Seriously, the watch world is swimming in fakes. And Tudor, being Rolex’s cooler (and sometimes cheaper) brother, is definitely on the faker’s radar. Why wouldn’t they be? People want that Rolex vibe without dropping Rolex money. That opens the door for all sorts of shenanigans.
I was just reading about some dude on Chrono24 (sketchy sometimes, gotta say) eyeing a Tudor Day-Date and freaking out about the fakes. Good on him for being cautious! You totally should be too! I mean, you can spend a few hundered bucks and get a watch that can fool some experts. Seriously!
You’ll find posts online from people who have been looking at watches and wondering if they’re the real deal. There are even YouTube channels dedicated to sniffing out fake Rolexes and Tudors. They are called “Rolex & Tudor Fake Busters.” That should tell you something, right?
Now, I’m no expert, but I reckon if a Tudor seems too good to be true, it probably is. Pay attention to the details. Is the lettering crisp? Does the movement sound right? Does the seller have a good reputation? Check the lume, the weight, the bracelet… everything!
And don’t just rely on pictures online. Get it in your hands if you can. Even better, have a trusted watchmaker take a look before you pull the trigger. Seriously, save yourself the heartache (and the cash).
I saw this one post where this guy was looking at a vintage Tudor Oyster from the 40s. 14k gold, the whole shebang. Cool, right? But those older watches are even trickier because you gotta know your history. What movements were used back then? What dials are correct? It’s a rabbit hole!
Look, I’m not saying all Tudors on the market are fake. Not at all. But you gotta be smart. Do your research. Be skeptical. And if something feels off, walk away. There are plenty of legit Tudors out there. You just gotta find one that isn’t trying to fool you, like maybe a cheaper Tudor or Oris. They don’t really need to, as Omega is part of Swatch.
