Tudor Oyster Royal 7934
By Tudor
Located in London, GB
A rare find, this Tudor Oyster Royal dates back to 1961 and surprisingly its managed to hold on to
Vintage 1960s European Wrist Watches
Steel
Tudor Oyster Royal 7934
By Tudor
Located in London, GB
A rare find, this Tudor Oyster Royal dates back to 1961 and surprisingly its managed to hold on to
Steel
Vintage Tudor Oyster Prince Date-Day Two-Tone Automatic Men's Watch Ref. 94613
By Tudor
Located in New York, NY
original Rolex Oyster case—a hallmark of Tudor’s early partnership with Rolex and a key draw for collectors
Stainless Steel
1969 Tudor (Rolex) Oysterdate Vintage Mens Ref. 7992 Watch - Stainless Steel
By Tudor
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1969 TUDOR (Rolex) OYSTERDATE Vintage Mens Ref. 7992 Watch - Stainless Steel Rolex Case & Crown
Stainless Steel
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.34 in
Tudor Oyster Prince Ref 7808 14k SS 34mm Mens 1940s Vintage Automatic RA646
By Tudor
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage luxurious classic, 14k gold and stainless steel Men's Tudor Oyster Prince Ref.7808
Stainless Steel
$8,119
H 1.64 in W 1.34 in
1967 Tudor (Rolex) Prince Oysterdate Vintage Mens Ref. 7966 Watch -Solid 18Kgold
By Tudor
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1967 TUDOR (Rolex) PRINCE OYSTERDATE Vintage Mens Ref. 7966 Watch - 18K Gold Rolex Case, Crown &
18k Gold
$3,369
W 1.26 in L 1.52 in
1991 Tudor (Rolex) Prince Oysterdate Mens Midsize Watch - SS & 18K White Gold
By Tudor
Located in Suwanee, GA
, until the mid-1990's, Tudor watches featured Rolex cases and crowns, and, until 1971, Rolex bracelets
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Tudor Steel Prince Oysterdate with Original Dial, 1970's
By Tudor
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT This classic Tudor Oyster Date is cased and timed by Rolex. We have just serviced this fine watch
Tudor Yellow Gold Filled Watch with Original Dial and Hands from 1940's
By Tudor
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor Watch Co by Rolex STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster "Yorke" / Reference 1540 METAL
$4,119
H 1.54 in W 1.19 in
1943 Rolex Very Rare Lund & Blockley Oyster Aqua Vintage Mens Midsize World War
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
horology is in the area of waterproof cases. The Rolex Oyster case birthed the idea of the modern sport
Stainless Steel
Tudor Rolex ref 7966 Prince-OysterDate Rose Logo Automatic Mens' Watch, c1959.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
OysterDate 25 jewels Rotor Self-Winding" An elegant original Oyster Steel Case by Rolex Geneva is
Stainless Steel
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
Gold
Tudor Stainless Steel Prince Oysterdate Wristwatch Ref 9101/0
By Tudor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tudor Prince Oysterdate ref 9101/0 circa 1973. Unusual and cool modern design tonneau shaped Oyster
Stainless Steel
Tudor Prince 7021/0 Automatic Watch Stainless Steel Blue Dial
By Tudor
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage and rare! Tudor Tuddle Prince Oyster Date Submariner with custom blue diamond dial and
Steel, Stainless Steel
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
Stainless Steel
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
Stainless Steel
1966 Tudor (Rolex) Oyster Prince Vintage Mens Ref. 7995 Watch - Stainless Steel
By Tudor
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. 1966 TUDOR (Rolex) OYSTER PRINCE Vintage Mens Ref. 7995 Watch - Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Tudor Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Royal manual wristwatch Ref 7934, circa 1965
By Tudor
Located in Firenze, IT
‘accents’ above the numerals. The robust and classic stainless steel Rolex Oyster case has a smooth
Stainless Steel, Steel
Tudor Oyster Prince steel Sports Presentation Watch
By Tudor
Located in Chicago, IL
Tudor By Rolex 1971 Oyster Prince model, Cotton Bowl Classic Wrist Watch. 34 MM Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Vintage Tudor Oyster Princess Ref 92100, Rare & Collectable, with Papers
By Tudor
Located in Canterbury, England
Our attractive vintage Tudor Oyster Princess reference 92100 features a steel case and Oyster
Tudor Oyster Stainless Steel Gent's Wrist Watch - Vintage Circa 1950
By Tudor
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An authentic vintage Tudor Oyster gent's wrist watch in stainless steel; part of our vintage and
Stainless Steel
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
Stainless Steel
1961 Tudor (Rolex) Prince Oysterdate Vintage Mens Ref. 7944 Watch - SS & Gold
By Tudor
Located in Suwanee, GA
that of Rolex. To achieve this lofty aim, until the mid-1990's, Tudor watches featured Rolex cases and
Gold, Stainless Steel
Tudor Montecarlo Carlo 7149/0 Watch and Papers 1977
By Tudor
Located in London, GB
to a Rolex Oyster bracelet with rivetted links and a folding Tudor clasp.
