{"title":"Tudor - Sold","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"tudor-submariner-gilt-dial-as00902","title":"Tudor Submariner Gilt Dial","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTudor has been hitting it out of the park these past few years with their modern line and return to the US Market, and appreciation for their vintage models continues to swell.  Particularly desirable amongst the vintage offerings is their Submariner line, which ran alongside their siblings - the iconic Rolex Submariners.  Tudor Subs feature the same cases, crowns, and build quality as their \"Big Brother\" Rolex models, but were fitted without the in-house movements that gave Rolex their price tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Tudor Submariners from the 1970s and early 80s are incredibly cool, here's something earlier and even more impressive: A Reference 7928 Tudor \"Rose\" Submariner with a gilt dial, chapter ring, and pointed crown guards...the kind of timepiece that melts souls and makes the knees of grown men go all wobbly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating from1963, this is an early execution \"MKII\" dial, with gilt markers and chapter ring and silver script.  The original dial and hands have a patina that will make you swoon.  And those pointed crown guards...oh lawdy lawdy, is it getting hot in here?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bottom line is that if this piece were a Rolex Submariner with the same attributes (Gilt, Chapter Ring, PCG), it would be pushing past the $20K mark...so this is an incredible opportunity to pick up something truly special for a fraction of the price. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe first sold this watch to a client a couple years ago, and part of what we love about this business is that some of the coolest watches have a habit of finding their way back to us as clients go through the process of consolidation and upgrading.  Our relationships with our clients are our number one priority, and that’s how we end up with a great situation like this! If you were one of the many who missed this tremendous piece on its first go around, don't hesitate this time - there's no telling when or if it might be back!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore info on these great pieces can be found \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/tudorcollectorsite.blogspot.co.uk\/p\/submariner-model-7928.html\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e, at Tudor Collector!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3073402881,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_Submariner_7928_Gilt_PCG_AS00902_Culture2.jpg?v=1432842049"},{"product_id":"tudor-oyster-prince-as00781","title":"Tudor Oyster Prince","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s seems likes Tudor is everywhere these days. There are always a few Tudors on the table at collector get-togethers and Tudor's is one of the most hotly anticipated booths at the upcoming Baselworld watch show in Switzerland. After decades of playing second fiddle to Rolex, the sibling brand has caught on in an epic fashion, and collectors can’t get enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage Tudor have always had somewhat of a following, but in terms of enthusiasm and price, it paled in comparison to Rolex.   The times, they are a changin’, and vintage Tudors are now extremely sought-after. Snowflakes and Monte Carlo chronographs have been hot for some time, but one of the most exciting and dynamic parts of the Tudor market are the simpler Oyster Princes and DateJust and Oyster Precision analogs, which are being “found” after decades hiding in the backs of drawers, garnering the attention that these beauties deserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe “Big Rose” Oyster Prince is one of the best of the once-forgotten Tudors, featuring a stunning applied Tudor Rose logo and matching polished steel markers and hands set on a sharp black dial. Dating from the 1960s, this Tudor Reference 7964 is 34mm and wears similarly to Rolex Oysterdates. The Tudor uses the same Genuine Oyster Case design as its Rolex contemporaries, but is fitted with an automatic ETA movement. The Jubilee-style bracelet stamped 'Made in USA' is signed by Rolex and is the perfect compliment to the silver accents on the dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a truly elegant timepiece with an iconic Oyster design and a lovely dial for a relatively meager sum. You seriously can’t go wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3080602753,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_Oyster_Prince_Big_Rose_Reference_7964_AS00781_Culture1.jpg?v=1432844170"},{"product_id":"tudor-monte-carlo-as00905","title":"Tudor Monte Carlo","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Tudor returned to their roots and successfully reinvigorated the brand with heritage-inspired new releases, their first move wasn’t a Snowflake Sub or Oyster Prince. Tudor released a Heritage Chronograph, modeled after on of their original exotic dialed chronos, known to collectors as the “Homeplate”. All of the vintage exotic chronos are surging in popularity, and represent the best of vintage Tudor in the eyes of many collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reference 7159 “Monte Carlo” in many ways speaks for itself. With it’s Oyster case, unique gray dial with black subregisters and orange accents, any collector can recognize the heavy Rolex influence and funky 70s vibe a mile away. At the time when Rolex was only producing 36mm Daytonas, Tudor was given the task of pushing the design envelope for the company, taking the risks that Rolex would not. Sure, Rolex had the Paul Newman Daytona, but even that looks a bit dull next to a Monte Carlo. Given the insane six-figure pricetag of a Newman today, it’s not surprise that Rolex collectors have taken a strong interest in Tudor’s Oyster chronos, even years before the Tudor brand became a household name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowered by a manually wound Valjoux 234 movement, the Tudor differs from the Daytona a bit in terms of functionality. The Monte Carlo sways the Daytona’s hours chronograph subregister for a date, and counts up to 45 minutes. The cyclops date magnifier is a Rolex\/Tudor trademark touch, but these Tudor chronos are the only instance of it found at 6 o’clock, and if you look closely, you’ll see that the crystal is not a standard “Top Hat” spun around, but the magnifier itself is rotated 90 degrees to a horizontal orientation over the date. Even if you’ve never been much of a cyclops fan, on this watch it just works!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Monte Carlo is a fantastic addition to any collections on its own merits, but compared to it’s Rolex Oyster Chronograph cousin, it’s a downright bargain. At a third the price of a no-frills Big Red Daytona, it’s hard to resist of Monte Carlo given its identical build quality and off-beat design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe at analog\/shift are huge vintage Tudor fans, and often find ourselves preferring the Tudor version of a watch compared to the Rolex. It seems like everyone and their mother is wearing a vintage Rollie these days, so a Tudor is a great way to enjoy everything that made the brand the icon it is, while managing to stick out from the crowd.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3116684865,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_Monte_Carlo_Chronograph_Reference_7159-0_AS00905_Culture1.jpg?v=1433279137"},{"product_id":"tudor-submariner-lollipop-ref-76100-as00594","title":"Tudor Submariner \"Lollipop\" Ref. 76100","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription Coming Soon!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv 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steel!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very cool vintage Oyster Prince, which dates to the 1950s.  It features a gorgeous white dial with applied markers and the early Tudor Rose logo.  By itself, this is a handsome and infinitely wearable dress piece.  But the cherry on top is its incredibly unusual engine-turned steel bezel, which reminds us of early American Railway pocket watches, like \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/hamilton-steel-railway-special-and-cocobolo-stand\"\u003eTHIS ONE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltimately, this is a super cool and affordable early Oyster Prince, fitted with an self winding movement, and ready to turn some heads!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv 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(Tudor's parent company), this wristwatch is built on a 39mm steel case, and features both day and date functionality, along with a rotating \"Turn-O-Graph\" style bezel.  Rolex Day Dates, more commonly known as \"Presidents\" were only offered in a 36mm Oyster Case, and \u003cem\u003enever\u003c\/em\u003e in steel - or with a rotating bezel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rare piece blurs the lines between dress piece and sports watch, and is one of the most desirable vintage Tudors on the market.  With Tudor-mania in full swing, there aren't many of these to be had!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular piece dates from the late 60s\/early 70s, and is particularly appealing with a rare Spanish language calendar.  It is in  completely original condition, featuring a gorgeous satin silver dial and beautifully patinated hands.  It also retains the original paint in the engraved rotating bezel - a supreme rarity.  If you're looking for something hard to find to impress your 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A unique combination of features differentiates this awesome model from its much more common Rolex Oyster Perpetual siblings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrapped in a standard 36mm Oyster Case, this model's outward appearance is nearly identical to the Rolex Day\/Date \"President\".  Unlike the iconic flagship of Rolex's dress watch line, the Tudor is cased in steel, making it the only Day\/Date functional timepiece  in a non-precious metal available in this size under the Rolex umbrella. With a traditionally simple and legible layout (Day at 12, Date at 3) set against a glossy black dial, this piece is as much about understatement as its cousins are about the other thing. Minor embellishments, such as a fluted white gold bezel (à la 1601 series Datejusts) and a steel bracelet with polished center links give it just a touch of glam, without going over the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example was bought new at The Penninsula Hotel Hong Kong in 2004, and to the best of our knowledge, this Reference was never available in the United States, making it a true rarity in this marker. With the combination of steel case, white gold bezel, and Day\/Date functionality, this awesome contemporary Tudor blurs the line between an all out dress piece and a daily-wearable sports watch, a combination that makes it an extremely attractive alternative to the more common Rolex option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3266606785,"sku":null,"price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_Prince_Date-Day_Black_Dial_PUF14_AS00652_Culture1.jpg?v=1433264043"},{"product_id":"tudor-big-rose-oyster-date-as00308","title":"Tudor \"Big Rose\" Oyster Date","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is no secret that the popularity of the Tudor brand is reaching stratospheric levels as of late.  After decades of neglect, Rolexes' sibling brand has caught on in an epic fashion, due in no small part to the tremendously desirable and popular line of modern Heritage Collection timepieces that has swept the industry over the past few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage Tudor timepieces have similarly \"caught on\" and many nearly forgotten wristwatches have been pulled from drawers and brought back into the well-deserved limelight.  While the greatest attention is being paid to the sports models, there are also a number of terrific casual and formal dress pieces being \"found\" and brought back to life.  We have a stunning example available here: an absolutely wonderful Tudor \"Big Rose\" Oyster Date in steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating from the 1960s, this Tudor reference 7962 is sized at 34mm, perfect for a slimmer wrist.  It features the same Genuine Oyster Case design as its Rolex contemporaries, but is fitted with a manually-wound 17 Jewel movement with date function.  Its satin silver dial shows a lovely light patina and is finished with polished dart markers and dauphine style hands.  The cake topper on this beauty is the rare and lovely \"Big Rose\" Tudor logo at 12, a stunning and intricate applied element which was literally downsized in subsequent models. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a truly elegant timepiece with an iconic Oyster design and a lovely dial for a relatively meager sum.  Definitely a hard one to let go of!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3267463361,"sku":null,"price":1700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor__Big_Rose__Oyster_Date_culture1.jpg?v=1433266160"},{"product_id":"tudor-advisor-alarm-as00350","title":"Tudor Advisor Alarm","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMechanical alarms are just about the coolest wristwatch complication we can think of.  In addition to displaying the time, the mechanical movement features a secondary manually-wound spring which, when wound and released operates a audible buzzer, alerting the wearer at a pre-set time.  