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Rolex Tudor Oyster Prince Automatic Large Rose Black Dial, Original Near Mint, c.1963
 

All factory original Tudor Rolex small rose Prince OysterDate automatic c. 1963. 34mm x 41mm Rolex Oyster case ref. #7974 in solid surgical stainless steel with original screw down crown. Near Mint original and gorgeous matt black dial with applied stainless steel large rose logo, hour batons and hands. Dial is immaculate but for a few flakes of paint under the bezel at 3:00 is not visible when worn. Movement is immaculate high-grade 25-jewel full-rotor automatic Tudor-signed movement that is freshly serviced and keeping good time. Original scratch resistant crystal is scratch free and clear. Rolex signed watches have a movement designed and manufactured in-house by Rolex where as the Tudor line has an ETA ebauche which is a basic movement frame by ETA which is then completed and finished and regulated to Rolex specifications at the Rolex factory by Rolex. The Tudor line was created by Hans Wilsdorf at the end of WW2 when he saw a market for a more modestly priced Rolex and for the buyer who wanted a dependable waterproof Rolex quality watch but who didn't want to flaunt their Rolex or pay twice the price for the Rolex logo on the dial. Fitted with a new black alligator grain padded leather strap. Very collectable Rolex Tudor and perfect for everyday wear.

Item # RT603535
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