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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 $16,450
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 appreciate the Rolex Lady-Datejust for its timeless, classy look and perfect 28mm size for smaller wrists, with some finding it elegant and delicate as smaller watches return to style. Others associate the 28mm size with "grandma energy" and find it outdated. Some owners find certain configurations easy to acquire from an AD, while others note that specific configurations can take up to three months. One owner finds their GMF DJ31 runs fast, requiring frequent time adjustments, and notes the wide bezel is a common complaint, though they feel it's unnoticeable in person. Owners are split on the Rolex Lady-Datejust as an investment, with some suggesting it depreciates significantly and does not recover value, while others find specific models "sweet." Overall, owners rate the Rolex Lady-Datejust highly for its classic aesthetic and suitability for smaller wrists, despite some concerns about size perception and investment value.

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$16,450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Thickness
9.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
15mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gem-set
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
$16,450
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