Explore 8 of the most affordable Tudor watches that deliver Swiss precision without breaking the bank.
Swiss manufacturer Tudor occupies a special position in the luxury watch market. Created in 1926 by Hans Wilsdorf, the same man behind the Rolex brand, Tudor has always been considered Rolex’s less-expensive close cousin.
Tudor’s main selling point right from the onset is its ability to deliver high-quality Swiss watches at a fraction of the price quoted by many traditional luxury watch brands. Some of the most popular Tudor collections, such as the Black Bay, Pelagos, Heritage, and North Flag, cost anywhere from a few hundred to several thousand dollars.
Today, buying a Tudor watch allows you to own a Rolex-quality watch without breaking the bank. Of course, not every Tudor watch is affordable. The brand makes watches with a premium price tag as well. In this article, we have handpicked some of the cheapest Tudor watches you can consider buying if you’re looking to buy an affordable luxury watch.
This all-stainless steel timepiece is the 41mm variant of Tudor’s famous Royal collection, which includes several affordable automatic watches with a sporty-chic aesthetic and integrated bracelet. This variant was launched in 2020.
The luxury sports watch comes in a stainless steel casing with a case diameter of 41mm and thickness of 10.6mm, which gives it some serious wrist presence. The case has a brushed finish, and on top of this sits a polished bezel with alternating grooves, which creates a distinctive engraved motif.
This Tudor Royal watch is powered by a self-winding Caliber 3429 movement with a 38-hour power reserve. It has a day-date complication, with a day window sitting just under the 12 o’clock position while the date is displayed in a separate window at the 3 o’clock position. This is displayed on an elegant blue dial with a sunburst finish complete with Roman Numeral hour markers.
Like other Tudor Royal Watches, the Ref. M28600-0005 comes fitted with a stainless steel integrated bracelet with 5 rows of polished and satin-brushed finish. The bracelet is worn comfortably and adds to the versatile appearance of this watch.
The Ranger M79950-0001 is a luxurious Tudor timepiece considered a modern classic by enthusiasts. That’s because its design pays homage to the iconic Oyster Prince Ranger produced by the watchmaker back in the 1960s. Despite borrowing inspiration from a model from years ago, the new Tudor Ranger incorporates a number of modern features to enhance its functional appeal.
The Ranger M79950-0001 is a durable tool watch presented in a rugged 39mm stainless steel casing, which is up to 20mm thick. The dial of this watch is a matte black color with minimal text on the dial. The numerals are printed in bold and oversized Arabic numbers, which ensures optimal legibility.
The Ranger M79950-0001 is powered by a reliable Tudor caliber MT5402 movement, which delivers up to 70 hours of power reserve, perfect for adventure-seekers. The movement is protected by a sapphire glass and screwed-down crown, ensuring a water resistance of up to 100 meters, which makes it suitable for a wide range of outdoor activities.
The Black Bay is Tudor’s diving watch inspired by vintage Tudor Submariner watches. This is similar to Rolex’s Submariner but with a few subtle differences. The standard Black Bay was originally produced in a 41mm casing. Then, in 2018, Rolex introduced a mid-sized variant with a 39mm casing known as the Tudor Black Bay 58.
The Ref M79030B-0001 Black Bay is a version of the Black Bay 58 released in 2020. It comes in a stainless steel casing paired with a blue dial and bezel. The bezel is made of aluminum inserts instead of ceramic, which is used in many modern diving watches. The unidirectional rotating bezel is useful for tracking time while diving and is beautifully machined to perfection.
Keeping with its retro-inspired design, this Black Bay Fifty-Eight timepiece comes with a vintage-style domed sapphire crystal designed to resemble the acrylic crystals used in older watches.
This diving watch can reach depths of up to 200 meters, which is quite impressive for such an affordable timepiece. To maintain legibility while diving, this watch has a time-only dial. It is powered by an in-house Tudor caliber MT5402, operating at a 4Hz frequency and a power reserve of up to 70 hours.
The 1926 is one of Tudor’s cheapest watches. The collection was launched officially in 2018 as a simple, no-frills wristwatch with a classic appearance—the 1926 Ref. M91550-0001 is one of the best-known examples in the collection.
