Tudor - Oysterdate - No reserve price - 9012 - Men - 1970-1979

Presented for auction by Second Vintage This classic 1970s Tudor Oysterdate delivers the enduring appeal of the Oyster case paired with a handsome silver sunburst dial. Featuring an applied Tudor shield logo, faceted baton indices, and a Rolex-signed crown, this watch offers a pure expression of mid-century design and robust mechanical performance. Brand: Tudor Model: Oysterdate Reference Number: 9012 Movement: Manual wind caliber 2763 Dial: Silver sunburst with applied shield logo and faceted baton indices Case Size: 34 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless Steel Production Year: 1970s Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: +6+9s/day, performing remarkably well. Dial and Hands The silver dial features a striking sunburst finish that plays beautifully with the light, complemented by an applied Tudor shield logo and faceted baton indices. Under macro inspection, the dial reveals minor spotting and small dust particles, presenting an attractive vintage character with age-related wear. The luminous plots show expected aging. The original dauphine-style hands feature luminous inserts that have darkened over time, alongside visible oxidation and dirt on the hand surfaces. Case and Crystal The 34 mm stainless steel Oyster case retains polished sides and brushed lug tops, showing honest wear consistent with its age. Moderate scratches and handling wear are visible on the flanks and lugs, while the smooth stainless steel bezel displays scratches and minor dings. The watch is fitted with a Rolex coronet-signed crown featuring an underline, maintaining good definition on its fluting. A domed acrylic crystal with a cyclops date magnifier protects the dial, showing light surface scratches from normal use. Movement Inside the Oyster case beats the manual wind caliber 2763. The movement presents a generally clean appearance with minor surface marks and bears engravings noting TUDOR and 17 RUBIES SWISS MADE, with the caliber number stamped under the balance wheel. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. The recorded timegrapher result is +6+9s/day. Strap The watch is paired with a black leather strap featuring white contrast stitching. The strap shows signs of light use and complements the vintage aesthetic of the dial. Condition Good vintage condition. The stainless steel case and bezel show moderate scratches, minor dings, and handling wear typical of its era. The silver sunburst dial displays minor spotting and dust particles, while the original hands show noticeable oxidation, dirt, and darkened luminous material. The acrylic crystal bears light surface scratches. The manual wind movement is running remarkably well, supported by the strong timegrapher data. Dimensions The stainless steel case measures 34 mm (excluding the crown). Remarks This Tudor Oysterdate is notable for its beautiful silver sunburst dial and classic Oyster case proportions. The presence of the Rolex-signed crown and the strong mechanical performance of the caliber 2763 make this a highly wearable and appealing vintage timepiece. History The Tudor Oysterdate line represents a highly successful chapter in the brand's history, offering the robust architecture of the famous Oyster case combined with reliable mechanical movements. Produced during the 1970s, this reference 9012 utilizes the manual wind caliber 2763, a dependable workhorse of the era. Watches from this period often feature shared components with their parent company, such as the signed crown seen on this example, making them highly appreciated by collectors for their quality and enduring design. / Second Vintage SKU: TUD-SRX-0001