Tudor Tudor Prince Oyster Date 74000 from 1985

In the 1980s, Tudor reintroduced the Oyster Prince collection as a more affordable alternative to Rolex, while maintaining the same high standards of craftsmanship and quality. The Oyster Prince models were powered by automatic movements, often sourced from high-quality Swiss manufacturers, offering robust, reliable performance. These watches featured the iconic Oyster case, which was designed for durability and water resistance, making them perfect for everyday wear.

Throughout the decade, Tudor's Oyster Prince models ranged from simple time-only watches to more complicated versions, including date and chronograph variants. The design of these watches was typically understated, with classic features such as polished stainless steel cases, clean dials, and the signature Tudor rose logo. Unlike their Rolex counterparts, Tudor watches in this period were priced more accessibly, making them a popular choice for those seeking the quality of Rolex at a more attainable price point.

The 1980s saw the introduction of the Tudor Prince Date models, which offered a date complication in a variety of dial colors and configurations. The brand maintained its strong reputation for ruggedness, with the Oyster Prince models often equipped with screw-down crowns. Despite being positioned as a more affordable option, Tudor's commitment to quality meant that their watches could still withstand the same tough conditions as their Rolex siblings.

YEAR: 85 (serial: 1298xx)

FACTS

BEZEL MATERIAL
stainless steel bezel
BRACELET
Spanish made leather strap 
CALIBER
eta 28xx
CASE DIMENSIONS
35,5 mm
CASE MATERIAL
stainless steel
CLASP
buckle
DIAL
original Tudor dial
GLASS
play crystal
INDEX
stick dial
MODEL
Tudor oyster prince
MOVEMENT
automatic
REFERENCE
Tudor Prince Oyster Date ref 74000 

Year:
1985
SERVICE
November 2024

EXTRA:
Sold with a luxury gift box and a one year warranty policy.
To decrease the carbon footprint of our company we use recycled packaging materials. This includes reusing of bubblewrap, bubble bags and might include used newspapers to fill boxes.