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Vintage Rolex Tudor Men’s 17J 10k GF Classic Dress Watch 1930s

■ STATUS: SOLD
THIS TIMEPIECE HAS FOUND A NEW HOME
LAST PRICE
$999.00
BRAND:
TUDOR
MODEL:
Rolex Tudor
MOVEMENT:
Mechanical (Manual)
UNIT CONDITION:
Pre-owned - Good
YEAR:
1930-1939
CASE MATERIAL:
Gold Filled
DIAL COLOR:
Beige, Cream
BAND MATERIAL:
Leather
WATER RESISTANCE:
Not Water Resistant
► SELLER'S DESCRIPTION
Up for sale is an exceptionally rare 1930s Rolex Tudor men’s classic rectangular dress watch, featuring a highly desirable and seldom-seen co-signed Rolex and Tudor dial. Dual-signed dials from this early era are among the most collectible configurations, representing Tudor’s earliest years as Rolex’s companion brand and the close historical relationship between the two companies. The watch is currently running and holding accurate time. The dial displays bold Arabic numerals, elegant blued steel hands, and a subsidiary seconds register at 6 o’clock. The crisp rectangular layout and stepped minute track give the watch strong early Art Deco character, while the presence of both Rolex and Tudor signatures on the dial places this piece among a small group of early transitional models. It is extremely uncommon to find authentic examples with this co-signed dial configuration, making this watch especially desirable to collectors. All parts of the watch are original except for the band, which has been replaced with an aftermarket brown leather strap. The case is 10K gold filled. The watch remains in great physical condition for its age and shows light signs of use and age. Photos best describe its physical condition and should be reviewed carefully. The watch is fitted on an aftermarket brown leather strap. Key Details: • Brand: Rolex / Tudor • Era: 1930s • Style: Rectangular Classic Dress Watch • Dial: Extremely rare Rolex & Tudor co-signed dial with sub-seconds • Movement: Tudor-signed Swiss manual wind, 17 jewels • Case: 10K gold filled • Case Size: Approximately 25 mm x 34 mm • Strap: Aftermarket brown leather strap • Function: Running and holding accurate time A remarkable and historically significant early Rolex/Tudor dress watch featuring one of the most sought-after dial configurations from the period. True co-signed Rolex & Tudor dials are exceptionally hard to find, and this example represents an outstanding opportunity for the serious vintage watch collector. Ships carefully. Feel free to message me with any questions.

ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Number of Jewels:17 Jewels
Indices:Arabic Numerals
With Papers:No
Vintage:Yes
Band/Strap:Two-Piece Strap
Case Color:Gold
Department:Men
Type:Wristwatch
Band Color:Brown
Band Width:16 mm
Style:Classic, Dress/Formal
With Original Box/Packaging:No
Features:12-Hour Dial, Small Second, Swiss Movement
Display:Analog

► ARCHIVE FILE: TUDOR — BRAND HISTORY

Tudor paired Rolex Oyster cases and reliability with affordable outsourced movements, then forged its own tool-watch identity through Oyster Prince watches, military-issued Submariners, and the Snowflake hand now prized by collectors.

Read the full Tudor story ►

Tudor is Hans Wilsdorf's second act. The Rolex founder had the brand The Tudor registered on his behalf in 1926, took full control of the name in 1936, and in 1946 established Montres Tudor S.A. with a clear brief: watches with Rolex case-making, waterproofing, and reliability at a price working professionals could afford. Early Tudors used genuine Rolex Oyster cases, crowns, and bracelets around dependable outsourced movements, which is why a vintage Tudor often carries the Rolex name on its case back and winding crown.

The Oyster Prince of 1952 brought self-winding to the line, promoted with famously unglamorous advertising that showed the watch surviving on the wrists of miners, drillers, and construction crews. In 1954 came the Submariner reference 7922, a year after the Rolex original, rated to 100 meters and sharing the Oyster case of its sibling. Through the 1960s the Tudor Submariner evolved alongside its Rolex counterpart, gaining crown guards and dial variations that collectors now catalog obsessively.

In 1969, references 7016 and 7021 introduced the angular hour hand collectors call the Snowflake, designed for legibility in poor light and often paired with handsome blue dials. These were not boutique pieces: the French Marine Nationale issued Tudor Submariners to its combat divers from the 1960s into the 1980s, and the United States Navy bought them as well. Case backs engraved M.N. with an issue year are among the most coveted military dive watches in existence, and documented examples command serious premiums.

Tudor withdrew from the American market in the 1990s and did not return until 2013, which left vintage examples comparatively scarce in the United States. The modern Black Bay line, launched in 2012, borrows its rose logo, snowflake hands, and case proportions directly from these vintage references, and that homage has pulled collector attention back to the originals. Buy on dial originality, correct hands, and unpolished cases; a 1960s or 1970s Tudor Submariner still trades well below the equivalent Rolex while sharing most of its DNA.

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