Vintage Tudor Guides?

[mrs_LA]

Hi all,

I’ve just recently gotten into vintage watches, and have been falling in love with the old vintage Tudor models with the rose - usually those dated pre 1960s and simple gents watches. I used the search tool on the forum as well as good ol’ Google, but there doesn’t seem to be some sort of definitive guide to Tudor vintage watches. I’d love to be directed to some guides that have information such as when Tudor switches from rose to shield, some reference numbers and popular models. There seem to be lots of info on vintage Rolex but not on Tudors. Been itching to get myself a vintage Tudor but not until I build some sort of wealth of information first

[harry in montreal]

Be very careful. Lots of fake Tudors out there. Post pics on here before you buy. Look for orchi’s sticky article on legit shield Tudor subs.

[mrs_LA]

Originally Posted by harry in montreal

Be very careful. Lots of fake Tudors out there. Post pics on here before you buy. Look for orchi’s sticky article on legit shield Tudor subs.

I’m aware! There’s not much availability on info for Tudors when it comes to spotting fakes.


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[cardiel]

https://tudorcollector.com/about/

[highcotton]

This is a good resource if you can find a copy.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by mrs_LA

Hi all,

I’ve just recently gotten into vintage watches, and have been falling in love with the old vintage Tudor models with the rose - usually those dated pre 1960s and simple gents watches. I used the search tool on the forum as well as good ol’ Google, but there doesn’t seem to be some sort of definitive guide to Tudor vintage watches. I’d love to be directed to some guides that have information such as when Tudor switches from rose to shield, some reference numbers and popular models. There seem to be lots of info on vintage Rolex but not on Tudors. Been itching to get myself a vintage Tudor but not until I build some sort of wealth of information first

Do you mean something like this?: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=571042

[mrs_LA]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Do you mean something like this?: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=571042

WOW!!! What a gem!

[gman5515]

The Tudors are definitely not as well documented and popular as Rolex, but there are some useful infos out there. Tudor collector website was very useful for me when i was searching on the Tudor Submariner infos.

Tudor themselves have since last year posted some history on their respective watches:

https://www.tudorwatch.com/magazine/history

[mrs_LA]

Originally Posted by gman5515

The Tudors are definitely not as well documented and popular as Rolex, but there are some useful infos out there. Tudor collector website was very useful for me when i was searching on the Tudor Submariner infos.

Tudor themselves have since last year posted some history on their respective watches:

https://www.tudorwatch.com/magazine/history

Thank you! I have looked into the Tudor watch website, but none have provided as much detail to unpopular releases. I’m looking in particular for various productions that aren’t necessarily Oyster Prince - there tend to be more of those. For example, I came across this rather old Tudor that I can’t seem to find reference for.

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[gman5515]

Originally Posted by mrs_LA

Thank you! I have looked into the Tudor watch website, but none have provided as much detail to unpopular releases. I’m looking in particular for various productions that aren’t necessarily Oyster Prince - there tend to be more of those. For example, I came across this rather old Tudor that I can’t seem to find reference for.

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I stand corrected, but seems like this would be a watch from the 1950s.. hmm, give me a couple of days, maybe I could find something. Have a good weekend!

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by mrs_LA

Thank you! I have looked into the Tudor watch website, but none have provided as much detail to unpopular releases. I’m looking in particular for various productions that aren’t necessarily Oyster Prince - there tend to be more of those. For example, I came across this rather old Tudor that I can’t seem to find reference for.

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That's nice, I haven't seen that dial before, with Dustproof. Looks real, anyway. Late 40s-early 50s I would say.

[mrs_LA]

Some of the gentlemen at a different forum pointed out that it has been most likely redialed, with hands replaced. At the price point I guess I would hold off on it, since it doesn't seem to be in a decent collectible condition.

[CPRWATCH]

Just reading the thread & thought you might like to see my old Tudor. I don't know the reference & have never taken the back off ,but it's 9k gold case & thought you might like to have another Tudor to reference against .

[mrs_LA]

Originally Posted by CPRWATCH

Just reading the thread & thought you might like to see my old Tudor. I don't know the reference & have never taken the back off ,but it's 9k gold case & thought you might like to have another Tudor to reference against .

WOW! Now THAT is a beautiful vintage watch in very pristine condition.