CIRCA: 1976
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel
CASE DIAMETER: 40 mm.
BRACELET MATERIAL: Stainless steel, signed Rolex
BRACELET SIZE: Approx. 195 mm. overall length
DIAL: Grey
MOVEMENT: Manual
FUNCTIONS: Chronograph, date
BOX: No
PAPERS: No

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In 1971, Tudor launched a second series of Oysterdate Chronographs featuring bold, colorful, and sport dials. These watches designated as reference 7159/0 quickly garnered the moniker 'Monte Carlo' by collectors due to their colorful and bold dials which resembled casino roulette wheels, according to the brand. Other collectors and historians have said that this nickname was conceived from these watches being heavily advertised in the streets of the principality during Grand Prix weekend.

Featuring a screw-down crown and pushers, this 39 mm. stainless steel 'sporty' chronograph wristwatch has remained a coveted cornerstone of the brand and will continue growing in desirability and its legendary status. Powering reference 7159/0 is the improved Valjoux 234 which vibrates at 21,600 beats per hour, versus the former 18,000 beats per hour, – and has a more sophisticated chronograph mechanism with a clutch and column wheel.

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The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

Movement: The movement is ticking at the time of cataloguing; however, a service is recommended. Christie’s does not guarantee the future working of the movement.
Dial: Many spots and signs of ageing. Scratches and marks visible. Does not react to UV light. Some luminous material are dispersed on the dial, and some are crackled.
Case: Scratches and dents throughout. Caseback with scratches and dents. Bezel with scratches and dents, some numbers have lost their filling. Glass is cracked. Signs of previous polishing.
Bracelet: With some stretch, previously polished. Some scratches and dents throughout. Signed Rolex. Endlinks numbered 380, bracelet numbered 7838.

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