Tudor Oyster Prince

Talk about a “barn find.” But more on that in a moment… Vintage 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 Oyster Precision analogs, which are being “found” after decades hiding in the backs of drawers, garnering the attention that these beauties deserve. This particular watch, a reference 7934, is emblematic of the simple, utilitarian (and beautiful) designs Tudor was debuting in the mid-20th century. Dating to 1959, it features a 34mm steel Oyster case, acrylic crystal, signed crown, polished steel bezel, and patinated silver radium dial with applied Arabic indices and a matching alpha handset. The untouched case, though showing normal wear throughout, is in ex