1962 Tudor Oysterdate Concentric Circles 7962

Brand: Tudor

Model: Oysterdate

Reference: 7962

Serial: xxxx

Year: Circa 1960s

Dial: Tritium, concentric circle dial

Dimensions: 34,5 mm excluding crown

Function: Manual

Caliber: 2403

Strap: Brown tan

Accessories: Company watch pouch

Here we have a lovely 1962 Tudor Oysterdate, reference 6962, featuring the rare concentric circles dial, a configuration far less commonly encountered than the standard vertically brushed finish. Instead of the usual linear grain, the dial displays a subtle circular brushing pattern, creating a beautiful play of light across the surface and lending the watch a refined and distinctive character.

 

The dial is complemented by luminous baton hands that have aged to a warm tritium tone, adding a pleasing vintage warmth. The alternating hour batons are particularly attractive, with faceted edges that catch the light nicely, contrasted by the elegant coffin-shaped markers, giving the dial both depth and visual balance.

 

The watch retains its Oyster screw-down crown, which remains in excellent condition and reinforces the robust Oyster heritage associated with Tudor from this era.

 

Reference 6962 shares many characteristics with the Elegante line, notable for its slim and refined profile. The case sits low and comfortably on the wrist, giving the watch a clean, understated elegance that makes it incredibly versatile.

 

Altogether, this is a beautifully executed Tudor from the early 1960s—refined, well-proportioned, and full of subtle details that demonstrate the quiet sophistication Tudor delivered so well during the golden age of Swiss watchmaking.