Rolex Submariner Vs Tudor Black Bay

The Rolex Submariner vs Tudor Black Bay debate has been floating around forever, right, and honestly, it’s easy to see why—both have these rich histories, serious dive watch pedigrees, and that undeniable cool factor collectors chase. Rolex dropped the Submariner back in 1953, rewriting the playbook, while Tudor’s Black Bay, launched decades later, nods to that legacy but with its own edge. At Tropical Watch, we get why choosing between legends feels like a big deal.