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Tudor 1926 28mm AutomaticvsRolex Lady-Datejust

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1926 28mm Automatic
Tudor1926 28mm Automatic
MSRP $2,400
Lady-Datejust
RolexLady-Datejust
MSRP $34,100
What people say

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Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic for its refined aesthetic and comfortable wearability, with many appreciating its automatic movement and considering it a versatile everyday watch. Some owners note the date window can be difficult to read, and one owner perceives the 28mm size as looking large due to its small bezel and big dial. On balance, owners rate the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic highly for its refined design and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The smooth and precise bezel action is a notable strength of this watch. A potential drawback is the use of a third-party movement, which may be a drawback for some enthusiasts who prefer in-house calibers.

Rolex Lady-Datejust

Owners widely praise the 28mm Lady-Datejust's proportions on smaller wrists and its versatile styling across metals and dial finishes—one owner called their oystersteel/everose configuration with olive dial their "dream," while another loves the star dial for adding "just the right amount of whimsy" and finds it unmatched in two-tone at this size. The watch appears as an everyday piece and special-occasion staple; community members consistently call it beautiful and elegant, with particular appreciation for gold versions and dial contrast. Availability and pricing vary: one owner received a two-tone floral-dial model within days of inquiry, while another waited four months for an oystersteel dark-grey version, and some note the Lady-Datejust can be found for significantly less than asking price, though a budget closer to $6k may widen availability.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1926 28mm Automatic28mm
Lady-Datejust28mm
Power Reserve
1926 28mm Automatic38h
Lady-Datejust55h
Water Resistance
1926 28mm Automatic100m
Lady-Datejust100m
MSRP
1926 28mm Automatic$2,400
Lady-Datejust$34,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Thickness
9.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
15mm
Material
Stainless Steel
18 kt yellow gold
Finish
Polished
18 kt yellow gold
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied
Roman numerals

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
T201
2236
Power Reserve
38h
55h
Jewels
25
31
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$34,100
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