Tudor Was launched in 1926 by none besides Hans Wilsdorf, founder of Rolex. Wilsdorf wanted to start a manufacturer that experienced the same track record for longevity and precision as Rolex—but was much more modern day in its outlook. Introduced while in the 1940s when snake-impressed bracelets had been trending, https://www.watchesworld.com/a-history-of-watch-reference-numbers/