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Rolex Tudor Watches

Tudor Watch Company by Rolex Nickel Cushion Shaped Watch circa 1940's
Tudor Watch Company by Rolex Nickel Cushion Shaped Watch circa 1940's

Tudor Watch Company by Rolex Nickel Cushion Shaped Watch circa 1940's

By Tudor

Located in Long Beach, CA

earliest designs of the wrist watch. This piece done by Tudor and cased by Rolex has just been serviced by

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

1991 Tudor (Rolex) Prince Oysterdate Mens Midsize Watch - SS & 18K White Gold
1991 Tudor (Rolex) Prince Oysterdate Mens Midsize Watch - SS & 18K White Gold

1991 Tudor (Rolex) Prince Oysterdate Mens Midsize Watch - SS & 18K White Gold

By Tudor

Located in Suwanee, GA

. 1991 TUDOR (Rolex) PRINCE OYSTERDATE Mens Midsize Watch - Stainless Steel & White 18K Gold Rolex

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Tudor Rolex Rose Logo Radial Arabic Numerals c1960's 30mm Manual Mens' Watch
Tudor Rolex Rose Logo Radial Arabic Numerals c1960's 30mm Manual Mens' Watch

Tudor Rolex Rose Logo Radial Arabic Numerals c1960's 30mm Manual Mens' Watch

By Tudor

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

This Tudor Rolex Vintage Gents’ Watch is dating from 1960’s, it is in good working order & in

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Tudor Prince 35mm Coca Cola 25 Years Service 14K Gold Watch
Rolex Tudor Prince 35mm Coca Cola 25 Years Service 14K Gold Watch

Rolex Tudor Prince 35mm Coca Cola 25 Years Service 14K Gold Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

A rare Rolex Tudor Prince awarded by Coca-Cola for 25 years of service, this timepiece features a

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Tudor by Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster with Original Patinated Dial, circa 1960's
Tudor by Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster with Original Patinated Dial, circa 1960's

Tudor by Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster with Original Patinated Dial, circa 1960's

By Tudor

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor Watch Company, by Rolex STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Prince METAL / MATERIAL

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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1968 Rolex Tudor Oyster Prince Stainless Watch
1968 Rolex Tudor Oyster Prince Stainless Watch

1968 Rolex Tudor Oyster Prince Stainless Watch

By Rolex

Located in Bradford, Ontario

A guaranteed authentic vintage men’s Rolex Tudor Oyster-prince wristwatch. Serial number under band

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1966 Rolex Tudor Oyster Princess Gold Wristwatch
1966 Rolex Tudor Oyster Princess Gold Wristwatch

1966 Rolex Tudor Oyster Princess Gold Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Bradford, Ontario

Rolex Tudor Oyster Princess Reference 7580 from 1966 with Rolex Oyster Case. Rotor, self-winding

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Tudor by Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Original Patinated Dial Watch, c1940s
Tudor by Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Original Patinated Dial Watch, c1940s

Tudor by Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Original Patinated Dial Watch, c1940s

By Tudor

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor by Rolex STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Oyster Case METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tudor Rolex Prince Oysterdate, Automatic Wristwatch, 1970s
Tudor Rolex Prince Oysterdate, Automatic Wristwatch, 1970s

Tudor Rolex Prince Oysterdate, Automatic Wristwatch, 1970s

By Tudor

Located in Braintree, GB

Tudor Rolex Prince Oysterdate, Automatic Wristwatch, 1970's Gender: Mens Vintage Model : Prince

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Tudor Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Prince Cotton Bowl Wristwatch, 1972
Tudor Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Prince Cotton Bowl Wristwatch, 1972

Tudor Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Prince Cotton Bowl Wristwatch, 1972

By Tudor

Located in Chicago, IL

Tudor By Rolex 1972 Oyster Prince model, Cotton Bowl Classic Wrist Watch. 34 MM Stainless Steel

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Tudor Yellow Gold-Filled Prince Automatic Wristwatch circa 1960s
Rolex Tudor Yellow Gold-Filled Prince Automatic Wristwatch circa 1960s

Rolex Tudor Yellow Gold-Filled Prince Automatic Wristwatch circa 1960s

By Tudor

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

come across to have both "Rolex" and "Tudor" printed on the dial. Look closely and notice the Rolex

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Tudor Rolex Big Crown Submariner

Tudor Rolex Big Crown Submariner

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Tudor Rolex Big Crown Submariner -Patina on Dial and Hands -8mm watch crown

