Brand comparisons usually run on opinion. This one runs on settled transactions: 201 recorded sales of Blancpain and 185 of Tudor, all in US dollars so the figures are directly comparable.
What each one actually costs
The median Blancpain result is $7,810. The median Tudor result is $4,676. On typical examples, Blancpain carries roughly 1.7 times the price of Tudor at auction.
Half of all Blancpain sales land between $4,375 and $16,250. For Tudor the middle half runs $2,923 to $9,351.
Which one surprises the specialists
44% of Blancpain lots beat their high estimate, against 40% for Tudor. The two are closely matched, which suggests both are priced with similar confidence.
Breadth of the record
Our archive covers 75 distinct Blancpain references and 86 for Tudor, with results going back to 2004 and 2008 respectively. The top recorded result is $109,000 for Blancpain and $93,750 for Tudor.
What this does not tell you
A median is not a verdict. These brands overlap heavily at the edges, and a well chosen example of the cheaper one will outrun a poor example of the dearer one. Condition, completeness and model matter more than the badge on the dial.
