Tudor Royal Ref. M2836C1A0-0102 – 36mm – Blue Dial - Full Set

A superb example of the Tudor Royal, reference M2836C1A0-0102, combining Tudor's sporting heritage with a considerably more refined integrated-bracelet design.

This particular configuration features the beautifully proportioned 36mm stainless-steel case, a rich blue dial with applied baton hour markers, date display at 3 o'clock and Tudor's distinctive integrated five-link stainless-steel bracelet. Importantly, this current-generation Royal is powered by Tudor's Manufacture Calibre MT5412, a COSC-certified automatic movement providing approximately 70 hours of power reserve. Tudor specifies the completed watch to run within -2/+4 seconds per day, tighter than the basic COSC requirement. (tudorwatch)

Offered as a full set with its original Tudor box and papers, this is an especially attractive proposition for anyone seeking a modern Tudor that sits comfortably between a traditional dress watch and an everyday luxury sports watch.

Watch Details

• Brand: Tudor

• Collection: Tudor Royal

• Reference: M2836C1A0-0102

• Case: Stainless steel with polished and satin-brushed finishing

• Case Diameter: 36mm

• Case Thickness: 9.7mm

• Dial: Blue

• Hour Markers: Applied baton / stick markers

• Movement: Tudor Manufacture Calibre MT5412

• Movement Type: Self-winding mechanical with bidirectional rotor

• Certification: COSC-certified chronometer

• Tudor Regulation: -2/+4 seconds per day

• Power Reserve: Approximately 70 hours

• Functions: Hours, minutes, centre seconds and date

• Date: Aperture at 3 o'clock

• Bezel: Stainless steel, distinctive notched Royal design

• Crystal: Sapphire crystal

• Crown: Screw-down stainless-steel crown with Tudor logo in relief

• Water Resistance: 100 metres / 330 feet

• Bracelet: Integrated five-link stainless-steel bracelet

• Clasp: Tudor T-fit folding clasp with safety catch

• Included: Original Tudor presentation box and papers – Full Set

These specifications have been checked against Tudor's official information for the exact M2836C1A0-0102 reference. (tudorwatch)

Condition

The watch presents as a beautifully balanced modern Tudor, with the combination of polished and satin-brushed stainless steel giving the Royal considerably more visual depth than a conventional sports watch.

The blue dial is particularly attractive, changing character according to the surrounding light. Applied polished baton hour markers give the dial a clean and contemporary appearance, while the Tudor shield at 12 o'clock provides an instantly recognisable focal point.

At 3 o'clock sits the practical date aperture, integrated neatly into the dial without compromising its symmetry.

The stainless-steel case combines polished and satin-finished surfaces, creating the contrasting finishing for which Tudor has become increasingly recognised. At only 9.7mm thick, the 36mm Royal is also impressively slim for an automatic sports watch with 100 metres of water resistance. (tudorwatch)

The integrated five-link bracelet is a major part of the watch's appeal. Its external and central links are satin brushed, while the narrower intermediate links are polished, producing an attractive contrast as the watch moves on the wrist. Tudor's modern T-fit clasp provides additional everyday practicality and comfort. (tudorwatch)

As with any pre-owned watch, minor signs of careful handling and wear may be present. The polished sections of an integrated-bracelet watch naturally reveal surface marks more readily than fully brushed components, so buyers should assess these areas carefully from the supplied images.

Please study all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.

This example is offered as a full set, complete with its original Tudor presentation box and accompanying papers, an important consideration for collectors and future ownership.

The Tudor Royal Story

The Royal name has much deeper roots within Tudor than its contemporary appearance might suggest.

Tudor states that the Royal name was first used by the company during the 1950s, when it was employed to emphasise the superior quality of certain Tudor watches. The modern collection deliberately revives that historic designation. (onlinestore.orientalwatch.com)

Today, Tudor describes the Royal as a "sport-chic" collection positioned at the crossroads between classic and sports-watch design. (onlinestore.orientalwatch.com)

That description is particularly appropriate.

It has the durability expected of a modern Tudor — automatic movement, screw-down crown, sapphire crystal and 100-metre water resistance — yet its integrated bracelet, slim profile and decorative bezel give it a much more refined personality than Tudor's Black Bay or Pelagos families.

The Royal therefore occupies its own distinct place within the Tudor catalogue.

The Integrated Bracelet Design

Perhaps the defining visual characteristic of the Tudor Royal is the way the bracelet and case have been designed as a single composition.

Rather than conventional protruding lugs with a separate bracelet fitted between them, the Royal uses an integrated bracelet architecture, creating an uninterrupted line from the case onto the wrist.

