Early 1930's Tudor Rolex Mens

[GC123]

Hi guys,

I found an old Tudor Rolex in my Grandparent's house and was hoping someone can provide some more info.

It's definitely an art deco style and from what I've read, the elongated 'T' in 'Tudor' dates it to the very early Tudor Rolexes made for the Australian market in the 30's
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It's in a 9ct gold case by Handley.

The dial is marked with 'Tudor' and 'Rolex Watch Co Ltd'

The movement is marked 'Tudor and '17 Rubies' and 'ARFS' or 'AFRS'. also marked '59' and 'Swiss Made'

I can't find anything similar online. Any info would be appreciated. Some photos below.

Cheers

[Old Expat Beast]

There's some info on Handley and Hantily cases here: https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/h...-info.1056809/

I had one from the 1930s some years ago. A few pics of it and an old ad....

[LateLearner]

Geiger reading on the dial? Would be most interested to learn the results.


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[emersm]

Originally Posted by GC123

Hi guys,

I found an old Tudor Rolex in my Grandparent's house and was hoping someone can provide some more info.

It's definitely an art deco style and from what I've read, the elongated 'T' in 'Tudor' dates it to the very early Tudor Rolexes made for the Australian market in the 30's
.
It's in a 9ct gold case by Handley.

The dial is marked with 'Tudor' and 'Rolex Watch Co Ltd'

The movement is marked 'Tudor and '17 Rubies' and 'ARFS' or 'AFRS'. also marked '59' and 'Swiss Made'

I can't find anything similar online. Any info would be appreciated. Some photos below.

Cheers

Very nice!

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

There's some info on Handley and Hantily cases here: https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/h...-info.1056809/

I had one from the 1930s some years ago. A few pics of it and an old ad....

That piece is stunning! You've had some beauties over the years, Adam.

[Old Expat Beast]

Thanks a lot Merle