Gentleman's 1940s 9ct gold manual wind wristwatch, dial signed Tudor
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1940s
Maker / issuer
TudorThis gentleman's wristwatch, dated to the 1940s by the auction source, features a rectangular 9ct gold case with a diameter of 23 mm excluding the crown. The aged dial is signed Tudor beneath a shield emblem enclosing a rose, showing Arabic numeral hour markers, an outer minute track, and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock.
Gorringe's notes that the case back bears an inscription, while the manual-wind movement is unsigned. The timepiece is fitted to a later associated metal bracelet and has a recorded gross weight of 48.4 grams.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Rectangular wristwatch
- Strap
- Later associated strap
- Movement
- Unsigned manual wind
- Case width
- 23mm excluding crown
- Gross weight
- 48.4 grams
- Case material
- 9ct gold
- Maker / attribution
- Tudor
Design
- Visible features
- • Rectangular yellow metal case showing fine scratches, edge indentations, and surface wear • Light dial displaying marked patina, printed Arabic numeral markers, and Tudor signature below an emblem • Subsidiary seconds register located at 6 o'clock • Gold-toned expandable link bracelet fitted to the lugs • Unmarked fluted winding crown situated at 3 o'clock
- Dial and Timekeeping
- The dial is signed Tudor and is described as being marked and somewhat faded. The source notes that the watch is ticking and the hands adjust. The watch uses a manual-wind movement. Additional specific features of the dial layout, such as numeral types or registers, are not explicitly detailed in the source text.
- Provenance and Attribution
- The movement is noted as unsigned. The case back bears an inscription, though the specific content of the engraving is not recorded in the source. The auction source dates the watch to the 1940s.
- Case and External Construction
- The timepiece features a rectangular 9ct gold case measuring 23 mm in diameter when excluding the crown. The auction source records that the watch glass is scratched. The winding crown is described as having no insignia. The watch is fitted to a later associated strap.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The cataloguer notes the manual-wind movement is unsigned despite the dial bearing the Tudor name
- Research required: The movement and case back inscription are not depicted in available auction photography