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ilikewatchez · 30 December 2021, 12:38 AM

Hi all,

I have a Tudor watch which my late father owned from new. It is a Tudor Prince Oysterdate. I've been trying to get info on it, and found many very similar watches, but none the same as this. I found a site that listed all serial numbers and corresponding years, but this serial sequence wasn't listed? From what i can read (the band has worn into the engraving), it is a model 7966 with serial 578684 (i think?). Is anyone able to reveal any info on this model, how rare it is, what year etc? It's in a lot better condition than it looks in the pics, works perfectly and i wear it daily. It holds very special meaning for me. It was purchased and is located in Australia. I'm guessing mid 60s?

Thank you.

ilikewatchez · 30 December 2021, 10:16 AM

From what i can find, serial "570,000" is 1967, but this is "578,xxx" so i'm confused :P. A site which had a decoder on it claims it's a 1968 - but i'd still be interested to know its rarity.

offrdmania · 30 December 2021, 01:50 PM

Not that rare. In the late 60s, the 7966 was one of the most common references. Great little watch OP

Nick9 · 30 December 2021, 01:55 PM

Tudor serial numbers have never been truly decoded, but there are good estimates. I’d put that one in the 1960s, maybe earlier than 1968.

These Tudors aren’t considered particularly rare. But they are great vintage watches, rock solid runners, nice size and nice to wear. Yours looks in good condition.

You are lucky to have this heirloom; enjoy it.

ilikewatchez · 30 December 2021, 06:42 PM

thank you for the replies. Yes it is very nice to wear, and still purrs like a kitten.

offrdmania · 30 December 2021, 11:42 PM

Small rose production ended in mid to late 1968 so this will date just before that. Your estimate is correct for being 1967/1968

Dan S · 31 December 2021, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilikewatchez

From what i can find, serial "570,000" is 1967, but this is "578,xxx" so i'm confused :P.

The table you are looking at is not indicating that every watch made in 1967 has the same 570,000 serial number, if that's what you are confused about. Every watch has a unique serial number.

linesiders · 31 December 2021, 12:16 AM

1967, 34MM Oyster. Nice & understated dress / everyday watch from Tudor. Roughly comparable to a Rolex Date 34mm.

BankAnden · 31 December 2021, 09:22 AM

The serial = 1967 or 1968

Rather common = value around 1200-1600 USD

Great to have your dads old watch

30 December 2021, 12:38 AM	#1
ilikewatchez "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Melbourne, Aus. Posts: 8	[IDENTIFY] Tudor Prince Oysterdate - can't find info Hi all, I have a Tudor watch which my late father owned from new. It is a Tudor Prince Oysterdate. I've been trying to get info on it, and found many very similar watches, but none the same as this. I found a site that listed all serial numbers and corresponding years, but this serial sequence wasn't listed? From what i can read (the band has worn into the engraving), it is a model 7966 with serial 578684 (i think?). Is anyone able to reveal any info on this model, how rare it is, what year etc? It's in a lot better condition than it looks in the pics, works perfectly and i wear it daily. It holds very special meaning for me. It was purchased and is located in Australia. I'm guessing mid 60s? Thank you. Attached Images

30 December 2021, 01:50 PM	#3
offrdmania 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 6,039	Not that rare. In the late 60s, the 7966 was one of the most common references. Great little watch OP __________________ TRF Member 11738

30 December 2021, 11:42 PM	#6
offrdmania 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 6,039	Small rose production ended in mid to late 1968 so this will date just before that. Your estimate is correct for being 1967/1968 __________________ TRF Member 11738

31 December 2021, 12:16 AM	#8
linesiders 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,513	1967, 34MM Oyster. Nice & understated dress / everyday watch from Tudor. Roughly comparable to a Rolex Date 34mm. __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

30 December 2021, 10:16 AM	#2
ilikewatchez "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Melbourne, Aus. Posts: 8	From what i can find, serial "570,000" is 1967, but this is "578,xxx" so i'm confused :P. A site which had a decoder on it claims it's a 1968 - but i'd still be interested to know its rarity.

30 December 2021, 01:55 PM	#4
Nick9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 379	Tudor serial numbers have never been truly decoded, but there are good estimates. I’d put that one in the 1960s, maybe earlier than 1968. These Tudors aren’t considered particularly rare. But they are great vintage watches, rock solid runners, nice size and nice to wear. Yours looks in good condition. You are lucky to have this heirloom; enjoy it.

30 December 2021, 06:42 PM	#5
ilikewatchez "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Melbourne, Aus. Posts: 8	thank you for the replies. Yes it is very nice to wear, and still purrs like a kitten.

31 December 2021, 09:22 AM	#9
BankAnden "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Sweden Posts: 30	The serial = 1967 or 1968 Rather common = value around 1200-1600 USD Great to have your dads old watch

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