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Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tudor Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Royal manual wristwatch Ref 7934, circa 1965
Tudor Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Royal manual wristwatch Ref 7934, circa 1965

Tudor Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Royal manual wristwatch Ref 7934, circa 1965

By Tudor

Located in Firenze, IT

chamfered bezel and typical screw-down Rolex crown and case back. This watch is powered by the Tudor calibre

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Rolex Tudor Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch
Rolex Tudor Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch

Rolex Tudor Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand Rolex/Tudor Case Material Stainless Steel Case Diameter 34 mm Bezel Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel

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Early 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1974 Blue Monte Carlo Tudor by Rolex - Rare Blue
1974 Blue Monte Carlo Tudor by Rolex - Rare Blue

1974 Blue Monte Carlo Tudor by Rolex - Rare Blue

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Blue Monte Carlo Tudor by Rolex - manual wind, stainless steel, ref # 7149/0, circa 1974

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Tudor Stainless Steel Oysterdate Big Block Chronograph Wristwatch

Rolex Tudor Stainless Steel Oysterdate Big Block Chronograph Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Greenwich, CT

Simply modern in chic black and stainless steel, this Rolex Tudor Oysterdate Big Block Chronograph

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1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Tudor North Flag Watch Ref. 91210
Rolex Tudor North Flag Watch Ref. 91210

Rolex Tudor North Flag Watch Ref. 91210

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: automatic Calibre MT5621 Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date, power indicator Case: round 40mm stainless steel case, stainless steel smooth bezel, sapphire crystal, scr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tudor Stainelss Steel Big Crown Submariner Wristwatch Ref 7924 circa 1950s
Tudor Stainelss Steel Big Crown Submariner Wristwatch Ref 7924 circa 1950s

Tudor Stainelss Steel Big Crown Submariner Wristwatch Ref 7924 circa 1950s

By Tudor

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Tudor. It is also a great vintage look at a far more modest price than a vintage Rolex "big crown

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Tudor Oyster Perpetual automatic Wristwatch Ref 9050/0
Rolex Stainless Steel Tudor Oyster Perpetual automatic Wristwatch Ref 9050/0

Rolex Stainless Steel Tudor Oyster Perpetual automatic Wristwatch Ref 9050/0

By Rolex

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

“Rolex” and “Tudor” printed on it, roman and arabic numeral hour markers, white index markers, steel

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tudor Stainless Steel Tiger Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch Ref 79280
Tudor Stainless Steel Tiger Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch Ref 79280

Tudor Stainless Steel Tiger Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch Ref 79280

By Rolex

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Tudor Tiger Woods Chronograph with 40mm case, three registers, and white dial. This watch is an

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tudor Stainless Steel "Frogman" Military Submariner Wristwatch Ref 94010
Tudor Stainless Steel "Frogman" Military Submariner Wristwatch Ref 94010

Tudor Stainless Steel "Frogman" Military Submariner Wristwatch Ref 94010

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

. Important watches with a military history have long been of interest to vintage watch enthusiasts. This is a

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Big Crown Tudor Oyster Prince Submariner by Rolex circa 1950

Big Crown Tudor Oyster Prince Submariner by Rolex circa 1950

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Tudor Oyster Prince Submariner by Rolex - Original Papers, 8mm Big Crown, circa 1950

Category

Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Tudor Vintage Rose Gold Wrist Watch
Rolex Tudor Vintage Rose Gold Wrist Watch

Rolex Tudor Vintage Rose Gold Wrist Watch

By Tudor

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1930 Tudor Rolex Wrist Watch, 33 x 27 M.M. 9k Rose Gold Tonneau shape 3 piece case. 15 Jewel

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Tudor by Rolex Stainless Steel Watch with a Tiffany Blue Dial
Tudor by Rolex Stainless Steel Watch with a Tiffany Blue Dial

Tudor by Rolex Stainless Steel Watch with a Tiffany Blue Dial

By Tudor

Located in Long Beach, CA

This lovely watch was produced by Tudor, a subsidiary of Rolex. The watch is dependable and easy to

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Tudor by Rolex Oyster Prince for Serpico & Liano
Tudor by Rolex Oyster Prince for Serpico & Liano

Tudor by Rolex Oyster Prince for Serpico & Liano

By Tudor

Located in Long Beach, CA

sell Rolex watches in Venezuela. It is rare to see a Tudor watch from this house, so far away. The

