Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces.

Geneva, Mar 21, 2020

LOT 91

TUDOR, REF. 7159, "MONTE-CARLO", STEEL

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

USD 8,200 - 12,300 / HKD 63,500 - 95,000

Sold: CHF 13,750

Rare stainless steel, manual-winding chronograph wristwatch with date at 6.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-9

Good

Scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 4-12-01

Fair

Worn

HANDS Original

Brand Tudor

Model Oyster date Monte Carlo

Reference Ref. 7159/0

Year Circa 1976

Bracelet Rolex Jubilee stainless steel made for the American Market/ endlinks 50

Numbers 843802

Caliber 234R

Dimensions 40 mm.

Signature Case, dial and movement

Accessories Original box, guarantee, instruction booklet, tags and additional bracelet with Tudor stainless steel buckle

Notes

Launched in 1971, the Tudor Oyster date "Monte Carlo" reference 7159 earned its nickname due to the reminiscent design reflecting the likes of a roulette table. It succeeds reference 7032/0, with the main difference being a tachymeter scale graduated up to 500 units per hour.
Offering a beautiful readability thanks to the contrast of the dial's colors, the Tudor Monte Carlo is nowadays a highly sought-after piece by collectors. Emblematic of the 1970s with its orange chronograph hand and timeless design, the