Question for Tudor owners
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North Atlantic Dude
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It’s more like -4/+6 a day. I don’t own a Tudor but I do own a chronometer (Longines Zulu Spirit Time) and master chronometer (Omega Seamaster) and they are more than accurate for me. However, any quartz will be more accurate for the most part than any mechanical or automatic watch.
I own a COSC Tudor pelagos 39 and they are very accurate, they do lose seconds over the month but it’s better than they state, however they will never match a quartz. No mechanical watch will but it’s a compromise I’m willing to make
I own a COSC Tudor pelagos 39 and they are very accurate, they do lose seconds over the month but it’s better than they state, however they will never match a quartz. No mechanical watch will but it’s a compromise I’m willing to make
Would you say your Tudor is as accurate as a Rolex with their +/- 2 seconds a day?
It’s more like -4/+6 a day. I don’t own a Tudor but I do own a chronometer (Longines Zulu Spirit Time) and master chronometer (Omega Seamaster) and they are more than accurate for me. However, any quartz will be more accurate for the most part than any mechanical or automatic watch.
I see. Good point. Thanks.
My experience with the Tudor's I own has been better than the -4/+6 or whatever Tudor states, and more in +2 for both my Tudors (BB36 & BB54), which is in line with my Omegas with Cal. 8800 and Cal. 8900.
Would you say your Tudor is as accurate as a Rolex with their +/- 2 seconds a day?
Yeah probably around the same, maybe somewhere between the 2. I have only had the watch a short time and I love it and I would honestly say they are on a par for quality and I was told by the AD that Tudor are putting the prices up soon to and will soon be nudging omegas prices. Worth getting in now I think
People don't buy mechanical watches for their accuracy. It's the beauty of something made with centuries old traditions in manufacturing that makes someone want it.
I’ve had my BB54 for almost a year, and it’s consistently within the +2/day at max. Since setting it for DST earlier this month, it’s +5 for that entire time. I think that’s impressive, but still can’t touch my quartz watches
Tudors are excellent. I have owned a black bay and it was 1 second a day fast.
People don't buy mechanical watches for their accuracy. It's the beauty of something made with centuries old traditions in manufacturing that makes someone want it.
Yes I get it. I owned a mechanical watch for 6 years until it recently died. Since then the inaccuracy of mechanical is suddenly bothering me for some reason. I would go back to mechanical — if it’s a Rolex — as Rolex appears to be the most accurate while maintaining the mechanical heritage.
I have a BB41 (ETA) and it runs about +1spd over a week of wear and it’s my most accurate mechanical watch.
Would you say your Tudor is as accurate as a Rolex with their +/- 2 seconds a day?
My BB58 is +1 second per day
My two Tudors both run at around +3s a day. It’s not a bit inconvenience to pop out the crown every few days, wait 10 seconds, and pop back in. Love both watches - great brand
Not bad. Thanks.
Yes I get it. I owned a mechanical watch for 6 years until it recently died. Since then the inaccuracy of mechanical is suddenly bothering me for some reason. I would go back to mechanical — if it’s a Rolex — as Rolex appears to be the most accurate while maintaining the mechanical heritage.
There are other brands more accurate than Rolex. Take a look at Grand Seiko, especially the spring drive. As good as it gets.
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Very much so. Typically +/- a second or two on the wrist.
If you want to be as accurate as possible without doing anything, get a solar Citizen that radio syncs to the atomic clock service.
There are other brands more accurate than Rolex. Take a look at Grand Seiko, especially the spring drive. As good as it gets.
Spring drive vs an automatic is about the same as comparing spring drive to super thermocompensated quartz. 😁
As a chronometer, it's spec'd to be -4 to +6s in accuracy but Tudor separately claims it's between -2 to +4.
I currently own four different #tudor models ranging from 12 years old to this year. All of them are probably with them +1 -2 a day at worst. All tudors are COSC certified. I will say out of these four models. The Ranger is the most accurate only being about 1 second off in three months.
Yes I get it. I owned a mechanical watch for 6 years until it recently died. Since then the inaccuracy of mechanical is suddenly bothering me for some reason. I would go back to mechanical — if it’s a Rolex — as Rolex appears to be the most accurate while maintaining the mechanical heritage.
My problem with mechanical watches is the fragile nature, as I use my watches surfing ect , but I bet Tudors Rolex Omega ect are far better than my cheaper failures.
My BB58 is now like +10/s a day (havnt tested, just guessing based off experience) but it doesn’t bother me. I’m waiting till I’m closer to end of the warranty to send it in for service. Still my most worn watch.
My BB GMT is spot on (according to Toolwatch). I want to have it tested with a timegrapher, but I have been super happy with it's accuracy. Go for it!
OK, first thing first. Tudors manufacturer MT are COSC chronometers pretty much across the board (all except for 2-3 references meeting METAS specifications). Generally speaking that means -4 to +6 seconds a day. Now Tudor cranks it up a bit and all their COSC are sitting within -2 to +4 sec a day. Tudor METAS are accurate to 0 to +5 s/day.
I own 2 Tudors right now:
- Ranger which runs -0.5s/day when on wrist and +3s sitting dial up in a watch box.
- BlackBay 41 Burgundy METAS runs +0.5 to +1s a day no matter what.
OK, first thing first. Tudors manufacturer MT are COSC chronometers pretty much across the board (all except for 2-3 references meeting METAS specifications). Generally speaking that means -4 to +6 seconds a day. Now Tudor cranks it up a bit and all their COSC are sitting within -2 to +4 sec a day. Tudor METAS are accurate to 0 to +5 s/day.
I own 2 Tudors right now:
- Ranger which runs -0.5s/day when on wrist and +3s sitting dial up in a watch box.
- BlackBay 41 Burgundy METAS runs +0.5 to +1s a day no matter what.
That BlackBay looks very accurate while elegant.
I've got a Longines Spirit COSC and have kept it wound for the last month by wearing it every second or third day before it runs out of power. The accuracy for the last month is about 0.3 seconds per day. It's runs fractionally slow when worn or dial up and faster when dial down and a good bit slower 12up. If you mess around with the positioning when not wearing it you can balance the accuracy out.
My BB Pro keeps accuracy at 2-3s/day, I would say that is quite accurate. If that is not accurate enough for you just buy a quartz watch.
That BlackBay looks very accurate while elegant.
Yes. I also own METAS certified Omega and it’s unfortunately nowhere near to what I’m getting from Tudor re’ accuracy. Not saying Tudor is more accurate than Omega, it just what I’m seeing with my two timepieces
My problem with mechanical watches is the fragile nature, as I use my watches surfing ect , but I bet Tudors Rolex Omega ect are far better than my cheaper failures.
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