TUDOR is an award-winning Swiss-made watch brand, offering watches with refined aesthetics, proven reliability and unique value for money. The origins of TUDOR date back to 1926, when “The Tudor” was first registered as a brand on behalf of the founder of Rolex, Hans Wilsdorf. He created the Montres TUDOR SA Company in 1946 to offer watches with the quality and dependability of a Rolex, at a more accessible price point. Renowned for their robustness and affordability, throughout their history TUDOR watches have been the choice of bold adventurers on land, underwater and on ice. Today, the TUDOR collection includes emblematic models such as Black Bay, Pelagos, 1926, and TUDOR Royal. Since 2015, TUDOR has also offered mechanical Manufacture Calibres with multiple functions and superior performance.
A magnificent example of a tool watch and symbol of adventure, the Pelagos is one of the most complete traditional mechanical divers’ watches available today. Waterproof to 500m (1,640 ft), it is available in both left- and right-handed versions. In addition to its original matt black version, this model is also available in matt blue, the emblematic color of the brand’s divers’ watches since the 1960s.
Royal is a name first used by TUDOR in the 1950s to emphasize the superior quality of its watches. The TUDOR Royal range is part of this heritage in that it offers automatic sport-chic watches with integrated bracelets that are as affordable as they are uncompromising. Cutting-edge technical performance and refined aesthetic are characteristic of this range, which sits at the crossroads between classic and sports watches and comes in stainless steel or stainless steel and gold and is offered in 4 sizes with a wide range of dials
The Clair de Rose line, reimagined in a classic, refined and timeless spirit, uses the brand’s historic aesthetic codes. The Clair de Rose collection is available exclusively in steel and in six configurations and three sizes, 26, 30 and 34mm in diameter, it presents opaline dials with delicate decorations in relief, punctuated with blue lacquered Roman numerals or diamonds.
The Black Bay celebrates 70 years of diving watches with extraordinary heritage. The iconic model inherits the general lines, as well as the domed dial and crystal from the first TUDOR diving watches. It borrows the characteristic angular hands, known as Snowflake hands, from the watches delivered in large quantities to the French Navy in the 1970s. In 2024, the Black Bay line expanded as TUDOR welcomed a new METAS-certified model with a monochromatic aesthetic
TUDOR pays tribute to its origins and watchmaking traditions with its 1926 line, a range of mechanical watches that are timeless, classic and elegant. Available in four sizes with a wide choice of dials, the 1926 line is named after the year when “The Tudor” was registered as a brand on behalf of Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf.
The Ranger model was launched to mark the 70th anniversary of the British North Greenland Expedition. It is a tool watch celebrating the spirit of this daring adventure, complete with Manufacture Calibre MT5402, a 39mm case and a clasp with rapid adjustment system. The Ranger model respects the aesthetic standards established in the course of its history, especially its dial with Arabic numerals at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o’clock, whilst incorporating new state-of-the-art technical elements. It continues, within the TUDOR collection, the tradition of the expedition watch.
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Every TUDOR watch is assembled and fully tested to TUDOR’s superior standards and at the brand’s watch Manufacture located in Le Locle, Switzerland. This new state-of-the-art facility, bringing together the know-how of watchmakers with the best in production management and automated testing systems, was completed in 2021 after three years of construction.
In 2015, TUDOR announced its first Manufacture Calibre in its history. A high-performance Calibre of excellent precision and proven robustness, it offers a 70-hour power reserve meaning that a wearer can, for example, take off the watch on Friday evening and put it on again on Monday morning without having to wind it.
TUDOR was first created by Hans Wilsdorf in 1926 to make the best possible watch at the best possible price. Nearly a century later, TUDOR is doing just that – crafting robust and reliable watches at accessible price points.
TUDOR Boutique at Royal de Versailles proudly offers an exceptional selection of timepieces from one of Switzerland’s most respected watchmakers. TUDOR is an award-winning Swiss-made watch brand, offering watches with refined aesthetics, proven reliability, and uncompromising quality. With years of experience serving Toronto’s luxury clientele, Royal de Versailles is an authorized destination for those seeking authenticity, craftsmanship, and world-class service. Whether you’re expanding a collection or selecting your first TUDOR, our knowledgeable team is here to guide you in finding the perfect piece. Visit us in-store to experience the world of TUDOR.