This buzzer not only makes noise, but physically vibrates the watch, noticeable both on the wrist or when placed on a hard surface - making the watch usable as an alarm clock as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile most collectors are likely to think of Vulcain, Jaeger-LeCoultre, or Seiko when thinking of alarm watches, Tudor also manufactured a line in the late 1950s known as Advisors, which were in production through the 1970s.  The example which we have presented here is one of the earliest models, reference 7926.  This early reference features the manually-wound calibre 1475, and is housed in a 34mm Oyster Case with a twin-crown layout.  The dial is in stunning original condition, featuring dart shaped hour markers, luminous plots, and dauphine hands for the hour and minute.  The alarm indicator is a red arrow-shaped hand and is operated by the crown at 2:00.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlarm watches have seen a recent surge in popularity, and a number of brands (Tudor included!) have begun reissuing classic designs from their archives.  Given the interest in both mechanical alarms \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e in the Tudor brand, Advisors are an extreme rarity on the market, and offer a great value for collectors!  This particular example is in terrific all-original condition and operates brilliantly.  When activated, the alarm function buzzes crisply and loudly, and is sure to get the attention of those around you.  Overall, this is a totally killer piece with classic Oyster looks, a beautiful dial, and a usable complication that renders your cell phone alarm totally unnecessary!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3268046529,"sku":null,"price":2900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_Advisor_Alarm_culture1.jpg?v=1433266879"},{"product_id":"tudor-submariner-7928-gilt-dial-as00418","title":"Tudor Submariner 7928 Gilt Dial","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTudor has been hitting it out of the park these past few years with their modern line and return to the U.S. Market, and appreciation for their vintage models is at an all-time high!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticularly desirable is their Submariner line, which was produced for decades alongside their siblings - the iconic Rolex Submariners. Tudor Subs feature the same cases, crowns, and build quality as their \"Big Brother\" Rolex models, but were fitted without the in-house movements that gave Rolex their price tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Tudor Submariners from the 1970s and early 80s are incredibly cool, here's something earlier and even more impressive: A reference 7928 Tudor \"Rose\" Submariner with a gilt dial and chapter ring!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating from the 1960s, this is an early execution gilt dial with radium markers, outer chapter ring and silver script. The original dial has an incredible patina and no signs of damage or reprinting.  For comparison purposes, if this piece were a Rolex model from the same era and with the same attributes (gilt, chapter ring, gorgeous patination), it would be pushing $20K on the collector market.  This is an incredible opportunity to pick up something truly special for a fraction of the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps even more alluring than the price is the package that the piece offers over all - a perfect balance of originality and condition that won't scare you away from wearing this watch \u003cem\u003eevery single day\u003c\/em\u003e.  We don't know too many gilt Rolex owners who could do that!  Whatever way you slice it, Tudor represents a fantastic way to get into collecting \"serious\" timepieces without a serious price tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor now, anyways...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore info on these great pieces can be found \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/tudorcollectorsite.blogspot.co.uk\/p\/submariner-model-7928.html\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e, at Tudor Collector!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3269079873,"sku":null,"price":6800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_Submariner_7928_Gilt_Dial_Cultrue_7.jpg?v=1433279369"},{"product_id":"tudor-jumbo-date-day-ref-7017-0-as00443","title":"Tudor \"Jumbo\" Date+Day Ref. 7017\/0","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of those cases in which a timepiece is worth way more than the sum of its parts...except for some reason or another no one has figured that out yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you are looking at is a Tudor reference 7017\/0-  and despite its relatively simple underpinnings (Oyster Case, ETA movement) this piece manages to be incredibly cool without shouting anything obnoxiously. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unique combination of features differentiates this incredibly cool model from its much more common Rolex siblings.   Built on a 39mm steel case, the 7017 features both day and date functionality whereas Rolex Day Dates (commonly known as \"Presidents\") were only offered in a 36mm Oyster Case, and never in steel.  The added size gives the 7017 a full size \"Jumbo\" moniker amongst collectors, and is infinitely more wearable for many with a case roughly the same size as a Submariner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular piece dates from the 70s, and is particularly appealing with a stunning slate blue sunburst dial.  It is in  excellent original condition, featuring beautifully patinated hands and a sharp case.  It has recently come back from a full mechanical overhaul and is in top condition inside and out - no question it is one of the nicest we've seen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the combination of the oversize steel case and Day\/Date functionality, this awesome Tudor blurs the lines between a dress piece and sports watch, a combination that makes it one of the most desirable vintage Tudors on the market.  Despite this, values are still incredibly reasonable, and if you can find one in good shape you should pick it up while you can (hint, hint)!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3272512897,"sku":null,"price":2175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_Jumbo_Day-Date_Ref_7017_0_Culture1.jpg?v=1433279493"},{"product_id":"tudor-ref-7020-0-jumbo-date-day-turn-o-graph-as00451","title":"Tudor Ref. 7020\/0 Jumbo Date Day \"Turn-O-Graph\"","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDetailed Description Coming Soon!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3272699585,"sku":null,"price":2900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_Ref_7020_0_Jumbo_Date_Day_Turn-O-Graph_Culture2.jpg?v=1433279453"},{"product_id":"tudor-submariner-lollipop-blue-dial-ref-76100-as00478","title":"Tudor Submariner \"Lollipop\" Blue Dial Ref. 76100","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen is a contemporary Blue Tudor Submariner \u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003enot a Snowflake?  When, it is a Lollipop, of course!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage Tudor Subs may just be the single hottest sports watch on the market, with collectors scrambling to get their hands on original, unmolested examples. With increased popularity has come a rash of refurbished, modified, Frankensteined and outright fake examples, making it difficult for enthusiasts to find the genuine article.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf particular desirability are the models with unique hands and dials, such as the reference 76100 offered here. Contemporary to the Rolex 5513, the reference 76100 Tudor Submariner was a limited production transitional model that features so called \"Lollipop\" hands set against a dial with triangular hour markers at 6, 9, and 12, which make them considerably less common than the standard \"Mercedes Hand\" versions.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith only \u003cem\u003every \u003c\/em\u003eminimal signs of wear, this example has a fantastic light fade to its markers and hands, a blemish-free blue dial and its original bezel insert.  Overall, this is a stunning timepiece with a very rare combination color, layout and hands that make it a great alternative to any of the more common Submariner models from either Tudor or Rolex.  Take our word for it, you will regret missing out on this one!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on Tudor Submariners, check out Tudor Collector, \u003ca title=\"analog\/shift X Tudor Collector Tudor Submariner 76100 Lollipop Blue\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tudorcollector.net\/\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3273563073,"sku":null,"price":4800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_Submariner_Lollipop_Blue_Dial_Ref_76100_Culture1.jpg?v=1433279407"},{"product_id":"tudor-submariner-as00938","title":"Tudor Submariner","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The most frustrating part about what we do at analog\/shift is having to say no to our clients, as in “no, we don’t have a blue Snowflake right now”, or “sorry, no blue Lollipops at the moment”. Some watches are extremely sought after, and it’s just not possible to have them available all too often, so when we get in a beautiful example, it goes fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s no wonder Tudors have become so highly respected lately. They had already been massively popular for years, but they are always seen as a fun addition to a Rolex collection, a weekend watch of sorts to wear when the serious pieces were in the vault. Collector sentiment has changed in a big way, and the iconic style (along with the re-emergence of the brand in the U.S. via the popular Heritage models) has bumped Tudors up to a first-tier watch. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut with increased popularity has come a rash of refurbished, modified, Frankensteined, and outright fake examples, making it difficult for enthusiasts to find the genuine article. Now you don’t have to worry about any of that, because we’ve sourced a virtually flawless example of a blue Sub that is without a doubt the nicest example that’s come through our shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Tudor retired the Snowflake Submariner, they introduced the “Lollipop” Sub, which more closely resembled its Rolex cousin. The hour hand initially has a single large lume plot, thus the Lollipop moniker, but the lume tended to fall out, and was quickly replaced by the Mercedes hand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example features a case that is extremely fat and sharp, and has spent little time with a polishing wheel, if any at all. The dial is free of any defects, and the bezel looks like it did the day it was born. If you’re the type of collector who only buys mint watch, this is the Tudor for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3352588033,"sku":null,"price":3600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_Blue_Submariner_AS00938_Culture1.jpg?v=1433964590"},{"product_id":"tudor-date-day-as00959","title":"Tudor Date-Day","description":"\u003cp\u003eMany people search for a steel Rolex Day-Date only to realize that there is no such thing. If you want a steel Day-Date in an Oyster case, you have one option, and it’s a rare bird: the Tudor 7020\/0 Oyster Prince.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tudor Day-Date Oyster Prince was only made for a few years between the late 60s to early 70s, and it’s one of the few vintage Tudors that has managed to slip under the radar of vintage Rolex\/Tudor enthusiasts. This is likely due to the watch’s rarity; the production run is only a fraction of those of the Subs and Oyster Dates. The watch's relative obscurity is certainly not due to its style or features, as the watch ticks about every box that vintage collectors could imagine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst off, the case is 39mm, about the same size as a Submariner. Many would consider that to be the perfect “Goldilocks” size, not too big, not too small - just right. It gives the watch a modern vibe without compromising the vintage bona fides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rolex Day-Date is a classic and its style, history and quality is unimpeachable, yet if were to nitpick, the only thing we’d change is to make it available in steel. In the past half-century that Rolex has been producing the model, it has never sold one in a non-precious metal, much to the chagrin of budget-minded collectors. Considering that the Rolex is closer to a dress watch than a sports watch, it’s pretty remarkable the Tudor, under Rolexes stewardship, created the sporty 7020\/0 with Rolex’s signature complication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe icing on the cake is the rotating steel bezel, another sporty flourish that complements the case size and ties the 7020\/0 to the range of Rolex sports pieces, most of which feature a functional bezel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll in all, this is fantastically versatile and unique Tudor. It’s a little sporty, a little dressy, just about the perfect do anything, go anywhere daily wearer. If you want something that dresses up better than a Submariner but still works for casual wear, the Tudor Day-Date is the perfect watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese don’t come around very often, so don’t miss out on a fantastic Tudor!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3598901953,"sku":null,"price":3950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_Jumbo_Day_Date_AS00959_Culture2.jpg?v=1434053722"},{"product_id":"tudor-submariner-as00966","title":"Tudor Submariner","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTudor has emerged from Rolex's broad shadow since it's return to the US Market a few years ago, proving itself a desired and collected brand in the modern heritage executions as well the vintage predecessors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew Tudors have been given more attention than the coveted Reference 9411\/0 \"Snowflake\" Submariner.