On Holden’s list, Eventually For Sure
Tudor TUDOR Monarch
The Tudor TUDOR Monarch (2639W1A0U) is an everyday sports watch from Tudor: a 39 mm stainless steel case, 11.9 mm thick and 46.2 mm lug to lug, with an automatic MT5662-2U movement and 100 m water resistance.
Going by its 46.2 mm lug to lug, it should sit within the flat top of a wrist of about 6.3 inches (15.9 cm) or larger.
Research found it at $5,875 list in the US (checked August 2026).
Specifications
From the research, with the sources for each group of facts. Unknown means no source confirmed it.
| The watch [1][2][3] | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Tudor |
| Reference | 2639W1A0U |
| Category | Everyday / Sport |
| Production | Current (introduced 2026) |
| Case and size [2][3] | |
| Case diameter | 39 mm |
| Lug to lug | 46.2 mm |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm |
| Lug width | Unknown |
| Case material | Stainless steel |
| Crystal | Box-shaped sapphire front AND back (display back) |
| Water resistance | 100 m |
| Weight | Unknown |
| Movement [2][3] | |
| Movement | MT5662-2U, automatic |
| Power reserve | 65 hours |
| Accuracy | -2/+4 s/day |
| Bracelet [2][3] | |
| Bracelet or strap | Integrated faceted two-link bracelet: brushed H-shaped links with mirror-polished center links featuring a pyramidal twist |
| Clasp | Folding clasp with T-fit micro-adjustment |
| Price and warranty (US) [2][3] | |
| List price (US) | $5,875 |
| Street price (US) | $5,875 (new at AD; too new for meaningful discounting) (August 2026) |
| Used price (US) | Unknown |
| Warranty | Inference: Tudor standard 5-year guarantee |
Will it fit?
A watch wears comfortably when its lugs stay on the flat top of the wrist. Here is the 46.2 mm lug to lug against the flat top estimated for common wrist sizes.
| Wrist | Flat top | Fit |
|---|---|---|
| 6 in 15.2 cm | 47 mm | At the edge |
| 6.5 in 16.5 cm | 51 mm | Comfortable |
| 7 in 17.8 cm | 55 mm | Comfortable |
| 7.5 in 19.1 cm | 59 mm | Comfortable |
| 8 in 20.3 cm | 63 mm | Comfortable |
Check it against your own wrist An estimate, not a guarantee; how the method works is on the tool page.
What the research found
These are the research’s judgments, scored against Holden’s priorities, not his own words.
Strengths
- Most decorated movement Tudor has shipped: perlage, Geneva stripes, openworked gold-inlay rotor behind a box sapphire back [2]
- Distinctive faceted case/bracelet with a real design story — the centenary statement piece [2][3]
- METAS Master Chronometer, 65 h reserve, T-fit clasp
- 39 x 11.9 x 46.2 mm proportions squarely in the sweet spot
Weaknesses
- Divisive dial: California layout and Breguet-snowflake hybrid hands drew proportion criticism from some reviewers [2]
- ~$2,200 premium over the equivalent Tudor Royal for the name, movement, and finishing [3]
- No track record: bracelet comfort, lume, and long-term demand all unproven
- Integrated bracelet means no strap versatility (quick-change options unknown)
Research scores, 0 to 10
| Execution and feel in the hand | 8.7 |
|---|---|
| Design identity | 8.5 |
| Value at a realistic price | 7.6 |
| Long-term ownership | 8.0 |
| Movement and engineering | 8.8 |
| Wearability and proportions | 8.5 |
| Versatility and durability | 7.4 |
| Fit with Holden's collection | 7.4 |
Also on Holden’s list
Other everyday / sport watches on his list.
- Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222 4200H/222J-B935
- King Seiko VANAC Evening Twilight SLA083 SLA083J1
- Vacheron Constantin Overseas Self-Winding 41mm 4520V/210A-B128
- Rolex Land-Dweller 40 White Rolesor 127334-0001
- Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model WSSA0018
Sources
- TUDOR Monarch watch - 39mm steel case, Dark champagne-colour - m2639w1a0u-0001 tudorwatch.com · read August 26, 2026
- Hands-On: The Tudor Monarch, an Unexpected yet Successful Return monochrome-watches.com · read August 26, 2026
- Tudor Monarch – Watches and Wonders 2026 | INTRODUCING timeandtidewatches.com · read August 26, 2026
Personal research, not a source of truth. Spotted an error? Email a correction.