Switzerland · Founded 1926

Tudor

Purpose-built watches shaped by diving, exploration and practical design.

Founded1926
OriginSwitzerland
FocusProfessional tool watches
LibraryEditorial references

Brand story.

Tudor was created to offer dependable Swiss watches at a more accessible position while drawing on the case, bracelet and waterproofing philosophy associated with Rolex.

Its modern identity is now distinct: Black Bay expresses heritage, Pelagos focuses on professional diving, and Ranger, Royal and 1926 broaden the catalogue.

Selected milestones

Timeline.

1926

Trademark registered

The Tudor trademark is registered for watches.

1946

Montres Tudor SA

Hans Wilsdorf formally establishes the company behind Tudor.

1954

Tudor Submariner

The Oyster Prince Submariner establishes Tudor’s professional dive-watch heritage.

2012

Modern revival

Black Bay and Pelagos launch a new era for the brand.

2015

Manufacture movements

Tudor introduces its first in-house manufacture calibres.

Collection architecture

Essential collections.

Black Bay

Heritage-led dive and sports watches with broad modern appeal.

Pelagos

Technical titanium diving instruments with professional specifications.

Ranger

Simple expedition-inspired field watches.

Royal

Integrated-bracelet watches positioned between sport and dress.

1926

Classical everyday watches with traditional dial detailing.

TimeHunter Insight
Tudor is strongest when judged independently: robust construction, clear purpose and increasingly mature manufacture capability.
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