It is a self-winding mechanical watch with a 39mm stainless steel casing and an elegant silver dial. Since the 1926 collection goes all the way up to 41mm in terms of case size, this 39mm variant sits just below the biggest size possible. The steel watch comes with an integrated bracelet of the same material, with 7 rows of satin-brushed external and polished links. To add to its vintage appeal, the silvered dial of this watch has a subtle honeycomb pattern and applied numerals.
Tudor’s 1926 Ref. M91550-0001 is powered by the Calibre T601 automatic movement, which has a 38-hour power reserve and a date complication. The movement is protected by a steel screw-down crown that is designed to be water-resistant to a depth of 100 meters.
The Tudor Black Bay Bronze Ref. M79250BM-0003 is part of the watchmaker’s vintage-inspired watches modeled after the Tudor Submariner. They first appeared in the company’s catalog in 2012, but the Ref. M79250BM-0003 was added to the collection in 2016.
Like other watches in this collection, this reference is renowned for its vintage style, characterized by an oversized crown and a domed sapphire crystal. This model, in particular, comes in a unique-looking bronze casing but has a stainless steel case back, which is difficult to distinguish from the rest of the case because of its bronze-colored PVD coating.
This case design and material contribute to the retro aesthetics of this watch, especially since bronze tends to develop a patina, which will give it a distinctive vintage look over time.
This watch also has a brown aluminum bezel ring for tracking time underwater, a fitting feature for a watch designed to dive to depths of up to 200 meters.
The various components of the dial are luminous to promote legibility in low-light conditions. This watch is powered by a powerful Tudor-manufactured caliber MT5601 movement with a 28,800 vph (4Hz) frequency, 26 Jewels & 70 hours of power reserve.
The Black Bay 36 Ref. M79500-0001 belongs to Tudor’s family of dive watches that have been in production since 2012. This 36mm variant joined the catalog officially in 2016, standing out in a 36mm casing, which is just midway between the larger 41mm and much bigger 36mm variants.
Although relatively modest for a sports watch, this model is right in the sweet spot for a Tudor watch and is perfect for most average-sized wrists. It comes in a stainless steel casing with brilliant finishing that’s almost on par with that of many other expensive luxury watches.
This model comes fitted with a black dial. It has no numerals, but the applied indices and all the other small details on the dial are executed to perfection. They stand approximately 0.5mm above the surface of the dial, adding more detail and character to the overall design of the watch. They’re also luminous, providing optimal legibility even in the dark.
The Tudor Black Bay P01 Ref. M70150-0001 is a Tudor reference introduced as a part of the Black Bay collection in 2019. According to popular fan theories, the design of this timepiece was inspired by a prototype watch produced by Tudor for the US Navy in the 1960s.
With a case size of up to 42mm, this is one of the larger Black Bay watches on the market, perfect for men with bigger wrists. It has a rotating bezel for diving, which is calibrated for up to 12 hours. Adding to the distinctive appearance of this watch is its winding crown, which is located in the 4 o’clock position instead of the usual 3 o’clock.
This timepiece comes fitted with either a rubber or hybrid leather strap, which fits nicely with its sporty-chic aesthetics. The strap is secured with a folding clasp and a safety catch that keeps it secure and comfy for all kinds of use cases.
The stainless steel Black Bay 58 was inspired by Tudor’s first-ever diving watch to reach depths of up to 200 meters, the famous reference 7924. This Black Bay variant, released in 2018, shares several notable similarities with the historical model nicknamed the "Big Crown" by collectors due to its oversized crown. The screw-down winding crown is a highlight of this model as well, with an oversized circular crown tube with a satin-brushed finish to match the casing.
Its predecessor is an elegant 39mm stainless steel watch with a unidirectional rotatable bezel made from matt black anodized aluminum. The bezel is graduated with a 60-minute timer printed in pink gilded markings for extra legibility. This powerful diving watch is powered by a chronometer-certified Calibre MT5402 (COSC) mechanical movement with a bidirectional rotor system. The movement is well protected within the domed sapphire crystal cover, with a water resistance of 200 meters.
As this list shows, Tudor makes extremely elegant luxury watches accessible to watch lovers, even with a small budget of $5,000 or less. These watches blend the highest level of horological excellence with innovation and a prestigious heritage. On Bezel, you’ll find an impressive selection of pre-owned Tudor watches at the most accessible price points.
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