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Tudor
Ref. 7149/0
Oysterdate "Montecarlo"
A fine, rare and attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet
- Estimate
- CHF12,000 - 18,000€11,300 - 16,900$12,500 - 18,700
CHF22,500
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Tudor
- Year
- Circa 1972
- Reference No
- 7149/0
- Case No
- 775'658
- Model Name
- Oysterdate "Montecarlo"
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 234, 17 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet stamped "382" and "7836" to the endlinkd
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Rolex deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 39.5mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial and movement signed
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Tudor approached the chronograph market quite late, compared to its competitors (and also to its sister company Rolex). In fact, the first chronograph was introduced only in 1971. Soon, however, these first models were upgraded with minor stylistic upgrades and a new caliber, bringing the second generation of Tudor chronographs to life in 1971. Three models - differing for the bezel style - were made: the present ref. 7149/0 (plexiglass bezel), ref. 7159/0 (steel bezel), ref. 7169/0 (revolving bezel).
The present example bears the blue dial - an option introduced with the second generation models - which adds flair and playfulness to the ensemble. It is speculated that this color combination and the overall dial layout vaguely resembling a roulette wheel are at the root of its nickname: Montecarlo.
The present example bears the blue dial - an option introduced with the second generation models - which adds flair and playfulness to the ensemble. It is speculated that this color combination and the overall dial layout vaguely resembling a roulette wheel are at the root of its nickname: Montecarlo.
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.