It’s seems likes Tudor is everywhere these days. There are always a few Tudors on the table at collector get-togethers and Tudor's is one of the most hotly anticipated booths at the upcoming Baselworld watch show in Switzerland. After decades of playing second fiddle to Rolex, the sibling brand has caught on in an epic fashion, and collectors can’t get enough.

Vintage Tudor have always had somewhat of a following, but in terms of enthusiasm and price, it paled in comparison to Rolex.   The times, they are a changin’, and vintage Tudors are now extremely sought-after. Snowflakes and Monte Carlo chronographs have been hot for some time, but one of the most exciting and dynamic parts of the Tudor market are the simpler Oyster Princes and DateJust and Oyster Precision analogs, which are being “found” after decades hiding in the backs of drawers, garnering the attention that these beauties deserve.

The “Big Rose” Oyster Prince is one of the best of the once-forgotten Tudors, featuring a stunning applied Tudor Rose logo and matching polished steel markers and hands set on a sharp black dial. Dating from the 1960s, this Tudor Reference 7964 is 34mm and wears similarly to Rolex Oysterdates. The Tudor uses the same Genuine Oyster Case design as its Rolex contemporaries, but is fitted with an automatic ETA movement. The Jubilee-style bracelet stamped 'Made in USA' is signed by Rolex and is the perfect compliment to the silver accents on the dial.

This is a truly elegant timepiece with an iconic Oyster design and a lovely dial for a relatively meager sum. You seriously can’t go wrong.