This was how Tudor put their twist on the Rolex Day Date (or President model). Model reference 94500.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
From the serial number between the bottom lugs we can accurately date this watch to being made in 1983. The date code on the Rolex bracelet, H, is also for 1983.
CONDITION
In case you were not aware, Tudor was founded by Rolex to be a slightly cheaper range to their main collection. In order to do this, this watch has the famous Rolex Oyster case, with Rolex signed screw down crown, but is is powered by an ETA movement rather than an in house calibre. The bracelet is a Rolex item, from the same year as the watch, and likely to be the original. We have cleaned it in our ultrasonic bath, so it is ready to wear. Quite a few Tudor watches got separated from their Rolex bracelets, as the jubilee bracelet is probably worth more when fitted to a Rolex than a Tudor Day Date. The 20mm drilled lugs allow you to swap the bracelet for a strap easily, but we would encourage you to keep the bracelet with the watch rather than sell it. The movement in this watch is a 25 jewel ETA 2834, which is running well but here is the rub – the in house movement in the Rolex Day Date had quick set day, but the ETA in the Tudor has quick set day and date. In the real world, especially if you have a few watches in your collection, that makes a real difference to how often you wear the watch. The dial, hands and case are all good and the plexiglass crystal has been polished to remove minor scratches.
Looking at the Tudor serial numbers they made around 10,000 watches in 1983, whereas Rolex made about a quarter of a million. Just looking at what else was around in 1983 this Tudor Oyster Prince must have been very out of fashion back then – the fashion was slim, square, gold plated and quartz.
This watch will be supplied with the original presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 37.7 mm
Width without crown 35.0 mm
Between lugs 20 mm
Lug to lug length 42.9 mm
Case Thickness 10.7 mm
Bracelet will fit a maximum wrist size of 186 mm. The bracelet can be sized for you if you give us your wrist size when placing the order.
All sizes are approximate.
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