Ref. 7031/0, inside caseback stamped "1.71"A very rare and well-preserved stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet and date
Manufacturer: Tudor
Year: Circa 1971
Reference No: 7031/0, inside caseback stamped "1.71"
Case No: 759’316
Model Name: Oysterdate “Home Plate”
Material: Stainless steel
Calibre: Manual, cal. 7734, 17 jewels
Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Rolex bracelet, endlinks stamped "55", max length 185mm
Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Tudor deployant clasp stamped Rolex "6251"
Dimensions: 39mm diameter
Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed Condition Report
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Manufacturer
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Tudor
Year
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Circa 1971
Reference No
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7031/0, inside caseback stamped "1.71"
Case No
:
759’316
Model Name
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Oysterdate “Home Plate”
Material
:
Stainless steel
Calibre
:
Manual, cal. 7734, 17 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
:
Stainless steel Rolex bracelet, endlinks stamped "55", max length 185mm
Clasp/Buckle
:
Stainless steel Tudor deployant clasp stamped Rolex "6251"
Dimensions
:
39mm diameter
Signed
:
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
Catalogue Essay
In 1970, Tudor debuted its first manual-wind chronograph - the illustrious Oysterdate ref. 7031/0. Clad in vivid hues with distinctive pentagonal hour markers, the watch immediately captivated aficionados. Its imposing 39mm case featured sculpted lugs and muscular lines unlike the more modest proportions of the era. The graphic dial, bold and unusual, was a daring gambit that proved immensely successful, earning enthusiastic acclaim.
The inaugural release comprised three sporty chronograph variations, each endowed with a unique bezel - the present example displays a black plexiglass insert. Their sophisticated yet athletic aesthetic spoke of refinement and vigor in equal measure. Identical dials combined cool grey, inky black registers, and a crisp white minute track. Unconventional luminous pentagon hour markers earned the "Home Plate" nickname among collectors for their resemblance to a baseball field. A final flourish was the uncommon 45-minute chronograph counter. Secured within 50-meter waterproof Rolex Oyster cases and screw-down crowns.
Highly sought after today, this example houses a manual-wind Valjoux 7734 movement with over 45 hours of reserve power. The caseback denotes "Original Oyster Case by Rolex Geneva" affirming its provenance. Preserved in outstanding condition, this cherished vintage chronograph is a treasure for discerning collectors who appreciate horological icons.
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Artist Biography
Tudor
Swiss
• 1926
Almost twenty years after Rolex was founded, Hans Wilsdorf established Tudor with the intention of making more affordable watches without compromising the quality for which Rolex was renowned. Tudor was named after the British Dynasty that ruled England from 1485 to 1603, and their symbol came from the "War of Roses." After interchanging Rose and Shield symbols for a number of years, the firm replaced the Rose with the Shield logo from the 1960s until today.
Some of the most recognized vintage models made by Tudor include the Submariner, a waterproof model first introduced in 1954, the Oysterdate, the earliest versions of which were nicknamed the "Monte-Carlo," the Heritage, which included the date at 6 o'clock, as well as the Pelagos, which translates to "deep sea" in Greek.
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Ref. 7031/0, inside caseback stamped "1.71"
A very rare and well-preserved stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet and date
