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Fritz
·I was into a local shop today, a watch maker who has been in business for years. I saw an old Rolex/Tudor catalogue in his showcase which closer examination showed to be about the same vintage as my '47 Tudor. I won't admit to what it cost to get, but its like new and its one of those rare things that are nice to have.
It shows my Tudor Oyster was originally a $75 watch not including the 25% luxury tax noted inside the front cover. Wish I'd paid that for it!
This was about when Tudor became its own mark and I was surprised to see how close the Rolex and Tudor makes where in the late forties. The caliber 59 in my watch and its oyster case shows up in multiple Canadian market models with either mark on the face and movement. Often I think the name on the face and the price were the only differences.
I'll try and get it scanned and post it on the forum in the near future.
It shows my Tudor Oyster was originally a $75 watch not including the 25% luxury tax noted inside the front cover. Wish I'd paid that for it!
This was about when Tudor became its own mark and I was surprised to see how close the Rolex and Tudor makes where in the late forties. The caliber 59 in my watch and its oyster case shows up in multiple Canadian market models with either mark on the face and movement. Often I think the name on the face and the price were the only differences.
I'll try and get it scanned and post it on the forum in the near future.
