1940s Tudor Oyster Ref. 4463
1940s Tudor Oyster
Reference: 4463
Movement: Tudor Caliber 59 SC Manual-Wind
Case Size: 34mm
Lug Width: 18mm
Lug-to-Lug: 42mm
Thickness: 12mm
No box or papers
Produced during the early postwar years, this Ref. 4463 highlights the design language that defined Tudor's earliest Oyster models, including its original Small Rose dial, Rolex Oyster case, and original "+ Oyster Patent" screw-down crown.
The 34mm stainless steel Oyster case is accented by a smooth yellow gold-capped bezel and houses its original aged white dial. The early Small Rose emblem sits above the "TUDOR OYSTER" signature. Applied gold-tone arrowhead markers sit at twelve, three, six, and nine, with dagger markers at the remaining hours and small patinated luminous plots along the outer minute track. Dauphine hands retain their original luminous centers, with a matching central sweep seconds hand. The watch keeps its original "+ Oyster Patent" screw-down crown, and the screw-down Oyster caseback carries clear exterior reference and serial stampings.
Powered by the Tudor Caliber 59 SC manual-wind movement, based on the FHF 30-1 ébauche and equipped with 17 jewels and shock protection. The service history is unknown, but it is running well.
The watch presents in good overall condition. The case and crystal have scratches and scuffs consistent with age, but no major damage. The original dial retains an attractive vintage patina, with the luminous material on the dial and hands showing even aging consistent with the period.
Paired with a brown Hirsch leather strap.
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Note: Each watch is photographed with a high-powered macro lens to highlight every detail. As a result, fine scratches or surface marks may appear more pronounced than they do to the naked eye.