Tudor Montecarlo 7149/0

Ref. 7149/0A fine, attractive and unusual stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with date, "Monte-Carlo" dial, bracelet and Guarantee

Manufacturer: Tudor Year: Circa 1975 Reference No: 7149/0 Case No: 844'167 Model Name: Oysterdate, "Monte-Carlo" Material: Stainless steel Calibre: Manual, cal. 234, 17 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet stamped "280" and "9315" to the endlinks, max length 195mm Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Rolex deployant clasp stamped "C" Dimensions: 39.5mm Diameter Signed: Case, dial and movement signed Accessories: Accompanied by Montres Tudor S.A. Garantie stamped by Rome retailer Hausmann & Co. and dated August 8, 1975Tudor’s reference 7149/0 was the first model in the second production run of the famous Oysterdate chronograph line. The reference was introduced in 1972, and remained in production for a very short period of time. Combining rarity with stunning aesthetics, this model is among the most desired by vintage watch collectors. One can’t help but notice that the case of this remarkable chronograph resembles that of the iconic Rolex Daytona reference 6263. Both are fitted with an acrylic bezel with tachymeter scale and use identical screw-down pushers. Fitted with the manually wound Valjoux caliber 234, this watch embodies so much of what Rolex Daytonas are known and loved for. This stainless steel example is fitted with a matte grey dial with black details and white/orange graphics. The highly complex graphic design of the dial has become a true icon of watch design, and it is now known as “Monte-Carlo”. The condition of the piece match its aesthetic impact: featuring a flawless dial unmolested bezel, and a very honest case fully retaining its proportions and finishing, this exceptionally well preserved example from 1975 is furthermore accompanied by its original guarantee, from which one can assume the watch was sold in Rome on August 8, 1975. One of the most iconic models within the Tudor line, the present lot offers both novice and experienced collectors tremendous value, distinguished heritage and remarkable aesthetics.