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Tudor
Ref. 7031/0, inside caseback stamped II.70
Monte Carlo, “Home Plate”
A fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with date, bracelet, guarantee and box
- Estimate
- HK$120,000 - 250,000€13,100 - 27,300$15,400 - 32,100
HK$162,500
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Tudor
- Year
- Circa 1971
- Reference No
- 7031/0, inside caseback stamped II.70
- Case No
- 756’730
- Model Name
- Monte Carlo, “Home Plate”
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 7734, 17 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet stamped “7836”, endlinks stamped “280”, max length 195mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Rolex Oyster deployant clasp stamped “4,70”
- Dimensions
- 40mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Further accompanied by Tudor guarantee dated 8th May 1970 stamped Andreas Schmid Munich, red card holder, outer packaging and fitted presentation box.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Hailing from the early 1970’s, the Tudor Oysterdate represents the firm’s first chronograph wristwatch manufactured. Easily identified by its iconic dial design and its black acrylic bezel insert, the Oysterdate is a character on its own. In 1967, Tudor upgraded their coding system from 4 to 5 digits such as the present example referenced 7031/0, with “0” indicating its case material in stainless steel.
Nicknamed the “Monte Carlo”, the vibrant and funky multi-colored dial layout is reminiscent of casino chips from the city. Manufactured with in close correlation with Rolex, the watch features an original Oyster caseback from Rolex, a Rolex crown and bracelet. The present example features a grey dial with orange, white and black accents with uniformly aged luminous indexes. Furthermore it is accompanied by the original Tudor guarantee and presentation box.
Nicknamed the “Monte Carlo”, the vibrant and funky multi-colored dial layout is reminiscent of casino chips from the city. Manufactured with in close correlation with Rolex, the watch features an original Oyster caseback from Rolex, a Rolex crown and bracelet. The present example features a grey dial with orange, white and black accents with uniformly aged luminous indexes. Furthermore it is accompanied by the original Tudor guarantee and presentation box.
Tudor
Swiss | 1926Almost 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.
Browse MakerSome 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.