First registered as a brand in 1926 by watch dealer and maker Veuve de Philippe Hüther, Tudor was officially taken over by Hans Wilsdorf—the founder of Rolex—in 1936. In his words, he wanted to make a watch that his agents could sell at a more modest price than his Rolex watches, and yet one that would attain the standard of dependability for which Rolex was famous. Wilsdorf's intent was clear: create watches at modest prices while maintaining Rolex dependability.
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From the Editor: Tudor Black Bay Pro. Without a Doubt a Must-Have for Me.
As soon as I received the press release from Tudor and the doors opened at Watches & Wonders 2022, I knew that it was love at first sight when it comes to the new Tudor Black Bay Pro. For more than a decade I have been on the hunt for a vintage Rolex Explorer II ref. 1655 Steve McQueen. Well, after perusing this new watch in Geneva, I am happy to say that the wait is over and I rather have this Tudor than a 1655.
Introducing: Tudor Black Bay Pro. Reminiscent of the Rolex Explorer II ref. 1655.
Very reminiscent of the vintage Rolex Explorer II ref. 1655 Tudor presents a new technical model with a whole new aesthetic named Black Bay Pro. This new watch has a 39 mm stainless case, a fixed 24-hour graduated steel bezel, an orange 24-hour hand and is powered by the in-house calibre MT5652 with built-in GMT function.
