Tudor Oyster Air-Lion Reference 7958
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1960
Maker / issuer
TudorThis Tudor Oyster Air-Lion, reference 7958, is a stainless steel manual wind wristwatch manufactured circa 1960 in Switzerland. It is powered by a caliber 1272 movement, which contains 17 jewels.
The watch has a 32mm case diameter and includes signatures on the dial, case, and movement. The auction documentation indicates that the watch remains in well-preserved condition, with outer caseback markings described as clean and crisp, suggesting minimal polishing over time. The watch is presented on a strap and represents a specific iteration of the Oyster Air-Lion model family. The dial exhibits minor oxidation consistent with age, and the stainless steel case shows slight scratching.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Hand-wound wristwatch
- Year
- circa 1960
- Maker
- Tudor
- Caliber
- 1272
- Reference
- 7958
- Provenance
- Japanese collection
- Case Number
- 291882
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Tudor
Design
- Case and Dial
- The timepiece is housed in a 32mm stainless steel case. The dial features a prominent honeycomb texture finished in black gilt, with applied luminous Arabic numerals at the 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 o'clock positions. The dial is also marked with the Oyster Air-Lion branding and a shock-resisting designation. The auction description reports that the case remains in good condition with slight scratching. The outer caseback retains markings that are described as clean and crisp, which the documentation correlates to limited previous polishing.
- Visible features
- • Black gilt dial with a raised, textured honeycomb pattern • Sub-seconds register located at the 6 o'clock position • Luminous applied arrow and Arabic hour markers • Stainless steel case with crown
- Condition and Provenance
- The watch is listed as having been sourced from a Japanese collector. It has been evaluated by the auction house, which assigned a grading of AA to the overall object. The dial specifically is noted for showing slight oxidation. The condition reporting system utilized for this lot assigns a 2-6-01 grade to the dial and a 2-8 grade to the case.
- Movement and Technical Specifications
- Inside the case, the watch is equipped with the manual wind caliber 1272 movement. This caliber is constructed with 17 jewels to aid in the reduction of friction. The movement is signed by the manufacturer, consistent with the signatures found on the dial and exterior case. The dial features a sub-seconds register situated at the 6 o'clock position. The overall movement grading is provided as a 2 by the auction house, reflecting its current condition assessment.
Identification
- Reference
- 7958
- Serial number
- 291882
- 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: Specific maintenance history is not documented
- Research required: The origin of the strap is not specified in the source