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Tudor 1926 41mm Stainless Steel M91650-0005
Ref. 91650
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Stepping up in Tudor's range
The 1926 collection takes its name from the year Hans Wilsdorf registered the Tudor brand, and the line was designed to carry that founding moment into a straightforward dress-sport proposition — polished, classically proportioned, but built to be worn rather than preserved. The embossed waffle-texture dial is the signature detail, giving the surface a quiet geometric depth that reads differently under direct light than it does in shade. At 9.3mm thick, the watch sits genuinely flat for its 41mm width, and the tapered lugs keep it from bridging over a narrower wrist. The T601 movement inside is derived from proven Swiss lever architecture — dependable and well-regulated, though owners coming from Tudor's newer in-house calibres will notice the 38-hour power reserve is the shorter side of modern expectations. The seven-row bracelet closes with a folding clasp that feels secure; sizing is done by removing pin links rather than any tool-free system, so fitting it precisely at home takes a few minutes and a push-pin.
- Reference
- 91650
- Brand
- Tudor
- Collection
- 1926
- Case size
- 41mm
- Case thickness
- 9.3mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- White
- 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
- Condition
- Pre-owned
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 49.5mm
- Power reserve
- 38 hours
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 (3,391), Automatic Watches (1,792) and Pre-Owned, Ex-Display & Vintage Watches (356).
Temporarily out of stock
Goldsmiths is not currently taking orders for this reference. Last listed as available on 4 September 2026. Stock is checked nightly and this page updates when it returns.
What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch for everyday wear.
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Sits in the lower half of Tudor's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 38-hour reserve means winding it after a day off
Tudor 1926 alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | 91650 | 2731-ST-20001 | CM3090C-L1J-BK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,350 | £1,436 | £1,755 |
| Case size | 41mm | 42mm | 42mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 100m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Leather strap |
| Power reserve | 38 hours | 38 hours | 38 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?
22mm. 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 49.5mm, which suits wrists from roughly 16.5cm (6½ 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.
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