TUDOR has always been in good company. The brand was founded in 1929 by Hans Wilsdorf, the founder of Rolex, and the first models that were launched even bore the name Rolex to underscore their technical and aesthetic quality. However, thanks to regularly released new models—above all the TUDOR Oyster Prince, which was much advertised in the 1950s—the Swiss manufacture quickly gained independence and established itself on the market with its new models. TUDOR's close relationship to Rolex as well as the brand's committed partnerships were the key factors in this development. In 1952, the first TUDOR watches were supplied to the British Royal Navy to serve as measuring instruments on an expedition to Greenland. It was also in the 1950s that the divers of the Marine nationale française chose the then newly launched TUDOR Oyster Prince Submariner for their missions. And TUDOR has also close ties with the US Navy. The brand had established itself as supplier thanks to its new divers' watches and began developing a new watch in 1967, which was only completed some 50 years later. Under the code name Commando and following specifications required by the American government, the first prototypes were created at that time. They are the basis of the TUDOR Black Bay, which was newly released in 2019.

New TUDOR models—Tested by the Best

The close links to military organizations rooted in the brand history meant one thing above all for TUDOR watches: They constantly had to withstand the most extreme conditions for many years. Values such as resistance, reliability, and accuracy were irrevocably associated with the TUDOR brand during this time and are also valid for the new models of today. Whether it is the Ranger that follows the trail of the TUDOR Oyster Prince, the new Pelagos divers' watches, or the new versions in the sporty and elegant TUDOR Royal collection: The values that have evolved over the history of the brand can be found in each of these watches. TUDOR keeps placing great importance on partnerships with outstanding personalities. The new watch models can be seen on the wrists of extreme athletes, such as apnea diver Morgan Bourc'his, Big Wave surfer Mic von Rupp, and soccer legend David Beckham, and make it unmistakably clear that they are ready to face all the challenges ahead—just like their predecessors.

TUDOR at Wempe

Wempe started to offer a small assortment of TUDOR watches back in the early 1950s, which quickly grew as the brand became more and more successful. Today, you can chose from a comprehensive range and many different TUDOR collections, including of course selected new models from the brand. If you cannot find your desired model online, we would be delighted to welcome you to one of our showrooms. In addition to individual consultation about your desired watch, we also offer you a comprehensive service to cover all aspects of your watch, from cleaning and care to professional repairs and accuracy testing.