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Tudor Oyster Air-Tiger

Partially verified

This Tudor Oyster Air-Tiger, reference 7957, is a manual-wind wristwatch dating to approximately 1964. The timepiece features a 35mm stainless steel case characterized by 'holey' lugs and a polished steel bezel. The watch is powered by a manual-wind movement, which allows for a thin case profile. The dial is finished in a sunburst silver and incorporates applied indices and a set of alpha-style hands, with text indicating 'Tudor', 'Oyster Air-Tiger', and 'Shock-Resisting'. It is equipped with an acrylic crystal and a crown signed with the Rolex logo.

Tudor Oyster Air-Tiger reference 7957 on a blue leather strap, featuring a silver dial and Rolex-signed crown.
Tudor Oyster Air-Tiger reference 7957 on a blue leather strap, featuring a silver dial and Rolex-signed crown. — Analog:Shift. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
shop.analogshift.com
Category
Wristwatch · Manual-wind wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Tudor
Reference
7957
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa 1964
Source-reported place
Not established

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial

The watch is housed in a 35mm stainless steel case, designed with what the source describes as 'holey lugs,' referring to the spring bar holes visible on the exterior sides of the lugs. The assembly includes a polished steel bezel and is protected by an acrylic crystal.

The sunburst silver dial provides the base for applied hour indices. It is signed with the Tudor emblem and the text 'Oyster Air-Tiger'. The lower half of the dial bears the inscription 'Shock-Resisting'. Time is indicated by a set of alpha-shaped hands. The crown is signed with the Rolex logo, which is visible in the provided imagery.

Evidence for this section
  • “35mm stainless steel case with 'holey lugs,' an acrylic crystal, a Rolex signed crown, a polished steel bezel, and sunburst silver Tritium dial with applied indices and matching 'alpha' handset.”

Movement and Function

Unlike many 35mm watches produced by Tudor and Rolex during this era, this reference 7957 is a manual-wind timepiece. The absence of an automatic rotor allows for a thinner case construction, intended to fit easily beneath a shirt cuff.

No further technical specifications regarding the movement caliber or construction have been provided.

Evidence for this section
  • “Though many 35mm Tudors — and indeed, Rolexes — featured automatic movements, this particular gem is a manually wound watch, meaning the case is particularly thin and disappears easily under a cuff.”

Historical Context

The Tudor Oyster Air-Tiger series is identified by the source as having been manufactured by both Tudor and Rolex. This watch model was developed as part of a series intended to honor the British pilots who participated in the Battle of Britain.

This specific example is attributed to circa 1964, placing it within the mid-20th-century period of Tudor's production history. The source characterizes these models as utilitarian designs from the company's mid-century output.

Evidence for this section
  • “The Air Tiger was part of a series of watches honoring the British pilots who gallantly defended English skies during the Battle of Britain, and was made by both Tudor and Rolex.”
  • “Dating to circa 1964”

Open research questions

  • What specific manual-wind movement caliber is fitted within this reference 7957?
  • Are there archival production records confirming the exact years of the Air-Tiger series manufacture?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Tudor Oyster Air-Tiger
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Reference7957“reference 7957”
MakerTudor“Vendor: Tudor”
Case MaterialStainless steel“35mm stainless steel case”
Movement TypeManual-wind“manually wound watch”
Dial FeaturesSunburst silver with applied indices“sunburst silver Tritium dial with applied indices”
CrystalAcrylic“acrylic crystal”
CrownRolex signed“Rolex signed crown”
Datingcirca 1964“Dating to circa 1964”

Visible details

  • Blue leather strap with white stitching
  • Rolex-signed winding crown
  • Sunburst silver dial with alpha hands
  • Holey lugs on case sides

Research qualifications

  • Movement caliber and specific serial number are not disclosed
  • Historical connection to British pilots is a source-cited narrative

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت مچی Tudor Oyster Air-Tiger رفرنس 7957

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record d767d210f9

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