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally produced by Rolex to respond to a growing base of sports watch consumers, Tudor was conceived as a more economic way to buy a quality diver.  This was achieved by using generic ETA Swiss movements and housing them Rolex Oyster cases and utilizing Rolex-signed crowns and Rolex crystals.  In short, the Tudor Submariners of the 1960s and 70s had all the look of their Rolex brethren with guts that were simpler, more common and easier to service and locate parts for.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs time wore on, collectors and enthusiasts began to appreciate the designs that were exclusive to Tudor's Submariner line.  The most famous of these was the Tudor \"Snowflake\" Submariner, a name taken from the unique shape of the hour hand and matching seconds hand.  Though relatively modest in price when it was released, the Snowflake Submariner has become a grail for many, causing values to climb within spitting distance of Rolex subs of similar vintages.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat many forget is that Tudor produced fewer Submariners than Rolex, making sharp Tudor subs rarer than the equivalent 5513 or 1680.  Rarer still are honest examples that have bested the use that they encountered - so many were destroyed on the wrists of sport divers over the ages - and retail original parts that have patinated with age and use.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example is one of those survivors.  With a perfectly faded bezel insert with original pip and gorgeously aged luminous material, this Snowflake is exactly what discerning collectors occupy their time trying to find.  But don't take our word for it.  Just ask the your watch buddies - chances are they'll tell you that a vintage Tudor Snowflake is on their hit list...    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3736433473,"sku":null,"price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_Submariner_Snowflake_AS00966_Culture1.jpg?v=1434998631"},{"product_id":"tudor-oyster-prince-as00969","title":"Tudor Oyster Prince","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e In July, 1952, Captain James Simpson and his crew left Britain to embark on the British North Greenland Expedition, a two-year scientific study of the geology, glaciology, meteorology and physiology of the arctic.  To their kit, Captain Simpson's crew added thirty stainless steel Tudor Oyster Princes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy this time, Rolex had already established itself as a brand committed to testing their tool and sport watches in the most extreme environments possible, utilizing 'natural laboratories' to test new designs and executions.  \u003cspan\u003eIn 1927, a Rolex Oyster Perpetual successfully crossed the English Channel on the wrist of an English swimmer. In 1933, strapped watches onto the wrists of the first pilots to fly over Mount Everest. In 1935, Sir Malcolm Campbell was wearing an Oyster Perpetual as he set a land speed record of over 300 miles per hour at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah.  Every time a watch was put to the test, Rolex was there to collect the data, vigilantly tweaking and modifying their timepieces to ensure durability and accuracy.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe expedition to Greenland was a perfect opportunity to test the growing line of Tudor sport watches - timepieces that were designed to be hearty workhorses with automatic movements and waterproof oyster cases.  Despite the extreme weather conditions and barrage of ice, snow and water, the Oyster Princes were a success, proving their reliability and accuracy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn November of 1953, one of the crew, Captain J.D. Walker of the British Royal Engineers, sent a letter to Rolex expressing his \"extreme admiration\" for the Tudor that he was issued.  In that letter he wrote:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"...My duties necessitated many varied activities, from stores humping and hut building to driving 'Weasels\" and dog sledging on the icecap.  Temperatures varied from 70ºF to -50ºF, and on many occasions during the thaw period the watch was unavoidably immersed in water.  Despite these trials, occasional time signals broadcast from England proved that my Rolex Tudor Prince watch was maintaining a remarkable accuracy.  On no occasion did it require to be wound by hand.  When on the ice-cap away from Base for several weeks at a time, it was of inestimable value to have on my wrist a watch whose accuracy could be depended upon at all times...\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular Oyster Prince hails from the mid 1950s and has a gorgeously-aged dial with dart markers and alpha hands, an execution very similar to those worn on by the scientists on the Greenland Expedition, a true rarity today. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3736594753,"sku":null,"price":1550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_Oyster_Prince_7909_AS00969_Culture2.jpg?v=1435186874"},{"product_id":"tudor-black-bay-as00978","title":"Tudor Black Bay","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e Description Coming Soon!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3736764353,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_Black_Bay_AS00978_Culture1.jpg?v=1435082733"},{"product_id":"tudor-monte-carlo-as00991","title":"Tudor Monte Carlo","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the pantheon of vintage chronographs, the Tudor Home Plate sits right next to the Daytona.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTudor Monte Carlos are insanely cool but believe it or not there’s an even cooler Tudor. The 'Home Plate,' nicknamed for the baseball home plate shape of the hour plots, is the OG Tudor chronograph, and Tudor sure has hell got it right the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Tudor returned to their roots and successfully reinvigorated the brand with heritage-inspired new releases, their first move wasn’t a Snowflake Sub or Oyster Prince. Tudor released a Heritage Chronograph, modeled after on of their original exotic dialed chronos, known to collectors as the “Homeplate”. All of the vintage exotic chronos are surging in popularity, and represent the best of vintage Tudor in the eyes of many collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet’s break this watch down. First off, the black Bakelite bezel is incredibly cool, and our favorite vintage bezel material. It’s attached to a 40mm Oyster case, which is the perfect size for any wrist, and looks oh so good with the screw-down pushers. However, the dial steals the show, and it alone explains why the Home Plate has become such a hotly sought after watch. Tudor has always been the branch of the Rolex company that took the risks and pushed the envelope, and all of their chronos are killer. The huge tritium lume plots are unlike anything else out there, and with a nice creamy patina, add tons of vintage charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowered by a manually wound Valjoux 7734 movement, the Tudor differs from the Daytona a bit in terms of functionality. The Monte Carlo sways the Daytona’s hours chronograph subregister for a date, and counts up to 45 minutes.   The cyclops date magnifier is a Rolex\/Tudor trademark touch, but these Tudor chronos are the only instance of it found at 6 o’clock, and if you look closely, you’ll see that the crystal is not a standard “Top Hat” spun around, but the magnifier itself is rotated 90 degrees to a horizontal orientation over the date. Even if you’ve never been much of a cyclops fan, on this watch it just works!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHome Plates are not easy to find these days, and they come at a price, but what you’re getting for your money is an incredibly cool and unique vintage chronograph. We love so many of Tudor’s vintage pieces, but what we have here is something truly special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4184605057,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_Monte_Carlo_Homeplate_AS00991_Culture1.jpg?v=1435622370"},{"product_id":"tudor-monte-carlo-as00992","title":"Tudor Monte Carlo","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you walk into a Tudor authorized dealer today, you’re going to see something eerily similar this watch. Tudor has found great success in the last five years by offering a Heritage line of vintage reboots, and their most popular chronograph is modeled after this beauty, the 7169. The Heritage Chronograph is a great watch, but nothing can beat the real thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe don’t bullshit our clients by calling every watch our favorite watch, but in this case, we can sincerely say that the blue Monte Carlos are truly one of our favorites, and it’s easy to see why. With it’s Oyster case, unique gray dial with metallic blue sub-registers and orange accents, any collector can recognize the heavy Rolex influence and funky 70s vibe a mile away. At the time when Rolex was only producing 36mm Daytonas, Tudor was given the task of pushing the design envelope for the company, taking the risks that Rolex would not. Put this watch next to a Newman and the Rolex looks downright sedate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowered by a manually wound Valjoux 234 movement, the Tudor differs from the Daytona a bit in terms of functionality. The Monte Carlo replaces the Daytona’s hours chronograph sub-register for a date, and counts up to 45 minutes.   The cyclops date magnifier is a Rolex\/Tudor trademark touch, but these Tudor chronos are the only instance of it found at 6 o’clock, and if you look closely, you’ll see that the crystal is not a standard “Top Hat” spun around, but the magnifier itself is rotated 90 degrees to a horizontal orientation over the date. Even if you’ve never been much of a cyclops fan, on this watch it just works!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Monte Carlo is a fantastic addition to any collections on its own merits, but compared with it’s Rolex Oyster Chronograph cousin, it’s a downright bargain. At a third the price of a no-frills Big Red Daytona, it’s hard to resist the Monte Carlo given its identical build quality and off-beat design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe at analog\/shift are huge vintage Tudor fans, and often find ourselves preferring the Tudor version of a watch compared to the Rolex. It seems like everyone and their mother is wearing a vintage Rollie these days, so a Tudor is a great way to enjoy everything that made the brand the icon it is, while managing to stick out from the crowd. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4184622145,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_Monte_Carlo_Blue_AS00992_Culture2.jpg?v=1435944440"},{"product_id":"tudor-submariner-snowflake-as00993","title":"Tudor Submariner 'Snowflake'","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Tudor re-introduced itself to the U.S. market in 2013, it did so through its heritage collection, a line that is essentially re-creations of their most classic and successful designs from the 1960s and 70s.  And for good reason.  The Tudors of that era are by far some of the most interesting and beautiful vintage sport watches out there.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally produced by Rolex to respond to a growing base of sports watch consumers, Tudor was conceived as a more economic way to buy a quality tool watch.  This was achieved by using generic ETA Swiss movements and housing them Rolex Oyster cases, utilizing Rolex-signed crowns and Rolex crystals.  These ETA movements were simpler and more common, making them easy to service and locate parts for today.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs time wore on, collectors and enthusiasts began to appreciate the designs that were exclusive to Tudor's Submariner line.  The most famous of these, the Tudor \"Snowflake\" Submariner, was released in 1968, and represented the first time in Tudor's history that they sought to differentiate themselves visually from their parent brand.  The name 'snowflake' was derived from the unique shape of the hour hand and seconds hand and the presence of squared Tritium hour markers on the blue or black matte dials.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough relatively modest in price when it was released, the Snowflake Submariner has become a grail for many, causing values to climb within spitting distance of Rolex subs of similar vintages.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat many forget is that Tudor produced fewer Submariners than Rolex, making sharp Tudor subs rarer than the equivalent 5513 or 1680.  Rarer still are honest examples that have bested the use that they encountered - so many were destroyed on the wrists of sport divers over the ages - and retain original dials, hands and bezels that have patinated with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular piece is a true survivor.  The original dial has taken on a lovely matte blue hue, and the Tritium hour markers have faded to a light cream color.  The bezel, now a light blue, counters the darker dial nicely and, sporting its original pip, picks up the lume perfectly.  The Oyster case must have been loved, because the lower right lug shows signs of heavy polishing, probably done in an effort to repair wear from from heavy use.  Still, with its original roulette date wheel (odd days in black, even days in red) and a perfect overall patina, this Snowflake should be on the radar of any fan of vintage Tudor.      