No Reserve
21
Tudor
Ref. 7169/0
Oysterdate, “Monte Carlo”
An attractive and charismatic stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with “Monte-Carlo” dial, date, bracelet and presentation box
- Estimate
- $4,000 - 8,000•
$12,700
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Tudor
- Year
- Circa 1974
- Reference No
- 7169/0
- Case No
- 826’994
- Model Name
- Oysterdate, “Monte Carlo”
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 234, 17 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet stamped 7836, end links stamped 380, max overall length 210mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Rolex Oyster deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 40mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, and bracelet signed.
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Tudor presentation box, bezel protector and outer packaging
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Tudor’s Oysterdate collection reflects the close relationship with its sister brand Rolex. First introduced in 1926 by Hans Wildorf, Tudor provided the same quality and skilled craftsmanship as Rolex but at an affordable price point. Their designs drew inspiration from aviation, diving, and motorsports with watches manufactured in durable materials like stainless steel, and having an avant-garde aesthetic. Today, these vintage timepieces are popular amongst collectors both for their intriguing designs and historical significance in horology.
The Oysterdate Chronograph collection was released in the early 1970s with the chronographs having a sporty appeal for both commercial and recreational purposes. The cases featured a larger 40mm diameter compared to the Rolex Daytona of the time measuring a smaller 37mm, and featured various calibrated rotating bezels and dials with either bi-compax or tri-compax subsidiary layout. One of the most sought after and collectible are the “Monte Carlo’ series like the present reference 7169/0 chronograph.
This model was offered with bold dials in orange, white, grey with blue or black tracks and a layout resembling the roulette wheels at Monte Carlo, hence the nickname. This second-generation model featured a 12-hour calibrated bezel for dual time keeping. Powered by the manual caliber 234, the Monte Carlo includes a date aperture at 3 o’clock, and featured screw down chronograph pushers similar to the Daytona.
The Oysterdate Chronograph collection was released in the early 1970s with the chronographs having a sporty appeal for both commercial and recreational purposes. The cases featured a larger 40mm diameter compared to the Rolex Daytona of the time measuring a smaller 37mm, and featured various calibrated rotating bezels and dials with either bi-compax or tri-compax subsidiary layout. One of the most sought after and collectible are the “Monte Carlo’ series like the present reference 7169/0 chronograph.
This model was offered with bold dials in orange, white, grey with blue or black tracks and a layout resembling the roulette wheels at Monte Carlo, hence the nickname. This second-generation model featured a 12-hour calibrated bezel for dual time keeping. Powered by the manual caliber 234, the Monte Carlo includes a date aperture at 3 o’clock, and featured screw down chronograph pushers similar to the Daytona.
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.