Vintage 1940s Tudor Oyster Manual Wind – Ref. 4453 An exceptional and highly charming post-WWII vintage Tudor Oyster, reference 4453, dating back to the mid-to-late 1940s. This timepiece features its original silvered dial with applied gilt Arabic numerals with matching gilt index hands signed at 12 o'clock "Tudor Oyster" with rose logo enclosed within the iconic mid-size 30mm stainless steel Oyster case manufactured by Rolex. Equipped with an early "Oyster Patent" screw-down winding crown, this is a true purist's collector piece. • Brand: Tudor (by Rolex Co.) • Model: Oyster Shock-Resisting • Reference: 4453 • Circa: 1945–1948 production (Case serial number: 30400) • Case Material: Stainless Steel • Case Size: Approx. 31 mm without the crown (34mm with crown) • Lug Width: 17 mm • Dial: Original signed silver/cream dial in very good vintage condition with clear Arabic indices and a railroad minute track • Crown: Original vintage "Oyster Patent" signed screw-down crown functioning correctly • Glass: Brand new replacement acrylic crystal (flawless, no scratches) • Movement: 17 Jewels manual hand-winding movement • Strap: Fitted on a brand new brown aftermarket premium leather strap with steel buckle • Working Condition: Watch is running and ticking – no documented service history Condition Report: • Dial & Hands: The original dial is in very good vintage condition with an honest, attractive light cream patina. • Case: The mid-size stainless steel case retains thick, sharp lugs and shows normal light surface hairlines appropriate for its 80-year age. • Movement & Crown: The movement winds smoothly and is in working condition. The patented crown screws down securely onto the tube. Service history is unknown, so regular maintenance is advised for optimal timekeeping accuracy. Important Notes: • Vintage watches from the 1940s are not waterproof. Please keep this piece strictly away from water and moisture. • Timekeeping accuracy is only observed at the time of listing. • Please study the high-resolution photographs carefully before purchase as they form a vital part of the description. All Watches are sent by DHL Express