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Tudor Yellow Gold Filled Watch with Original Dial and Hands from 1940's

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FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor Watch Co by Rolex STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster "Yorke" / Reference 1540 METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled Top CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm x Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / Jewels / Caliber Font 30 DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Luminous Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 18mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a rare model by the Tudor Watch Company, which was produced by Rolex. We have never seen this model before with a Gold Filled Top and a "waterproof' screw back case. The watch has just been serviced by our team and is keeping dependable time. It is a great looking sport watch from a legendary house.
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. It is worth noting that this watch only had a 12-month warranty when it was new. However, we are so confident of our workmanship and team that we offer an 18-month warranty on all our watches, even those over 100 years old.
  • Seller Location:
    Long Beach, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 10251stDibs: LU422314859442

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