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Old 30 June 2018, 12:07 AM   #1
Wilber
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What have I got ?? Donald !

Hi, I have this Watch in my Tudor collection, any info would be welcome
It goes well keeping good time.

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Old 30 June 2018, 12:10 AM   #2
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Interesting! The font and 24h dial remind me of the Canadian market Oysters from the 30's and 40's

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Old 30 June 2018, 12:14 AM   #3
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I did get it from Canada some months ago.
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Old 30 June 2018, 12:14 AM   #4
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Similar style to this rare Canadian "Rolex Tudor." (Photo by watchestobuy) They didn't really solidify their vision for Tudor until the late 40's it seemsRolexTudorBoys.jpeg

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Old 30 June 2018, 12:33 AM   #5
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Also did you see this eBay listing?

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Up for sale is a vintage used and rare Tudor Donald watch. This watch is in great running condition, clean dial, and a clean Rolex 59 movement. The Tudor Donald dial is very rare!!

On the other hand, the Pioneer case is eroded externally as seen in pictures. Great for restoration.
The so-called "Rolex 59" caliber is really just Fontainemelon caliber FF30 with a few finishings by Rolex; it's the manual-wind movement that Rolex Canada used throughout the 30's-40's. I think your Dennison case is rarer than the Pioneer cases as far as Canadian Rolex/Tudor/Oyster watches go.

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