Tudor Oyster Prince 7809 Watch Only c.1955
Tudor Oyster Prince 7809 Watch Only c.1955
£1,488.00
Description
Watch: Tudor Oyster Prince 7809 Watch Only c.1955
Stock Number: CHW7012
Price: £1,495.00
Offered here is an exceptional example of the highly collectible Tudor Oyster Prince Self-Winding Ref. 7809, dating to approximately 1956. Regarded by many collectors as one of the most important early Tudor references, the Ref. 7809 is closely associated with Tudor's pioneering expedition-era history and the development of the Oyster case concept under Rolex ownership.
Specifications
Model: Tudor Oyster Prince Self-Winding
Reference: 7809
Year: Circa 1956
Case: Original stainless steel monobloc Oyster case
Diameter: 34mm (excluding crown)
Crown: Original Rolex-signed screw-down Oyster crown
Dial: Original patinaed Tudor dial with Arabic Numerals
Hands: Feuille Hands matching the goldened numerals
Movement: Automatic self-winding Tudor movement
Condition: Good original, unrestored example
Price: £1,495
The watch operates from a automatic movement caliber 390 which was only produced until 1955 and provides a power reserve of up to 40 hours. Not water-resistant.
A Significant Chapter in Tudor History
The Tudor Oyster Prince Ref. 7809 occupies a notable place in early Tudor and Rolex history. Historical records indicate that a small number of Tudor Oyster Prince watches were supplied to members of the British North Greenland Expedition during the early 1950s as part of Rolex's ongoing programme of testing Oyster watches in demanding real-world environments.
Whether acquired as an important addition to a Tudor or Rolex collection, a historically significant vintage watch, or a characterful daily wearer, the Ref. 7809 offers a compelling combination of originality, heritage, and collectability.
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Period | 1950s |
| Style | Vintage |
| Materials | Stainless Steel |
| Diameter | 34mm |
Product REF: CHW7012
