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Tudor Royal

Ref. m2830a1a0-0001

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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TUDOR Royal
Royal
Royal 38mm
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Case
30mm
Power Reserve
50h
Movement
Automatic
Water Resistance
100m
Crystal
Sapphire
01

Case Dimensions

Diameter30mm
Thickness8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug—
Lug Width7mm
02

Case Build

MaterialStainless Steel
FinishPolished + Satin
Water Resistance100m
CasebackSolid screw-down
03

Crystal & Dial

CrystalSapphire
Dial ColorBlue
IndicesApplied
04

Movement

Caliber
MT5201
TypeAutomatic
Beat Rate—
Power Reserve50 hours
Jewels—
HackingNo
Hand-WindingNo
ComplicationsTime only
05

Design Language

Dial styleSunburst
BezelFixed
Bracelet / strapLug-attached bracelet
HandsBaton
AI-detected from product image · 5/22/2026
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