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4184635137,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_Submariner_Snowflake_Blue_AS00993_Culture1.jpg?v=1435946309"},{"product_id":"tudor-submariner-7928-as01012","title":"Tudor Submariner 7928","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTudor has been hitting it out of the park these past few years with their modern line and return to the U.S. Market, and appreciation for their vintage models is at an all-time high!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticularly desirable is their Submariner line, which was produced for decades alongside their siblings - the iconic Rolex Submariners. Tudor Subs feature the same cases, crowns, and build quality as their \"Big Brother\" Rolex models, but were fitted without the in-house movements that gave Rolex their price tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Tudor Submariners from the 1970s and early 80s are incredibly cool, here's something earlier and even more impressive: A reference 7928 Tudor \"Rose\" Submariner with an awesome it matte dial!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating from the late 1960s, the Tudor Subs featuring the early Rose logo are very similar to their Rolex 5513 cousins, yet considerably more rare due to a smaller production run. A Submariner of any stripe is a beautiful watch, but we’re always excited to find something a bit out of the ordinary, and a reference 7928, whether a gilt or matte dial, hits all the right notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBesides the great dial, this watch has been spared the fate that has befallen so many early Subs and has not been over-polished. The bezel is in fantastic condition, and the icing on the cake is the early Fat Font insert (that alone drives collectors wild).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhatever way you slice it, Tudor represents a fantastic way to get into collecting \"serious\" timepieces without a serious price tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor now, anyways... \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4806963777,"sku":null,"price":5200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_Submariner_7928_1967_AS00869_Culture1.jpg?v=1437409132"},{"product_id":"tudor-date-day-7020-0-blue-dial-as01022","title":"Tudor Date-Day 7020\/0 Blue Dial","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're one of those people who have searched for an oversized Rolex Day-Date in steel, only to realize that there is no such thing, we feel your disappointment. The combination of functionality, size and material would seem like an obvious choice for the brand with the big crown, but they obviously missed the boat. Fortunately for us, the brand with the Shield provides us with the perfect solution - \u003cem\u003eif\u003c\/em\u003e you can find one! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'The \"Jumbo\" sized Reference 7020\/0 Tudor Day-Date Oyster Prince was only made for a few years between the late '60s and early '70s, and they are one of the few vintage Tudor models that has managed to slip under the radar of most enthusiasts. With a very small production run, they turn up infrequently on the market, and we're constantly on the lookout. In the past few years we've been able to locate only a handful, all of which have found new homes lightning-fast. And not a single one of those had a blue dial!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to the characteristics of the 7020\/0, there's just nothing not to love.  The steel Oyster Case (made by Rolex, naturally) is sized at 39mm - the same as its Submariner\/GMT-Master brethren, making it an ideal size for daily wear and use, with a distinctly masculine feel.  The added functionality of a day wheel at 12:00 ensures this won't be confused with a mere Datejust or Prince Oysterdate, while the steel rotating \"Turn-O-Graph\" bezel provides an unmistakable sports element.  Without getting all gushy, even on paper this combination of features ensures the 7020\/0 a spot on our list of favorite things, and the actual presence on-wrist does not disappoint!  With off-the-shelf ETA internals instead of a Rolex manufacture movement, the watch wears considerably thinner than even its 36mm Rolex counterparts, adding to the already incredible versatility that this model offers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular piece is one of the most beautiful examples of this model that we have yet to encounter.  With an \u003cem\u003eincredibly\u003c\/em\u003e crisp case, sharp bevels, brilliant blue sunburst dial, light even patina and a nearly flawless bezel, you'd be forgiven for thinking that this watch is brand new. Values on these rare models have proven dynamic over the past few years, and we expect them to continue to rise in value as their appeal is discovered by the community at large.  Don't miss your chance to grab an incredible example before they reach \u003cem\u003eunobtanium\u003c\/em\u003e status!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5105280769,"sku":null,"price":3800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_Date_Day_Blue_AS01022_Culture1.jpg?v=1438114891"},{"product_id":"tudor-submariner-blue-dial-as01021","title":"Tudor Submariner Blue Dial","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most frustrating part about what we do at analog\/shift is having to say \u003cem\u003eNO\u003c\/em\u003e to our clients, as in “no, we don’t have a blue Snowflake right now”, or “sorry, no blue Lollipops at the moment”. Some watches are extremely sought after, and it’s just not possible to have a good one available all the time, so when we get in a beautiful example, it goes fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s no wonder Tudors have become so highly sought after lately. They have been popular for years, but they used to be seen only as a cheap, fun addition to a Rolex collection- a weekend watch of sorts to wear when the serious pieces were in the vault. In the past few years, collector sentiment has changed in a big way, and the iconic style of their classic timepieces (along with the re-emergence of the brand in the U.S. with their impressive collection of Heritage models) has bumped-up Tudor collecting to a higher tier. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut with increased popularity comes a rash of refurbished, modified, \"Frankensteined\" and outright fake examples offered by unscrupulous sellers looking to ride the wave and make a quick buck, making it difficult for enthusiasts to find the genuine article. We've been wading through the crap to find honest, genuine pieces and have recently turned up this gorgeous late-model Reference 79090 Blue Submariner, an absolute beauty of a diver if there ever was one!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing all the hallmark elements of the icon from whence it spawned, this 79090 does its ancestors proud with a crisp full-size 39mm Oyster case, \u003cem\u003eincredibly\u003c\/em\u003e sharp lugs, original matte blue dial with lightly patinated luminescent elements, and its original blue bezel insert. Paired up with our analog\/shift Speyside hand-made leather strap or one of the included nylon straps, this is one honest sub you won't be afraid to wear and use every single day: It's just like every other Submariner...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...Except \u003cem\u003emuch \u003c\/em\u003emore interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5106746497,"sku":null,"price":3600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_Submariner_Blue_79090_AS01021_CUlture2.jpg?v=1438115042"},{"product_id":"tudor-submariner-as00927","title":"Tudor Submariner","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most frustrating part about what we do at analog\/shift is having to say \u003cem\u003eNO\u003c\/em\u003e to our clients, as in “no, we don’t have a blue Snowflake right now”, or “sorry, no blue Lollipops at the moment”. Some watches are extremely sought after, and it’s just not possible to have a good one available all the time, so when we get in a beautiful example, it goes fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s no wonder Tudors have become so highly sought after lately. They have been popular for years, but they used to be seen only as a cheap, fun addition to a Rolex collection- a weekend watch of sorts to wear when the serious pieces were in the vault. In the past few years, collector sentiment has changed in a big way, and the iconic style of their classic timepieces (along with the re-emergence of the brand in the U.S. with their impressive collection of Heritage models) has bumped-up Tudor collecting to a higher tier. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut with increased popularity comes a rash of refurbished, modified, \"Frankensteined\" and outright fake examples offered by unscrupulous sellers looking to ride the wave and make a quick buck, making it difficult for enthusiasts to find the genuine article. We've been wading through the crap to find honest, genuine pieces and have recently turned up this gorgeous late-model Reference 79090 Submariner, an absolute beauty of a diver if there ever was one, and available for a fraction of the price of a Rolex-branded model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing all the hallmark elements of the icon from whence it spawned, this 79090 does its ancestors proud with a crisp full-size 39mm Oyster case, sharp lugs, original matte black dial with lightly patinated luminescent elements, and its original bezel insert. Paired up with a folded-link Oyster bracelet with Tudor-signed flip-lock clasp, this is one honest sub you won't be afraid to wear and use every single day: It's just like every other Submariner...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...Except completely different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5867023361,"sku":null,"price":3950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_Submariner_AS00927_1.jpg?v=1440012900"},{"product_id":"tudor-lollipop-submariner-as01076","title":"Tudor 'Lollipop' Submariner","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are things that can be improved with age, things that grow on you.  Then there things that grab you by the heartstrings instantly and remind you why you went down this rabbit hole in the first place.  For us, there is no watch that does that quite like the Tudor \"Lollipop\" Submariner. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTudor has certainly made a name for itself the in past few years since their re-entry in to the U.S. market.  But as their Heritage line continues to grow, enthusiasts and collectors have begun asking, \"What are we missing?\"  Sure, the Black Bay and the Heritage Chrono are neat looking pieces, but they are only ever re-boots of the originals.  And as the cast members of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cinemablend.com\/new\/All-Female-Ghostbusters-Movie-Casts-Melissa-McCarthy-3-Other-Comediennes-69424.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe new Ghostbusters movie\u003c\/a\u003e are about to find out, it's impossible to improve upon perfection.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Tudor has done a pretty good job, all things considered, we are still smitten with the original expressions.  Not surprisingly, these models are beginning to command the attention they have deserved.  What's more, less common models have begun to enjoy the vintage limelight as well, with relatively unknown watches becoming hot must-haves.     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf particular desirability are the models with unique hands and dials, such as the reference 76100 offered here. Contemporary to the Rolex 5513, the reference 76100 Tudor Submariner was a limited production transitional model that features so called \"Lollipop\" hands set against a dial with triangular hour markers at 6, 9, and 12, which make them considerably less common than the standard \"Mercedes Hand\" versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch rarer than any Reference 1680 Submariner, the Tudor Lollipop is one of those watches that is still a bit of a wallflower: Collectors know about them, but enthusiasts aren't quite sure of the appeal.  We're here to state resolutely that a 'Lollipop' is about as cool as late-model Tudor gets, and we'd take one of these much quicker than the competing meters-first Submariner.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5935688257,"sku":null,"price":4650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_Submariner_Lollipop_AS01076_2.jpg?v=1440192927"},{"product_id":"tudor-snowflake-submariner-as01086","title":"Tudor Snowflake Submariner","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell, here's something we'll probably never see again: a New Old Stock (NOS) Tudor \"Snowflake\" Submariner! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally produced by Rolex to respond to a growing base of sports watch consumers, Tudor was conceived as a more economic way to buy a quality tool watch.  This was achieved by using generic ETA Swiss movements and housing them Rolex Oyster cases, utilizing Rolex-signed crowns and Rolex crystals.  These ETA movements were simpler and more common, making them easy to service and locate parts for today.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs time wore on, collectors and enthusiasts began to appreciate the designs that were exclusive to Tudor's Submariner line.  The most famous of these, the Tudor \"Snowflake\" Submariner, was released in 1968, and represented the first time in Tudor's history that they sought to differentiate themselves visually from their parent brand.  The name 'snowflake' was derived from the unique shape of the hour hand and seconds hand and the presence of squared Tritium hour markers on the blue or black matte dials.