North Crown
Tudor Royal – Gold Plated – Tropical Patina Bezel
Tudor Royal – Gold Plated – Tropical Patina Bezel
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Specifications
Year: c.1960s
Case Size: 31mm
Movement: Tudor Swiss Manual Wind
Strap: North Crown brown leather strap
Condition: Running and keeping time
Condition
Presented in beautiful vintage condition is this 1960s Tudor Royal, a wonderfully honest example that has developed decades of natural character. Featuring a clean silver dial, gold-plated case and the highly desirable naturally aged bezel, this watch perfectly captures what many collectors look for in untouched vintage pieces.
The gold-plated bezel has developed an attractive rainbow tropical patina over the past six decades. Rather than the result of polishing or refinishing, this colouring occurs naturally through years of oxidation while the watch remains untouched, making every example completely unique. Combined with its elegant proportions and original Tudor manual winding movement, this is a superb collector's piece.
Dial
The original silver dial is in excellent condition with very light signs of age. Applied Arabic numerals and faceted baton markers remain crisp, while the original Tudor Royal printing is beautifully preserved. The hands and dial have aged together exceptionally well, maintaining a clean and balanced appearance.
Case
The gold-plated case remains in very good condition, showing only light wear consistent with careful use. The standout feature is the bezel, which has developed a stunning natural rainbow tropical patina over decades. This type of untouched ageing is highly sought after by vintage collectors and gives the watch an appearance that simply cannot be replicated.
(We can polish the watch if requested)
Crown
The crown is in excellent condition and winds and sets the movement smoothly.
Movement
Powered by its original Swiss Tudor manual winding movement, the watch is running well and keeping good time.
Case Back
The case back is in very good condition and features a period presentation engraving reading:
"W. T. West – 20 Years – Firestone Service – 22nd November 1965."
Presentation engravings like this tell part of the watch's story and offer a fascinating glimpse into its history, adding charm and individuality that many collectors appreciate.
Strap
The watch is paired with a premium North Crown brown leather strap, perfectly complementing the warm tones of the naturally aged gold case while providing excellent comfort for daily wear.
For a watch of this age, this piece is in fantastic overall order and is ready to wear.
If you have any further questions about this piece please don't hesitate to contact us via email or Instagram.
@north.crown.watches
northcrownwatchesltd@outlook.com
Terms of Sale
Please note these are vintage timepieces and their timekeeping abilities will never be the same as modern equivalents. We ensure that all of our watches are keeping time within vintage specification.
We are legally required to accept returns within 14 days while providing our customers with fully authentic timepieces.
We guarantee the full authenticity of all of our timepieces. Each piece is fully tested and inspected by our watchmaker to ensure both full functionality and authenticity.
We offer fully tracked international shipping worldwide.
International customers are responsible for any customs charges or import duties when receiving a purchase.
We cannot guarantee any water resistance due to the age of these watches.
Customers may return their purchased item within 14 days of the delivery date, provided the item is returned in the same condition as received.
International buyers are responsible for any customs charges that apply when returning an item.
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