For sale is a stunning collector’s example of the Tudor Oyster Prince, Reference 7969/0. This is a true "survivor" piece from Q1 1968, featuring the highly desirable "Smiley" curved text dial and significantly, it retains its original "born together" components with matching date codes on both the case back and clasp. **The "Born Together" Provenance:** It is incredibly rare to find a vintage piece where the components have stayed together for 57 years. * **Caseback Stamp:** I.68 (1st Quarter 1968) * **Clasp Stamp:** 1 68 (1st Quarter 1968) * **Serial:** 625xxx (Matches 1968 production era) **The Watch:** * **Dial:** Original matte black dial with the collectible "Smiley" Self-Winding text. "T Swiss T" at the bottom. * **Case:** 34mm Stainless Steel Oyster case by Rolex. Lugs are thick and the reference/serial numbers between the lugs are crisp and readable. * **Movement:** Tudor Auto-Prince Caliber 2461 (Modified ETA). Clean, winding smoothly, and running and setting as expected. * **Bracelet:** Original Rolex folded-link Oyster bracelet. * **Crown:** Original Rolex-signed crown. **Why This Matters:** This watch represents the golden era of Tudor, as 1969 was the final year that Tudor switched from the Rose to Shield logo. Finding one with a black smiley dial AND matching factory date codes is nearly impossible. Why This One? Most vintage Tudors on the market have been through decades of servicing that mixed and matched parts. Casebacks get swapped, bracelets get replaced, clasps come from different years. **This one has documentation you can verify:** the I.68 on the caseback interior, the 1 68 on the clasp and the 625xxx Serial all prove these components have probably been together since Q1 1968. Rolex 7205 rivet bracelets are collectible and often sold separately; having it included is a major value-add. # Price & Terms **$2,199 shipped CONUS** via USPS Priority insured, signature required. * Payment: Zelle (preferred), PayPal F&F, bank wire, In-Person * PayPal G&S for established members (+3.5%) * International shipping available at cost (ask for quote) * Open to trades * Additional pictures available on request * Happy to FaceTime/video call for serious buyers. **Timestamp:** [**https://imgur.com/a/YTEB52U**](https://imgur.com/a/YTEB52U)