Tudor BEATS Rolex with Best Watch of 2021 

We know you want more watches…. click here: linktr.ee/watchfinder

Being a watch person comes down to your heart. Once you love a watch, these comparisons means nothing in the long run. If you buy the alternative, eventually you’ll want the one you originally wanted. Having said that, Rolex never captured my heart. I own a Tudor and am very happy with it. I also own a Panerai cuz of how it captured my heart. Sure, we study the details and appreciate those, but the heart is what it boils down to

The date complication tipped me to buying the Tudor chrono. It’s something I use every day, and I miss it every time I wear my BB58 so it was so easy to make the choice on this one. Love the video comparison !! I made the exact same comparison before making the choice to purchase my Tudor Chrono

‘Greased eel’ - hard to get hold off. Absolutely funny! Watchfinder keep it up.

Great video. Just managed to get the black dial reverse panda version and over the moon. What a watch for the money!

So...I'm going off topic but I prefer the Zenith Chronomaster Sport. The larger overlapping subdials fill the dial nicely (the Daytona has a wee bit too much empty space IMHO)

Date instead of a third dial makes the Tudor a much better wearable option than the Daytona. Besides, in my personal opinion its cleaner and overall a much better looking watch.

I like the styling of the Tudor reverse panda best for styling and legibility. I think it would be a great watch to wear as an everyday casual.

The Daytona is nothing more than Tulip mania. I actually prefer the Zenith. The Tudor is nice with the Breitling movement.

I prefer the Tudor for two reasons: 1. The bicompax design of the Tudor just looks far more clean and not as busy as a watch that has 3 sub dials, like the Rolex Daytona. 2. Its not a Rolex, and therefore I take pride in NOT being part of the throngs of people who are striving for a Rolex just for the sake of owning a Rolex.

I am glad Tudor came back to the American market. I recently (within 10 years) started to get into watches and fell into the trap of the big 4 "mainstream" US brands (Breitling, Rolex, Omega and Tag) I remember seeing the Tudor bb58 in 2016? and was in love. I like the direction the brand is going as of late and cannot wait to see what else they conjure up.

I love the cleaner look of the Tudor without the crown guards, didn't see the crown guards on the Daytona for ages but once I saw them they bother me way more than they should!

IMO 1. I feel that the Tudor Chronograph is much more a "Mens" watch compared to the Daytona which fits small-mid wrist. 2. The price tag of the Daytona does not make sense at all (even if you can get itat retail) 3. The 2 sub dials is so much nicer compared to the 3 sub dials of the Daytona. 4. The Daytona will definitely always look newer in years to come compared to the Tudor Chronograph due to the ceramic bezel (but if you like patina, that's a different story)

To set the record straight, as someone who was involved in “wristwatch” collecting (you had to mention that back then because the majority of watch collectors collected pocket watches), the Zenith Daytona had a waiting list from the moment it was introduced. Premiums were considered absolutely a crazy thing, but they started almost from the beginning of the 16520 launch. The older 4 digit Daytonas were considered old fashioned and it wasn’t really until around 1996/97 that they started selling for more than the Zenith Daytonas. My grail back then was the white dialed Daytona. While I don’t have my earlier Daytonas any longer, my 116500LN Panda is hardly ever off my wrist.

It is a good watch but too thick and bulky, tried in AD. Daytona is 2+ mm thinner, Breitling premier chrono is also 1+ mm thinner. If Tudor have 58 chrono in 39/40mm size, 13mm thick, it will be great.

Tudor watches are probably the nicest every day watch on the market. They look great and are not out of reach for enthusiasts that ACTUALLY wear their watches in every day use. I do. Hamilton's take a beating look great and you can HAVE one... Tudor is up there but so are you dude if you like it you have class and still down to earth personality. Love it!!

Don't get me wrong, I'd be perfectly happy with a Daytona; however, for a sport chronograph I think Zenith does it best.

That Tudor has out done the Daytona.

Wanted a Daytona since Rubens Barrichello won Sao Paolo Grand Prix, and it's been a hard model to get for well over 3 decades. Tudor is a tremendous value for a B01 for 2K less than Breitling but it's thick like Omega's chrono, the Daytona 4130 is slim and sits perfectly snug on the wrist. Other chronos are very nice but Daytona is an icon.

The Tudor has me drooling...It looks like the first vintage Daytona. That does it for me.

I own the Tudor and it's a nice watch, it wouldn't work for someone with small wrists but it's a lovely watch none the less. I'd buy a daytona at RRP but the chance of that are zero and if I was going to spend £30k + I'd want a Patek or AP.

The case shape and thickness of the Daytona makes it so so so wearable. I love omega and they technically have better chronographs in the newer two register chronos that they have, but they’re just so big in diameter and thick in height. So for me the Daytona still wins. It took me years to get a panda at retail but I am so glad I waited and did not settle. (The zenith came close but still so freaking thick!)

