Tudor
1956 Tudor Two-Tone Oyster-Prince 34 (Ref. 7909)
The Rolex/Tudor relationship dates back to 1926 when Hans Wilsdorf, the founder of Rolex SA, wanted to create a more affordable wristwatch alternative that still maintained a high quality of craftsmanship. Tudor manufactured wristwatches adjacent to Rolex for many years, which featured more affordable non-inhouse Swiss movements, whilst still utilizing Rolex's case designs and manufacturing processes. Even though Tudor shares a lot of similarities with its older brother Rolex, Tudor's designs tended to differentiate from the Rolex formula to make for some uniquely cool timepieces in their own right.
SPECS
| Stock # | TDRTTOP7909 | |
| Brand | Tudor | |
| Style | Oyster-Prince 34 | |
| Model | 7909 | |
| Serial | 16XXXX | |
| Size | Men's | |
| Material | Stainless Steel / 14K Yellow Gold | |
| Dial | Cream "Aged" | |
| Millimeters | 34 | |
| Strap | 2pc Handmade Leather Strap |
CASE & BRACELET
The strong case retains full and symmetrical lugs that show minimal evidence of previous polishing and gentle signs of use. The smooth 14k yellow gold bezel also remains in excellent condition and shows light signs of use. The case back retains its original serial and reference number engravings in clear and visible condition. The watch will come supplied on a 2pc handmade leather strap.
DIAL & HANDS
The original dual finish cream-white "small rose" dial with gold markers features a charming warmth with light aging expected for its age. The radium lume plots have achieved a dark grey color and exhibit degradation throughout when inspected under UV light. The original yellow gold dauphine hands have been professionally restored with tritium in a light grey color to coordinate with the dial lume.
ACCESSORIES
None. The watch was recently serviced and is keeping time perfectly, backed by a 1-year warranty on accurate timekeeping.
