1957 Tudor Oysterdate Honeycomb 7919

Brand: Tudor

Model: Oysterdate Roulette date

Reference: 7919

Serial: xxxx

Year: Circa 1950s

Dial: radium lume, honeycomb gilt markers

Dimensions: 35 mm excluding crown

Function: manual

Caliber: 1182, 17 Jewels

Strap: Tan leather

Accessories: Company watch pouch

Here we have a beautiful and entirely original 1957 Tudor Oysterdate, reference 7919, featuring the highly coveted black honeycomb dial—a configuration seldom seen on the market and one that consistently excites collectors when it does appear.

The dial is the true highlight of this watch. Its gilt honeycomb texture captures the light wonderfully and provides that rich depth that only these early Tudor dials seem to achieve. Complementing this are the applied Arabic numerals at 12, 6, and 9, paired with gilt dauphine hands, creating a balanced and highly attractive layout that sits firmly within the golden era of mid-century watch design.

Adding further charm is the roulette date wheel, alternating red and black numerals, a detail that collectors always appreciate and one that reinforces the watch’s period-correct originality.

The watch is housed in a classic Oyster case with screw-down Oyster crown, offering the robust construction Tudor became known for during this period. At approximately 35mm, it has a noticeably stronger wrist presence than many watches of the era and wears very similarly to the celebrated honeycomb Rolex models often associated with the nickname “Honeycomb” or “Waffle” dial Rolex, making it a compelling alternative for collectors seeking that aesthetic.

Inside beats the reliable Tudor calibre 1182, a dependable automatic movement that makes this reference an excellent option as a daily-wear vintage piece.

Overall, this is a fantastic example of an increasingly desirable Tudor reference—combining originality, rarity, and beautiful dial character in a watch that remains both highly collectible and wonderfully wearable today.