Stainless Steel
Sold
Dm 1.1 in L 1.5 in
Tudor Prince Oysterdate, Stainless Steel Gent's Wrist Watch - Vintage Circa 1974
By Tudor
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stainless steel Rolex Oyster case. The unusual chocolate dial is fitted with silver coloured, luminescent
Stainless Steel
Tudor Prince Oysterdate 1970's Model 38mm Stainless Steel Ref: 9121/0
By Tudor
Located in București, București
Oysterdate diver watches from the 1970s feature a stainless steel Oyster case (famously associated with Rolex
Steel, Stainless Steel
Tudor by Rolex Watch Company Gold Steel 2 Tone Oyster Automatic Wristwatch
By Tudor
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor / Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round 2 Tone METAL / MATERIAL: 2
Rolex Stainless Steel Nickel Silver Oyster Tudor Octagon Manual Watch
By Tudor
Located in Long Beach, CA
movement. This classic Oyster octagon case by Rolex for their Tudor line is unique. The case is in
1961 Tudor (Rolex) Oyster Royal Vintage Mens Ref. 7934 Watch - Stainless Steel
By Tudor
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1961 TUDOR (Rolex) OYSTER ROYAL Vintage Mens Ref. 7934 Watch - Stainless Steel Rolex Case, Bracelet
Stainless Steel
1966 Tudor (Rolex) Oyster Prince Vintage Mens Ref. 7995 Watch - Stainless Steel
By Tudor
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. 1966 TUDOR (Rolex) OYSTER PRINCE Vintage Mens Ref. 7995 Watch - Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
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
Steel, Stainless Steel
1991 Tudor Price Oyster Quartz 75203 in Stainless Steel Men’s Watch
By Tudor
Located in Houston, TX
: Rolex Oyster Bracelet Band Material: Stainless Steel Band Length: 7.0 in Band Width: 19.4mm
Stainless Steel, Steel
Rolex Tudor Prince Oysterdate "Ranger" Ref 9101/0 Automatic Watch, circa 1975
By Tudor
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
“Original Oyster Case By Rolex Geneva” Completed by screw-down Rolex crown Surrounding the scratch
Stainless Steel
Mens Tudor Oyster Prince 7017/0 Date Day Jumbo 38mm Automatic 1960s Swiss RA252B
By Tudor
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rolex buckle. Classic luxury, Tudor's "President" ref.7017/0 Oyster Prince day date automatic, versatile
Sold
H 1.58 in W 1.34 in
Tudor Oyster Prince Automatic Small Rose 7965 Original Rolex Rivet Oyster Strap
By Tudor
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
. Tudor watches were originally equipped with off-the-shelf movements paired with Rolex cases and
Stainless Steel
Tudor Prince Oyster Date Wristwatch Ref 70500
By Tudor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tudor Prince Oyster Date Wristwatch ref 70500 circa 1970’s. 34mm diameter case with smooth bezel
Stainless Steel
Tudor Oyster Prince Day Date Wristwatch ref 701710
By Tudor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
stainless steel Oyster case with smooth bezel, acrylic crystal and signed Rolex Oyster crown. Lovely
Stainless Steel
Tudor Stainless Steel Oyster Prince Submariner Wristwatch circa 1969
By Tudor
Located in Newport Beach, CA
. Original Rolex stainless steel riveted Oyster bracelet. Black "snow flake" dial with original patina. Ref
Stainless Steel
Lady Tudor Princess Oyster Date Self Winding wristwatch, circa 1960s
By Tudor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lady Tudor Princess Oyster Date Self Winding circa 1960’s. Featuring 25m diameter case with smooth
Stainless Steel
Tudor Oyster Date Chronograph ref # 79180 “Big Block” circa 1980s
By Tudor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
chronograph movement with date. With Rolex trip lock crown and Tudor signed heavy Oyster bracelet. With
Stainless Steel
Sold
W 1.54 in Dm 1.54 in L 1.66 in
Tudor Stainless Steel Oyster Date “Big Block” Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 79160
By Tudor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tudor Oyster Date “Big Block” Chronograph ref 79160 serial #B562160 circa 1994. Thick flat walled
Stainless Steel
Sold
W 1.54 in Dm 1.54 in
Tudor Stainless Steel Oyster Prince Submariner Wristwatch Ref 7016 circa 1960s
By Tudor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tudor stainless steel Oyster Prince Submariner wristwatch, Ref. 7016/0, serial number 624,XXX
Stainless Steel
Tudor Oyster “Rose” Stainless Steel Manual Wind Watch Ref 7984, circa 1965
By Tudor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tudor stainless steel Oyster manual wind ref 7984 circa 1965. Featuring a 34mm diameter Oyster
Stainless Steel
Rolex Silver Tudor Style 41mm Datejust Fluted Special Edition Watch
By Tudor
Located in Downey, CA
Dial Men's 41 mm Watch BRAND: Tudor by ROLEX SERIES: Style - Oyster Datejust MODEL: M12710-0003
Rolex Silver Tudor Style 41mm Datejust Fluted Special Edition Watch
By Tudor
Located in Downey, CA
Dial Men's 41 mm Watch BRAND: Tudor by ROLEX SERIES: Style - Oyster Datejust MODEL: M12710-0003
