Geneva, Nov 09, 2025
LOT 532
TUDOR, SWITZERLAND, REF. 7996, PRINCE OYSTER DATE, 1972 COTTON BOWL GIFTED TO J. SCOTT, STAINLESS STEEL
CHF 3,500 - 5,500
HKD 34,000 - 54,000 / USD 4,400 - 6,900 / EUR 3,800 - 6,000 / JPY 670,000 - 1,050,000
Sold: CHF 6,875
A fine and very rare, stainless steel, self winding center second wristwatch with date
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-6-01 |
Very good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |
Brand Tudor, switzerland
Model Prince Oyster Date
Reference 7996
Year 1972
Case No. 641561
Bracelet stainless steel Rolex riveted expandable bracelet dated 70, approx. overall length 168 mm.
Diameter 34
Caliber 2484, 17 jewels
Signature dial, case (with engraving) and movement
Accessories fitted box, 1972 36th Annual Cotton Bowl magazine
Notes
The Cotton Bowl is the name of the stadium in Dallas Texas and since 1937 holds the Cotton Bowl classic post-season college football game. On January 1 1972, the year the watch was given, saw the Texas Longhorns vs Penn State Nittany Lions face off that ended in a clear victory from Penn State with a final score of 30-6. This watch comes engraved with the name of J. Scott who was the offensive halfback for the winning team.
Provenance
Property of a Japanese collector