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Tudor is Rolex's sister brand, founded by Hans Wilsdorf in 1926 to offer reliable Swiss watches at accessible prices. Today's Tudor watches use in-house movements made at the Rolex-owned Kenissi factory, delivering COSC-certified accuracy and 70-hour power reserves at 25–30% of Submariner pricing. Pre-owned Tudor prices on eBay range from $1,200 for quartz Prince models to $5,000 for Black Bay Chronographs.
Real eBay transaction data for pre-owned Tudor watches in good to excellent condition with box and papers. Prices updated February 2026.
| Model | Reference | Size | eBay Price Range | Retail | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bay 58 (BB58) | 79030N/B | 39mm | $2,200 - $2,800 | $3,575 | Best value in lineup |
| Black Bay 41 | M79540 | 41mm | $2,000 - $2,600 | $3,050 | Dress-sport, no dive bezel |
| Black Bay GMT | 79830RB | 41mm | $3,500 - $4,500 | $4,375 | Best-value true GMT |
| Black Bay Pro | 79470 | 39mm | $2,800 - $3,500 | $3,825 | Explorer II inspired |
| Black Bay Chrono | 79360N | 41mm | $3,800 - $5,000 | $5,275 | Column-wheel chrono |
| Black Bay S&G | 79733N | 41mm | $2,800 - $4,000 | $4,725 | Two-tone steel/gold |
| Black Bay Heritage | 79220R | 41mm | $2,800 - $3,800 | Discontinued | Collectible burgundy |
| Pelagos 39 | M25407N | 39mm | $3,500 - $4,500 | $4,575 | Titanium, 200m |
| Pelagos | M25600TN | 42mm | $3,000 - $4,000 | $4,225 | Full titanium diver |
| 1926 | M91550 | 39/41mm | $1,200 - $1,800 | $2,175 | Entry-level, dress watch |
| Prince Date-Day | Various | 34-40mm | $800 - $1,500 | Discontinued | Vintage, affordable entry |
| Vintage Submariner | 7928/94010 | 40mm | $4,000 - $15,000+ | Vintage | Highly collectible |
Prices reflect pre-owned watches in good to excellent condition with box and papers. "eBay Price Range" based on completed sales data. Actual prices vary by condition, year, included accessories, and seller location.
Black Bay 58 versus Submariner — same parent company, different positioning. Here's how they compare spec-for-spec.
| Feature | Tudor BB58 | Rolex Submariner |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-owned Price | $2,200 - $2,800 | $8,500 - $11,000 |
| Movement | MT5402 (Kenissi) | Cal. 3230 |
| Power Reserve | 70 hours | 70 hours |
| Water Resistance | 200m | 300m |
| Case Size | 39mm | 41mm |
| Case Material | 316L Stainless Steel | 904L Oystersteel |
| Clasp | Folding with safety | Glidelock (adjustable) |
| COSC Certified | Yes | Yes (Superlative Chronometer) |
The Tudor BB58 delivers approximately 85% of the Rolex Submariner experience at roughly 25% of the price. You get the same 70-hour power reserve, COSC certification, and a movement built in a Rolex-owned factory. What you give up: 904L Oystersteel (316L is still excellent), the Glidelock clasp system, 100m of extra water resistance, and the Rolex name on the dial. For most buyers, the BB58 represents the smarter purchase — but if you value brand prestige and superior finishing details, the Submariner remains the benchmark.
Two of the most popular mid-luxury Swiss brands compete directly in the $2,000–$5,000 pre-owned segment.
$2,200 - $2,800 pre-owned
$3,000 - $4,500 pre-owned
Bottom line: If budget is a primary factor and you value the Rolex connection, Tudor wins. The BB58 gives you an in-house Swiss chronometer for $800–$1,700 less than a comparable Seamaster. If you prioritize cutting-edge movement technology, magnetic resistance (15,000 gauss), and brand versatility from dress to sport, Omega is the stronger choice. Both are excellent — you cannot go wrong either way.
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Tudor's in-house movements are manufactured by Kenissi SA, a company majority-owned by Rolex. This is not marketing spin — it means Tudor movements are literally produced in Rolex-owned facilities, using Rolex quality-control processes and Rolex-grade tooling.
Every Tudor mechanical movement is chronometer-certified, guaranteeing accuracy within -4/+6 seconds per day.
Industry-leading power reserve means your Tudor keeps running nearly 3 days without wear — matching Rolex.
Tudor watches can be serviced by Rolex-authorized service centers, ensuring long-term parts availability and expertise.
The Kenissi calibers (MT5402, MT5612, MT5813) are not rebadged ETA movements. They are purpose-built, in-house designs with silicon balance springs, free-sprung balance wheels, and traversing bridges for stability. When you buy a Tudor with a Kenissi movement, you're getting genuine Rolex-tier engineering at a fraction of the price.
Tudor counterfeits are less common than Rolex fakes but still exist, especially for Black Bay models. Here's what to verify before buying.
Located at 6 o'clock between the lugs. Post-2010 models have the serial engraved on the case flank. Request macro photos and cross-reference the format with known Tudor serial ranges.
Modern Tudor watches come with a credit-card-style warranty card stamped with the AD and date of purchase. The card serial must match the caseback serial. Check for proper Tudor typography and holographic elements.
The shield logo on the dial should be crisp and perfectly symmetrical. On genuine pieces, the shield is applied (raised), not printed flat. Compare the font weight of "TUDOR" against known reference photos for the specific model year.
Request a caseback-off photo if possible. The Kenissi rotor should show "TUDOR" branding with proper finishing. The movement plates should have a matte finish with Geneva stripes on the rotor.
Genuine Tudor bezels have clean, even paint fill in the numerals. Lume plots should be evenly applied and glow consistently under UV light. Uneven or blotchy lume is a red flag.
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