Tudor’s Most Ignored Watch, But Should That Be the Case? Tudor Royal Review

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In this video, I share my complete thoughts on the often-ignored Tudor Royal, an integrated bracelet steel sports watch that I will argue deserves more attention than it gets. What do you guys think of the Tudor Royal?
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0:00 - Intro
0:27 - Background
1:37 - Case & Wear
4:01 - Dial
4:43 - Movement
6:20 - Final Thoughts

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@Nefville 8 месяцев назад

I tried on the blue dial at the AD once and was blown away by how nice that watch really is. That salmon dial is something else too, that would be my pick in 38mm.

@jollyrob 8 месяцев назад

I have the 41mm blue face with diamonds and love it. Although I don't usually go for the 'blingy' option the small diamonds really improve the dial imho - overcoming the overly busy roman numerals and improving the symmetry.

@GrodDs 8 месяцев назад

I have a 38 in blue, got it in an ebay auction for a discount, and its worth every penny. Looks sharp, fits perfect, very confortable and love the retro vibe.

@saumanqureshi5017 5 месяцев назад

How much did you get it if you dont mind me asking?

@fabortega 8 месяцев назад

My wife and I got matching royals with the salmon dial for our anniversary. I don't believe there's better option at this price point. We absolutly love them, they look amazing together. We got 41 and 34 mm.

@ishakahmed 8 месяцев назад

I literally bought the day date royal blue dial two weeks ago. It’s such an amazing watch up front. It was intended for the occasion but has now replaced my PRX 35mm powermatic as my daily driver. It really is beautiful to the eyes.

@palfor0 8 месяцев назад

Wrist size? I want day date but have 7 inch wrist and think the 38 mm might be better

@ishakahmed 8 месяцев назад

@@palfor0 I have kind of small wrists. 6.5 - 7 also. Although I have the 41, it looks good and wears well. Slightly top heavy but a non-issue. I think a 38 would be perfect for your wrist size. But day date only comes with 41mm. If I’m not mistaken all sizes below are only date.

@aaronzx10r 8 месяцев назад

@@ishakahmedthis vs the Prx…your thoughts considering the price difference? I’m considering a royal

@ishakahmed 8 месяцев назад

@@aaronzx10rin terms of looks, the PRX just looks way more expensive than the price is. The way the Roman numerals glint in the light, as well as the bracelet shimmer, is just top class. The Royale stands out too. The 41mm is a really bold looking watch, and I think there are a few other watches in that price range from other brands that do the same thing. Don’t get me wrong, it’s still a gem. But between the two I think PRX is way more watch than what you’re paying.

@Dtrehv 7 месяцев назад

Damn I’m also wearing my PRX 35mm, thinking about getting the Tudor date day. I’m worried about the size since this is only available in 41mm. I tried on the PRX 40mm and it looks huge on my wrist.

@steventsou5950 6 месяцев назад

I have two of them. 38mm blue dial and 41mm steel and gold (black). I will say they are my favorite and most versatile watches in the collection along with seamaster 300 and datejust 41mm.

@bettersteps 8 месяцев назад

Very underrated watch in many ways. Beautiful on wrist and feels like silk. I own the 38mm silver dial and could not be happier. Yes, it looks a bit retro but when does retro go out of style?

@llud840 8 месяцев назад

Teddy, you are a gentleman and scholar - a proprietor of always quality content. This is so bizarre; I have been fawning over the Royal the last few days after finally discovering it. Great points regarding its strange positioning - it feels just weird enough for me!

@MinhNguyen-ro6lm 7 месяцев назад

Bought this piece in 41mm with black dial before summer last year. It has been my beloved everyday watch ever since and it runs within +-2 variation for 1 year straight until it went out of cosc spec did I send in for servicing and just had it back and it’s accurate again

@knatt99 8 месяцев назад

I have the Day Date Salmon dial. An amazing entry watch! Beautiful and casual design.

