Tudor Style Watches

How to Choose Your Tudor Style Watch

Choosing a Tudor Style watch is primarily a matter of considering both your wrist size and your intended use. The case diameter is the first factor to consider: Style models are generally available in sizes ranging from 34 to 41 mm, making it possible to select the right size according to your wrist circumference. A slim wrist (under 16 cm) is better suited to a 34 to 38 mm case, while a larger wrist (over 18 cm) can comfortably accommodate a 41 mm diameter.

Your intended use will then determine your choice of strap and water resistance. A leather strap is well suited to professional or formal wear, while a steel bracelet or fluted bezel is better suited to versatile everyday wear. Style models are generally water-resistant to around 100 metres, making them suitable for occasional sporting activities, although they are not intended for technical diving.

The movement is another key consideration: some Style references feature a manufacture automatic calibre, while others are equipped with a quartz movement. This directly affects both the budget and maintenance requirements (periodic servicing for an automatic movement, battery replacement for a quartz movement). Finally, the dial colour (silver, blue, ivory or black), along with the presence or absence of a fluted bezel in steel or gold, is an aesthetic choice that should be considered in relation to the other pieces already in your collection or to your predominant style of dress, whether professional or casual.

Which Watch for Which Profile?

If you have a slim wrist and prefer formal wear → 34 mm case, leather strap.

If you are looking for a versatile everyday watch → 38 mm case, steel bracelet, fluted bezel.

If you have a larger wrist and prioritise legibility → 41 mm case, high-contrast dial.

If you want to keep your budget under control → quartz version rather than automatic.

FAQ

Is the Style water-resistant enough for the swimming pool or the sea?
Yes, within the limits of the stated water resistance (generally 100 metres, depending on the reference), which covers swimming and bathing. However, this level of water resistance does not make the Style a diving watch, for which other Tudor collections, such as the Pelagos watch, are better suited.

What is the difference between the automatic and quartz movements in this collection?
An automatic movement is wound by the movement of the wrist and requires periodic servicing. A quartz movement is battery-powered, offers consistent accuracy and requires less maintenance, with a generally lower purchase price.

Can a Style be worn every day with a suit?
Yes, particularly the versions with a leather strap and understated dial (silver or ivory), which work well for professional wear. Versions with a fluted bezel and steel bracelet are better suited to more casual everyday wear.

How should a Style watch be maintained over time?
Regular cleaning of the case and bracelet, a water-resistance check every two to three years, and servicing of the automatic movement every five to ten years will help preserve the watch's proper functioning.

Are there sizes suitable for slim wrists?
Yes. The collection offers case diameters starting at 34 mm, specifically suited to wrists with a circumference of less than 16 cm.

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