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Tudor Follow Ref. 7928 inside caseback further stamped II. 61 A rare and early stainless steel diver's wristwatch with gilt dial and pointed crown guards Circa 1962 39mm Diameter Case, dial and movement signed
Condition Report Sign up or Log in Manufacturer : Tudor Year : Circa 1962 Reference No : 7928 inside caseback further stamped II. 61 Case No : 379'961 Model Name : Oyster Prince Submariner Material : Stainless steel Calibre : Automatic, cal. 390, 17 jewels Bracelet/Strap : Leather Clasp/Buckle : Stainless steel pin buckle Dimensions : 39mm Diameter Signed : Case, dial and movement signed Catalogue Essay Tudor’s iconic path into diving watches started in 1954 with reference 7922. Its uncompromised search for reliability, precision and waterproofness quickly set the brand as a major actor in this field and it became a favorite amongst professionals. In production from 1959, reference 7928 was the first Tudor Oyster Prince Submariner to feature crown guards. This major evolution greatly improved the water resistance of the watch and also resulted in the reduction of the crown’s size. As they did with Rolex, the crown guards evolved greatly at Tudor. The present watch features pointed crown guards typical from the early production. On the dial side, the evolution was also constant. This early model presents an extremely warm and charismatic gilt chapter ring dial. When looking at this watch one can only conclude that the brand’s reputation is based on solid facts. After almost 60 years, this tool watch is still in excellent condition, the Oyster case has kept the movement away from humidity and the dial has aged to a warm and extremely appealing hue. Collectors will also be pleased to see the rose of the Tudor on the dial before it was replaced by the shield on later references. Read More Maker Bio Tudor Swiss • 1926 Follow Almost twenty years after Rolex was founded, Hans Wilsdorf established Tudor with the intention of making more affordable watches without compromising the quality for which Rolex was renowned. Tudor was named after the British Dynasty that ruled England from 1485 to 1603, and their symbol came from the "War of Roses." After interchanging Rose and Shield symbols for a number of years, the firm replaced the Rose with the Shield logo from the 1960s until today. Some of the most recognized vintage models made by Tudor include the Submariner, a waterproof model first introduced in 1954, the Oysterdate, the earliest versions of which were nicknamed the "Monte-Carlo," the Heritage, which included the date at 6 o'clock, as well as the Pelagos, which translates to "deep sea" in Greek. View More Works