@dreplays3118 8 месяцев назад

Please take this down to keep this gem secret lol, I have the silver dial version and it’s my favorite, it gets me an insane amount of compliments especially at watch stores cause they’ve never seen it, it’s so lowkey but stands out enough to turn heads still

@jerry2294 7 месяцев назад

Got the Royal Blue 38mm and love it and in artificial light looks so good. Few people thought it was a Omega Constellation from a distance but got this because it fits great under the shirt cuff and looks stylish.

@sie-rai 8 месяцев назад

A year ago in Geneva I got the blue Royal 41 mm. I absolutely love it. My Pelagos 39 for everyday, and Royal for formal meetings.

@wmen48 Месяц назад

They are bought sport watches though.

@nedflanders3769 8 месяцев назад

It’s so good. I just got the day-date version in the blue dial. I love it, especially that bezel!

@forsakenoutloud2386 8 месяцев назад

There were three reasons I bought this watch about 1.5 years ago. In order, they are (1) I liked it, (2) barely anyone else had it, (3) I wanted to establish a "relationship" with my local AD for a Rolex (I bought a few others, too, this was just part of it). I love this watch. Great value. I've seen the same SW-200 in many other more expensive watches, but I'm willing to bet they didn't do as good of a job as Tudor did when putting it into their watch.

@kenji06 8 месяцев назад

My wife has the salmon dial in 34mm and I will venture to say that it leans more into the dress category than sport, despite its integrated bracelet design. Great watch and highly underrated, in my opinion.

@mirkosaligari 8 месяцев назад

I have the 38 mm silver dial and I love it. Good mix of elegant and sporty.

@jonaskeim8396 7 месяцев назад

I got the 38mm in Salmon with diamonds. I actually found the diamond indices to make the whole watch look a lot more subtle (kinda ironic, I know) it’s the first watch I sprung that kinda money for but it’s definitely worth it and I find it’s looks lend to every occasion and make for the perfect daily watch for me!

@GoBrosb 8 месяцев назад

It’s a stunning watch! The blue dial of my 38mm really pops and goes with both casual and formal attire. It’s also one of the few watches in my collection that gets genuine affection from non-watch aficionados. A hugely underrated watch, and that’s one of the reasons I love owning it.

@jerry2294 7 месяцев назад

So true l get a lot of comments from my watch while to me the other Tudors look boring and dull.

@cjdontthink2 8 месяцев назад

I got my fiance a 28mm royal. She loves it, especially the vintage feel. We looked at a lot of other woman's watches and not much came close to Tudor.

@jimcampton 8 месяцев назад

I actually bought the 41mm gold with brown face with the day and date 2 days ago. I went in wanting to buy the Tudor Bronze or the chrono S&G and when I put this on my wrist it just looked so much better. Plus having the functionality of a the day and date won me over. Im chuffed with it.

@Psysso 8 месяцев назад

Everyone sleeping on this piece and twotone especially, it makes it a whole new level of beauty.

@sirspeedsalot 7 месяцев назад

I was thinking of getting that as my first watch , I might pull the trigger , I don't own any watches yet

@jimcampton 7 месяцев назад

@@sirspeedsalot I had my eye on something else. This wasn't even on my radar till I was in the boutique.

@michaelgalloway3855 8 месяцев назад

I have the 41mm day date silver dial love it it’s my party/dress watch it’s one of them watches what makes me feel fancy and happy when I wear it that’s why got it. It just did it for me when I seen it. do wish they did the day date in a smaller size as well though

@stevepapa 8 месяцев назад

I bought the 41mm two tone black dial variant and it has quickly become my favorite watch in my collection! I need to make a video on it soon!

@mj45532 8 месяцев назад

I have the all silver 38mm and love it. Looks even better in person!

@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78 8 месяцев назад

I actually like the design. It's a mix of modern and classic similar to what Tudor does with their entire line.

@rooneyrm 8 месяцев назад

I just purchased the salmon 41mm day date with diamonds.....its pefrct style and i get compliments on it quite often. Had too many diver watches so opted for something like my grand Seiko. This was it!