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough relatively modest in price when it was released, the Snowflake Submariner has become a grail for many, causing values to climb within spitting distance of Rolex subs of similar vintages. What many forget is that Tudor produced fewer Submariners than Rolex, making sharp Tudor subs rarer than the equivalent 5513 or 1680.  Rarer still are honest examples that have bested the use that they encountered - so many were destroyed on the wrists of sport divers over the ages - and retain original dials, hands and bezels that have patinated with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we have here is something \u003cem\u003eunheard of \u003c\/em\u003ein the world of vintage Tudor sports watches: a completely unworn example of the Reference 94110 Snowflake Submariner, finished with a black dial, complete with its original folded-link Oyster bracelet and unblemished bezel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunner probably belongs in a museum, but will undoubtedly go to a deserving enthusiast to occupy a place of distinction in his or her personal collection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6086311617,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_Snowflake_NOS_Full_Kit_AS01086_2.jpg?v=1471967326"},{"product_id":"tudor-snowflake-submariner-as01173","title":"Tudor \"Snowflake\" Submariner","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Tudor re-introduced itself to the U.S. market in 2013, it did so through its heritage collection, a line that is essentially re-creations of their most classic and successful designs from the 1960s and 70s.  And for good reason.  The Tudors of that era are by far some of the most interesting and beautiful vintage sport watches out there.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally produced by Rolex to respond to a growing base of sports watch consumers, Tudor was conceived as a more economic way to buy a quality tool watch.  This was achieved by using generic ETA Swiss movements and housing them Rolex Oyster cases, utilizing Rolex-signed crowns and Rolex crystals.  These ETA movements were simpler and more common, making them easy to service and locate parts for today.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs time wore on, collectors and enthusiasts began to appreciate the designs that were exclusive to Tudor's Submariner line.  The most famous of these, the Tudor \"Snowflake\" Submariner, was released in 1968, and represented the first time in Tudor's history that they sought to differentiate themselves visually from their parent brand.  The name 'snowflake' was derived from the unique shape of the hour hand and seconds hand and the presence of squared Tritium hour markers on the blue or black matte dials.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough relatively modest in price when it was released, the Snowflake Submariner has become a grail for many, causing values to climb within spitting distance of Rolex subs of similar vintages.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat many forget is that Tudor produced fewer Submariners than Rolex, making sharp Tudor subs rarer than the equivalent 5513 or 1680.  Rarer still are honest examples that have bested the use that they encountered - so many were destroyed on the wrists of sport divers over the ages - and retain original dials, hands and bezels that have patinated with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular piece is one of the nicest examples we've been fortunate enough to encounter. This watch is, to the best of our knowledge, completely original with the exception of a replacement crystal. A Reference 94110, it comes fitted with a date function, and retains its original silver date wheel. With a crisp case with strong bevels, a flawless dial, original Trip-Lock crown, and a lightly faded bezel with \u003cem\u003ejust\u003c\/em\u003e a little bit of wear, this Snowflake is as honest as it is beautiful. Best of all, its luminescent markers and hands have faded to a beautiful light creamy yellow, giving it a warm touch of vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7155647745,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_Submariner_Snowflake_AS01173_1.jpg?v=1444336215"},{"product_id":"tudor-prince-date-blue-dial-as01266","title":"Tudor Prince Date Blue Dial","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eDetailed Description Coming Soon!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10367929985,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_Prince_Date_AS01266_1.jpg?v=1448059901"},{"product_id":"tudor-oyster-prince-as01280","title":"Tudor Oyster Prince","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e In July, 1952, Captain James Simpson and his crew left Britain to embark on the British North Greenland Expedition, a two-year scientific study of the geology, glaciology, meteorology and physiology of the arctic.  To their kit, Captain Simpson's crew added thirty stainless steel Tudor Oyster Princes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy this time, Rolex had already established itself as a brand committed to testing their tool and sport watches in the most extreme environments possible, utilizing 'natural laboratories' to test new designs and executions.  \u003cspan\u003eIn 1927, a Rolex Oyster Perpetual successfully crossed the English Channel on the wrist of an English swimmer. In 1933, strapped watches onto the wrists of the first pilots to fly over Mount Everest. In 1935, Sir Malcolm Campbell was wearing an Oyster Perpetual as he set a land speed record of over 300 miles per hour at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah.  Every time a watch was put to the test, Rolex was there to collect the data, vigilantly tweaking and modifying their timepieces to ensure durability and accuracy.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe expedition to Greenland was a perfect opportunity to test the growing line of Tudor sport watches - timepieces that were designed to be hearty workhorses with automatic movements and waterproof oyster cases.  Despite the extreme weather conditions and barrage of ice, snow and water, the Oyster Princes were a success, proving their reliability and accuracy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn November of 1953, one of the crew, Captain J.D. Walker of the British Royal Engineers, sent a letter to Rolex expressing his \"extreme admiration\" for the Tudor that he was issued.  In that letter he wrote:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"...My duties necessitated many varied activities, from stores humping and hut building to driving 'Weasels\" and dog sledging on the icecap.  Temperatures varied from 70ºF to -50ºF, and on many occasions during the thaw period the watch was unavoidably immersed in water.  Despite these trials, occasional time signals broadcast from England proved that my Rolex Tudor Prince watch was maintaining a remarkable accuracy.  On no occasion did it require to be wound by hand.  When on the ice-cap away from Base for several weeks at a time, it was of inestimable value to have on my wrist a watch whose accuracy could be depended upon at all times...\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular Oyster Prince hails from the mid 1950s and has a gorgeously-aged dial with dart markers and alpha hands, an execution very similar to those worn on by the scientists on the Greenland Expedition, a true rarity today. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10609496257,"sku":null,"price":1700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_Oyster_Perpetual_AS01280_1.jpg?v=1449073403"},{"product_id":"tudor-date-day-as01311","title":"Tudor Date+Day","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany people search for a steel Rolex Day-Date only to realize that there is no such thing. If you want a steel Day-Date in an Oyster case, you only have one option, and it’s a rare bird: the Tudor 7020\/0 Oyster Prince.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tudor Date+Day Oyster Prince was only made for a few years in the late 60s and early 70s, and it’s one of the few vintage Tudors that has managed to slip under the radar of vintage Rolex\/Tudor enthusiasts. This is likely due to the watch’s rarity; the production run is only a fraction of those of the Subs and Oyster Dates. The watch's relative obscurity is certainly not due to its style or features, as the watch ticks about every box that vintage collectors could imagine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst off, the case is 39mm, about the same size as a Submariner. Many would consider that to be the perfect “Goldilocks” size, not too big, not too small - just right. It gives the watch a modern vibe without compromising the vintage bona fides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rolex Day-Date is a classic and its style, history and quality is unimpeachable, yet if were to nitpick, the only thing we’d change is to make it available in steel. In the past half-century that Rolex has been producing the model, it has never sold one in a non-precious metal, much to the chagrin of budget-minded collectors. Considering that the Rolex is closer to a dress watch than a sports watch, it’s pretty remarkable the Tudor, under Rolexes stewardship, created the sporty 7020\/0 with Rolex’s signature complication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe icing on the cake is the rotating steel bezel, another sporty flourish that complements the case size and ties the 7020\/0 to the range of Rolex sports pieces, most of which feature a functional bezel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll in all, this is fantastically versatile and unique Tudor. It’s a little sporty, a little dressy, just about the perfect do anything, go anywhere daily wearer. If you want something that dresses up better than a Submariner but still works for casual wear, the Tudor Date+Day is the perfect watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example is in great condition throughout and features an incredibly rare Italian language calendar wheel. We originally sourced this guy from the open market and has been in the collection of two of our best clients for the past several years. The opportunity to buy one of these doesn’t come around very often, and if you're looking for an Italian model?  Fuhgeddaboutit. Don’t miss out on this fantastic Tudor!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10788833985,"sku":null,"price":3900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_Date_Day_Italian_AS01311_1.jpg?v=1450206853"},{"product_id":"tudor-monte-carlo-as01321","title":"Tudor Monte Carlo","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Tudor returned to their roots and successfully reinvigorated the brand with heritage-inspired new releases, their first move wasn’t a Snowflake Sub or Oyster Prince. Tudor released a Heritage Chronograph, modeled after on of their original exotic dialed chronos, known to collectors as the “Homeplate”. All of the vintage exotic chronos are surging in popularity, and represent the best of vintage Tudor in the eyes of many collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Reference 7159 “Monte Carlo” in many ways speaks for itself. With it’s Oyster case, unique gray dial with black subregisters and orange accents, any collector can recognize the heavy Rolex influence and funky 70s vibe a mile away. At the time when Rolex was only producing 36mm Daytonas, Tudor was given the task of pushing the design envelope for the company, taking the risks that Rolex would not. Sure, Rolex had the Paul Newman Daytona, but even that looks a bit dull next to a Monte Carlo. Given the insane six-figure pricetag of a Newman today, it’s not surprise that Rolex collectors have taken a strong interest in Tudor’s Oyster chronos, even years before the Tudor brand became a household name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowered by a manually wound Valjoux 234 movement, the Tudor differs from the Daytona a bit in terms of functionality. The Monte Carlo sways the Daytona’s hours register for a date, and counts up to 45 minutes. The cyclops date magnifier is a Rolex\/Tudor trademark touch, but these Tudor chronos are the only instance of it found at 6 o’clock, and if you look closely, you’ll see that the crystal is not a standard “Top Hat” spun around, but the magnifier itself is rotated 90 degrees to a horizontal orientation over the date. Even if you’ve never been much of a cyclops fan, on this watch it just works!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Monte Carlo is a fantastic addition to any collections on its own merits, but compared to it’s Rolex Oyster Chronograph cousin, it’s a downright bargain. At a quarter the price of a no-frills Big Red Daytona, it’s hard to resist of Monte Carlo given its identical build quality and off-beat design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe at analog\/shift are huge vintage Tudor fans, and often find ourselves preferring the Tudor version of a watch compared to the Rolex. 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That said, they are doing themselves a disservice not to consider the offerings of Rolex's sibling brand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the common slight comes from the movement argument - as most collectors know, the only major differentiating factor between Rolex and Tudor has been the use of third-party movements in the latter. Of course, this argument is deflated somewhat when considering that a number of the most sought after and valuable Rolexes come with movements made elsewhere (Valjoux 72 and Zenith El Primero).