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Tudor Glamour Date 31mm Stainless Steel
Ref. 53020-0003
Sits in Tudor’s upper tier here — more premium than three quarters of the Tudor watches we list, which start at £1,650.
Price range £1,650 to £13,950 across 32 Tudor watches in stock.The Glamour Date sits at the more decorative end of what Tudor makes — a line built for women who want genuine mechanical substance behind the jewellery. The bezel carries sixty diamonds, the dial eleven more at the hour positions, and the movement underneath is real: an automatic calibre with a heritage in ETA architecture, running at 4Hz with a 38-hour reserve, and straightforward to service for the long term. At 31mm the case occupies a classical women's size, large enough to read clearly on the wrist without overreaching it. The silver dial keeps things clean beyond the diamond markers — the date sits at three, uncluttered. The bracelet is five-link steel with a folding clasp that includes a mechanical safety catch, which on a dress bracelet of this kind is a detail worth having.
- Reference
- 53020-0003
- Brand
- Tudor
- Case size
- 31mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Silver
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- ETA 2671
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Folding clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Condition
- Pre-owned
- Retailer
- Mappin & Webb
Additional specifications
- 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 6 collections
This watch appears in Stainless Steel Watches (2,616), Watches Under 37mm (1,375), Automatic Watches (1,362), Women's Watches (1,305), Silver Dial Watches (587) and Pre-Owned, Ex-Display & Vintage Watches (235).
What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch for everyday wear.
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- 31mm wears small and slips under any cuff
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- One of Tudor's more premium watches
Worth knowing
- 38-hour reserve means winding it after a day off
Compare alternatives
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| Specification | 53020-0003 | 16.2310.692/81.C706 | L23210876 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,950 | £4,295 | £2,995 |
| Case size | 31mm | 33mm | 30mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 30m | 30m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Leather strap | Stainless steel bracelet |
| Power reserve | 38 hours | 50 hours | 45 hours |
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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.
Will the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Does it need a battery?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
How 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.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as women's.
Cheapest place to buy
Mappin & Webb at £3,950, pre-owned. No UK retailer we track lists this reference new.
Is this available new?
Not from the UK retailers we track. This reference is listed as pre-owned only, at £3,950 from Mappin & Webb. A pre-owned watch has been worn, and is normally sold under the retailer’s own warranty rather than the manufacturer’s.
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