@QuimGarrigolas 8 месяцев назад

I've had a Tudor Royal Date 41mm blue dial for a year and a half and I'm in love! It's my daily. I wanted to buy a Tudor and when I saw the Royal in pictures it didn't catch my eye. That changed when I saw it in person! The pictures don't do it justice

@patrik3450 8 месяцев назад

Just bought exactly that :) it’s the best

@TheHardclimber85 8 месяцев назад

This has been growing on me since its release.

@rayharrison6400 8 месяцев назад

I like the design and it fits well this year with my peaked interest with integrated bracelets. I opted fir the latest Chocolate dial with gold. Its immensely comfortable and so versatile too, dipping its toes in both my casual choices and with a hint of sportiness too. Mine also offers day/date, which suits the flute / machine bezel look.

@MrRdmiss 5 месяцев назад

Ordered the black and gold date day version from my local AD......I cant look at another dive watch but wanted a Tudor....this one looks to have a touch more class......very sharp.

@NHCstudios 8 месяцев назад

after trying a royal 38mm I have decided to go shopping. love the one with the champaign dial but have also seen online that one with a brown dial has arrived. trying to find videos on youtube of how it looks but there are few films that show this in different lighting conditions

@ZAK-ur2es 8 месяцев назад

Hi teddy love your work. Wanted to buy tissot or seiko from you but you don't ship them to canada any idea if you would start selling these for Canada region anytime soon? If not is there any good authorize dealers for them?

@RyanLarivee 8 месяцев назад

I have a 38mm Blue dial. Very comfy. I don't wear it very often but when I do I enjoy it.. I will wear it to work tmr after warching this..

@David62903 8 месяцев назад

I love mine. I have 4 other Tudors so I have a choice but it's been on my wrist for a month as a daily wear.

@bharatnair15 8 месяцев назад

Love watching your excellent videos while enjoying my morning coffee, Teddy!

@bernardhossmoto 8 месяцев назад

I like it, especially the steel-gold daydate with the brown dial and roman numerals.

@Theblock4 6 месяцев назад

Own this watch for almost 2 years. The way it plays with the light and shines is so captivating. 🔥 One feature that is missed is its versatility, it has a date and screw down crown, that my other dress watches don’t have. Since owning it, has gone up by almost $1000 🤯.

@melody3741 8 месяцев назад

The royal and glamour are slept on. They are their own distinct takes on the sport dress that the OP held for so long

@robocopvn 8 месяцев назад

Used to be a Royal 38mm user: - The design is amazing - The Form factor is amazing - The dial is amazing -THE CLASP IS REALLY REALLY REALLY BAD!! IT NEVER FITS ME ... Have to sell it :(!

@Psysso 8 месяцев назад

Clasp is kinda cool and unique, the missing microadjusts are the bad part.

@sagoamicably6486 8 месяцев назад

that clasp is my only gripe too. they really needed to include half-links and a butterfly would have been better. i had success removing links from the the 6 o clock side and got a pretty good fit now. but man, i wish i could replace the clasp with a knockoff oysterflex or something

@robertbest3898 7 месяцев назад

I had heard others mention the clasp... I am looking at 38mm. I'm 7.25" and prefer classic case sizes. May I ask - what wrist size are you trying to fit?

@filipefm2972 8 месяцев назад

I think that watch would look absolutely wonderful in a purple dial. I don't know why , if it's the Roman numerals , the bezel or the bracelet , but I just feel it would fit and look gorgeous with purple... and there is the name ... since purple is the color of royalty.

@jshmeek5900 7 месяцев назад

I've got the black dial 41mm and it's amazing. Underrated but still gets a lot of compliments. Movement might not be impressive for the cost, but it's the most accurate automatic that I've had (coming from Seikos and Tissots). Attention to detail and the fit and finish are perfect. It's my grail watch and I don't see any point in buying a more expensive watch.

@jamesrobert4106 7 месяцев назад

I have the same spec. It is a superb watch.

@kellyjones2974 8 месяцев назад

Count me as one who loves the Royal; I'll be purchasing a 41mm Blue Dial Day Date from my AD in about 3 weeks.

@earthfeeler 8 месяцев назад

I have a 41mm blue Royal and I love it. Very comfortable and great unique looks. I really like this watch. Definitely keeping it for a while!

