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Tudor Prince Date Day White Roman Dial (Ref. 76214), 2002
- Maker / attribution
- Tudor (maker)
- Date
- 2002
- Historical period
- Mechanical Renaissance (1990 – 2010)
- Country of origin
- Switzerland
- Object type
- Wristwatch
- Dimensions
- Case 36 mm
- Stock no.
- Product 8448225870007
- Credit line
- Dealer listing, Huntington Company (product 8448225870007)
- Catalogue title (original)
- 2002 Tudor Prince Date Day White Roman Dial (Ref. 76214) (English)
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Record summary
Catalogued by Huntington Company (dealer) (stock number Product 8448225870007), this is a wristwatch by Tudor, made in Switzerland, dated 2002. The Atlas places it in the Mechanical Renaissance period (1990 – 2010) of its Wristwatches collection. Recorded dimensions: Case 36 mm. The record is illustrated with 6 photographs.
Assembled from the source record's structured fields. Dates and attributions are given as the source states them; where a field is missing the Atlas leaves it blank rather than estimating.
Catalogue description
Dealer description — Huntington Company
History and Significance The Tudor Prince Date Day is often referred to as the “Day-Date alternative,” and for good reason. Built with the same overall architecture as its Rolex counterpart, the 76214 offers the day at 12 and date at 3 layout, paired with Tudor’s own identity and more approachable positioning. Reference 76214 features a stainless steel case with an 18k white gold fluted bezel. The white dial with applied Roman numerals and classic Tudor shield gives it a formal, almost traditional look. The case proportions, drilled lugs, and solid bracelet construction make it feel substantial on the wrist without being oversized. By the early 2000s, Tudor had refined these models into reliable, well-finished everyday watches. The self-winding movement provides straightforward functionality, and the overall build quality reflects Tudor’s long-standing relationship with Rolex in terms of case and bracelet execution. Writer’s Thoughts There is something very honest about the 76214. It has the presence of a Day-Date, but without the weight or cost of precious metal throughout. The white gold fluted bezel gives it just enough brightness, especially when paired with a clean white Roman dial. On the wrist, it feels balanced and practical. The proportions are classic, and the day-date layout adds character without overwhelming the dial. It is the kind of watch that works just as well with a suit jacket as with a white T-shirt. For someone who appreciates the traditional look but wants something a bit less obvious, this reference makes a strong case. Our Promise Every watch is thoroughly vetted, carefully described with complete transparency, and guaranteed authentic. This watch is offered in honest condition. Specifications Brand: Tudor Model: Prince Date Day (Ref. 76214) Year: 2002 Case: Stainless steel case with 18k white gold fluted bezel Case Size: 36mm Dial: White dial with applied Roman numerals and day at 12, date at 3 Crystal: Sapphire with cyclops over date Movement: Automatic movement Strap/Bracelet: Stainless steel bracelet Buckle/Clasp: Tudor folding clasp Contents: Watch only Condition Case: The unpolished case shows surface wear consistent with use, including light scratches and marks along the lugs and case sides. Edges remain defined. Bezel: White gold fluted bezel shows light surface wear consistent with age and use. Crystal: Crystal appears clean with no visible cracks. Dial: Clean, with intact printing and applied Roman numerals. Hands: Hands are correct and show light wear consistent with age. Strap/Bracelet: Bracelet shows surface wear and light stretch consistent with use. Minimal stretch to the links. Buckle/Clasp: Clasp functions properly and shows light surface wear.
Historical context
Mechanical Renaissance (1990 – 2010)
Mechanical watches return as cultural objects; independent watchmaking flourishes.
Mechanical watches returned as cultural and luxury objects. Complications, tourbillons and new materials proliferated; independent watchmakers such as George Daniels, F.P. Journe and Philippe Dufour revived artisanal watchmaking; collecting vintage watches became a major field.
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Atlas type guide
Wristwatches
Bracelet watches were worn by women from the early nineteenth century — Breguet made one for Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples, in 1810–12 — but the wristwatch only became a man's instrument with military use and aviation in the early twentieth century. Between the World Wars it overtook the pocket watch; the 1920s and 1930s brought rectangular Art Deco cases, water-resistant cases and the first automatic winding systems.
After 1945 the wristwatch became a carrier of identity — dress watches, sports and dive watches, chronographs, calendars — produced by Swiss, American, Japanese, German, Soviet and Chinese industries. The quartz revolution after 1969 and the mechanical renaissance since the 1990s, including the rise of independent watchmakers, complete the story.
What to look for
- The reference number (between the lugs or inside the case back) and serial number, the starting point for dating.
- The calibre: its maker and number are often stamped under the dial or on the bridge.
- Originality of dial, hands and crown — refinished ('redial') dials are common.
- Case material marks: 18K/750, 14K/585, stainless steel, gold-filled, plated.
Dating clues
- Wire-lug cases: before c. 1925.
- Water-resistant screw-down cases: from 1926.
- Quartz movements: from 1969; sapphire crystals widespread after c. 1980.
General guidance written by the Atlas editors about this kind of object. It is not a statement about this particular piece; for that, rely on the source record above and on physical examination.
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