Oris vs Tudor
Two of the most recommended Swiss brands in the $2,000 to $5,000 range. Oris is independent and offers a 10-year warranty on its in-house Calibre 400; Tudor has Rolex backing, strong in-house movements and better resale.
Choose Oris if
you want an independent brand and a long warranty for less
Choose Tudor if
you want stronger resale and the Rolex connection
Side by side
| Oris | Tudor | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1904 | 1926 |
| Based in | Switzerland | Switzerland |
| Owned by | Independent | Hans Wilsdorf Foundation |
| Tier | Entry luxury | — |
| Watches measured | 13 | 18 |
| List prices | $2,300–$7,400 | $4,025–$6,875 |
| Median list price | $2,800 | $5,438 |
| Mechanical | 100% | 100% |
| Sapphire crystal | 100% | 100% |
| Median case | 40 mm | 39.5 mm |
| Median lug-to-lug | 48 mm | 48.8 mm |
| Median thickness | 12.5 mm | 12.8 mm |
| eBay ask vs list | 80% | 90% |
| Movements by | Oris | Tudor |
Figures cover the current watches in our catalog, not each brand's full range. eBay figures are median asking prices against list price, updated daily.
Closest head-to-head matches
For each style both brands make, the two watches closest in size.
| Style | Oris | Tudor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dive | Oris Divers Sixty-Five Chronograph 40mm 01 771 7791 4054-07 8 20 1840 mm · 48 mm L2L · $4,700 | Tudor Black Bay 58 M7939A1A0NU39 mm · 47.8 mm L2L · $5,350 | |
| Everyday | Oris Divers Date 39mm 01 733 7795 4055-Set39 mm · 46.5 mm L2L · $2,800 | Tudor Ranger M7995039 mm · 47 mm L2L · $4,025 | |
| Sport | Oris ProPilot X Calibre 400 01 400 7778 7155-07 7 20 01TLC39 mm · 47 mm L2L · $4,800 | Tudor Black Bay Chrono M79360N41 mm · 49.9 mm L2L · $6,875 |
Questions
- Is Oris better than Tudor?
- Two of the most recommended Swiss brands in the $2,000 to $5,000 range. Oris is independent and offers a 10-year warranty on its in-house Calibre 400; Tudor has Rolex backing, strong in-house movements and better resale. Choose Oris if you want an independent brand and a long warranty for less. Choose Tudor if you want stronger resale and the Rolex connection.
- Which is more expensive, Oris or Tudor?
- In our catalog the median Oris lists at $2,800 and the median Tudor at $5,438. Oris ranges $2,300–$7,400; Tudor ranges $4,025–$6,875.
- Which holds its value better, Oris or Tudor?
- On eBay, Oris watches ask a median 80% of list and Tudor watches 90%, across the references we track daily, so Tudor holds value better.