@danielchua2735 3 месяца назад

I’ve had the 41mm day date blue dial for 1.5years and it still looks amazing to me today.

@rampantcolt Месяц назад

My wife and I have matching Royals with MOP and diamond dial. We love them.

@IDenthusiast 8 месяцев назад

Recently got the 38 silver dial. It's great. The body is a homage to oyster quartz, and the unusual bezel is a nod to the 1959 Rolex. I love those historical winks. The applied romans have a lot of sparkle and are subtle. Build quality is top quality. The vibe is a playful mix of maximalist (the wonderfully blingy bezel and numerals) minimalist (the sleek brushed case and bracelet with polished sides, the lack of face text). It is a sturdy office-to-dinner-to-playtime daily wearer, but it's just a little more playful and fancier. Mine has been keeping great time -- +/- one second, for real. Improvements for the future: micro adjustments, better lume (current lume is useless), rounded crystal. All the detractors make me love it more because it means that I will see it on fewer wrists :)

@David62903 8 месяцев назад

Nice heads up re: The 1959 Rolex my birth year. I was unaware when I bought it.

@deconstructedluxury1964 8 месяцев назад

I have the 41mm diamond. This watch is so well made, it feels like a Rolex from the 70s. It is different and that's why I love it. It uses a lot of design cues from the 70s Tudor Ranger II. I know people hate the Selita, but if Tudor put in house with this ans perhaps some fancier dials- it would be in direct competition with 8 to 10k watches

@altonspencer6074 6 месяцев назад

I have the same watch purchased in Aug love it. Real classy and clean

@Sumayyahguest 4 месяца назад

I have a 41mm with the diamond dial. I love the watch. Bought a bb bronze afterwards. I still love wearing the Royal more. Love the style and how slim the case is.

@Psysso 8 месяцев назад

Stunning watch and so under the radar, which to me makes it even more special. I got the 41mm twotone gold and black combo and its even cooler than salmon or blue stainless steel variants. It just pops, you have to see it in person though, videos and generic pics don't do it justice. Also the 41 mm variants have the daydate complication for which on a rolex youll pay 10 times more. Moonphasing it for a month now and i think its my best watch purchase so far. The biggest negative would be no microadjusts at all so if your fit is somewhere in the middle of a link, youre stuck with a loose or tight watch. SW200 is a workhorse and inhouse is overrated, ill be laughing with joy when the service time comes.

@Explorer40mm 8 месяцев назад

Had the 38 and it’s amazing

@AmithVasanthaKumar 7 месяцев назад

I actually love it especially the Salmon dial. Going to check it out and will share my thoughts after I get a feel of it

@AaronRheins. 8 месяцев назад

If they had options for a different bezel and dial without roman numerals I'd be interested

@phelpsfinancialgroup1754 4 месяца назад

I love this watch, PERIOD!!! In person, it is one of the most beautiful watches I've seen. EXTREMELY underrated.

@sagoamicably6486 8 месяцев назад

i have the 38mm blue dial myself! nice dressier piece. clasp i wish was better though, hard to get a great fit. quick tip is the link on the 6 side can be removed by pressing the pins, which helps centering the clasp better

@Alp3124 7 месяцев назад

please explain how I can fix as this issue is killing me. watch makers just said nothing they can do as the clasp causes a kink for me in the bracelet

@sagoamicably6486 7 месяцев назад

@@Alp3124 on the 6 o clock side, the last link you can remove by pressing like a paperclip into it to remove it

@Alp3124 7 месяцев назад

@@sagoamicably6486 hey mate worked it out and it’s finally fixed, your a deadset legend was bugging the hell out of me and watch makers before said nothing they can do

@johannoren2787 8 месяцев назад

Seems like a great buy, been lusting for one for a while now, the price on it is just outstanding.

@MrHav1k 6 месяцев назад

I love the look!!!! Plus when you factor in the price?!!? It's a great buy. I'd go for it!

@JS-ev4xc 8 месяцев назад

It does has its unique design and is actually very similar to Tudor previous Classic series look. Black Bay is too famous that Royal is vastly brushed aside by many.