I would totally buy the tudor if it had a ceramic bezel. I dont like watches without date and the movement on the tudor is a breitling B01 which is a supreme movement. but they do it on purpose by not giving the tudor a ceramic bezel.

The Tudor is just a stunning watch! I’ve wanted a Daytona for many years… but when this was launched I got straight on the phone to my AD to get me one…. Got my Panda the first week it was launched! Yes it’s a little thicker than I’d ideally like… but I’ll live with it. The Daytona to now just too hyped… I’m not a fan of the ceramic bezel either! The Baytona has won me over, my itch for a Daytona has gone!

Please never change the soundtrack in your videos. Paired with your voice and the macros this is pure ASMR

If the Tutor had a 12 hour counter it would be absolutely perfect. I don’t understand why only a 45 minute sub dial.

The Tudor has a killer utilitarian/toolish look that puts the flashy Daytona to shame. I wish it was 40mm wide by 13mm thick, but I hope to soon find out how it wears since I'm currently waiting for my panda and obviously the AD did not have one for me to try on before I ordered it. I do agree with you that the previous generation of rolexes (5 digit) are better than the 6 digit references, I have owned 2 subs, and the combination of ceramic bezels and beefier cases on the new ones turns me off. If I could afford the Daytona I would probably go for a black dial/steel bezel, and the fist thing I would do is have the polished center links, bezel and lug hoods brushed. I hate the polished flashy parts that scream "look at me".

Trash talking rolex in a severe way in one video, then trying to sell rolex in the next video. Very bold indeed😂

Being the proud owner of a BB GMT you know the answer to the question.

I had a Tudor Chrono Steel and Gold. It was a great watch. The Daytona is over rated and crazy. If the secondary market price for a Daytona was at it's retail price, the vast majority of Daytona fanboys would forget about it

I am one of those who like the snowflake hands of Tudor, but my only problem with this watch is exactly how the snowflake hour hand obscures the sub dials when passing over them to a degree that annoys me a little bit. Still an excellent watch no doubt.

Thankfully I don't need to worry about which one I'll get ever since I found some guy's Daytona in an airport

Jerry Seinfeld wore the Daytona in many episodes and I’ve always wanted that watch, regardless of the brand. However, Tudor is much cheaper and honestly, nicer than the Rolex. Tudor wins, unless I fall in a bunch of money.

I'll take the Tudor: same appreciation for high-end design and build (hey, movement was designed by Breitling, which works for me) with much less of the markup.

I'm currently on a waiting list for the Tudor and it's been 6 months. We'll see how much longer it takes. Wish me luck

Ouch!! I'm going start calling you the "Rolex Killer"! First GS is better and now Tudor. If I could get my hands on a NEW Rolex for MSRP I'd probably buy it just to say I had one. In all fairness Rolex builds a great watch but so does Tudor, GS, Omega, Carl F Bucherer, ya had to throw CFB in there, and many more. When's Paul's rebuttal coming out?!? Great stuff! Thanks

Paul Thorpe had some to say about you guys. The question is what are you going to do about it @watchfinder

I would buy neither. Rolex's approach to its popularity is nauseating. They are a brand making over a million watches every year. Just scale up production to meet the demand.

I managed to get my hands on a Tudor panda after a 5 month wait. The AD must’ve liked me as they said it was the only one they’d seen! For me it beats the Daytona. A note about wrist size, I have very small wrists for a dude, but I have decent arm muscles and it looks great. So I kinda think all the wrist size stuff is nonsensical, it’s the arm size that makes the difference.

As a past owner of two Daytona's, I perfectly comfortable stating that the watch is hideous. Virtually illegible in all but the best lighting conditions, and only useful for banging in fence posts.

An interesting video matched perfectly with that dry humour, "not just talking out of my downstairs mouth", new keyboard on order.

Thank you for this video! I just bought this Tudor!! Love it!

These guys are personally responsible for my watch addiction. I came here wanting one watch, I left wanting every watch. Well I never actually left. Great video as always. BBGMT is on my shopping list 😍

Sadly the Tudor BB chrono is WAY to thicc.

Great video. I own a recent sub and a bb58. What you said about these 2 definitely resonated with me. But between the bb chrono and the daytona I feel there’s no comparison (to my eye, or in my heart) as the bb chrono is far too thick and bulky to turn me away from my true love (one day, maybe)

Man I love the Tudor BB Chrono. Such a fantastic watch. It's just waaaaay too big and chunky for me! I wish I could pull the Tudor off

Tudor for me stick the Daytona where the sun don’t shine 😊

Great comparison! I’ve been waiting on the Tudor since June. I hope I get that call soon! (I don’t want to go grey)

My Tudor BB58 925 I bought from AD in May 2021 was defective (movement stopping) and I had AD send it back to Tudor in July 2021. Here I am in January 2022 still waiting to get back my watch. I’m sorry, but Tudor is not a luxury brand. This is unacceptable to pay 4 figures for a watch and then need to wait over 6 months to get it back, because Tudor didn’t bother to produce enough movement parts to repair their defective watch.