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Tudor Oyster Submariner, 1967 with Original Dial
Rolex Stainless Tudor Oyster Submariner, 1967 with Original Dial

Rolex Stainless Tudor Oyster Submariner, 1967 with Original Dial

By Tudor

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor By Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Submariner / 7928 METAL / MATERIAL

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1950's Tudor By Rolex Stainless Steel Men's Wristwatch
1950's Tudor By Rolex Stainless Steel Men's Wristwatch

1950's Tudor By Rolex Stainless Steel Men's Wristwatch

By Tudor

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor By Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster 7934 MOVEMENT / CALIBER

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Tudor Ladies Princess Oyster Date Wristwatch
Rolex Stainless Steel Tudor Ladies Princess Oyster Date Wristwatch

Rolex Stainless Steel Tudor Ladies Princess Oyster Date Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Stamford, CT

Blue dial Tudor by Rolex oyster date stainless steel quartz wristwatch. Oyster band Length

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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Tudor Two Tone Steel & Rose Gold Bezel All Original from 1949
Tudor Two Tone Steel & Rose Gold Bezel All Original from 1949

Tudor Two Tone Steel & Rose Gold Bezel All Original from 1949

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor by Rolex STYLE / REFERENCE: Solar Aqua / Reference 4547 METAL / MATERIAL

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

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By Baume & Mercier

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By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

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By Omega

Located in London, GB

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Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Mysterious Hour White Gold Baguette HPI0 Gem Set.
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Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Mysterious Hour White Gold Baguette HPI0 Gem Set.

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

The Rotonde de Cartier Mysterious Hour White Gold / Baguette, variant reference ID: HPI00890, is a masterpiece in Cartier's Rotonde collection. Featuring the innovative 'Mysterious H...

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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

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HERMES Havane brown Clemence leather BOLIDE 45 Travel Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermes "Bolide" travel bag in Havane (chestnut brown) Taurillon Clemence leather. Open with a zipper on top. Lined in leather and beige cotton. Has been carried with two small black ...

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Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990
Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990

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Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Atlanta, GA

Purrrr-fection! This Thierry Mugler C.1990 silk top is loaded with feline details beyond the animal print. It snaps at the back with an hourglass silhouette which nips at the waist...

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By Donna Karan

Located in Leonardo, NJ

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By Mido Watch Company

Located in Roma, Lazio

Mido Multifort, Superautomatic, Powerwind, 50' Movement and function: self-winding cal. 917P sweep seconds Case: stainless steel 34,5 mm screw back Dial: factory cream with silv...

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Vintage 1950s Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Omega, De Ville Electronic men's wristwatch. Approx. 1970.
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Omega, De Ville Electronic men's wristwatch. Approx. 1970.

By Omega

Located in bronshoj, DK

Omega, De Ville Electronic men's wristwatch. Approximately 1970. The watch is running. With date display. In excellent condition. The steel bracelet is not original and needs cleanin...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with original Dial
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with original Dial

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with original Dial

By Waltham

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Premier METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 21mm ...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
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Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Dial from 1940's

By Waltham

Located in Long Beach, CA

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

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By Baume & Mercier

Located in Toronto, CA

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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By Bijoux Num

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Rolex Steel Oyster Raleigh with Original Patinated Dial 1930's Oyster
Rolex Steel Oyster Raleigh with Original Patinated Dial 1930's Oyster

Rolex Steel Oyster Raleigh with Original Patinated Dial 1930's Oyster

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Tudor STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Raleigh / Reference 4220 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1941 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Diameter 29mm M...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

1981 Ladies Stainless Steel Rolex Datejust 26mm Oyster Bracelet Watch Ref. 6718
1981 Ladies Stainless Steel Rolex Datejust 26mm Oyster Bracelet Watch Ref. 6718

1981 Ladies Stainless Steel Rolex Datejust 26mm Oyster Bracelet Watch Ref. 6718

By Rolex

Located in Montclair, NJ

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Stainless Steel

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Rolex Tudor Watches For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of rolex tudor watches. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Stainless Steel, Gold and 14k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 53 vintage editions and 8 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of rolex tudor watches made by Art Deco jewelers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Tudor and Rolex are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Most of our rolex tudor watches for sale are for men, but there are 27 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much are Rolex Tudor Watches?

On average, rolex tudor watches at 1stDibs sell for $2,605, while they’re typically $900 on the low end and $38,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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