Tudor Oyster 4453 - from 1940's

ABOUT THIS WATCH: 

MANUFACTURER: Tudor 

MODEL:  Oyster

REFERENCE:  4453

SERIAL: 32xxx

YEAR: 1940s

CASE: The 32mm is in excellent shape appearing to only have been lightly polished in the past. The steel bevel matches the case, is extremely crisp and appears to be unpolished. The case overall presents with even wear throughout commensurate with its age. The crystal has been replaced sometime in the past. It is completed by the watches original and correct crown. 

DIAL: The original white dial has aged over time and developed an eggshell white patina. It features alternating, printed, Arabic hour markers. The radium lume on the dial has patinated to a camo green while the sward hands have aged several shades lighter. There is some lume loss in the hour and minute hand. The dial is completed by a blued steel second hands - a nice touch! 

MOVEMENT: Tudor 17 Jewel manually wound movement. According to the previous owner the watch has been serviced some time within the last couple of years; however, there is no documentation for the service. The watch winds, sets, and runs. The watch was placed on a timegrapher which illustrated that it is keeping time within ~102 seconds per day and has an amplitude of 241. The watch can be serviced for $325 plus parts (if necessary). If serviced the watch will come with a one year warranty. 

BRACELET: We've paired this charming vintage Tudor with a grained cappuccino brown strap with matching stitching that accents the dial and patinated hands beautifully. 

ACCESSORIES: None.   

BOX/PAPERS: No. 

WARRANTY: None unless serviced prior. If the watch is serviced it will come with a one year warranty. 

BANK WIRE/ZELLE PRICE: $799 shipped.