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 similaritieswith its older brother Rolex, Tudor’s designs tended to differentiate from the Rolex formula to make for some uniquelycool timepieces that stand on their own as true collector’s pieces.

CASE & BRACELET

The Impressively thick Tudor case is in exceptional condition, showing crisp angles and honest signs of use. The case retains its Rolex signed twin-lock crown. The case back retains its reference and serial engravings in deep and crisp condition. The watch comes supplied on a 2pc handmade leather strap.

DIAL & HANDS

The original white chapter ring dial is beautifully preserved and has aged to an excellent cream coloration, the dial itself exhibits no blemishes and only light aging from radium burn around the dial. The original radium-filled gold markers have achieved a gorgeous tan coloration with some dark spotting which is common, under U.V. light inspection the lume displays no degradation whatsoever. The original radium alpha hands match the dial perfectly with no degradation visible under U.V. light inspection. The blued-steel center seconds hand

ACCESSORIES

None. Watch is running and keeping time, previous service history is unknown.