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1940s Tudor Oyster Bi-metal Wristwatch
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1940s Tudor Oyster Bi-metal Wristwatch

1920 - 1940
Description

A 1940s Tudor Oyster shock resisting wristwatch. A stainless steel case with screw down case back, reference 4453. An unusual feature of a yellow metal bezel, very rarely seen on the Tudor brand, especcialy during this period. Blued steel hands in a 'pencil' design. Rolex winding crown. A 17 jewel manual wind Tudor mechanism.

Case width 32mm

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine wristwatch supplied with a presentation box that is in full working order and sold with 12 months guarantee. Free UK tracked, insured and signed for delivery on a day of your choice, International deliveries please contact us for a quote. If you have any questions regarding our watches please call us or email us and we will be happy to help you. We can Facetime/Whatsapp video and show you in more detail.

Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Vintage Tudor Oyster Wristwatch to the 1940s.

Independent Date Guide ID 06837867
Dealer's Item Date1940s
Sellingantiques Date1940s
Sellingantiques agingItem 75-85 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1940s:
Rose in shield emblem on dial: early Tudor trademark used before 1947.
Reference number 4453 on case back: mid-size Oyster model produced in the 1940s.
Low five-digit serial number stamped externally: early Swiss Oyster case production.
Blued steel pencil hands and luminous numerals: 1940s dial design.
Natural speckling and yellowed surface across the dial: gradual aging over many decades.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.2cm (1.26")
Width
3.2cm (1.26")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA833981
Description
A 1940s Tudor Oyster shock resisting wristwatch. A stainless steel case with screw down case back, reference 4453.
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An unusual feature of a yellow metal bezel, very rarely seen on the Tudor brand, especcialy during this period.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Blued steel hands in a 'pencil' design. Rolex winding crown. A 17 jewel manual wind Tudor mechanism.

fig 1. A 1940s Tudor Oyster bi-metal wristwatch featuring a cream dial with Arabic numerals, a gold bezel, a stainless steel case, and a textured black leather strap.
fig 1. 1940s Tudor Oyster Bi-metal Wristwatch

Case width 32mm

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine wristwatch supplied with a presentation box that is in full working order and sold with 12 months guarantee. Free UK tracked, insured and signed for delivery on a day of your choice, International deliveries please contact us for a quote. If you have any questions regarding our watches please call us or email us and we will be happy to help you. We can Facetime/Whatsapp video and show you in more detail.

Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Vintage Tudor Oyster Wristwatch to the 1940s.

Independent Date Report ID 06837867
Dealer's Item Date1940s
Sellingantiques dating1940s
Sellingantiques agingItem 75-85 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1940s:
Rose in shield emblem on dial: early Tudor trademark used before 1947.
Reference number 4453 on case back: mid-size Oyster model produced in the 1940s.
Low five-digit serial number stamped externally: early Swiss Oyster case production.
Blued steel pencil hands and luminous numerals: 1940s dial design.
Natural speckling and yellowed surface across the dial: gradual aging over many decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
3.2cm (1.26")
Width
3.2cm (1.26")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA833981
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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A 1940s Tudor Oyster bi-metal wristwatch featuring a cream dial with Arabic numerals, a gold bezel, a stainless steel case, and a textured black leather strap.
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Archive I A 1940s Tudor Oyster bi-metal wristwatch featuring a cream dial with Arabic numerals, a gold bezel, a stainless steel case, and a textured black leather strap.

1940s Tudor Oyster Bi-metal Wristwatch

Archive II A 1940s Tudor Oyster bi-metal wristwatch featuring a cream dial with Arabic numerals, a gold bezel, a stainless steel case, and a textured black leather strap. View II
Archive III A 1940s Tudor Oyster bi-metal wristwatch featuring a cream dial with Arabic numerals, a gold bezel, a stainless steel case, and a textured black leather strap. View III
Archive IV A 1940s Tudor Oyster bi-metal wristwatch featuring a cream dial with Arabic numerals, a gold bezel, a stainless steel case, and a textured black leather strap. View IV
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Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
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Verified Since Aug 2009
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A 1940s Tudor Oyster bi-metal wristwatch featuring a cream dial with Arabic numerals, a gold bezel, a stainless steel case, and a textured black leather strap.
1940s Tudor Oyster Bi-Metal Wristwatch
Ref: SA833981
A 1940s Tudor Oyster bi-metal wristwatch featuring a cream dial with Arabic numerals, a gold bezel, a stainless steel case, and a textured black leather strap.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWristwatches
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleMid-Century
  • MaterialStainless Steel, Gold, Leather
  • ColourSilver, Gold, Black
  • MotifsBi-metal bezel, Arabic numerals, Screw-down crown, Textured leather strap
  • SizeH 3.2 cm (1 in) x W 3.2 cm (1 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This mid-century gentleman's wristwatch originates from the 1940s and follows a traditional circular dress design. The piece comprises a stainless steel case, a contrasting yellow metal bezel, and a textured black leather strap fastened with a matching metal buckle. The cream-coloured dial displays full Arabic numerals in dark numerals, accompanied by blued steel pencil hands and a central sweep seconds hand. Markings on the dial include the Tudor name beneath a crest logo and the words 'OYSTER' and 'SHOCK RESISTING'. The round steel case features a screw-down winding crown on the right flank, while the glass crystal shows light surface scuffs from age and wear. Measuring 3.2 cm high, 3.2 cm wide, and 1 cm deep, the compact timepiece suits display on a bedside table, within a gentleman's library showcase, or worn as a functional dress accessory for formal occasions. The mechanical wristwatch is suited for collectors of vintage horology or for daily wear following traditional winding routines.

FAQs

Introduced in the mid-20th century by Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf, Tudor was established to offer the reliability and waterproof Oyster case design of Rolex at a more accessible price point.

Mid-century bi-metal timepieces typically combined a robust stainless steel case body with a solid or capped gold bezel and crown, paired with acrylic crystals and leather straps.

Authentic 1940s wristwatches feature original period dials with age-appropriate patina, correct era logos, deeply stamped reference numbers between the lugs or on the case back, and period-correct mechanical movements.

A classic bi-metal watch transitions easily between formal tailoring and casual wear, and can be displayed in a leather watch roll or velvet-lined valet tray on a bedside table or dressing table.

Keep the watch away from magnetic fields and water, wind it manually at regular intervals, and have the mechanical movement serviced by a qualified watchmaker every three to five years.
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