Tudor - TOKI: Watch Auction Hong Kong Friday, November 22, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Tudor
    Year: Circa 1974
    Reference No: 7016/0
    Case No: 814’722
    Model Name: Submariner
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 2483, 25 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Rolex bracelet stamped “7836”, endlinks stamped “380”, max length 190mm
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Rolex deployant clasp stamped “2.72”
    Dimensions: 39mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement signed, bracelet and clasp signed Rolex.
    Accessories: Accompanied by Tudor Japanese guarantee stamped Kikuchi Japan dated 27th April 1977, hang tag, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    The present Tudor Prince Submariner with a blue “snowflake” configuration is a superb example, in overall excellent condition with strong case proportions. Bearing a 814’XXX serial from circa 1974 also features a “confetti” dial indicating the presence of green and blue specs upon close inspection and is inscribed with the correct T SWISS T insignia. Aged with beautiful patina, the present timepiece was sold in Japan during 1977 and is furthermore accompanied by its original Japanese Tudor guarantee stamped Kikuchi Enterprise Yokohama who carried Rolex and Tudors back in the days, hang tag and presentation box.

  • Artist Biography

    Tudor

    Swiss • 1926

    Almost 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.

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Ref. 7016/0
A fine and attractive diver’s wristwatch with center seconds, “confetti snowflake” dial, bracelet, guarantee and presentation box

Circa 1974
39mm diameter
Case, dial, movement signed, bracelet and clasp signed Rolex.

Estimate
HK$75,000 - 150,000 
€8,600-17,300
$9,600-19,200

Sold for HK$120,650

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TOKI: Watch Auction

Hong Kong Auction 22 November