For sale is a rare and exceptionally elegant vintage Tudor, dating to the brand's first golden era of the 1950s. This is not a standard model, it is a "Prima," a special designation indicating it contains a higher-grade, factory-adjusted movement for superior timekeeping. Paired with the highly sought-after "Small Rose" logo and a classic mid-century design, this watch represents a significant and highly collectible piece of early Tudor history.
The watch is housed in a classic nickel plated brass case measuring 35mm, which is defined by its highly stylized "teardrop" or "bombshell" lugs. This elegant, non-Oyster case design gives the watch a distinct dressy charm that stands out. Its original dial has aged into a beautiful, even creamy patina, a characteristic highly prized by vintage collectors. It features a timeless layout with Arabic numerals, a clear minute track, and a subsidiary small-seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position. The dial is signed with the elegant "Small Rose" emblem, the "Prima" quality mark, and "Shock-Resisting," noting its high-tech (for the era) movement protection.
Brand: Tudor
Designation: 'Prima' (High-Grade Adjusted Movement)
Era: Circa 1950s
Case Size: 35mm (excluding crown)
Case Style: Nickel plated brass with 'Teardrop' / 'Bombshell' Lugs
Dial: Original Cream "Patina" Dial, Arabic Numerals, Small Seconds
Logo: 'Small Rose' Emblem
Movement: Manual Wind Mechanical ('Prima' Grade)
Feature: Shock-Resisting
This Tudor "Prima" is a must-have for enthusiasts of the brand's early history and its direct "Rolex DNA." The "Prima" designation is the key story: it is not a model name, but a mark of quality bestowed by Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf himself, signifying a movement adjusted for superior accuracy.
Combined with the highly collectible "Small Rose" logo, this watch is the epitome of the elegant, post-war design that defined Tudor's first golden age. The small-seconds dial, warm honest patina, and sculptural teardrop lugs are all hallmarks of a classic, high-end 1950s timepiece. This watch perfectly embodies Tudor's original mission: to provide Rolex-level prestige and reliability. It is a rare opportunity to own a piece of horological history in beautiful, honest condition.
For sale is a rare and exceptionally elegant vintage Tudor, dating to the brand's first golden era of the 1950s. This is not a standard model, it is a "Prima," a special designation indicating it contains a higher-grade, factory-adjusted movement for superior timekeeping. Paired with the highly sought-after "Small Rose" logo and a classic mid-century design, this watch represents a significant and highly collectible piece of early Tudor history.
The watch is housed in a classic nickel plated brass case measuring 35mm, which is defined by its highly stylized "teardrop" or "bombshell" lugs. This elegant, non-Oyster case design gives the watch a distinct dressy charm that stands out. Its original dial has aged into a beautiful, even creamy patina, a characteristic highly prized by vintage collectors. It features a timeless layout with Arabic numerals, a clear minute track, and a subsidiary small-seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position. The dial is signed with the elegant "Small Rose" emblem, the "Prima" quality mark, and "Shock-Resisting," noting its high-tech (for the era) movement protection.
Brand: Tudor
Designation: 'Prima' (High-Grade Adjusted Movement)
Era: Circa 1950s
Case Size: 35mm (excluding crown)
Case Style: Nickel plated brass with 'Teardrop' / 'Bombshell' Lugs
Dial: Original Cream "Patina" Dial, Arabic Numerals, Small Seconds
Logo: 'Small Rose' Emblem
Movement: Manual Wind Mechanical ('Prima' Grade)
Feature: Shock-Resisting
This Tudor "Prima" is a must-have for enthusiasts of the brand's early history and its direct "Rolex DNA." The "Prima" designation is the key story: it is not a model name, but a mark of quality bestowed by Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf himself, signifying a movement adjusted for superior accuracy.
Combined with the highly collectible "Small Rose" logo, this watch is the epitome of the elegant, post-war design that defined Tudor's first golden age. The small-seconds dial, warm honest patina, and sculptural teardrop lugs are all hallmarks of a classic, high-end 1950s timepiece. This watch perfectly embodies Tudor's original mission: to provide Rolex-level prestige and reliability. It is a rare opportunity to own a piece of horological history in beautiful, honest condition.
