Tudor
Glamour Date 36
55000
Tudor's enduring dress watch, refined in 36 mm steel.
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Overview
The Tudor Glamour Date 36 (ref. 55000) is a classically proportioned dress watch sitting at the heart of the Glamour collection, which Tudor introduced in the early 2010s to address the more formal end of its catalogue. Offered in black, silver, and champagne dials, the 36 mm stainless steel case strikes a balance between masculine and feminine wearing conventions that has kept the reference in continuous production. Its restrained aesthetic draws on mid-century dress-watch traditions while remaining thoroughly contemporary in finish and legibility.
History
Tudor launched the Glamour line in 2011 as a deliberate return to the elegant, date-displaying dress watches that had populated its catalogue in earlier decades. The ref. 55000 in 36 mm became one of the line's anchor references, offering a versatile case diameter suited to a wide range of wrists. Powered by the ETA Calibre 2824, a movement long respected for its reliability and ease of servicing, the watch has remained a consistent presence in Tudor's lineup. Its longevity reflects the enduring collector appetite for well-made, unpretentious dress watches from established Swiss houses.
Notable points
- The 36 mm case diameter sits in a historically significant sweet spot, echoing the proportions of mid-century dress watches while remaining practical for contemporary wear.
- Three dial variants — black, silver, and champagne — allow the reference to transition between formal and smart-casual contexts without altering the case or movement.
- The ETA Calibre 2824 is a proven Swiss lever-escapement movement widely regarded for long-term reliability and straightforward serviceability.
- The Glamour collection marked Tudor's conscious effort to diversify beyond its sport-watch heritage, reclaiming a more formal identity within its own history.
- Continuous production since 2011 underscores the ref. 55000's role as a stable, catalogue-defining piece rather than a limited or transitional model.
