A beautifully aged and characterful Tudor Oyster Air-Tiger, showcasing a highly attractive textured dial with warm patina and classic mid-century design language. Featuring an Oyster case construction and robust manual-wind movement, making it both historically interesting and highly wearable today.
Design & Presence
The watch features a striking checker-textured dial that has developed a rich, even patina over time. Applied Arabic numerals at even hours are paired with faceted baton indices, creating a balanced and legible layout. The dauphine-style hands complement the period-correct aesthetic, while the subtle “Air-Tiger” designation adds to its vintage charm.
The gold-plated case offers elegant proportions typical of the era, sitting comfortably on the wrist. The domed acrylic crystal enhances the vintage profile, while the classic Oyster-style case construction underlines its durability and heritage.
Movement & Reference Details
Inside the watch is a manually wound Tudor movement, signed “TUDOR” and marked with 17 jewels. These movements were known for their reliability and ease of service, forming the backbone of Tudor’s tool-watch philosophy during the mid-20th century.
The caseback is stamped “Original Oyster Case by Rolex Geneva,”. The inner caseback is further signed “Montres Tudor S.A. Geneva Switzerland,”.
Specifications
| Brand |
Tudor |
| Model |
Oyster Air-Tiger 7957 |
| Movement |
Manual wind |
| Caliber |
Tudor signed, 17 jewels |
| Case Material |
Gold-plated with stainless steel caseback |
| Caseback |
Original Oyster Case by Rolex |
| Crystal |
Acrylic (domed) |
| Dial |
Textured checker dial with applied numerals and patina |
| Crown |
Unsigned crown, will need a new one, works and does not screw
|
| Bracelet |
Leather strap (non-original) |
| Year |
Approx. 1950s (based on serial) |
Condition & Important Remarks
- Dial shows attractive and even patina consistent with age
- Visible aging and spotting on the dial surface
- Case shows significant wear with plating loss and signs of use
- Caseback in good condition with visible engravings
- Crown shows wear and is unsigned
- Watch feels more like a 36mm on the wrist.
- Crystal has scratches and visible wear
- Movement is clean; service history unknown
- Watch is running and keeps good time at the moment, but accuracy and long-term performance not tested
Important Notice
This is a vintage timepiece. It is not water-resistant, and water exposure should be strictly avoided. Service history is unknown. The watch is sold as-is, and while it is currently running, accuracy and power reserve are not guaranteed. Vintage watches may require servicing for optimal performance.
