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This Tudor Oyster Prince Date Day Ref. 7017 is a brilliant vintage Tudor from 1969, offering one of the most characterful case sizes and dial layouts from the brand’s late 1960s production.
The 7017 is often referred to as the Jumbo Date Day, thanks to its 38mm steel case. For the period, this was a notably large watch, giving it far more wrist presence than many vintage Tudor and Rolex dress watches of the same era. It wears with real confidence, while still retaining the charm and proportions of a classic vintage Oyster case.
The standout feature is the rare blue brushed dial. The tone of the blue gives the watch a much stronger visual identity than the more commonly seen silver or champagne dial variants, while the vertical brushed finish adds depth and texture. The day display at 12 o’clock and date window at 3 o’clock create a balanced and highly practical layout, giving the watch a clear link to the classic day-date format.
Inside is the automatic A.S. calibre 1895 movement, a reliable self-winding movement used within this generation of Tudor Date Day watches. The watch is fitted with an acrylic crystal and currently sits on a handmade blue leather strap, which suits the dial beautifully and gives the watch a more relaxed, wearable feel.
This is a very appealing vintage Tudor for someone looking for something larger, rarer and more distinctive than the usual smaller Oyster Prince models. The combination of Jumbo case, blue brushed dial and classic Date Day layout makes this a standout example.
Key Features
Tudor Oyster Prince Date Day Ref. 7017
Year 1969
Automatic A.S. calibre 1895 movement
38mm stainless steel case
Jumbo case size
Rare blue brushed dial
Day display at 12 o’clock
Date window at 3 o’clock
Acrylic crystal
Blue handmade leather strap
Sold as watch only
A Word on Condition
This Tudor Oyster Prince Date Day presents very well and has a strong overall vintage look. The 38mm steel case gives the watch excellent presence, with the polished bezel and brushed case surfaces creating a sharp contrast on the wrist.
The rare blue brushed dial is the clear highlight. It remains attractive and characterful, with the applied hour markers, matching hands, day aperture and date window all working together to create a clean and balanced design. The dial has exactly the sort of charm that makes vintage Tudor so interesting, offering a strong visual identity while remaining understated enough for regular wear.
As expected for a vintage watch of this age, there are signs of use, but the watch remains a highly attractive and wearable example of the reference.
Accessories / The Set
This watch is sold as watch only, which is typical for vintage timepieces. We place greater value on condition, originality and overall integrity than on whether a box or papers happen to be present.
Many vintage watches have lost their packaging over time, and we do not believe in inflating prices with non-original extras. If a watch does include genuine box and papers, this will always be clearly noted in the description.
All purchases are supplied with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging and full purchase documentation.
Why Buy This Watch
The Tudor Oyster Prince Date Day Ref. 7017 is one of the most interesting vintage Tudor references because it offers genuine wrist presence without losing its classic Oyster case charm.
At 38mm, the Jumbo case feels considerably more modern than many vintage watches from the same period, while the blue brushed dial gives this example real personality. It is not another small silver dial vintage dress watch. It is a practical, wearable and distinctive Tudor with a rare dial, strong case size and a great everyday complication.
For collectors and enthusiasts looking for a vintage Tudor with Rolex Oyster case DNA, strong 1960s character and a dial that immediately stands out, this Ref. 7017 is a very compelling choice.
Every watch we sell is fully inspected and professionally serviced to meet our exacting standards. We stand by the quality of our stock, which is why every purchase comes with a 12 month warranty as standard.