Tudor's story is closely intertwined with that of Rolex. The name was first registered in 1926 by Hans Wilsdorf's associate, with Wilsdorf later establishing Montres Tudor SA in 1946. His ambition was to create dependable Swiss watches that offered the quality and reliability associated with Rolex at a more accessible price.

By the 1950s, Tudor had established a reputation for producing robust yet elegantly styled wristwatches. The Oyster case, drawing on the water-resistant construction made famous by Rolex, became an important feature of the collection.

While Tudor's larger sports watches often attract the greatest attention today, its smaller dress and everyday models offer a wonderful insight into mid-century watchmaking. With their compact cases, traditional mechanical movements and beautifully considered dial designs, these watches have a charm that is distinctly their own.

What's on Offer

Here we have a delightful Ladies Tudor Oyster Reference 35413 895, dating to approximately the 1950s, with a wonderfully aged cream dial, gilt furniture and classic mid-century styling.

The stainless steel case measures a petite 24mm across, with a lug-to-lug length of 30.5mm and a lug width of 12mm. Its polished bezel and gently tapered lugs give the watch an elegant, understated appearance, while the generously proportioned winding crown adds a little character to the otherwise delicate design.

The dial is particularly appealing. Originally cream-white, it has developed a warm champagne patina over the decades, with scattered age-related markings and subtle variations in tone. This is very much part of its vintage character, lending the watch a softness that complements the gilt furniture beautifully.

Applied gold-tone Arabic numerals mark the even hours, alternating with simple baton indexes. The matching gold-tone hour and minute hands are accompanied by a slender central seconds hand, while a finely detailed outer minute track frames the dial.

Beneath 12 o'clock sits the Tudor emblem and signature, both showing the gentle effects of age. Despite the patination, the overall dial layout remains attractive, with the combination of warm gold tones and traditional typography creating a lovely period aesthetic.

The stainless steel case and bezel show marks of wear consistent with the watch's age, but retain their pleasing shape and proportions. The Plexiglass crystal is in excellent condition.

Inside is a 17-jewel manually wound mechanical movement, a traditional arrangement that requires winding by hand rather than relying on an automatic rotor. The exact calibre has not been identified.

The watch is fitted with a dark brown leather strap with contrasting stitching, providing an attractive complement to the aged dial and gilt detailing.

With its petite dimensions and unmistakably vintage appearance, this is a charming example of Tudor's early watchmaking. An appealing choice for anyone who appreciates smaller, elegantly proportioned watches with plenty of history and character.

Please note: This watch is being sold on behalf of a consignor as part of a larger collection. Its service history is unknown, and it is offered for sale as seen, without a warranty. The price reflects its unserviced status. Servicing can be arranged through our watchmaker at an additional cost; please contact us to discuss this option. Once serviced, the watch will be supplied with a 12-month warranty.

Condition Report:

Crystal: Excellent

Dial: Good

Bezel: Very Good

Case: Good

Movement: See Description

Overall: Very Good