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1956 Tudor (Rolex) Aqua Vintage Mens Screw Back Handwound Watch - 9K Rose Gold

$2,995
£2,262.39
€2,614.68
CA$4,208.78
A$4,679.43
CHF 2,464.01
MX$56,775.62
NOK 31,195.52
SEK 29,160.21
DKK 19,512.23

About the Item

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating. 1956 TUDOR (Rolex) AQUA Vintage Mens Screw Back Handwound Watch - 9K Rose Gold Uncommon & Elegant - All Original - 1 Year Warranty More and more collectors are becoming acquainted with watches from Rolex's Tudor brand, creations which have become increasingly more collectible. Watches in the Tudor line, apart from the fact that they utilize ebauche movements, are similar to those of Rolex in design and construction. 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. Our Tudor has an original Rolex buckle. An advertisement in Britain's Horological Journal in vintage times stated that Tudor's were, "Manufactured under strict Rolex supervision and bear the Rolex label of guarantee." The elegant and uncommon Tudor by Rolex Aqua showcased in today's offering is a pleasing example of this phenomenon. It was made exclusively for the Australian market. It features very fine vintage styling, a solid rose gold water-resistant style case, "Explorer" style dial with crosshairs, and a well-executed handwound movement. Its dial proclaims its early shock-resistance system. Truly full featured for a vintage watch from the era, besides being shock-resistant and have a waterproof style case, it even has a soft iron cap over the movement to form a Farraday cage for magnetic resistance. Named the Aqua, it was an unusual model for Tudor and somewhat uncharacteristic of them at the time, in that it had a water-resistant style case with a dress style. All or nearly all of Tudor and Rolex's Swiss cased watches at the time were either non-waterproof dress watches or featured Oyster cases. It has all of its original parts and original Rolex buckle. Its case, made for Rolex by Handley, the company's Aussie contractor, is lightly tinted rose in color. It is in excellent condition with only light remnants of wear to the back and light rippling to the back. On the wrist, it presents as mint with light signs of previous polishing. Its "small rose" dial is original and untouched, in excellent condition with only light aging. One of our Master Watchmakers has fully serviced it. It is running strong and true, keeping time on par with a new Rolex in our testing recording position. For the finishing touch, we have equipped it with a brand new vintage styled distressed leather strap with aftermarket Rolex style buckle making it ready for immediate enjoyment. 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 extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center. Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: Tudor by Rolex Country of origin: Switzerland Year made: c. 1956 Model: Aqua Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds Designed for: Men Case material: Solid 9K gold lightly tinted rose in color Case markings (inside): Handley, 9CT, 162599 Case condition: Excellent condition with only light remnants of wear to the back and light rippling to the back. On the wrist it presents as mint with light signs of previous polishing. Dimensions: 33mm diameter (without crown), 41mm long lug tip-to-tip  Dial: Silver, signed Tudor Aqua with crosshair design, rose gold applied mixed Arabic and baton indexes, outer minute/second track, original and untouched, excellent condition with only light aging Hands: Original, luminous filled rose gold "dauphines". Partial loss of luminous. Please inquire if you would like them relumed. Movement type:  Tudor, ETA based, handwound, rhodium-plated, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, gilt finished, early shock resistance system, index regulator Movement markings: Tudor, 21 Rubis Jewels: 15 rubies Band: Brand new vintage styled distressed leather strap with aftermarket Rolex style buckle We also stock lizard and a variety of other straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested. Width between lugs: 18mm Crystal: Acrylic, excellent condition Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components with genuine Rolex parts, installing a new mainspring, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $695 value). Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. We have also tested the watch on a machine that spins it in all directions simulating it being worn. It is keeping time nearly on par with a new Rolex. Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please message us for details. 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 extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. Box/Papers: BOX - Watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate SKU 8419
  • Creator:
  • Case Material:
  • Strap Material:
    Leather
  • Case Shape:
    Round
  • Movement:
  • Case Dimensions:
    Height: 1.62 in (41 mm)Width: 1.3 in (33 mm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1956
  • Condition:
    It features very fine vintage styling, a solid rose gold water-resistant style case, "Explorer" style dial with crosshairs, and a well-executed handwound movement. Its dial proclaims its early shock-resistance system. It has all of its original parts.
  • Seller Location:
    Suwanee, GA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 84191stDibs: LU4333226700172

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