 m | Classic, also with moon phase |
| Clair de Rose | 26 to 34 mm | 100 m | Ladies' watch |
| Monarch | 39 mm | 100 m | Elegant with small seconds |
Which Tudor suits you?
If you are looking for a robust watch for every day, the Black Bay or the more compact Black Bay 58 is a sound choice. For travellers, the Black Bay GMT is ideal, and for divers the Pelagos. If you prefer understatement, choose the Ranger. The Royal, the 1926 and the Monarch suit a suit or a tailored outfit, while the Black Bay One 31, the Clair de Rose or the 28-millimetre 1926 suit slender wrists. We will be pleased to advise you personally on choosing the right size.
Buy Tudor at HORANDO
At HORANDO, you receive new Tudor watches new and unworn with box, papers and the full manufacturer's warranty. Each watch is inspected once more before dispatch and its reference and serial number are checked, after which it is sent on its way fully insured. Instalment payments are possible up to 5,000 euros via PayPal and up to 10,000 euros via Klarna. You will find the entire selection in our Tudor collection.
FAQ
Is Tudor a Rolex?
No. Tudor is an independent brand, but like Rolex it belongs to the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation and was built up by the founder of Rolex. This is why the two brands are closely related.
Which is the best-known Tudor watch?
The best-known line is the Black Bay. The Black Bay 58, the Black Bay GMT and the Black Bay Chrono are particularly sought after.
Which Tudor is suitable for ladies?
For ladies, the Clair de Rose in 26 to 34 millimetres, the Black Bay One 31, and the Royal and the 1926 in their smaller sizes are ideal choices.
Do Tudor watches have a manufacture movement?
Yes. Since 2015, Tudor has developed its own manufacture calibres. Most current models are powered by them, many with a 70-hour power reserve and chronometer certification. Some lines, such as the 1926 and the Clair de Rose, continue to use externally sourced automatic movements.
