{"product_id":"tudor-oyster-prince-tropical-tuxedo-as12313","title":"Tudor Oyster Prince Tropical \"Tuxedo\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew watches embody the original Tudor mission better than the Oyster Prince. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConceived by Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf as a rugged, dependable watch for everyday wear, the Oyster Prince combined Rolex's celebrated Oyster case technology with Tudor's more accessible approach to watchmaking. Before its public launch, Tudor famously subjected the model to a series of punishing real-world trials, including a now-legendary test in which construction workers wore Oyster Princes while operating jackhammers. The watches emerged unscathed, helping establish the reputation for durability that remains central to the Tudor name today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Oyster Prince Ref. 7950 offers a more refined side of that story. Known among collectors as the \"Tuxedo\" dial, the watch features a striking two-tone design with a rich black center framed by a radiant gilt chapter ring. The contrast creates the formal appearance that inspired its nickname, while also lending the dial remarkable depth and visual character. Decades of aging have softened the surface beautifully, producing the sort of honest patina that collectors spend years searching for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 'gilt' details continue throughout the dial, from the 'applied' hour markers to the elegant 'dauphine' handset. Fine crosshair lines intersect at the center, drawing the eye inward and enhancing the watch's distinctly mid-century aesthetic. Above six o'clock, the signature \"Rotor Self-Winding\" designation proudly announces the watch's automatic movement, while the Tudor rose logo serves as a reminder of the brand's earliest years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring 34mm in stainless steel, the Oyster Prince remains a masterclass in proportion. The case is compact by modern standards, but it wears with effortless elegance that feels perfectly suited to both casual and formal settings. Fitted to a tan leather strap with contrasting topstitching and a stainless-steel pin buckle, the watch strikes an appealing balance between vintage character and everyday wearability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectors often gravitate toward Tudor's military-issued Submariners and early chronographs, but watches like this reveal why the Oyster Prince remains one of the brand's most enduring creations. Rugged enough for the Arctic, refined enough for a dinner jacket, and blessed with one of the most attractive dial configurations of the era, the Tudor \"Tuxedo\" remains a timeless classic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43952201367639,"sku":"409993287","price":5750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS12313_40993287_TUDOR_OYSTERPRINCESTEELTUXEDOTROPICAL_7950-6.jpg?v=1782905740","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/tudor-oyster-prince-tropical-tuxedo-as12313","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}