Tudor Ref. 7909 'Oyster-Prince' Honeycomb Dial Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 1950s
Maker / issuer
TudorThis circa 1950s Tudor Oyster-Prince reference 7909 wristwatch features a stainless steel case measuring approximately 34 mm. It is fitted with an off-white honeycomb dial displaying Arabic numerals at the quarter hours alongside dagger hour markers.
The dial is printed with the small rose logo, 'TUDOR OYSTER-PRINCE 34', and 'ROTOR SELF-WINDING'. The source reports an automatic movement stamped 'TUDOR SWISS PATENTED AUTO-PRINCE', with the inner case marked by Montres Tudor SA Geneva Switzerland. The watch is worn on a brown textured leather strap with an approximate total size of 7 3/4 inches.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Automatic wristwatch
- Maker
- Tudor
- Case size
- Approx. 34 mm
- Gross weight
- 30.45 dwt
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Serial number
- 150786
- Movement stamp
- TUDOR SWISS PATENTED AUTO-PRINCE
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Reference number
- 7909
- Maker / attribution
- Tudor
Design
- Visible features
- • Off-white textured honeycomb dial featuring applied Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9. • Prominent yellowed patination across the central dial surface where hands rested. • Fitted to a brown lizard-pattern textured leather strap. • Screw-down style crown bearing a visible logo relief.
- Dial Characteristics
- The watch features an off-white honeycomb dial with applied Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock. The dial is printed with 'TUDOR OYSTER-PRINCE 34' and 'ROTOR SELF-WINDING' and includes a small rose logo. The central surface of the dial exhibits patinaed shading in the area where the hands were left dormant.
- Mechanical Specifications
- The timepiece is equipped with an automatic movement stamped 'TUDOR SWISS PATENTED AUTO-PRINCE'. The watch is reported to wind, set, and run as of the time of cataloging, but the auction house states it has not been timed for accuracy. The auction house does not provide a warranty for the watch or its componentry.
- Case and External Construction
- The Tudor Oyster-Prince reference 7909 is constructed with a stainless steel case measuring approximately 34 mm. The watch features a crown that bears a visible logo relief. The source notes the presence of scratching throughout the piece consistent with age and wear, as well as light scratches on the crystal. The inner case back is marked 'MONTRES TUDOR SA GENEVA SWITZERLAND PATENTED STAINLESS STEEL'. The watch is fitted to a brown leather strap measuring approximately 7 3/4 inches.
Identification
- Reference
- 7909
- Serial number
- 150786
- 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: Movement and inner case back are not visible in the provided photograph.
- Research required: Condition and timing accuracy are not warranted by the auction house.