The Origin Of Swiss Tudor Watches

Tudor Watches is a Swiss watch brand founded in 1926 by Hans Wilsdorf , the same visionary behind Rolex . Wilsdorf created Tudor to offer timepieces with the same quality and reliability as Rolex but at a more accessible price point. Tudor watches were often powered by Swiss ETA movements (until recently) and housed in Rolex-quality cases with Rolex-signed crowns and casebacks in the early years. Key Milestones and Features of Tudor: 1926 : The brand name "The Tudor" was registered by Wilsdorf's company. 1946 : Montres Tudor SA was established as a sister company to Rolex. 1950s–1960s : Gained fame with tool watches like the Tudor Oyster Prince and Tudor Submariner , often used by military forces, including the French Navy (Marine Nationale). 1970s : Introduced distinctive and colorful chronographs like the Tudor "Monte Carlo" models. 2009 Onward : Tudor was revitalized with modern reissues and in-house movements. The brand distanced itself ...