When Rolex launched the Tudor brand in 1945, they strongly intended that the public perception of its quality had to equal that of Rolex. To achieve this lofty aim, until the mid-1990's, Tudor watches featured Rolex cases and crowns, and, until 1971, Rolex bracelets.
Today's offering showcases this very early and handsome original Tudor made for the Canadian market. As Rolex was launching the Tudor brand they experimented with different branding. This watch features a rare original dial signed both Rolex and Tudor. And even much rarer, it comes with its original double signed Rolex and Tudor box.
Its original Canadian market cushion case has bear claw lugs. Note that the movement was off-center in the case only for the photos.
Because of its rarity, we have left the dial original. If you would like to have it restored please contact us.
Our watchmaker has freshly cleaned and oiled its handwound movement and installed a new mineral crystal. For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new crocodile strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.
- Manufacturer: Rolex for Tudor Brand
- Year built: c. 1940's
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds
- Designed for: Men - midsize
- Case material: 14K gold filled top top with stainless steel back
- Case markings (inside): Liberty National Watch Case Co. Stainless Steel (Liberty National made cases for Rolex in Canada in order for Rolex to circumvent import duties)
- Case condition: Very good with spots of gold wear through on the lug edges
- Dimensions: 26mm wide (excluding crown), 37mm long lug tip-to-tip
- Dial: Original, double signed Rolex and Tudor, silver warmed to a sepia, gold Art Deco applied numerals, sub-seconds dial. If you would like the dial restored, please contact us. Note that the movement was off-center in the case only for the photos.
- Hands: Original, gold "batons"
- Movement type: Signed Tudor, manually wound, rhodium/nickel plated, 17 jewels
- Movement markings: Tudor, Swiss Made, 17 Rubies
- Jewels: 17 rubies
- Band: Crocodile, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn
- Width between lugs: 16mm
- Crystal type: Mineral glass, vintage, excellent condition
- Serviced: Yes, freshly cleaned and oiled.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
- Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] for details.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
