Tudor Oysterdate 7169/0

Tudor Ref. 7169/0 An attractive and charismatic stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with “Monte-Carlo” dial, date, bracelet and presentation box

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 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.