Tudor Oyster-Thin ref 7960 circa 1960
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintge Tudor Oyster-Thin ref 7960 circa 1960. Unusual model housed in 35mm diameter Oyster case
Stainless Steel
Tudor Stainless Steel Prince Oysterdate Automatic Wristwatch
By Tudor
Located in New York, NY
Datejust. It is an integrated case, much like the Rolex Oyster Quartz model, and features an automatic ETA
Stainless Steel
Tudor Stainless Steel Chronograph Monte-Carlo Wristwatch
By Tudor
Located in New York, NY
chronograph movement with column wheel Case: 40mm stainless steel made by Rolex, fitted with Rolex Oyster
Stainless Steel
Tudor Stainless Steel Oyster-Thin Manual Wind Wristwatch Ref 7960 1960
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
down caseback. Caseback engraved “Original Oyster Case by Rolex Geneva.” Featuring an original matte
Stainless Steel
Tudor Oysterdate "Monte Carlo" Ref. 7159 Chronograph Wristwatch
By Tudor
Located in New York, NY
chronograph movement with column wheel Case: 40mm stainless steel made by Rolex, fitted with Rolex Oyster
Stainless Steel
Certified, Tudor Prince 72033 with Band and Gold Dial
By Tudor
Located in Miami, FL
trademark waterproof Rolex ""Oyster"" case. The advertising campaign that announced the Oyster Prince's
Tudor Stainless Steel Prince Oysterdate Wristwatch Ref 9101/0
By Tudor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Oyster case with screw down Rolex crown, screw down case back, sloped bezel with engine turn inner
Stainless Steel
Tudor Stainless Steel Prince Oysterdate Wristwatch Ref 9101/0
By Tudor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Oyster case with screw down Rolex crown, screw down case back, sloped bezel with engine turn inner
Stainless Steel
Tudor Stainless Steel Mini-Sub Ref 94400, circa 1985
By Tudor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tudor Mini-Sub ref 9440 serial #169,xxx circa 1985. 33 x 39mm stainless steel case with black
Stainless Steel
Tudor Stainless Steel Mini-Sub Automatic Wristwatch Ref 9440
By Tudor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tudor Mini-Sub ref 9440 serial #194xxx circa 1987. 33 x 39mm stainless steel case with elapsed time
Stainless Steel
Tudor Submariner Prince Oysterdate Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 76100
By Tudor
Located in Atlanta, GA
engraved with Original Oyster Case By Rolex, Geneva, bidirectional graduated revolving black bezel for the
Steel
Tudor Stainless Steel "Big Block" Chronograph automatic Wristwatch, c 1980s
By Tudor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
chronograph movement with date. With Rolex trip lock crown and Tudor signed clasp heavy Oyster 78360/78860
Stainless Steel
Tudor SS "Monte Carlo" 2 registers chronograph ref. 7159/0
By Tudor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tudor SS "Monte Carlo" 2 registers manual wind chronograph with thick case, ref 7159/0 serial # 843
Stainless Steel
Tudor Stainless Steel Blue “Snowflake” Submariner Self-Winding Wristwatch, c1979
By Tudor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
seconds. With period 9315 folded link Oyster bracelet with 380 end pieces and Tudor flip lock deployment
Stainless Steel
Tudor Oysterdate Big Block Vintage Chronograph Steel Men's Watch 79170
By Tudor
Located in Atlanta, GA
oyster case 40.0 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on a crown. Triplock winding crown protected by the crown
Tudor Stainless Steel Oysterdate Chrono Time Wristwatch with Papers circa 1990
By Tudor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Oyster Tudor bracelet with deployant clasp. Complete with original Rolex warranty papers dated October
Stainless Steel
Tudor Stainless Steel lssued to French Navy Mine Clearance Diver Wristwatch
By Tudor
Located in New York, NY
. 74” and “Original Oyster Case By Rolex Geneva”, case, dial, and movement signed. Condition
Stainless Steel
Tudor Stainless Steel Prince Diver’s Oysterdate Self-Winding Wristwatch, c 1974
By Tudor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
shaped Oyster case with screw down Rolex crown, screw down Rolex caseback, faded blue elapsed time bezel
Stainless Steel
Tudor "Monte Carlo" 2 registers manual wind chrono ref#7159/0
By Tudor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tudor stainless steel "Monte Carlo" 2 registers manual wind chronograph with thick case, ref 7159/0
Stainless Steel
Tudor Submariner FULL SET Snowflake 7021 Prince Oysterdate Box and Papers
By Tudor
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
: red for odd numbers and black for even numbers. STRAP: Rolex Oyster Strap 558 - 78360 STRAP
Stainless Steel
Tudor Stainless Steel Submariner self winding wristwatch Ref 75090, circa 1992
By Tudor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
navy blue bezel, navy blue original dial signed Tudor Prince Oyster Date, and stamped T SWISS MADE T