@stevekreutzer4104 8 месяцев назад

Regardless of the movement, I bought the 41mm day/date version for $1900 new and it’s an Awesome watch for that price point. I actually hope it does not become popular because I rarely see anyone else wearing them.

@Eren119 7 месяцев назад

You'll have to dig deeper into your pocket if you want a watch that not everyone has ...

@cupra2Jock. 6 месяцев назад

@Eren119 due to finance or high quality fakes, I'm seeing more and more men wearing 15/20k+ watches now

@kyleweber9760 8 месяцев назад

Really enjoying tudor lately.......amazing value.....

@samuelcarrillo6348 8 месяцев назад

I bought one at bucherer 1888 in NYC, I love it.

@Retro_Rev48 8 месяцев назад

Have a blue dial date day and I absolutely love it!

@ElPatron46 6 месяцев назад

Ι got the two tone silver and gold with the silver bezel 38mm. Man this watch looks classy af, every where I go people ask me about it, 10/10 worth every cent.

@stratoskartsounakis4233 Месяц назад

Got my hands on a 41mm two tone black dial, what a beauty. Great piece for the price point. I was looking for a Gerald Genta style piece. Tudor to me offered the most bank for dollar on this model. Well done! Only issue I have and nothing major at all, they could’ve made a model without the Roman numerals hour markers.

@user-ep9vm6cw9f 7 месяцев назад

this is personally my favourite tudor watch

@rikkidee 8 месяцев назад

I love it and think that it's a beautiful timepiece. Plus at 38mm you can't go wrong.

@mountainjay 8 месяцев назад

How does this compare to the Black Bay gold non-ratating bezel?

@bertholdbach4959 8 месяцев назад

My brother got the 41mm with the blue dial. It is beautifull,

@uesugikaru 7 месяцев назад

The watch looks surprisingly good irl. Waiting for mine to arrive, they had to order it because my ad says they are special order watches.

@nicolofurlan2278 8 месяцев назад

I would consider this with no date. But with that 3 o'clock date I cant even look at it

@yourstrulybostonyourstruly3185 8 месяцев назад

I think if im going for the salmon look id opt for the Montblanc Heritage, Longines heritage, heck even the Tissot Heritage.... Then in terms of the integrated bracelet at that point, its tough in between Tissot PRX and the MIDO TV

@chillvill1646 3 месяца назад

Sporty dress watch.....great fitting piece......love it.

@samgod2645 8 месяцев назад

What a beautiful watch I would love to own the Tudor royal with the brown dial 🔥

@hitman131399 4 месяца назад

I have a two tone 38mm champagne diamond dial and it’s absolutely gorgeous. A perfect daily wear and can be dressed up easily.

@chris_f_eden 8 месяцев назад

41mm Royal with Day/Date is on my list for sure

@FairwayJLA 6 месяцев назад

I have the black 38. Enjoyed working with the AD. Later he called and offered me a Submariner date & I got that for my son. My town only has one Rolex/Tudor shop & they are first rate vendors and follow up with service as needed.

@draakisback 8 месяцев назад

The thing that stopped me from buying one of these when I went to look for a watch about a year ago was the caliber. I hope it gets a refresh at some point with a UT caliber like the 1926 did. If they did that, honestly It would be a very good contender in the integrated steel watch category.

@Psysso 8 месяцев назад

Nothing wrong with a modified workhorse caliber, infact i prefer it because the service and upkeep will be much easier long term.

@draakisback 8 месяцев назад

@@Psysso maybe but it just feels weird when you can get this caliber in much cheaper watches. If you look at the cost differential on the 1926s as well, you can see that the price really comes from the brand more than the watch parts.

@pdefilippo16 8 месяцев назад

I impulsively bought this watch when my AD told me it could be a 6 month wait to receive my Speedmaster back from getting a repair. The quality was surprisingly good for the money, it was far more comfortable than the speedy ever was and I received tons of compliments on it but for whatever reason I had buyers remorse the entire time I wore it. Eventually my speedy was returned and the Tudor went back in the box never to be warm again. A few weeks ago I sold it on eBay for pennys on the dollar.