Guys please, get a Nivada Grenchen! I'm in love with those reissues.

I think the locking pushers spoil the look of both of them. I also think it interesting that the layout of the Tudor resembles that of the more recent Omegas, with two sub-dials plus date window at 6. The Tudor is the thinking man`s Daytona, imo. Long live Omega, the thinking man`s Rolex.

You explain the unexplainable so well! Can't really explain why the daytona is so beloved but you somehow did! Why do I love rossa corsa red? Idk. I just do!

As much as I LOVE my Daytona, it spends more time in the watch box than on my wrist. I wore it for a few months when my Explorer II was at the watchmaker due to a seal failing and water getting into it, and I didn’t realize how much I relied on my watch for the date complication. I can’t tell you how many times I looked at my wrist while wearing the Daytona only to get more and more upset with the date not being there like on my Explorer. The Rainbow Daytona has always been my grail watch, but after spending more time with the Daytona on my wrist I am rethinking that. This Tudor might be a good choice as a Daytona replacement.

I have a 1973 Tudor Montecarlo Homeplate. It’s well worn as my father bought it in Europe in that year. I only wear it to the nicest restaurants and wear my Deepsea or Datejust 41 for everything else.

So happy that this video was made. I'm in exactly the same situation as Andrew. I bought a BB58 SS gilt and black dial last year. At the same time, I also put my name down on AD list for the BB Chrono Panda Dial, resigned to knowing I'll never afford a Daytona. However I have a small niggling reservation. If/when I get the call, I wonder if I'll unbox the watch and think it's too thick/top heavy. Remaining proportions seem managable but the thickness.. esp compared to the normal BB58 worries me. I have a 6.5" wrist. I also need decide if I sell my BB58 and put the cash towards the Chrono or, do I have a need for both.... too many decisions. Loved the video. Keep up the amazing work. The open mic sessions with Tom are so refreshing!! 👌

Well, I’m a bit surprised that the Zenith Chronomaster Sport is not featured here, which is the one I would vote for.

I just got this piece last week and I am ABSOLUTELY speechless! I will have this for the rest of my life. Unfortunately had to pay over retail cause I got tired of waiting but even at $6500 I think it's still incredible value for money considering its a better version of the B01 and the B01s cant be found under any Breitlings under 8k.

I’ve only just noticed that the numbers on the tachymeter flip at 3 and 9 o’clock

That Tudor Chronograph is probably my favorite Tudor watch along with the GMT

Great reviewer, storyteller and VOICE. A joy to watch these videos.

Another brilliant video with journal-like commentary that may even exceed the fantastic videography. Thanks and 👍🏼

I’ve owned the Tudor, picked it up 2 weeks after release. Very nice watch but wears large, I sold it for a £400 loss after 4 months.

I have been on the waitlist for this Tudor since it was released. They don't seem any more available than the Daytona.

This week i picked up a never worn full set Tudor BB Panda for 4k$. I love this thing,it isnt perfect but is for me. A real stunner on the wrist!

I’d put the latest Zenith Chronomaster Sport up against the Daytona any day of the week!

This is an awesome production. Everything from concept to production leaves me wanting more. It's a channel above all others for content which informs and entertains.

I love this narrative. Funny, cool AF and informing. More please!

The Tudor absolutely flat out just looks better

I like both watches a lot but own just the Tudor. Loving it despite the absence of a glide lock system on the bracelet.

I tried on a BB Chrono yesterday. No Tudor doesn’t beat them… I was surprised about the thickness of the BB Chrono! The way it sits on the wrist is bulky. The water resistance and value is great but the 2 (not 3) subdial layout and thickness just kills it for me.

All these different watch brands 'beat Rolex' but in all honesty we'd all rather have the Rolex, lol.

What’s with the date @6:11? Between 28 & 29 at what one would assume is 10:08pm.

Ah yes, the V8 Vantage. The Porsche cornered better, the XKR was faster, the Gallardo was flashier. But none of that mattered when I was behind the wheel of my V8 Vantage. I love the car comparisons!

So sad that the subdials are not bigger, loved that on the Pateks ...

"Sorry sir, I don't have a Rolex for you. But would sir be interested in ... "

This video is incredible! I love the subtle humor used in it. Actually had me laughing out loud....top notch all around.