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is with this concept firmly in mind that we have expressed on numerous occasions our appreciation - nay - true affection for Tudor \"equivalents\" to many iconic Rolex models. \"Snowflakes\", Rangers, and Monte Carlos are not only less expensive than their Rolex brethren, but in our opinion vastly more interesting. The latter, offered here, is in every way the Daytona we wish Rolex had made for us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a 40mm Oyster case, stunning colorful exotic dial and acrylic crystal on the outside and a bombproof Valjoux 7750 automatic chronograph movement on the inside, this watch has got our number! Known internally as a Reference 9420\/0, this particular model was introduced around 1976, over ten years before Rolex introduced an automatic movement into the Daytona line. Also available with a black and orange color scheme, these rarer blue models have developed a true following, and infrequently come to market. 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It seems like everyone and their mother is wearing a vintage Rollie these days, making Tudor a great way to enjoy everything that made the brand the icon it is, while managing to stick out from the crowd.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Reference 79170 is no exception.  In fact, it could be said to have a leg up on it's Rolex equivalents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is no mystery that the Rolex Daytona commands a great deal of respect these days, and despite the growing dialogue surrounding the popular models' value and future appreciation, it remains one of the most well-known and sought-after Rolex lines.  But while Rolex was still filling their watches with hand-cranked units, Tudor was rolling out chronographs driven by automatic Valjoux drivetrains, a fact that is often overlooked when the conversation veers toward collectible vintage chronos. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 'Big Block', which was released in 1974 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overall condition, this well-preserved example is our favorite expression of the Big Block as it offers a classic sporty look at a tremendous value.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":11251918017,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_BigBlock_Chronograph_AS01336_2.jpg?v=1452897058"},{"product_id":"tudor-heritage-chrono-box-and-papers-as01342","title":"Tudor Heritage Chrono Box and Papers","description":"\u003cem\u003eDescription Coming Soon! \u003c\/em\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":11354792577,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_Heritage_Chronograph_AS01342_1.jpg?v=1452894330"},{"product_id":"tudor-snowflake-submariner-as01355","title":"Tudor Snowflake Submariner","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the last few years, Tudor has become a household name in the watch community.  Long the proverbial 'little brother' to Rolex, Tudor was often overlooked by collectors and enthusiasts.  But since the brand re-entered the U.S. market, they have worked to define themselves anew; Projects like the Heritage Black Bay One and the in-house Pelagos have proven that the brand has a lot more to offer than being a runner up. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith growing focus on Tudor's new models, many enterprising collectors have started turning back to older offerings from the brand, securing a historic part of the evolving Tudor story.  While many vintage Tudors have dedicated followings, no Tudor have been given more attention than the coveted Reference 9411\/0 \"Snowflake\" Submariner.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally produced by Rolex to respond to a growing base of sports watch consumers, Tudor was conceived as a more economic way to buy a quality diver.  This was achieved by using generic ETA Swiss movements and housing them Rolex Oyster cases and utilizing Rolex-signed crowns and Rolex crystals.  In short, the Tudor Submariners of the 1960s and 70s had all the look of their Rolex brethren with guts that were simpler, more common and easier to service and locate parts for.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs time wore on, collectors and enthusiasts began to appreciate the designs that were exclusive to Tudor's Submariner line.  The most famous of these was the Tudor \"Snowflake\" Submariner, a name taken from the unique shape of the hour hand and matching seconds hand.  Though relatively modest in price when it was released, the Snowflake Submariner has become a grail for many, causing values to climb within spitting distance of Rolex subs of similar vintages.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat many forget is that Tudor produced fewer Submariners than Rolex, making sharp Tudor subs rarer than the equivalent 5513 or 1680.  Rarer still are honest examples that have bested the use that they encountered - so many were destroyed on the wrists of sport divers over the ages - and retail original parts that have patinated with age and use.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example exhibits a stippled dial, a distinct form of patination often associated with this model.  While this kind of aging can be polarizing, we find that it adds an interesting element of three dimensionality, and with luminous material that has aged evenly to a light toffee color, it is easy to imagine this piece enjoyed a well-traveled life on the wrist of someone who used it as designed.      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":11509400705,"sku":null,"price":4700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_Submariner_Snowflake_Date_AS01355_1.jpg?v=1453842876"},{"product_id":"tudor-submariner-snowflake-as01305","title":"Tudor Submariner Snowflake","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Tudor re-introduced itself to the U.S. market in 2013, it did so through its heritage collection, a line that is essentially re-creations of their most classic and successful designs from the 1960s and 70s.  And for good reason.  The Tudors of that era are by far some of the most interesting and beautiful vintage sport watches out there.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally produced by Rolex to respond to a growing base of sports watch consumers, Tudor was conceived as a more economic way to buy a quality tool watch.  This was achieved by using generic ETA Swiss movements and housing them Rolex Oyster cases, utilizing Rolex-signed crowns and Rolex crystals.  These ETA movements were simpler and more common, making them easy to service and locate parts for today.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs time wore on, collectors and enthusiasts began to appreciate the designs that were exclusive to Tudor's Submariner line.  The most famous of these, the Tudor \"Snowflake\" Submariner, was released in 1968, and represented the first time in Tudor's history that they sought to differentiate themselves visually from their parent brand.  The name 'snowflake' was derived from the unique shape of the hour hand and seconds hand and the presence of squared Tritium hour markers on the blue or black matte dials.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough relatively modest in price when it was released, the Snowflake Submariner has become a grail for many, causing values to climb within spitting distance of Rolex subs of similar vintages.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat many forget is that Tudor produced fewer Submariners than Rolex, making sharp Tudor subs rarer than the equivalent 5513 or 1680.  Rarer still are honest examples that have bested the use that they encountered - so many were destroyed on the wrists of sport divers over the ages - and retain original dials, hands and bezels that have patinated with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular piece is in exceptional condition throughout, featuring a sharp case devoid of the all too common signs of over-polishing, a rich original dial, original silver date wheel, perfectly faded bezel insert, and beautifully patinated luminescent plots.  The case back bears a personal engraving, \"CARY, LOVE M\u0026amp;D 11-1-1983\" and an additional identification number (SCID 40-1-3356).  The meaning of the latter is lost to us, but a custom engraving is always a nice personal touch in our minds. Without question, this one of the nicest examples of this model that we've encountered to date, and isn't likely to last long, so don't hesitate!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":11745523585,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_Snowflake_Submariner_Date_AS01305_1.jpg?v=1454523644"},{"product_id":"tudor-heritage-ranger-as01381","title":"Tudor Heritage Ranger","description":"\u003cp\u003eTudor first introduced the Ranger in 1967.  A rugged, purpose-built tool watch, it was was always intended to be used and abused.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSadly, far too many original Rangers were lost to time making finding one a odyssey in its own right.  The scarcity of Rangers the dearth of original parts has lead to an unfortunate rise of faked, 'Frankensteined' and put-togethers.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo what's a lover of the vintage Tudor Ranger to do?  Tudor appealed to the Ranger's wide following by debuting the Tudor Heritage Ranger at Baselworld in 2014. Dubbed by Tudor as a \"reinterpretation\" rather than a \"reissue,\" the Tudor Heritage Ranger puts a contemporary spin on the original while still retaining elements of the original. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAficionados of the original Ranger will immediately recognize the layout of the dial; the luminescent numerals at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o'clock mirror the original's layout. The stainless steel case has the look and feel of the original, but with Tudor's branding: the rose on the crown and the shield on the case back. While it bends toward modern sizing at 41mm, Tudor elected to produce the watch with holed lugs, a pleasing trait and a little nod to the vintage Oyster practicality. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to beefing up the case, Tudor reinvigorated their bracelet design, fitting their heritage piece with a sturdy solid-link unit with bar-end links instead of fitted end links capable of going into (and coming safely out of) just about any environment.  And for those that prefer a lighter wear, Tudor included a high-quality camouflage canvas NATO-style strap that brings out the Ranger's lineage brilliantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven though this isn't a vintage Ranger, we feel as though it has got the chops to give that vintage feel. In like-new condition and coupled with its original box and papers, this Ranger is ready to take on some patina.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":11841828033,"sku":null,"price":2400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_Ranger_BP_AS01381_2.jpg?v=1454691628"},{"product_id":"tudor-submariner-snowflake-as01435","title":"Tudor Submariner Snowflake","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn March 6, 1946, Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf announced his intention to create \"a watch that our agents could sell at a more modest price than our Rolex watches, and yet one that would attain the standards of dependability for which Rolex is famous.\" Thus, the Tudor Watch Company was born. \u003c\/span\u003eOriginally produced by Rolex to respond to a growing base of sports watch consumers, Tudor was conceived as a more economic way to buy a quality tool watch. This was achieved by using generic ETA Swiss movements and housing them in Rolex Oyster cases, utilizing Rolex-signed crowns and Rolex crystals. These ETA movements were simple and robust, making them easier to service and locate parts for today than the Rolex equivalents.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1952, Tudor launched the Oyster Prince, and it was a resounding success. \u003c\/span\u003eFrom the very first Tudor Oyster Princes that rolled off the assembly line in 1952, the model featured two technical innovations that were theretofore exclusive to Rolex: automatic movements and the trademark waterproof Rolex \"Oyster\" case. The advertising campaign that announced the Oyster Prince's introduction featured men working in harsh, forbidding conditions--miners or construction workers, all with a Tudor Oyster Prince strapped to their wrists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tudor Oyster Prince's reputation for sturdiness and dependability was tested almost immediately. In 1952, the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom organized a scientific expedition to the northernmost reaches of Greenland. Contrary to popular belief, it was not the Longines Greenlander (Ref. 23088) that accompanied this expedition, but the Tudor Oyster Prince, one for each of the thirty crew members. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing the success of the Oyster Prince, Tudor launched the Oyster Submariner in 1954, taking design cues from the Rolex Submariner but housing an ETA movement in the Oyster case. Aside from the movements and the brand name on the dial, Tudor Submariners remained virtually indistinguishable from their Rolex counterparts. That is, until the late 1960s, when the Tudor Submariner Ref. 7016 debuted with the design features that would set Tudor Submariners apart from their Rolex cousins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the first time, the dial of the ref. 7016 was offered in blue rather than just in the usual black. Instead of the Tudor rose that had adorned Tudor watches since the 1940s, the Tudor logo was now a shield. Also, the indices and hands attained a distinctive, triangular shape which earned this model the nickname \"Snowflake.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet Tudor, despite the Snowflake hands, still took design cues from the Rolex Submariner. When Rolex added a date window to the Submariner ref. 1680 in 1966, the Tudor Submariner also featured a date wheel in alternating red and white, dubbed \"roulette\" by collectors. Along with the ref. 7016, the reference with the date wheel, ref. 7021, ran until the mid-1970s when it was replaced by ref. 94010 and 94110, respectively. