The BEST Alternative to the Rolex Day Date

It’s no surprise that the Tudor Prince Date Day is such a popular option for someone getting into luxury watches. To most people, it looks identical to a Rolex Day Date, mainly because it is. The Tudor stands out in one big way - mainly being that anyone can find an imported one online for a reasonable price.

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Tudor Prince Date + Day Specs:
Case Diameter: 36mm
Lug Width: 20mm
Bezel: Fluted
Water Resistance: 100m

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Chapters:
0:00 Rolex Day Date or Tudor Prince Date Day
0:45 Tudor Prince Date + Day Design
2:45 Tudor Date Day Wearability
5:27 Value for Money Tudor vs Rolex
6:55 Gold vs Champagne Tudor Date Day

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About this video:
So let’s talk about what makes this watch such a great value when compared to it’s big brother, the Rolex Day Date.

The Tudor Prince Date Day was available in markets outside the US. So for the most part, you’ll only be finding them from dealers who have imported them or second hand. Being my first real timepiece, I had concerns about this until I realized how common it was and how to find reputable imports.

The Prince Date Day was also available in a variety of different specs, including champagne, gold, and linen (a bit harder to find but a stunning piece to have). Most commonly, you’ll see them in the US with arabic numerals, stick indexes or diamond indexes.

I think the design is what I love most about this watch, and it’s hard not to go on and on about how good it looks. The fluted bezel is a timeless touch (no pun intended). In a lot of watches, adding diamonds gives it some awkward early 2000s flash that I’m normally not interested in. However, in the Tudor, it’s kept tasteful and simple.

Moving forward, there’s the topic of wearability. As much as I love my OMEGA Seamaster, it’s tedious to wear all day without wanting to take it off and lay it on my desk. It’s a chunky dive watch meant for utility. It wasn’t really designed to sit on the wrist at a desk all day. However, the Tudor is quite the opposite.

Add to that, the bracelet is light and easy to forget about through the day. Being in Florida, it’s pretty uncomfortable to spend more than a few minutes outside in the summer with a watch on. However, even recording this video drilled in the fact that this watch is easy to wear in the heat of Florida without being too uncomfortable.

My first impression was that it felt cheap. But I think this was my own bias and expectation. Prior to this watch, the most expensive piece I had was a cheap $200 dive-inspired watch that was clearly adding weight to feel more expensive than it was.

So taking this out of the box, it did feel a little cheap from that perspective. Frankly, after 24 hours, it wasn’t a concern. I quickly understood why it was so beneficial to be a lighter piece for a dress watch. It didn’t have to pretend to be a quality watch because it just is.

After over a year with it, I’m still happy with it. It’s a bit too dressy for how I would normally dress (clearly), but it’s nice to have for a more formal occasion or even to dress down with a t-shirt and shorts for the blazing summer days going to the office. I wish I had a point to complain about to add some spice to the video, but I just couldn’t think of any. It’s a wonderful watch to wear, bringing me to the next topic - value.

Ultimately, this is an entry-level luxury watch from the Tudor brand, and while it’s fun to geek out over specs, it’s just not what most people buying this watch are looking for. They’re wanting value for money. They want the watch to appear more expensive than it is, and that’s where this excels. It doesn’t skimp on the geeky details and is proven to be a reliable, quality timepiece. But as far as I can make out, the only difference is the brand name.

So while it may be a bit flashy for someone to wear every day, the Tudor Prince Date Day is a perfect watch to keep in the rotation. It’s a fantastic piece to have for everything from working at the office to a nice dinner out. But if you’re searching for the Rolex look at an even cheaper price, be sure to check out this video on the best cheap alternatives to the Rolex look. And don’t forget to subscribe. We’ve got some amazing watches coming up that you won’t want to miss.

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