{"product_id":"tudor-prince-date-day-blue-dial-ref-94510","title":"1987 Tudor Prince Date-Day Blue Dial (Ref. 94510)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWorth A Read\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eHistory and Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTudor's relationship with Rolex has always been an important part of the brand's history, but the watches produced under the Tudor name developed an identity of their own. Established by Hans Wilsdorf, Tudor was conceived as a manufacturer capable of offering dependable Swiss watches at more accessible prices while benefiting from the engineering and manufacturing expertise associated with Rolex. Throughout the second half of the twentieth century, this relationship resulted in a fascinating collection of watches that shared many of the design principles found in Rolex models while incorporating their own movements, dials, and configurations. The Prince collection became particularly important in this regard, offering a variety of automatic dress and everyday watches that combined familiar case architecture with Tudor's distinct identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Prince Date-Day occupies an interesting position within that history. Its combination of a day display at twelve o'clock and a date aperture at three immediately recalls the Rolex Day-Date, although Tudor approached the concept through a considerably different range of materials and configurations. Stainless steel examples are especially appealing because they offer the familiar day-and-date arrangement without the precious metal construction traditionally associated with the Rolex counterpart. The reference 94510 captures this idea particularly well, combining a practical complication with the proportions of a traditional 36mm Oyster-style watch. It is a design that feels equally connected to the world of vintage dress watches and everyday sports watches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blue dial is what gives this particular example its strongest visual identity. Its sunburst finish introduces a beautiful variation in color as light moves across the surface, shifting between deeper navy tones and brighter metallic blue. Applied hour markers and slender hands maintain the restrained appearance of a classical dress watch, while the day and date displays provide the distinctive symmetry associated with the Date-Day collection. The engine-turned bezel introduces another familiar design element, creating a more decorative appearance without overwhelming the dial. Combined with the stainless steel bracelet, the reference 94510 offers an attractive balance of practicality and traditional Swiss watchmaking aesthetics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003eWriter’s Thoughts\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe appeal of the Tudor Prince Date-Day reference 94510 comes from the combination of a familiar design and a configuration that feels distinctly different from the watches that inspired it. A stainless steel day-and-date watch with a blue dial, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eengine-turned bezel, and Jubilee-style bracelet has an understated charm that is difficult to overlook. The 36mm case gives the watch the proportions associated with some of the most celebrated everyday watches of the twentieth century, while the blue dial introduces considerably more personality than a conventional silver or champagne execution. There is also something particularly satisfying about the way the full day display stretches across the upper portion of the dial, giving the watch a more substantial visual presence than a traditional Datejust-style design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2184\"\u003eOur Promise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2462\"\u003eEvery watch is thoroughly vetted, carefully described with complete transparency, and guaranteed authentic. Each piece is offered in honest condition, ensuring collectors receive a timepiece that reflects both originality and integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpecifications\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tudor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prince Date-Day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 94510\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1987\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 36mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blue Sunburst Dial with Day and Date Displays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Automatic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrap\/Buckle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stainless Steel Jubilee-Style Bracelet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuckle\/Clasp:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stainless Steel Folding Clasp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContents:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Watch only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCondition\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stainless steel case shows light surface wear consistent with age and use. The bezel remains attractive, and the case retains good overall definition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blue sunburst dial retains its attractive color and finish. Some deterioration and discoloration are visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHands:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hands remain in good condition with light aging consistent with the watch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Crystal shows light surface wear consistent with use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrap\/Buckle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stainless steel Jubilee-style bracelet remains in excellent condition for its age, with tight links and minimal stretch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuckle\/Clasp:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stainless steel folding clasp remains in good condition with light surface wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57725544300727,"sku":null,"price":3600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/8391\/6727\/files\/DSF6704-Duplicate.jpg?v=1792620314","url":"https:\/\/huntingtoncompany.com\/products\/tudor-prince-date-day-blue-dial-ref-94510","provider":"Huntington Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}