1950 Tudor Oyster Royal Shock-Resisting 'All Arabic numerals' Steel Wristwatch Model 7904 34mm All original
Product Code: AWCTU5735
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This Watch
This Tudor Oyster Royal 7904 has a 34mm polished and brushed stainless steel Oyster case in super condition, along with a signed original oyster patent crown and a polished bevelled bezel. The domed crystal covers a stunning cream / offwhite original dial with a very light patina that gives no doubt to its originality. Minute track and luminous Painted Arabic numerals. Blue steel hollow painted hands and a sweeping centre seconds hand. On the back a plain screw down case back with serial and model ref. Inside a manually wound ETA 1182 17 Jewels 18000 beats per hour. Fitted on a vintage style 19mm brown Crocodile style leather strap.
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Extra Points
Just after the Second World War, Hans Wilsdorf founder of Rolex, knew that the time had come to expand and give the Tudor brand a proper identity of its own. Therefore, on 6 March 1946, he created the “Montres TUDOR S.A.” company, specialising in models for both men and women. Rolex guaranteed the technical, aesthetic and functional characteristics, along with the distribution and after-sales service.
The Tudor rose within a shield was meant to represent an invincible union of strength. Its robustness, elegant lines and beauty of design. In 1947 Tudor introduced the Oyster, their first waterproof watch, building on the success of the Rolex Oyster of the same period. In 1952, 26 Tudor Oyster Prince watches were included in the British scientific expedition to Greenland organized by the Royal Navy and sponsored by The Queen. This showed the world how robust Tudor Oyster watches were.
Fully serviced by us in our on-site workshop and comes with our 12 months, non-waterproof service cover.
What we think
About as good a vintage, preowned Tudor as you will find and a great option for anyone wanting to get into the vintage watch world or a seasoned collector without paying Rolex prices. Tudors have such a visible connection to Rolex but still give off their own charm. Tudor watch co are flying high of late and very much in demand. Please note the 34mm size of this watch and not the smaller version so perfect for anyone. This is probably one of the best 7904 models with original All Arabic dial currently available in the Uk. Grab it while you can !
Spec Stuff
Age : 1950/1959
Specific Age : 1950-54
Case Size : 34mm
Case Thickness : 12mm
Lug to Lug : 40mm
Lugs : 19mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box & Papers : No
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Service History : 12-Months NON-Waterproof service cover