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They were one of several brands used by the French Navy for its divers with the first Tudor Submariners being purchased in the late 1960's. Additionally the same model was used by the US Navy for its UDT and Navy Seals. More recently, Tudor has been moving away from the similarity with Rolex and has begun to develop its own style as evidenced by the Monarch model. It should also be noted that Tudor does not use Rolex movements. Instead, their movement is for the most part 17, 21 or 25 jewel Swiss ETA movements. Tudor watches do benefit from Rolex technical achievements however and even though the advances may not be recent, they are valid in terms of their technological viability. This is especially true when one considers that in many cases Rolex watches carry technology that is ahead of their time. Genuine Tudor watches are sold through official Tudor retailers but are currently not available in the United States. Not a great deal of information is available regarding the actual history of the Tudor line. Unlike many brand web sites, the Tudor site does not provide any extensive history that lists its achievements or for that matter even any company information. It was in 1908 that he began the Rolex brand. Tudor watches are considered to be highly collectable and are widely available. replica omega watch The main function of a watch is to tell people what time it is now. The kind of watch here is the waterproof watch. For starters, a waterproof watch means that a sudden downpour won't ruin your new accessory. If you get thrown in the pool as prank by your buddy, or accidentally jump in without taking off your watch, you won't be left worrying if your watch is going to keep telling time. For surfers, the Rip Curl Berlin watch lets you show off your laid back attitude with a silver toned stainless steep bracelet strap and a square case. The steel is marine-grade for reliable performance and a durable look. |