Tudor 1926

Tudor's elegant 1926 collection takes its name from the year in which Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf first registered the Tudor brand. The design of the watches is based on the classic timepieces that Tudor was making at the time. With a selection of over 100 different models, the collection offers something for everyone. Timepieces in the line are available in sizes of 28, 36, 39, and 41 mm, and in stainless steel or two-tone versions made of stainless steel and gold.

Along with black and white dials, the Tudor 1926 also offers silver dials, all characteristically embossed with a waffle pattern. The hour markers on some dials are set with diamonds, and available strap materials include leather, stainless steel, and two-tone stainless steel and gold.

All versions of the Tudor 1926 are equipped with a sapphire crystal and water-resistant up to 100 m (10 bar, 328 ft), thanks in part to the watch's screw-down crown.

In terms of calibers, Tudor utilizes modified movements from Swiss movement manufacturers ETA and Sellita. The 28-mm models are powered by the caliber T201, while all other timepieces in the 1926 collection are equipped with the caliber T601, both of which boast a power reserve of 38 hours.

The most affordable entry point into the Tudor 1926 collection are its stainless steel models, which change hands on Chrono24 for roughly 1,850 USD, regardless of size. Prices for two-tone versions start at around 2,170 USD, with larger versions being somewhat more expensive. Top two-tone models and variants with diamond settings on the dial, such as ref. M91651-0004, for example, will set you back about 2,450 USD.

Does the Tudor 1926 retain its value?

The price performance of the 39-mm Tudor 1926 ref. M91550-0001, for example, can be described as good. In mint condition, and with a stainless steel bracelet, this reference cost approximately 1,280 USD in December 2019. As of February 2024, the price for this reference was approximately 1,845 USD, which corresponds to an increase in value of almost 44%. In general, however, watches from the 1926 collection are less suitable as speculative investments, as not all variants are stable in value.

What's the most affordable version of the Tudor 1926?

The most affordable mint-condition Tudor 1926 on Chrono24 in mid-February 2024 was the 28-mm stainless steel version of ref. M91350-0002 on a stainless steel bracelet, which cost exactly 1,815 USD.