When Rolex launched the Tudor brand in 1945, they strongly intended that the public perception of its quality had to equal that of Rolex. To achieve this lofty aim, until the mid-1990's, Tudor watches featured Rolex cases and crowns, and, until 1971, Rolex bracelets.
An advertisement in Britain's Horological Journal in vintage times stated that Tudor's were, "Manufactured under strict Rolex supervision and bear the Rolex label of guarantee."
Today's offering showcases this Certified Pre-Owned Tudor Prince Oysterdate ref. 7966 in gorgeous restored condition. It has our favorite bezel from Tudor - one that we wish came on more Tudors, and we wish had been offered for Rolexes. It's just wonderful.
Patterned after the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, one of the company's staple and respected models, it possessed the same features and conception - it was thinner and a bit more affordable than its Rolex sibling and shared the same diameter. It also has a semi quick-setting date, something that its more expensive sibling didn't even have.
Our Prince Oysterdate has all of its original parts. It has just finished a true expertly done restoration and presents as 9.7 or 9.8 out of 10. Our photos couldn't begin to do it justice.
Its original Rolex Oyster case presents in mint condition. Its original dial has been meticulously restored - the printing could pass as Rolex factory done to the naked eye. Its original hands has been previously refreshed and glow brightly.
A Master Watchmaker has freshly overhauled the watch. It continues to keep very accurate time nearly on par with a new Rolex.
For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new leather strap and aftermarket Rolex style buckle and meticulously detailed it making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function, a full-page custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Maker: Tudor
- Model: Prince Oysterdate, Ref. 7995/0
- Serial no.: 492,734
- Year built: c. 1966
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Semi Quick-Setting Date, Automatic, Sweep Seconds
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: Stainless steel
- Case markings (outside): Original Oyster Case by Rolex Geneva - Rolex coronet logo
- Case condition: Presents as mint
- Dimensions: 34mm diameter excluding crown
- Dial: Black, signed Tudor Prince Oysterdate, applied steel baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions, restored to mint condition
- Hands: Original, steel batons
- Movement type: Original, Cal. 2462, self-winding, rhodium-plated, decorated rotor, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring
- Jewels: 25 rubies
- Band: Leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn with aftermarket Rolex style buckle We also carry vintage styled Horween type leather straps and a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, styles, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
- Crystal: Acrylic, mint condition
- Servicing: A Master Watchmaker has freshly overhauled the watch.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It continues to keep very accurate time nearly on par with a new Rolex.
- Warranty: 1-year C.O.T. international warranty. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
