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Tudor Oyster Air-Tiger Ref. 7957

Partially verified

This Tudor Oyster Air-Tiger, reference 7957, is a stainless steel wristwatch featuring a sunburst silver dial with an applied 'rose' logo. Measuring 35mm in diameter, the case is distinguished by faceted, traditional lugs. The dial includes applied hour indices and an 'alpha' handset, with intact Tritium plots exhibiting a uniform patina. The watch is powered by an off-the-shelf Swiss ebauche movement, consistent with the brand's production strategy during this period. The piece is presented as a functional timekeeping instrument, emphasizing the core identity of the Tudor brand during its formative era.

Front view of the Tudor Oyster Air-Tiger showing the sunburst silver dial, applied rose logo, and brown leather strap.
Front view of the Tudor Oyster Air-Tiger showing the sunburst silver dial, applied rose logo, and brown leather strap. — Oliver & Clarke. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
oliverandclarke.com
Category
Wristwatch · Manual-wind wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Tudor
Reference
7957
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
Not established
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 Design

The Tudor Oyster Air-Tiger ref. 7957 is constructed with a 35mm stainless steel case. It features a screw-down crown and a screw-down caseback, engineering features shared with other Rolex Oyster models.

The dial is finished with a sunburst surface and bears an applied 'rose' logo, a detail associated with the brand's identity of this era. It is fitted with applied indices and an 'alpha' handset. The tritium plots are noted to be intact and display a uniform patina across the dial surface.

Evidence for this section
  • “The case measures 35mm in diameter and like nearly all Oyster models, utilizes a screw-down crown and a screw down caseback.”
  • “Unlike most Oyster models, the lugs are somewhat more traditional and have facets”
  • “The Tritium plots remain fully-intact and show a rich and uniform patina throughout with a nicely matching 'alpha' handset.”

Brand and Movement Strategy

This allowed for the use of high-quality cases while utilizing standardized, mass-produced calibres for the internal mechanics.

This reference 7957 serves as a representative example of the functional, robust timekeeping devices produced by the brand during this period. The watch design maintains an emphasis on restraint and utility, avoiding decorative frills while maintaining the technical build of the Oyster series.

Evidence for this section
  • “use ebauche calibres (off the shelf mass produced Swiss movements from ETA, Valjoux, etc.) and pair them with the high-quality cases from Rolex.”
  • “Ref. 7957 is quite simply a wonderful representation of the simple, versatile, and robust pieces that Tudor was building their name on during this era.”

Historical Context and Series

The Air-Tiger model belongs to a series of watches produced to commemorate British pilots who flew during the Battle of Britain in World War II. The design is intended to reflect the brand's efforts in producing reliable timekeeping instruments during its formative years.

The watch remains a functional object that is presented as an alternative to products from its parent company, offering a distinct aesthetic through the 'rose' logo and the specific case geometry.

Evidence for this section
  • “The piece that we have here, an Oyster Air-Tiger, is from a series of pieces that was produced to honor British pilots from WWII who flew during the Battle of Britain.”
  • “Purely a functional timekeeping device.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific movement caliber installed in this individual reference 7957?
  • Can the production date of this specific serial number be narrowed down within the brand's archival records?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Tudor Oyster Air-Tiger Ref. 7957
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerTudor“The Tudor brand was born in 1926”
Reference7957“Ref. 7957”
Case diameter35mm“The case measures 35mm in diameter”
CrownScrew-down“utilizes a screw-down crown and a screw down caseback”
DialSunburst silver with applied rose logo“crisp sunburst surface, applied indices, and a gorgeous 'rose' logo”
LugsFaceted“the lugs are somewhat more traditional and have facets”
Series originCommemorative“produced to honor British pilots from WWII who flew during the Battle of Britain.”

Visible details

  • Applied rose logo on the dial
  • Faceted lugs different from traditional flow-style Oyster lugs
  • Uniform patina on tritium hour plots
  • Alpha-style hands with aged luminous material

Research qualifications

  • Historical connection to Battle of Britain pilots is a generalized series claim, not specific to this individual example
  • Production date not specified in source

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

Consulted source

ساعت مچی Tudor مدل Oyster Air-Tiger رفرنس 7957

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 95565ce48b

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