1969 Tudor Oyster Prince Date+Day Ref. 7019/3 In Two Tone

Why This Watch Matters

Ever wanted a Rolex Day-Date but bigger and in two-tone? Vintage Tudor has got you covered.

The Full Story

Tudor is well known for offering similar designs to its older sibling, Rolex, but for more approachable prices. This Date+Day model is a perfect example, as it bears a similarity to the Rolex Day-Date, but there are a few distinctions between the two worth noting.

The case design is borrowed from the Day-Date with the three-body stainless steel and gold  Oyster case with a fluted bezel made by C.R. Spillman S.A (CRS), the same casemaker as Rolex at the time. CRS also famously made cases for the manual-wind Rolex Daytonas of the era.

While operating nearly entirely separate today, Tudor and Rolex were tied at the hip during the vintage era. Hans Wilsdorf founded Tudor as a brand his agents around the world could sell at a lower price point and "one that could attain the standards of dependability for which Rolex is famous." Tudor utilized Rolex technology, construction, and manufacturers to achieve this aim, and they were massively successful at doing so.

This Tudor is known as a "Jumbo" example, for its large size at 38mm compared to the standard Rolex Day-Date of the time that measured 36mm (Rolex has only offered larger Day-Dates in more recent years). Tudor's execution of this calendar model is offered in two-tone, stainless steel and yellow gold, as opposed to the solid precious metal examples found in Rolex's range. This allows the Tudor to have a sportier look, but one that is also suitable for more formal occasions. This example has a beautifully aged champagne dial; it shimmers in the light thanks to a sunburst pattern. The lume has gained an attractive patina over time in a creamy beige tone that complements the dial seamlessly.

Two-tone is back– it just works. Especially here on this Tudor Date+Day with the subtle touches of yellow gold of the bezel, crown, hour markers, hands, and, most importantly and striking, the Tudor shield logo at 12 o'clock. The warm gold patina throughout is simply stunning in person.

We paired this Tudor "Jumbo" with our blue suede watch strap. Two-tone really works well with dark blue and the pairing is the perfect look.

The Fine Print

What We Love And What You Should Know

Things We Love:

- Two-tone "jumbo" 38mm case
- Champagne dial
- Creamy lume patina

Things To Know:

- Scratches on case

This Tudor is in great and honest condition. The case is strong and has some scratches. The back of the lugs have some marks. The caseback has a few marks but the engraving is crisp. 

The dial is in good condition with light patina. The hour markers have developed a patina. The lume plots are in excellent and full condition. The hands have developed some patina and the lume has aged to a color similar to the lume on the dial. 

The crystal has a few light scratches. The fluted bezel is sharp and in great condition with a warm patina in some areas. The dial, case, and movement are signed by Tudor. The crown and outside caseback are signed by Rolex which is correct for this era. This watch was photographed on a 175mm/6.9inch wrist.