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Tudor 1926 28mm AutomaticvsTudor Royal

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1926 28mm Automatic
Tudor1926 28mm Automatic
MSRP $2,400
Royal
TudorRoyal
MSRP $4,100

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1926 28mm Automatic28mm
Royal30mm
Power Reserve
1926 28mm Automatic38h
Royal50h
Water Resistance
1926 28mm Automatic100m
Royal100m
MSRP
1926 28mm Automatic$2,400
Royal$4,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
28mm
30mm
Thickness
9.1mm
8.7mm
Lug Width
15mm
7mm
Finish
Polished
Polished + Satin

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Blue

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
T201
MT5201
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
50h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$4,100

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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.

Tudor Royal

Owners widely praise the Tudor Royal's integrated bracelet, with many calling it the star of the watch, noting its excellent finishing and comfortable wearability, and several reviewers highlight its attractive value proposition starting under $3,000. Some owners find its Roman numerals and bezel lean dressy, while others appreciate its toned-down bezel and find the watch looks better in person. Accuracy figures range from +1 second per day to about -6 seconds per day, and the 38-hour power reserve is noted as a drawback by some. The lack of bracelet micro-adjustment makes achieving a perfect fit difficult for some owners, and the date window's placement is seen as a missed opportunity for better dial balance. Overall, owners rate the Tudor Royal highly for its bracelet finishing and value at the price.

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