Sell My Tudor

Tudor has built one of the most exciting modern stories in Swiss watchmaking, with deep military and dive watch heritage stretching back to the 1950s and a renaissance since 2012 that has redefined what the brand stands for. The secondary market reflects every bit of that momentum. The Black Bay and Pelagos collections lead steady collector demand, with the Black Bay Fifty-Eight reference 79030, Black Bay GMT reference 79830RB, Pelagos 25600, Pelagos FXD, and the new Pelagos Ultra all generating particularly strong interest in the pre-owned market. Vintage Tudor Submariner references including the snowflake-dial 7016 and 9411 pieces, military-issued examples, and Marine Nationale-engraved Submariners have appreciated dramatically and command serious numbers when they surface. Limited editions, discontinued references like the North Flag and the original ETA-powered Black Bay 79220, and Master Chronometer-certified pieces from 2024 onward continue to drive collector momentum. Final value comes down to your specific reference, case material, condition, service history, and what's included with the watch. Submit your details and we'll come back with a free quote that reflects today's market, no obligation attached.

Absolutely. Grand Caliber covers the full journey with a pre-paid shipping label fully insured for the watch's complete appraised value, available anywhere in the United States. Coverage kicks in the moment you hand the package to the carrier and stays in force until it lands at our Uptown Dallas showroom at 2811 McKinney Avenue, Suite 280. The label uses tracked overnight or two-day service with signature confirmation on delivery, and our specialists open every package the same day it arrives. If our offer doesn't work for you after inspection, the return ships back on the same fully insured terms at our expense, no questions asked.

Every Tudor we acquire passes through rigorous in-house authentication at our Uptown Dallas showroom. Our specialists examine the case finishing, the dial printing, the snowflake hand alignment, the movement, the bracelet construction, and the engravings against documented reference standards. Genuine Tudor pieces show specific signals our team knows cold: the depth and precision of the case-side engravings (where Tudor places the reference and serial numbers between the lugs, similar to Rolex), the Tudor shield or rose logo on the crown, the proper finishing on in-house Manufacture Calibres like the MT5400, MT5602, and MT5612, and the METAS Master Chronometer certification markings on current production references. Submit your watch and authentication is handled as part of the quote process, on us.

The reference number on your Tudor is engraved between the lugs at the 12 o'clock position on the case, hidden behind the bracelet and visible once you remove it carefully. The serial number is engraved between the lugs at the 6 o'clock position. Modern Tudor references are 5 digits, often with letter suffixes that indicate bezel and dial colors, such as 79030 for the Black Bay Fifty-Eight, 79230 for the in-house Black Bay 41, 79830RB for the Black Bay GMT "Pepsi," 25600TB for the Pelagos 42 in blue, 25407N for the Pelagos 39 in black, and 79950 for the Ranger 39mm. Vintage Tudor Submariner references use shorter formats like 7016 (snowflake) or 79190 (the final Submariner reference). The reference also appears on the original warranty card and the original purchase invoice. If you cannot locate it, send clear photos when you submit your quote and our specialists will identify it for you.

The strongest quotes are built on the strongest information. Our quote form asks for your name, phone, and email so our specialists can reach you with an offer, plus the brand, model, reference number, and overall condition of the watch. The additional information field is where the real value gets unlocked — share anything that affects the offer, including service history, original box and papers, the warranty card, any cosmetic or mechanical notes, and how long the watch has been in your collection. The more detail you provide upfront, the faster and stronger the quote we can deliver. Submit your watch and our team will take it from there.

Yes, and your Tudor is welcome at Grand Caliber whether or not the original kit is still with it. A complete set including the original presentation box, warranty card, instruction booklet, and any original accessories will always earn the strongest offer, particularly on vintage Submariner references, military-issued pieces, Marine Nationale-engraved examples, and limited editions where full provenance carries serious weight with collectors. That said, watches without the original kit still trade actively in the pre-owned market and our team buys them every week. The offer simply reflects what's included, so an incomplete set should never be the reason you don't request a quote.

A Tudor with cosmetic wear, mechanical issues, missing components, or a non-running movement still carries real value on the pre-owned market, and our team buys watches across the full range of conditions. Be straightforward about what the watch needs, send clear photos that show any damage or wear, and our specialists will return an offer that reflects the watch's current state honestly. Damaged or non-running pieces get the same careful evaluation as pristine ones, and there's no reason to invest in a repair before reaching out. Submit your watch as-is and we'll handle the rest.

In nearly every case, no. A full service through Tudor's official channels in Le Locle or an authorized service center carries a meaningful cost, and that cost rarely shows up in a higher offer when you sell. The exception is a watch with a documented service history that has lapsed for many years, where a recent Tudor service can strengthen the offer on a vintage Submariner, a Marine Nationale-issued piece, or a discontinued reference where collectors expect verified service provenance. If you're not sure where your watch falls, send us photos and details first and we'll let you know whether servicing makes sense before you commit to the cost.

The most collectible Tudor watches trace directly back to the brand's military and dive watch heritage. Vintage Tudor Submariner references including the snowflake-dial 7016 and 9411 pieces, the Big Crown 7924, military-issued examples worn by the US Navy SEALs, and Marine Nationale-engraved Submariners issued to French Navy combat divers command particularly strong numbers in the pre-owned market and have appreciated dramatically in recent years. The 1995 Reference 79190, the final Tudor Submariner ever produced, holds special significance as the bridge between vintage Tudor and the modern era. From the modern catalog, the Black Bay Fifty-Eight reference 79030, Black Bay GMT reference 79830RB "Pepsi," Pelagos 25600, Pelagos FXD Marine Nationale, Pelagos Ultra, discontinued references like the North Flag and the original ETA-powered Black Bay 79220, and Hodinkee collaborative pieces like the Friends & Family Black Bay 58 generate consistent collector interest. Tell us which Tudor is on your wrist and we'll show you where it sits in today's market.