Overview
Conceived in an era where Tudor watches were essentially Rolex cases fitted with ETA movements, the Prince Date+Day is the steel Day-Date that the crown never dared to make. The reference 76214 represents the final run of this model and was primarily sold in Eastern markets, thanks in part to Tudor’s discontinuation of sales in North America between 2004 and 2013. Examples of the 76214 have slowly filtered into the West, but remain largely scarce here, especially variants like this one with its vibrant blue dial.
Those who’ve hunted this reference know that the blue dial is the rarest and most desirable configuration. The color is a deep and rich tone, muted in the shadows but electric in the sunlight. Some collectors who own this watch liken it to an Yves Klein blue. Squint hard enough and you might even mistake it for a white gold Lapis Lazuli. Despite being a pared down Rolex alternative, this little Prince offers a mighty punch for its price point.
Specifications
Brand:
Tudor
Model:
Prince Date+Day
Reference:
76214
Year:
2010s
Case Number:
H801277
Case Material:
Stainless steel
Diameter:
36 mm
Lug Width:
20 mm
Thickness:
10.3 mm
Lug-to-Lug:
43.2 mm
Dial:
Blue
Lume:
Super-LumiNova
Crystal:
Sapphire
Movement:
Automatic
Caliber:
ETA 2834-2
Bracelet/Strap:
Tudor 62480 stainless steel bracelet with 630 end links and EO8 clasp code
Max Wrist Size:
8 in (20 links)
Hand model has a wrist size of 6.2 in
Condition
Case: The stainless steel case shows very light wear in the form of a couple hairlines and tiny scuffs. The overall impression is very clean. The lugs are thick and sharp with superb definition between brushed and polished surfaces. The fluted bezel is in fantastic condition with no major dings or scratches present. The case back shows minimal wear with well-preserved finishing. The brand and model engravings remain sharp and legible.
Dial, Hands, & Crystal: The glossy blue dial and polished hands are in excellent condition with a few micro specs of dust visible under a loupe. The Super-LuminNova across the dial and hands is fully functioning. The sapphire crystal is squeaky clean and scratch-free.
Bracelet/Strap: The Tudor stainless steel bracelet shows very light wear with minimal stretching. Similar to the case, there are a few hairlines and tiny scuffs present but no major imperfections. The raised Tudor logo on the clasp remains crisp and detailed.
Performance
Functions: All functions including the crown-winding, time-setting, quickset date changing, and quickset day changing are working as expected.
Service History: The watch was serviced by Mayfair Watch prior to purchase in July 2024.
