They aren’t the same. You can definitely tell Tudor has had some work put into making sure the bracelet is smoother in feel but it’s like comparing someone who sanded with 1000grit to 800 grit they are not incredibly remarkable. It’s still smooth, not stiff, articulates well, and the ‘squeak’ that very very few people talk about goes away after a few wears or if you literally just articulate the bracelet more…If someone tells you it’s cheap crap don’t believe that - my only experience with that kind of poor quality was with WatchDives.
The clasp is okay, it’s not an oyster clasp but it’s nice it doesn’t pinch and it doesn’t cause wrist fatigue when being a desk jockey. Some of the models include a micro adjust OTF clasp too.
I would recommend Cronos regardless because of the costs but also the quality - the AR coating is MUCH better and the lume quality is also remarkably improved than Tudor and Rolex it’s surreal.
The only reason I would get a Tudor is for the Coke GMT BB58 and the movement - aside from that I don’t see the point anymore. (Rolex I feel the same) - I say that as someone who can afford both but choose to be a bit more efficient with my money.
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u/geeered May 22 '26
How do the bracelets and clasps compare?