Tudor. A fine stainless steel waterproof chronograph wristwatch with date and bracelet

SIGNED TUDOR, OYSTER DATE, MONTE CARLO MODEL, CASE NO. 826897, REF. 7169/0, CIRCA 1975

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Tudor. A fine stainless steel waterproof chronograph wristwatch with date and bracelet
Signed Tudor, Oyster Date, Monte Carlo model, case no. 826897, ref. 7169/0, circa 1975
Valjoux cal. 234 nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, the silvered matte dial with luminous baton numerals and luminous hands with black borders, orange chronograph hand, outer blue and orange five minute divisions, two blue, white and orange subsidiary dials indicating constant seconds and 45 minutes register, magnified window for date, in tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case with revolving blue bezel calibrated for 60 unis, screw back with original Tudor protective label, Rolex screw down crown, two screw down chronograph buttons in the band, stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, case, dial and movement signed
40 mm. diam.

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Accompanied by Tudor red leather presentation box.

The brand Tudor was introduced by Rolex around 1945 with the aim of supplying high quality watches at affordable prices. Although Rolex never advertised their connection to Tudor, they however supplied, amongst other parts, the Oyster cases and rotors. The symbol of the brand was the Tudor rose until around 1960 when it was replaced by the shield which is still in use to date. The line of models comprised also Submariner and Cosmograph watches considered as reliable and durable as their "big sisters". With their varied and colorful "exotic" dials, these watches have become extremely popular amongst collectors.

The present model, an icon of 1970s design, is one of the most sought after Tudor watches. Its rarity is further enhanced by its like new condition, the back still retaining the original sticker.