The bracelet itself comprises five links across, combining wider satin-brushed sections with narrower polished intermediate elements. Tudor specifically highlights the bracelet's mixture of finishes as part of the Royal's design identity. (tudorwatch)

This creates a very different character from Tudor's conventional Oyster-style sports bracelets.

There is an obvious luxury-sports influence, but the Royal remains unmistakably Tudor.

The distinctive fixed bezel plays an equally important role. Its alternating polished notches create a more architectural appearance than a conventional smooth bezel and help distinguish the Royal immediately from the company's dive-watch collections.

Manufacture Calibre MT5412

One of the most important aspects of this exact reference is found inside the case.

The M2836C1A0-0102 is powered by Tudor's Manufacture Calibre MT5412, a self-winding mechanical movement with a bidirectional rotor system. (tudorwatch)

It is COSC chronometer certified, but Tudor goes further with its specification for the completed watch, stating a tolerance of -2/+4 seconds per day. (tudorwatch)

Equally impressive is the approximately 70-hour power reserve.

That makes the watch effectively weekend-proof: it can be removed on Friday evening and, depending on its state of wind, remain running when picked up again on Monday.

This is an important practical advantage and gives the current Royal significantly stronger mechanical credentials than one might initially expect from its elegant exterior.

The movement is therefore central to the appeal of this reference. The Royal may have a refined appearance, but mechanically it remains very much a modern Tudor.

The Perfect 36mm Proportions

The 36mm case size deserves particular attention.

While modern sports watches have frequently moved towards larger dimensions, 36mm remains one of the great traditional sizes for an everyday mechanical wristwatch.

The integrated bracelet also means the Royal has greater visual presence than its nominal diameter might suggest. The bracelet flows directly away from the case rather than being visually separated by conventional lugs, making the watch feel substantial without becoming oversized.

At the same time, the remarkably manageable 9.7mm thickness allows it to sit neatly against the wrist and slip easily beneath a shirt cuff. (tudorwatch)

The result is an exceptionally versatile set of proportions: substantial enough to work as a sports watch, yet sufficiently restrained for formal wear.

Why Collectors Love the Tudor Royal

The Royal offers something genuinely different within the Tudor catalogue.

Many collectors naturally associate Tudor with professional dive watches and military-influenced sports models. The Royal demonstrates another side of the company.

It combines integrated-bracelet styling, contrasting polished and brushed finishing, a distinctive architectural bezel and a richly coloured dial with the mechanical substance expected from modern Tudor.

The blue-dial M2836C1A0-0102 is particularly attractive because blue works beautifully against the alternating finishes of the stainless-steel case and bracelet.

Then there is the specification.

36mm stainless-steel case.

Manufacture MT5412 automatic movement.

COSC chronometer certification.

Approximately 70 hours of power reserve.

Sapphire crystal.

Screw-down crown.

100 metres of water resistance.

Integrated five-link bracelet with T-fit clasp.

These are serious specifications for a watch that remains only 9.7mm thick. (tudorwatch)

Full Box & Papers

Completeness is always an important consideration with a modern luxury watch, and this example is offered as a full set with its original Tudor box and papers.

For a collector, retaining the original accompanying material helps preserve the watch as a complete package and can be advantageous when it comes to long-term desirability and future ownership.

Combined with the highly versatile blue dial and 36mm dimensions, the full-set presentation makes this a particularly appealing example of the reference.

A Different Side of Tudor

The M2836C1A0-0102 demonstrates just how versatile the modern Tudor collection has become.

It retains the engineering qualities associated with the brand — a manufacture automatic movement, excellent power reserve, chronometer certification, sapphire crystal, screw-down crown and meaningful water resistance — but packages them within a much more elegant integrated-bracelet design.

At 36mm, it is beautifully proportioned. At 9.7mm thick, it remains impressively slim. And with its blue dial, five-link bracelet and distinctive Royal bezel, it has an identity completely separate from Tudor's more familiar dive watches.

For someone seeking a Tudor capable of moving effortlessly between everyday wear, business attire and more formal occasions, the Royal is an exceptionally compelling proposition.

Presented here as a full box-and-papers example, reference M2836C1A0-0102 combines contemporary Tudor engineering with a Royal name that stretches back to the company's watches of the 1950s.

Tudor – official M2836C1A0-0102 specifications

Tudor Royal – Ref. M2836C1A0-0102.

36mm. Blue dial. Manufacture MT5412. COSC. 70 hours. Full box & papers.

Built by time. Worn with character.