Tudor Oysterdate Monte Carlo

About this reference

The Tudor Oysterdate Monte Carlo reference 7159 was produced during the early 1970s, specifically between 1971 and 1977. This reference is distinguished by its fixed stainless steel tachymeter bezel, differentiating it from the plastic-insert 7149 and rotating-bezel 7169. Collectors value the 7100 series for the transition to the Valjoux 234 manual-wind movement, which features a column-wheel chronograph mechanism and a higher beat rate than its predecessors. The dial retains the multi-colored "Monte Carlo" aesthetic with orange accents and pentagonal hour markers. Due to its limited production window and historical position as Tudor’s second-generation chronograph, secondary market prices typically range from $18,000 to $30,000 depending on condition and provenance. A notable production detail is the "Home Plate" dial variant found in the earlier 7031/7032 series, making the 7159 the refined successor with an upgraded movement.