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ref. 94110 and 94010 Snowflakes are notable for their strong dials that retain their crisp colors after years of wear and use. This is because, with these references, Tudor used better-quality dials than with the ref. 7016 and ref. 7021, which were prone to dial rot that manifested itself as bubbles underneath the dial's surface. The blue dial of our ref. 94110 Snowflake is still crisp, and the only testament to its age is the yellowing of the tritium on the hands and indices. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs time wore on, collectors and enthusiasts began to appreciate the designs that were exclusive to Tudor's Submariner line. Though relatively modest in price when it was released, the Snowflake Submariner has become a grail for many, causing values to climb within spitting distance of Rolex subs of similar vintages. What many forget is that Tudor produced fewer Submariners than Rolex, making sharp Tudor subs rarer than the equivalent 5513 or 1680.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16889031041,"sku":null,"price":7500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_Snowflake_AS01435_1.jpg?v=1458772489"},{"product_id":"tudor-oyster-prince-waffle-dial-as01471","title":"Tudor Oyster Prince Waffle Dial","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn March 6, 1946, Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf announced his intention to create \"a watch that our agents could sell at a more modest price than our Rolex watches, and yet one that would attain the standards of dependability for which Rolex is famous.\" Thus, the Tudor Watch Company was born. \u003c\/span\u003eOriginally produced by Rolex to respond to a growing base of sports watch consumers, Tudor was conceived as a more economic way to buy a quality tool watch. This was achieved by using generic ETA Swiss movements and housing them in Rolex Oyster cases, utilizing Rolex-signed crowns and Rolex crystals. These ETA movements were simple and robust, making them easier to service and locate parts for today than the Rolex equivalents.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1952, Tudor launched the Oyster Prince, and it was a resounding success. \u003c\/span\u003eFrom the very first Tudor Oyster Princes that rolled off the assembly line in 1952, the model featured two technical innovations that were theretofore exclusive to Rolex: automatic movements and the trademark waterproof Rolex \"Oyster\" case. The advertising campaign that announced the Oyster Prince's introduction featured men working in harsh, forbidding conditions--miners or construction workers, all with a Tudor Oyster Prince strapped to their wrists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tudor Oyster Prince's reputation for sturdiness and dependability was tested almost immediately. In 1952, the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom organized a scientific expedition to the northernmost reaches of Greenland. Contrary to popular belief, it was not the Longines Greenlander (Ref. 23088) that accompanied this expedition, but the Tudor Oyster Prince, one for each of the thirty crew members. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaptain J.D. Walker of the Expedition was so taken with the performance of his Tudor Oyster Prince that he wrote a letter to Rolex commending them for their superlative product:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHaving recently returned to England after thirteen months with the British North Greenland Expedition, I should like to express my extreme admiration for the Rolex Tudor Oyster Prince which I wore on my wrist throughout my tour with the Expedition... Temperatures varied from 70 degrees Fahrenheit to -50 degrees Fahrenheit, and on many occasions during the thaw period the watch was unavoidably immersed in water... Despite these trials, occasional time signals broadcast from England proved that my Rolex Tudor Prince watch was maintaining a remarkable accuracy. On no occasion did it require to be wound by hand...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Prince is one of the earliest references, the Ref. 7909. The Ref. 7909 was launched in 1952, the year of that famous expedition to Greenland, and was issued until 1957. This reference takes for inspiration the \"Hillary\" Pre-Explorer (Ref. 6350) that accompanied Sir Edmund Hillary to the summit of Mt. Everest (along with, it's rumored, a watch by \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/watches\/products\/smiths-military\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Smiths Military\"\u003eSmiths\u003c\/a\u003e). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese early ref. 7909s were powered by a cal. 390, the same movement that powered early Tudor Submariners of the period. Ours is from the later end of the reference's run and contains a robust and reliable ETA movement. At 34mm, it's on the larger end of Tudor Princes, and distinguished by an absolutely delicious black waffle dial that is as unusual as it is beautiful. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17748672897,"sku":null,"price":2100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_Oyster_Prince_Waffle_Dial_AS01471_1.jpg?v=1461099041"},{"product_id":"tudor-prince-date-as01541","title":"Tudor Prince Date","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"main-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-block\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn March 6, 1946, Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf announced his intention to create \"a watch that our agents could sell at a more modest price than our Rolex watches, and yet one that would attain the standards of dependability for which Rolex is famous.\" Thus, the Tudor Watch Company was born. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally produced by Rolex to respond to a growing base of sports watch consumers, Tudor was conceived as a more economic way to sell a quality tool watch to a growing consumer base. This was achieved by utilizing generic Swiss movements and housing them in Rolex Oyster cases, adding in genuine Rolex-signed crowns and bracelets. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1952, Tudor launched the Oyster Prince, and it was a resounding success. \u003c\/span\u003eFrom the very first Tudor Oyster Princes that rolled off the assembly line in 1952, the model featured two technical innovations that were theretofore exclusive to Rolex: automatic movements and the trademark waterproof Rolex \"Oyster\" case. The advertising campaign that announced the Oyster Prince's introduction featured men working in harsh, forbidding conditions, such as miners or construction workers, all with a Tudor Oyster Prince strapped to their wrists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tudor Oyster Prince's reputation for sturdiness and dependability was tested almost immediately. In 1952, the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom organized a scientific expedition to the northernmost reaches of Greenland. Contrary to popular belief, it was not the Longines Greenlander (Reference 23088) that accompanied this expedition, but the Tudor Oyster Prince, one for each of the thirty crew members. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaptain J.D. Walker of the Expedition was so taken with the performance of his Tudor Oyster Prince that he wrote a letter to Rolex commending them for their superlative product:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHaving recently returned to England after thirteen months with the British North Greenland Expedition, I should like to express my extreme admiration for the Rolex Tudor Oyster Prince which I wore on my wrist throughout my tour with the Expedition... Temperatures varied from 70 degrees Fahrenheit to -50 degrees Fahrenheit, and on many occasions during the thaw period the watch was unavoidably immersed in water... Despite these trials, occasional time signals broadcast from England proved that my Rolex Tudor Prince watch was maintaining a remarkable accuracy. On no occasion did it require to be wound by hand...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Prince, Reference. 74000, was released in the 1990s, and contains a robust and reliable ETA 2824-2 movement. Movements from ETA are simple and robust, making them easier to service and locate parts for today than the Rolex equivalents, making the cost of entry lesser for aspiring collectors. At roughly 35mm, it's on the larger side for Tudor Princes, and distinguished by an absolutely delicious blue dial that is as unusual as it is beautiful!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"more-wrapper\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20005540801,"sku":null,"price":2350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_Oyster_Prince_Date_85150_AS01541_1.jpg?v=1464288595"},{"product_id":"tudor-submariner-snowflake-as01570","title":"Tudor Submariner 'Snowflake'","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTudor was conceived by Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf as a more economic way to buy a quality tool watch. This was achieved by using generic ETA Swiss movements and housing them in Rolex Oyster cases, utilizing Rolex-signed crowns and Rolex crystals. These ETA movements were simple and robust, making them easier to service and locate parts for today than the Rolex equivalents.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1952, Tudor launched the Oyster Prince, and it was a resounding success. \u003c\/span\u003eFrom the very first Tudor Oyster Princes that rolled off the assembly line in 1952, the model featured two technical innovations that were theretofore exclusive to Rolex: automatic movements and the trademark waterproof Rolex \"Oyster\" case. The advertising campaign that announced the Oyster Prince's introduction featured men working in harsh, forbidding conditions--miners or construction workers, all with a Tudor Oyster Prince strapped to their wrists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tudor Oyster Prince's reputation for sturdiness and dependability was tested almost immediately. In 1952, the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom organized a scientific expedition to the northernmost reaches of Greenland. Contrary to popular belief, it was not the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/watches\/products\/longines-www-greenlander-1\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Longines Greenlander\"\u003eLongines Greenlander\u003c\/a\u003e (Reference 23088) that accompanied this expedition, but the Tudor Oyster Prince, one for each of the thirty crew members. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing the success of the Oyster Prince, Tudor launched the Oyster Submariner in 1954, taking design cues from the Rolex Submariner but housing an ETA movement in the Oyster case. Aside from the movements and the brand name on the dial, Tudor Submariners remained virtually indistinguishable from their Rolex counterparts. That is, until the late 1960s, when the Tudor Submariner Reference 7016 debuted with the design features that would set Tudor Submariners apart from their Rolex cousins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the first time, the dial of the Reference 7016 was offered in blue rather than just in the usual black. Instead of the Tudor rose that had adorned Tudor watches since the 1940s, the Tudor logo was now a shield. Also, the indices and hands attained a distinctive, triangular shape which earned this model the nickname \"Snowflake.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet Tudor, despite the Snowflake hands, still took design cues from the Rolex Submariner. When Rolex added a date window to the Submariner Reference 1680 in 1966, the Tudor Submariner also featured a date wheel in alternating red and white, dubbed \"roulette\" by collectors. Along with the Reference 7016, the reference with the date wheel, Reference 7021, ran until the mid-1970s when it was replaced by Reference 94010 and 94110, respectively. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Reference 94110 and 94010 Snowflakes are notable for their strong dials that retain their crisp colors after years of wear and use. This is because, with these references, Tudor used better-quality dials than with the Reference 7016 and Reference 7021, which were prone to dial rot that manifested itself as bubbles underneath the dial's surface. The blue dial of our Reference 94110 Snowflake is still crisp, and the only testament to its age is the yellowing of the tritium on the hands and indices. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs time wore on, collectors and enthusiasts began to appreciate the designs that were exclusive to Tudor's Submariner line. Though relatively modest in price when it was released, the Snowflake Submariner has become a grail for many, causing values to climb within spitting distance of Rolex subs of similar vintages. What many forget is that Tudor produced fewer Submariners than Rolex, making sharp Tudor subs rarer than the equivalent 5513 or 1680.