Stainless Steel
Tudor Stainless Steel Submariner self winding wristwatch Ref 75190, circa 1993
By Tudor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
bezel, matte black original dial signed Tudor Prince Oyster Date stamped T SWISS MADE T, for tritium
Stainless Steel
1970's Tudor Submariner Snow Flake Stainless Steel 9411/0 Wristwatch
By Tudor
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
. The case back is engraved as per most Rolex and Tudor Subs of the time “Rolex Geneva Original Oyster
Stainless Steel
18 kt. Pink Gold Omega Honeycomb Ref 2624, Manual Winding
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely 18 kt. Pink Gold Omega Honeycomb Ref 2624, Manual Winding Reference number: 2624 Movement: Manual winding Case: 18 kt. Rose gold, Diameter 35.5 mm thickness 10.6 mm, Dial...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Mark II Chronograph Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Mark II Chronograph Wristwatch, circa 1960s. Ref 2750/67 Stainless Steel Length: 45.65mm Width: 41mm Strap width at case: 22mm Case thickness...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Diamond Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
Stainless Steel
Baume & Mercier Hampton Salmon Dial Stainless steel Watch Boxed
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: BAUME & MERCIER Model: HAMPTON Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Case width: 25 mm. (without crown) x 40m...
Stainless Steel
Rolex 16233 Datejust Two Tone Blue Dial Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rolex 16233 Datejust Two Tone Blue Dial Jubilee Watch This Stunning Rolex Datejust 16233 Blue Watch is in excellent condition and is ready to ship! Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust Ref...
Stainless Steel
$7,750
H 0.19 in W 1.26 in
Ultra-Thin Classic Gold Audemars-Piguet Mens Watch with Brown Crocodile Strap
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This handsome, vintage 18K yellow gold Audemars-Piguet wristwatch is positively elegant. Crafted during the mid-20th Century, this iteration is among the very thinnest produced durin...
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Classic Air King from 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 35m...
Stainless Steel
Omega Choreograph Vintage 18k gold wrist watch cal.33.3 1950
By Omega
Located in Berlin, BE
Handaufzugs omega uhr in 18k gelbgold mit lederband und orginaler omega dornschließe cal.33,3 plexiglas uhr weisst leichte gebrauchspuren
18k Gold
Vintage Breitling 17 Jewel Rubis Manual 1950s 34mm Watch 633
By Breitling
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Band Material: Stainless steel Materials: Gold Power: Mechanical Readout: Analog Breitling Wristwatch. 1950s Vintage men's Stainless steel case. 17 Rubis Jewel Mechanical ...
Rolex Two-Tone Datejust with Factory Original, Dial, Box and Papers circa 2000's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Two-tone CIRCA / YEAR: 2000's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter 36mm MOVEM...
Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Black Dial Watch Vermeil ARGENT Small Manual Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and 18k Gold plated (Vermeil). Ref 3055582 RARE Black Roman Dial. New Gucci Leather Band. Manual Windup Movemen...
Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Must de Cartier Mystery Tank Watch. 925 Vermeil ARGENT Manual Tank.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). Comes with a new GUCCI leather band and Original Cartier clasp. Rare Champagne Myster...
Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
$16,125Sale Price|25% Off
H 1.18 in W 1.22 in Dm 9 in L 9 in
CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An automatique Ceinture large wrist-watch designed by Cartier. This is the rare large model of the Ceinture automatique wristwatch, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of C...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual Very Rare Deepsea From 1954 / 55 Original Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6332 METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Shell CIRCA / YEAR: 1954 / 55 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diamet...
Gold
Vintage ROLEX Watch. 9k YG Rolex 4533 Square Tank Manual Wristwatch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Square Mens Watch 9k Yellow Gold Ref 4533 Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1940s Beautiful Watch. New Genuine Leather band. 27mm square case
9k Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster with Rare Original Dial from 1946
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster / Reference 4365 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1946 DIMENSIONS: Length 39mm X Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT...
Stainless Steel
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