$1,695
Pre-Owned Tudor 34mm Oyster, Silver Dial, Black Leather Strap, Ref. 4540
Tudor has benefited from its association with Rolex, but it has also been overlooked. Tudor has finally emerged from its bigger brother’s shadow and is recognized for being more adventurous with unusual vintage pieces to discover. With this reference 4540, Tudor moved outside the design limits of the typical Oyster case. This case has curved lugs that are distinct from the midcase, as opposed to the Rolex Oyster case that extend in one block. The crown still screws down to increase water resistance but the case has no crown guards. The silver dial was likely refinished at some point and has highly legible and attractive hands, together with a seconds sub-dial. Combined with a new leather strap, this 34mm sized watch is both comfortable on the wrist and stylish. This vintage Tudor will make a nice everyday watch that will stand out from the crowd.
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| Band Color | Black |
|---|---|
| Band Material | Leather |
| Band Type | Strap |
| Box and Papers | No Box | No Papers |
| Brand | Tudor |
| Case Material | Stainless Steel |
| Case Size | 34mm |
| Caseback | Solid |
| Complication | Small Seconds |
| Crown | Screw Down |
| Crystal Material | Acrylic |
| Dial Color | Silver |
| Movement | Manual |
| Size | 31mm – 34mm |
| Warranty | 1-Year Watchworks Guarantee |
| Item ID | 0006193 |
|---|---|
| Model # | 4540 |
| Model Name | Oyster |
| Serial Number | Worn |
Since 1936 when Hans Wilsdorf acquired the Tudor name, Tudor watches have been associated with Rolex. Even with the launch of Tudor as a separate company in 1946, Rolex continued to play a major role that reflected Hans Wilsdorf’s vision of a brand that would be more modestly priced than a Rolex but still maintain the high standard of dependability. Tudor’s first models, such as the 1952 Oyster Prince had features unique to the Tudor brand but still were based on Rolex components, primarily the Oyster case. This successful relationship continued with the Tudor Advisor alarm watch and the Tudor dive watch that was introduced only a few months after the introduction of the Rolex Submariner.
With the second generation of the Tudor dive watch, Tudor began to further define itself as a unique brand. The French Navy requested a modification to enhance underwater legibility, which led to the now-iconic “snowflake” hands, with a larger square on the hour hand to easily distinguish it from the minute hand. Also, the logo was changed from the previous Tudor Rose to the Tudor Shield that we recognize in a modern Tudor watch. Around this same time, Tudor introduced its first chronograph named Oysterdate, which had a strong graphic and unique design, which still attracts fans with the modern reissued watch.
Near the beginning of the new century, Tudor ceased sales in the USA due to a lower demand. When Tudor returned in 2013 with design elements from their historical models that also included larger cases, in-house movements and modern materials, watch aficionados embraced Hans Wilsdorf’s founding desire, to manufacture an affordable watch with high standards. Tudor continues to be associated with Rolex, but with its own unique collections, Tudor has made a place of its own among watch enthusiasts.