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20831261441,"sku":null,"price":7250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_Oyster_Prince_Submariner_Snowflake_94110_AS01570_1.jpg?v=1466021169"},{"product_id":"tudor-submariner-snowflake-as01610","title":"Tudor Submariner Snowflake","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1952, Tudor launched the Oyster Prince. \u003c\/span\u003eFrom the very first Tudor Oyster Princes that rolled off the assembly line, the model featured two technical innovations that, until then, had never been used in Tudors before: automatic movements and the trademark waterproof Rolex \"Oyster\" case. The advertising campaign that announced the Oyster Prince's introduction featured men working in harsh, forbidding conditions, all wearing Tudor Oyster Princes strapped to their wrists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tudor Oyster Prince's reputation for sturdiness and dependability was tested almost immediately. In 1952, the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom organized a scientific expedition to the northernmost reaches of Greenland. Contrary to popular belief, it was not the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/watches\/products\/longines-www-greenlander-1\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Longines Greenlander\"\u003eLongines Greenlander\u003c\/a\u003e (Reference 23088) that accompanied this expedition, but the Tudor Oyster Prince. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing the success of the Oyster Prince, Tudor launched their version of the Submariner in 1954, taking design cues from the Rolex Submariner but housing an ETA automatic movement (instead of a Rolex Calibre) in the Oyster case. Aside from the movements and the brand name on the dial, Tudor Submariners remained virtually indistinguishable from their Rolex counterparts. That is, until the late 1960s, when the Tudor Submariner Reference 7016 debuted with the design features that would set Tudor Submariners apart from their Rolex cousins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the first time, the dial of the Reference 7016 was offered in blue rather than just in the usual black. Instead of the Tudor rose that had adorned Tudor watches since the 1940s, the Tudor logo was changed to a shield. The indices and hands attained a distinctive, triangular shape which earned this model the enduring nickname of \"Snowflake.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial of our Reference 94110 Snowflake is a deep blue like the waters of Lake Geneva, unblemished by water damage or hand drag, or the paint bubbling common on earlier models. It comes complete with a 9315\/380B folded link bracelet with a Tudor signed clasp, which is a rare find, particularly in such good condition!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tudor Snowflake is a distinctive and worthy alternative to its Rolex counterpart, in keeping with Tudor's original mission: to provide Rolex quality without the Rolex price tag.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21926012225,"sku":null,"price":6900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_Submariner_Snowflake_94110-0_AS01610_1.jpg?v=1468527386"},{"product_id":"tudor-submariner-snowflake-as01671","title":"Tudor Submariner Snowflake","description":"\u003cem\u003eDetailed Description Coming Soon!\u003c\/em\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24077589313,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_Blue_Snowflake_Submariner_No_Date_AS01671_1.jpg?v=1471984182"},{"product_id":"tudor-submariner-snowflake-as01702","title":"Tudor Submariner \"Snowflake\"","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the last few years, Tudor has become a household name in the watch community. Long the proverbial 'little brother' to Rolex, Tudor has in the past been generally overlooked by collectors and enthusiasts. But since the brand re-entered the U.S. market, they have worked to define themselves anew; Projects like the Heritage Black Bay One and the in-house movement fitted in this year's Pelagos models have proven that the brand has a lot more to offer than being a runner up. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith growing focus on Tudor's new models, many enterprising collectors have started turning back to older offerings from the brand, securing a historic part of the evolving Tudor story. While many vintage Tudors have dedicated followings, no Tudor have been given more attention than the coveted Reference 9411\/0 \"Snowflake\" Submariner.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally produced by Rolex to respond to a growing base of sports watch consumers, Tudor was conceived as a more economic way to buy a quality diver. This was achieved by using generic ETA Swiss movements and housing them in Oyster cases with typical Rolex-signed crowns, crystals, and bracelets. In short, the Tudor Submariners of the 1960s and 70s had all the look of their Rolex brethren with guts that were simpler, more common and easier to service and locate parts for.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs time wore on, collectors and enthusiasts began to appreciate the designs that were exclusive to Tudor's Submariner line. The most famous of these was the Tudor \"Snowflake\" Submariner, a name taken from the unique shape of the hour hand and matching seconds hand.  Though relatively modest in price when originally released, the Snowflake Submariner has become a grail for many, causing values to climb within spitting distance of Rolex subs of similar vintages.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat many forget is that Tudor produced fewer Submariners than Rolex, making sharp Tudor subs rarer than the equivalent 5513 or 1680 models. Rarer still are honest examples that have bested the use that they encountered--so many were destroyed on the wrists of sport divers over the ages--and retail original parts that have patinated with age and use.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith luminous material that has aged evenly to a light toffee color with a wonderful texture on the dial and a beautifully \"ghosted\" bezel, it is easy to imagine this particular piece enjoyed a well-traveled life on the wrist of someone who used it as designed. And with its original box, papers, hangtags, and even the polishing cloth, this lovely piece comes with all the goodies to boot!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":27296276161,"sku":null,"price":5600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_Submariner_Snowflake_9411-0_AS01702_1.jpg?v=1475873675"},{"product_id":"tudor-big-block-chronograph-as01743","title":"Tudor 'Big Block' Chronograph","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThough Tudor has been, from its inception, the gateway brand to horological behemoth Rolex, it's made strides in distinguishing itself. Foremost is aesthetics, with Tudor models with a more sporty, athletic flavor than their ofttimes staid Rolex counterparts. And despite the rugged exterior, Tudor is no slouch in the technical department, achieving horological distinctions sometimes decades ahead of their parent company. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the game-changing introduction of the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/heuer\/products\/heuer-autavia-diver-100\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Heuer Autavia Diver 100\"\u003eChronomatic\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/movado\/products\/movado-datron-hs360-18k-gold-chronograph\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Movado Datron HS360 18K Gold Chronograph\"\u003eEl Primero\u003c\/a\u003e automatic chronograph movements in 1969, it seemed as though every brand rushed to produce an automatic chronograph of their own. Heuer (along with partners Hamilton, Breitling, and Buren) were more than keen to share their creation within the Swiss watchmaking community. Zenith, protective of their El Primero movement, were reluctant to offer it to competitors, only granting it to Tudor's parent company in 1988 for the Daytona. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTherefore, there simply wasn't an alternative to the Chronomatic or El Primero--t\u003c\/span\u003ehat is, until 1974, when Valjoux introduced perhaps the most ubiquitous modern-day automatic chronograph movement: the Valjoux 7750. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValjoux had long been a stalwart of the Swiss watchmaking industry. Brands from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/watches\/products\/breitling-datora-chronograph-ref-785\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Breitling Datora Reference 785\"\u003eBreitling\u003c\/a\u003e to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/watches\/products\/heuer-carrera-2456t-18k-yellow-gold\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Heuer Carrera 2556T 18k Yellow Gold\"\u003eHeuer\u003c\/a\u003e relied on the column wheel caliber Valjoux 72, for example, which has become a byword for desirability in the mercurial vintage chronograph market. So it's no surprise, then, that Valjoux would produce an automatic chronograph movement of their own, a movement that (with its cost-saving construction) would prove a cheap and reliable alternative to the capricious Chronomatic and the elusive El Primero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Rolex\/Tudor stable, the Daytona commands a great deal of respect, remaining one of the most well-known and sought-after Rolex lines. But while Rolex was still filling their watches with hand-cranked units well into the 1980s (and didn't conceive of an in-house chronograph movement until \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/watches\/products\/rolex-daytona-bos-and-papers\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Rolex Daytona Reference 116520 Box and Papers\"\u003e2000\u003c\/a\u003e), Tudor was rolling out chronographs driven by automatic Valjoux drivetrains - a fact that is all too often overlooked when the conversation veers toward collectible vintage chronographs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 'Big Block', which was released in 1974, marked an impressive leap for Tudor, largely due to the introduction of the Valjoux 7750 Automatic movement. In addition to bringing the perk of self-winding technology to Tudor's popular line, the new drivetrain included an hour register and a quick-set date, features that made the watch more functional and more enjoyable to wear. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInitially, the Big Block collection had three main references, all bearing Rolex cases and bracelets. The Reference 79160 featured a fixed tachymetre bezel, the Reference 79170 a bi-directional hour bezel, and the 79180, which was fitted with a steel tachymetre bezel (reminiscent of the Daytona). Then, in the 1990s, Tudor made a huge leap in separating the Big Block from the Daytona aesthetically, with the introduction of the Reference 79260.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis expression of \"Big Block,\" which we offer here, says \"Prince Date\" on the dial, instead of the \"Prince Oysterdate\" that marked the watch as a Rolex creation. Gone, too, is the tritium from the hour plots and hands, replaced with the less radioactive SuperLuminova. The case back bears \"Tudor Prince Geneva\" along with the Tudor shield, as does the bracelet, now a new reference 78400.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn excellent overall condition, this well-preserved example has become a favorite expression of the Tudor Big Block, offering a classic sporty look at a tremendous value - an amazing (and savvy) alternative to the Rolex Daytona.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28184702529,"sku":null,"price":3700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_Big_Block_Chronograph_79260_AS01743_1.jpg?v=1484277117"},{"product_id":"tudor-oyster-prince-as01837","title":"Tudor Oyster Prince","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn 1952, Tudor launched the Oyster Prince. The model featured two technical innovations that until then had only been used by Rolex: automatic movements and the trademark waterproof Rolex \"Oyster\" case. Tudor introduced the Oyster Prince with an ad campaign featuring men working in harsh, forbidding conditions (for example, miners or construction workers) with Tudor Oyster Princes strapped to their wrists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIn creating Tudor, Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf intended to create \"a watch that our agents could sell at a more modest price than our Rolex watches, and yet one that would attain the standards of dependability for which Rolex is famous.\" He achieved this by using generic ETA Swiss movements and housing them in Rolex Oyster cases with Rolex-signed crowns and Rolex crystals. Yet despite Tudor’s humble roots, the brand’s sturdy and dependable watches have attained a cult following all their own, with a fervent and appreciative audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe earliest Oyster Prince (a Reference 7909) was launched in 1952 and was produced until 1957. This reference takes for inspiration the \"Hillary\" Pre-Explorer (Reference 6350) that accompanied Sir Edmund Hillary to the summit of Mt. Everest. It also, most notably, saw action in the punishing Arctic environs of Greenland in the British North Greenland Expedition of 1952.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIn these early references, Tudor experimented with a variety of dial textures. The most commonly-found dials on these early Oyster Princes are the “honeycomb” dials, like the one featured here. Whether linen, sunburst, or honeycomb, a textured dial (holdover from the days of hand-machining) gives a watch an extra touch of whimsy that’s undeniably attractive; also, given how difficult it is to refinish a textured dial, it’s often a mark of a dial’s authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAside from the beautiful dial, this Oyster Prince (a Reference 7929) boasts an oversized (35 to the standard 34mm) case with 20mm lugs, making it all the more attractive to the modern collector.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30407131585,"sku":null,"price":2700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_7929_AS01837_2.jpg?v=1487370280"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/collections\/tudor-sold.oembed?page=4","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}