Anyone else surprised that we don't see these more often?
I don't dislike Tudor, in fact I think they make very nice watches, but I'm not a diver kind of guy. So I generally don't pay attention to their offerings. But I recently found out about the Glamour collection and, I'm surprised I haven't heard more about them. These are very sharp GADA type watches with fantastic specs and at a reasonable price from a major swiss brand. The only point I can think of are that at 42mm they are a little larger for some, I'm surprised the don't offer these in 38-40mm sizes. They seem to be priced in the $2000-$2300 USD range, new, on the secondary market, which to me seems like a fantastic value. Anyone else have thoughts on these?
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Chris
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My opinion why - guys don’t like the name glamour associated with their watch. And it’s too big for most female wrists. If it had any name, Prince/royal etc
My opinion why - guys don’t like the name glamour associated with their watch. And it’s too big for most female wrists. If it had any name, Prince/royal etc
I think you make a good point. Add to that 42mm only
The glamour double date and the 1926 imo are the best watches in tudors lineup. They speak to me far more than the popular divers do.
Poor branding and not overly marketed (at least in North America) - plus kinda of pricey (IMO) and a tad large at 42mm. At it's pricepoint it competes with much stronger models in terms of cache and appeal - see Longines for example.
Can you even get these in the United States?
I can't with the text surrounding the subdial.
Have a look at these then!
I'm a bit abscessed with vintage Princes at the minute. Some good value there. Didn't see the glamour collection before either! Agreed, 38mm and a different name would propel them upward in sales quite dramatically.
My Tudor rep told me that Tudor sells far more of this style of watch than we can imagine. Enthusiasts think of Tudor in terms of Black Bays and sports watches but the 1926 and Glamour appeal to the casual watch buyer.
Poor branding and not overly marketed (at least in North America) - plus kinda of pricey (IMO) and a tad large at 42mm. At it's pricepoint it competes with much stronger models in terms of cache and appeal - see Longines for example.
I agree with your point on poor branding. No celebrity or pro athlete is ever seen wearing it. On the website it is almost as if The Glamour series is hidden in the classic tab. In AD stores it’s usually in the back display case. Outdated design. I don’t doubt the value of the movement and finishing of the series but just doesn’t appeal to the majority. I tried on the 42mm it fits and looks smaller than your typical 42mm. It wears similar to the old black bay.
I’ve actually never seen this before! Love everything about this design except for the date windows at 12 o clock.
If these were 38mm I would be interested
Really strange sizing and proportions for a watch that aesthetically should sit in the “dressy GADA” market niche. Reduce the size, price it against the likes of Frederic Constant, profit.
Way too big. They make smaller version for the simple date and day/date versions tho. And as long as the name isn't written on the dial, I don't really care what Tudor is calling them...
But if, I'd go for the 1926 36mm or 39mm.
At this stage the larger case size is probably needed to accommodate the big date complication (which is always beautiful to me). Case symmetry is interesting, not sure if I’m fully on board, but it looks great as a less common conversation starter!!
I can't with the text surrounding the subdial.
I’m reading with the brightness down and I didn’t even see it until I read your comment, and now it cannot be unseen.
These watches are quite thick which I imagine was their biggest downfall (I know that was the reason why I ultimately ended up not getting one).
These are good looking watches, wonder why I don't see them.....
I cannot wait to see what Tudor releases next month.