Tudor looks so much better to me. Even if the Daytona was the same price I’d take the Tudor

I feel the same way about the Tudor BB GMT. I like the fact that it’s cheaper. But I also love the retro aesthetic over the current Rolex GMT Master 2

Perhaps there is a touch of deja vu in this presentation -when I purchased my Tudor Submariner 76100 in the early '80's I remember looking at the Tudor 9420 (oyster case, date complication, automatic winding) and the Rolex Daytona ( manual wind watch with no date complication). The Tudor used a variation of the Valjoux 7750 while the Daytona used a Rolex modified Valjoux 727 (and adjusted to 3 positions?) . I recall the salesperson wondering out loud why the Rolex demanded such a premium (must have let his guard down as we were "talking watches" :^) ). The Tudor was rated pressure proof to 50M while the Daytona had been upgraded a few years prior (circa 1980) to 100m (from 50m I recall). As these were "drivers" or industrial engineer's watches the pressure rating seemed perfectly adequate.... The automatic movement Daytona arrived in the late '80s still without the date complication

"Hands"...great writing yet again! Some very funny metaphors and similes going on in that word play! Am really looking forward to your reviews/assessments of some of the less common brands like Bovet! Keep up the GREAT work!

I'm an airline pilot so naturally my main watch is the Rolex GMT, currently the Batman version. But I bought the 41mm Sub. I LOVE IT!!! It's size and especially it's band to lug width improvement over the prior versions including the GMT's. I can't even wear the Batman anymore. Ridiculous lugs-to-skinny bracelet makes it look childish in comparison to the Submariner. Rolex FINALLY fixed my biggest gripe about the first generation ceramic sports watches. Let's just hope they do it for the GMT also.

I like the way he talks about these. Its so serious and professional how he explains as how the comet a size of Jupiter is headed towards the earth and he explains how Nasa managed to destroy with there latest ' Comet destroying Laser'

Golly, I truly do look forward to your stellar presentations & yes I would like to have this Tudor. I like Tudor watches although I’m upset about the date issue with the Pepsi GMT. Thanks & stay safe! P.S. greased eel 😂

I love both watches they have different details that outstand each other. Thank you for this video. 👌

Zenith Chronometer Original or Tudor Chrono? What is better buy? Thanks

8:14 i own the 41mm bought it last year for my 30th anniversary, I totally agree with you that its too crisp and too shiny almost industrial when its new but if you wear it every like i do it will become more beautiful getting scratches and dents on everyday use, i hate to baby my watch and i will never polish it

I am a lucky owner of a Tudor BB Chrono panda. I will say, there are so many people out there who will never actually USE their expensive timepieces. Sure, they wear it for show, and there's nothing wrong with that...to each their own. I, on the other hand, am constantly checking the time, using the chrono, etc. It's part of what I do during the day for work and in my free time/hobbies.(I don't typically use my phone for that like many others might.) However, after wearing my BB Chrono for long periods of time, I've realized I could never own a Daytona. The date function puts the BB Chrono leaps ahead of a Daytona IMO. I'm reminded how essential the date function is, when I swap to a different watch in my rotation that doesn't have a date window. Not to say that watches without are worse or better. But, when it comes to the BB Chrono vs Daytona and all factors considered, I'd have to agree that the BB Chrono easily takes the cake on this one.

I own the Tudor and really love it . But the Daytona just pips it for me aesthetically. However you just can’t get one a rrp and I’ll never pay more than that . All that said , I certainly didn’t buy the Tudor as an alternative to the Daytona I actually bought it as an alternative to the breitling b01 which is also on my radar . Just can’t afford it yet 🤷‍♂️

I love the Daytona,, I have a Tudor prince Chrono Panda dial ( non tiger) that I love .. i still dislike the snowflake hands on the newer Tudor pieces.. great vid brother

I just got my Tudor Chronograph white dial. It’s a really nice piece.

Not sure about that gap between the edge of the printed chapter ring and the rehaut, and the too-small subsidiary dials, but apart from that. . . lovely!

Is anyone else like me and just not that into chronographs? I try I just don’t get excited about them. And secondly, does that make me less of a watch enthusiast?

“Well let’s get straight into it.” Proceeds to yammer on for 9 years like a yogi talking about his favorite fortune cookies.

I have a Panda and it’s a lovely watch but actually a bit diminutive and feminine to be honest. I think the more masculine Tudor makes a much better daily Chrono.

The Tudor (Panda) chrono is a fine watch. No doubt. But it does NOT beat the Daytona. I’m a huge Tudor fan, but I’d take the Rolex here (availability accepting) for its 3 sub-dials; smaller, thinner proportions & more suitable handset.

Love that dial. Reminds me of some Zeniths from the mid 00s.

Zenith Chronomaster Sport when out on the town and Vostok Amphibia for when laying bricks. The perfect 2 watch collection.

Have you noticed that the seconds hand on the tubor was like shaking every 2/3 seconds?

the Tudor is stunning, but the date... why..?

0:14 That white dot to the left of the 2 is bugging me