Tudor watches, we can’t forget about our timepieces, are in heavy demand while we focus a lot on gemstones & jewelry these days. In fact, we’ve been in business for 145 years and what started it all in 1871 was not just jewelry, but watch repair! Solomon Joseph was a certified railroad timer and worked on “railroad approved” pocket watches to be sure they were running on time. And when the 3:05 pm arrived, everyone’s watch said 3:05 pm. The rest is history.
One particular watch brand that also is steeped in history is TUDOR, a watch company not only with a rich history, but one that focuses on fine craftsmanship and style. The Swiss brand was created by Hans Wilsdorf in 1926 and had its official launch in 1946.
![tudor early watch](http://www.josephsjewelers.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/04a_1936_HANS_WILSDORF_TAKES_BACK_THE_BRAND_TUDOR.jpg)
You may also recognize the name Hans Wilsdorf from another premium watch brand – he founded Rolex in 1905. We think this quote from Hans himself sums up the TUDOR brand & its relationship with Rolex quite well:
“For some years now, I have been considering the idea of making a watch that our agents could sell at a more modest price than our Rolex watches, and yet one that would attain the standard of dependability for which Rolex is famous. I decided to form a separate company, with the object of making and marketing this new watch. It is called the Tudor watch company.”
Today’s watch styles from TUDOR are sleek and modern, yet offer a “retro-chic” design. They have the quality many people have come to recognize, but with an affordable entry price for a premium watch – which to us, is a win-win!
Tudor Watches
![NORTH FLAG](http://www.josephsjewelers.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/grid-m91210n-0001.png)
![HERITAGE BLACK BAY](http://www.josephsjewelers.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/grid-m79230n-0002.png)
![Tudor HERITAGE CHRONO](http://www.josephsjewelers.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/grid-m70330b-0001-fb1.png)
![TUDOR GLAMOUR](http://www.josephsjewelers.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/grid-m56000-0008.png)
![TUDOR FASTRIDER BLACK SHIELD](http://www.josephsjewelers.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/grid-m42000cr-0002.png)
Come in and create your own “Gold Box Moment” with a TUDOR!