Monte Carlo Chronograph Ref. 7159, full set

About this item

• Brand: Tudor
• Collection: Montecarlo
• Model: Montecarlo
• Reference: 7159/0

Produced between 1971 and 1977, the Tudor Monte Carlo is an incredibly robust utilitarian tool that was built to last using Rolex parts and manages to forge its own identity in a very bold and colorful way. Not only is it powered by a sophisticated Valjoux 234 calibre, it is also fitted with an exotic looking dial unlike most of its peers from the same era. Add to the mix a bold Oyster case with screw-down pushers, and you will get a great looking package with investment grade potential. Please read the condition report carefully and refer to the high-resolution pictures to help you assess the overall condition of the watch. MODEL / REFERENCE: Tudor Monte Carlo Chronograph, reference 7159, Serial Number 826xxxThe watch was sold on Feb. 12, 1975 in Zürich, Switzerland. DIAL+HANDS: The two subdials with black, white and orange accents are very well preserved, just like the precisely circumscribed minutes track around the edge of the chapter ring. The date window at 6 o’clock presents a clean disc with crisp imprint. The printed hour markers are adorned with Tritium stripes. When activated with UV light, both the hands and the lume on the dial glow and then slowly fade off. The blocky hands feature lume inlays that match the indices’ tone. The orange central seconds hand is original and complements the exotic vibe of the whole ensemble. CASE: Despite being polished somewhere in the past, the 40mm Oyster manages to maintain strong profiling lines. The brushed finish on top and the polished sides show few signs of wear commensurate with careful wear. The polished tachymeter bezel is correct and shows light wear marks, mainly between the 75 and 80 markers. CASEBACK: The Oyster case back is in fair vintage condition overall, retaining a matte finish and intact knurling along with various scratches throughout. The center portion displays a legible engraved text that started to fade away in some places. Please refer to the pictures. The inner side is clean and bears all the period-correct stamps. CRYSTAL: The original plexiglass crystal is clean, with very light wear marks. The magnifying Cyclops at 6 o’clock is pellucid and aligns perfectly with the date window. CROWNS+PUSHERS: Signed Rolex “Triplock” crown that closes securely and operates as intended. The screw-down pushers are correct and present no issues whatsoever. They can be unscrewed to engage the chronograph module crisply. MOVEMENT: The column wheel switched Valjoux 234 calibre features a two-button, two-register, chronograph display with a date function. It is signed and has been checked. The movement keeps good time, and each function works as intended. BRACELET: The 7838 bracelet is complete with 13 folded links and 20mm, 380 end links. The signed clasp is dated 1983, suggested by the “H” stamp. It is likely a later replacement. ACCESSORIES: Tudor presentation box and original warranty paper. WARRANTY: We guarantee the authenticity of the watch. We also provide a 12-month guarantee for the correct function of this timepiece. All guarantees are subject to the General Terms and conditions. Please feel free to ask questions, we will be glad to answer. Virtual or face-to-face viewing is available by appointment. Shipping: insured and registered parcels by Swiss postal service, DHL or Fedex. Terms of sale: The large, clear unaltered pictures are an important part of the description. Please look carefully and feel free to ask questions. We check the watch to be certain it runs when listed and we re-check before shipping. There is no warranty on the accuracy of the watch. Please note that vintage watches are in general not considered waterproof. Returns only accepted within 3 days of receipt if the watch is not as described and pictured and it is returned in the same exact condition as it was sold. Refunds will only be made upon a full inspection and will amount to the purchase price minus shipping and handling costs. Buyer is responsible for the return postage, insurance, and safe delivery of the watch back to me. Import duties, taxes and charges (typically collected upon delivery or pickup) are the buyer's responsibility and are not included in the item price or shipping charges. Please check with your country's customs office prior to bidding/buying to determine what these additional costs will be.

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