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Tudor Glamour Date 36mm Stainless Steel
Ref. 00620025741
The Glamour line is Tudor's direct nod to the mid-century dress watches that defined its parent brand's early reputation, and this 36mm version makes a reasonable case for being the most wearable interpretation of that idea. The double-stepped polished bezel and black sunburst dial set with diamond hour markers place it firmly in the tradition of the restrained formal watch — the kind that reads clearly under low light without reaching for anything loud. At 36mm with a 43mm lug-to-lug distance and a case only 10mm deep, it disappears beneath a cuff in a way that many modern dress watches cannot manage, and sits close enough to the wrist to feel more like a companion than an accessory. The T601 calibre — architecturally related to the ETA 2824-2 and Sellita SW200-1 family — is a solid automatic movement with a 38-hour reserve, entirely appropriate for a watch worn on rotation. The five-link bracelet articulates well and the folding clasp carries a mechanical safety catch, which is more reassurance than this category usually offers.
- Reference
- 00620025741
- Brand
- Tudor
- Collection
- Glamour
- Case size
- 36mm
- Case thickness
- 10mm
- Lug width
- 20mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- ETA 2824
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Folding clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- Mappin & Webb
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 43mm
- Power reserve
- 38 hours
- Gem set
- Yes
Learn more about Tudor
Tudor exists because Hans Wilsdorf wanted to sell a Rolex to people who could not afford one. He registered the name in 1926 and relaunched it properly in 1946 as a separate company: Rolex cases, Rolex bracelets, Rolex crowns, but bought-in movements — usually ETA — at a fraction of the price.
For decades this made Tudor the practical choice for organisations buying in bulk. The French Marine Nationale issued Submariners to its divers. The US Navy tested them. Tudor's military history is arguably richer than Rolex's, because navies bought Tudors.
The watches developed their own identity regardless. The snowflake hands fitted to Submariners from 1969, specified by the French navy for legibility, became a signature the brand still uses. The Monte Carlo chronographs of the early 1970s, with their orange and blue dials, look nothing like anything Rolex made.
The brand withdrew from the US market in 1996 and spent a decade in relative obscurity before returning in 2013 with the Heritage Black Bay, which mined the archive rather than chasing modernity. It worked. Tudor now develops its own movements through a partnership with Kenissi, supplies calibres to Breitling, and holds METAS Master Chronometer certification — a technical position it never had when it was simply the affordable Rolex.
- 1926
- Hans Wilsdorf registers the Tudor name.
- 1946
- Montres Tudor SA is established as a separate company.
- 1969
- Snowflake hands appear on Submariners for the French navy.
- 2012
- The Black Bay revives the brand internationally.
- 2015
- The first in-house Tudor calibre is released.
Also in 3 collections
This watch appears in Stainless Steel Watches (3,546), Watches Under 37mm (1,908) and Automatic Watches (1,867).
What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch for everyday wear.
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- 36mm suits most wrists
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- 38-hour reserve means winding it after a day off
Tudor Glamour Date alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | 00620025741 | T9312074103101 | SPB391J1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,650 | £1,825 | £1,800 |
| Case size | 36mm | 35mm | 38.3mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 100m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| Power reserve | 38 hours | 80 hours | — |
| This watch | Closely matched |
|
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Yes. At 100m it is rated for swimming and snorkelling, though not for diving.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedHow long does it run for when it's not worn?
About 38 hours fully wound — so it will usually stop if you leave it off overnight.
What size strap does it take?
20mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Will it fit my wrist?
Lug-to-lug is 43mm, which suits wrists from roughly 15cm (6 inches) upward.
Lug-to-lug decides fit more than case diameter does.
How to size a watch to your wristIs it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's, though at 36mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
Cheapest place to buy
Mappin & Webb is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
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