Tudor Oyster Prince Date+Day

Why We Love It

What do you get when you blend a 39mm "sport-sized" Oyster case, tritium luminescent plots, a rotating steel Turn-O-Graph bezel, and Day/Date functionality on a watch from The Crown? The Reference 7020/0 Tudor Date+Day, of course!

While Rolex never produced a full size steel Day-Date under their own branding, they did produce a short run of Date+Day models for Tudor, which is what we have for you here. It is one of the coolest, rarest, and most functional pieces ever produced under the Rolex umbrella, and one we continually scour the market for, turning up only a handful of other examples in the past several years.

This particular example possesses a strong case a beautiful matte grey dial with light even patina, as well as a Spanish date wheel, which only adds to its allure!

The Story

The Rolex Day-Date is in many ways the perfect dress watch. It’s undeniably beautiful, but sturdy enough to wear every day, and versatile enough to be worn on a bracelet or a strap (with Rolex buckle, naturally). For the longest time it was Rolex’s only complicated wristwatch in continuous production (until the launch of the Daytona in the 1960s); the Day-Date is the Crown’s crown jewel.

But for those of us who prefer something sportier, a touch larger, and in steel, but with the same look and feel as the Day-Date… we’re sorry to say that it doesn’t exist—or, at least, Rolex doesn’t make it.

Fortunately for us, Tudor did.

The Reference 7020/0 Tudor Oyster Prince Date+Day was only made for a few years between the late '60s and early '70s. With a very small production run, examples turn up infrequently on the market.

When it comes to characteristics, there's nothing not to love about this watch. The steel Oyster Case—as large as a Submariner, at 39mm—gives it a distinctly masculine feel. The day wheel at 12:00 ensures this won't be confused with a Datejust or Prince Oysterdate, while the addition of a steel rotating "Turn-O-Graph"-style bezel provides an unmistakable sport element.  

On paper, the Reference 7020/0 has all of our favorite things, but on the wrist, it’s even better. Though the case proportions are on the larger size for the era, it’s not as bulky as its Rolex-branded counterparts. The ETA movement ensures that the watch wears considerably thinner, making it ideal for daily use and wear.

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Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a one-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

International Buyers

Please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.

All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.