More and more collectors are becoming acquainted with watches from Rolex's Tudor brand, creations which have become increasingly more collectible. Watches in the Tudor line, apart from the fact that they utilize ebauche movements, are similar to those of Rolex in design and construction.

When Rolex launched the Tudor brand in 1945, they strongly intended that the public perception of its quality had to equal that of Rolex. To achieve this lofty aim, until the mid-1990's, Tudor watches featured Rolex cases and crowns, and, until 1971, Rolex bracelets.

An advertisement in Britain's Horological Journal in vintage times stated that Tudor's were, "Manufactured under strict Rolex supervision and bear the Rolex label of guarantee."

The Prince Date comes across with a feeling of familiarity to many watch collectors because of its connection to Rolex. While those connections have faded a bit in recent years, this 74033 was birthed at a time when the two brands were bonded together a lot more closely than they are today.

Patterned after the Rolex Oyster Perpetual, it possesses the same features and conception - it is thinner and of course more affordable than its Rolex sibling.

And like the two-tone Rolex, of the various case material selections, the two-tone Tudor is especially versatile and suited for both casual and dress.

This 74033, which plays sort of a transitional role in what was Tudor's growing independence from Rolex, is indicative of the period when the two giant watch brands functioned as best friends.

Today's offering showcases this Certified Pre-Owned Tudor Prince Date in beautiful original condition. It bears a light inscription indicating it was given by IBM.

Its original case patterned after the Oyster presents as better than near mint condition with only very slight remnants of wear and slight signs of previous polishing. Its bracelet shows fairly mild to moderate stretch - its finish presents as mint.

Its untouched original champagne dial is mint.

One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components with genuine Rolex and Tudor parts including a clutch wheel, tube, and crown, installing a new mainspring, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and timing testing and regulation (a $945 value). This Tudor is ready to be put into service for years to come.

For the finishing touch, we have meticulously detailed it making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function, a full-page custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.

• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Maker: Tudor
• Model: Prince Date, Ref. 74033
• Serial no.: B860143
• Year sold: 1998
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Quick-Setting Date, Sweep Seconds
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: Stainless steel and 18K gold
• Case markings (outside): Tudor Prince Geneva, Tudor shield logo, IBM Quarter Century Club - Steve D. Gallegos - May 29th, 1998
• Case condition: Better than near mint condition with only very slight remnants of wear and slight signs of previous polishing.
• Dimensions: 34mm diameter excluding crown by 41.5mm long lug tip to tip, 10mm thick
• Dial: Champagne, signed Tudor Prince Date, applied 18K gold baton indexes, luminous hour dots, outer minute/seconds divisions, original and untouched, mint condition
• Hands: Original, gold, luminous batons
• Movement type: Original, Cal. 2824-2, self-winding, rhodium-plated, decorated rotor, 25 jewels, 38 hour power reserve, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring
• Band: Original, signed Tudor, steel and 18K gold, sized to fit a wrist up to approx. just over 7.5 inches, fairly mild to moderate stretch - the finish presents as mint
• Crystal: Sapphire, excellent condition
• Servicing: One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components with genuine Rolex and Tudor parts including a clutch wheel, tube, and crown, installing a new mainspring, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and timing testing and regulation (a $945 value). This Tudor is ready to be put into service for years to come.
• Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running strong and true.
• Warranty: 1-year C.O.T. international warranty. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts.
• Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
• Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide