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Tudor
Ref. 7031/0, inside caseback stamped "1.71"
Oysterdate “Home Plate”
帝舵，「Oysterdate “Home Plate”」型號7031/0，十分精細罕有，精鋼計時鏈帶腕錶，備日期顯示，約1971年製
完整圖錄內容
The inaugural release comprised three sporty chronograph variations, each endowed with a unique bezel - the present example displays a black plexiglass insert. Their sophisticated yet athletic aesthetic spoke of refinement and vigor in equal measure. Identical dials combined cool grey, inky black registers, and a crisp white minute track. Unconventional luminous pentagon hour markers earned the "Home Plate" nickname among collectors for their resemblance to a baseball field. A final flourish was the uncommon 45-minute chronograph counter. Secured within 50-meter waterproof Rolex Oyster cases and screw-down crowns.
Highly sought after today, this example houses a manual-wind Valjoux 7734 movement with over 45 hours of reserve power. The caseback denotes "Original Oyster Case by Rolex Geneva" affirming its provenance. Preserved in outstanding condition, this cherished vintage chronograph is a treasure for discerning collectors who appreciate horological icons.
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.