@DrDarkStar68 8 месяцев назад

Agree! I am a Grand Seiko-path and own 3. The bracelets are killing me.

@Uncle_Dave_Dave 8 месяцев назад

In the thumbnail, I thought the bezel was channel set emerald cut black stones... wouldn't be so hard to find a bezel to swap but just gotta match that metal color

@djseefried 8 месяцев назад

We bought my wife the salmon in a 34mm size I think. It looks way more expensive than it is and she gets lots of compliments on it even from strangers. To be honest I am a bit of a Tudor fan boy but once you see this in person it's hard to deny it's a beautiful watch.

@kylemcpherson1443 8 месяцев назад

i went to my local Mayors to see them in person. And was absolutely blown away by this exact fact. No picture or video does this watch justice in person.

@lupodisol 24 дня назад

Love it!!!

@sdk9573 7 месяцев назад

I love the Tudor Royal Dateday, hopefully I'll own it soon.

@delerium75 8 месяцев назад

The roman numerals on the dial are a barrier to love.

@777SJ 6 месяцев назад

I purchased the 38mm black dial with diamonds. I feel the dial is cleaner and less cluttered. Mine fits fine and I’ve had no issues with the clasp. Just wish it had T fit clasp like my Black Bay 54. It’s a much nicer watch in person.

@clivew772 6 месяцев назад

I really wanted to like this - and the case, the bracelet, even the bezel look great. Nice choice of colours and materials too. But that dial is a dealbreaker: hands from one era, numerals from another, minute track from a third. As a few others have said, adding diamonds actually makes it LESS fussy, which must put the Royal in a category of one.

@mitchellsmith1593 5 месяцев назад

I have 38mm two tone champ dial Roman numerals. Love it!

@nicolasisaksson1175 8 месяцев назад

What would you choose between this Tudor or a Rado golden horse hyper chrome? I'm trying to decide between the two.

@Psysso 8 месяцев назад

This one no doubt.

@drkesrf 8 месяцев назад

I like it in theory, but as you eluded to towards the end, it doesn’t feel like it knows what it is. I think the dial and numerals throws it off. Needs a sportier dial.

@simonwright6882 8 месяцев назад

The main reason I'm not drawn to the Royal apart from the movement is the bezel. It would be interesting to see a smooth bezel option.

@garynj17 8 месяцев назад

100% agree

@Psysso 8 месяцев назад

Bezel is unique and while not for everyones taste i feel like its something thats largely missing in horology nowadays.

@jimhim585 8 месяцев назад

This watch would be incredible with a smooth bezel, simple baton dial, and more robust midlinks. It would be a best seller.

@derKunstler 8 месяцев назад

It has really great elements speaking for it and also the price point is nice. But I dont really like the bezel, the numerals and how the date cuts in. I feel like it needs a facelift.

@diogoramiro3987 3 месяца назад

Can anyone explain me why instead of 4 being displayed: IV it’s IIII ?

@marcusedcofficial 6 месяцев назад

I love this watch. Personally, I would go with the 34mm case size, steel and gold, with the chocolate dial🔥

@jparker1901 8 месяцев назад

Reminds of crown cap, a green dial version is a good Heineken gadget

@marlonr391 3 месяца назад

Love this watch. They need to put a cosc movement inside, i may get one in the near future salmon dial 38mm. But all funds are allocated to the 58 GMT

@austinh7967 8 месяцев назад

Owned a blue one in 38. Loved how it looked and felt but it was too top heavy. The bracelet links were thin and the watch head was relatively thick, so it would flop all over all day.

@robertbest3898 7 месяцев назад

follow up here -- I have been considering this as 38. My understanding - it's under 11mm thick. Can you say more about the top-heavy feel? Was the bracelet properly fitted - or any other information you can share about the experience. (I have wondered if it was big and clunky - and was under the impression is isn't). Thx, Bob

@leonardr6704 6 месяцев назад

I wasn't a believer until I wore one. I find that it actually walks the line between sporty and dressy very well. The bezel feels like Rolex, dial feels clean but refined, and the case and bracelet tie it together with a sporty edge