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Tudor 1926 39mm AutomaticvsRolex Day-Date

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1926 39mm Automatic
Tudor1926 39mm Automatic
MSRP $2,575
Day-Date
RolexDay-Date
MSRP $65,400
What people say

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Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic for its gorgeous appearance in person and excellent value, feeling they receive more than they pay for. It is considered a versatile everyday watch, suitable as a dress watch with 330 ft water resistance. Some owners note the 39mm Tudor 1926 wears larger than its stated size due to its small bezel and big dial, though it feels perfect on wrists just under 7 inches. One reviewer notes the Tudor 1926 Luna variant features a moonphase complication and uses a Sellita SW280-1 movement with a 38-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic highly for its aesthetic appeal and perceived value.

Rolex Day-Date

Owners widely appreciate the Rolex Day-Date for its historical significance and beauty, with some finding the 36mm size perfect and others preferring larger variants. The "President" bracelet is noted for its jewelry-like drape, and some specific dial configurations are trading above retail. Owners report wait times of one to six months for full gold models from authorized dealers, which are generally easier to acquire than stainless steel sports models. The plating on a BP factory 36mm Day-Date remained strong after two years of wear, with its movement running within -1 to 3 seconds per day. Some owners find stone dials unique and potentially value-retaining, while others debate the aesthetics of specific dials and bezels. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Day-Date highly for its historical significance and the refined feel of its "President" bracelet.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1926 39mm Automatic39mm
Day-Date36mm
Power Reserve
1926 39mm Automatic38h
Day-Date70h
Water Resistance
1926 39mm Automatic100m
Day-Date100m
MSRP
1926 39mm Automatic$2,575
Day-Date$65,400

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
9.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
15mm
Material
Stainless Steel
18 kt yellow gold
Finish
Polished
18 kt Everose gold
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
White
Indices
Applied
Roman numerals

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
T601
3255
Power Reserve
38h
70h
Jewels
25
32
Complications
None
Day-Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,575
$65,400
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