Tudor Montecarlo Chronograph SS Black "Home Plate" Dial Circa. 1971 RARE

The Tudor 7032/0 Montecarlo Chronograph, first produced circa 1971, is a cornerstone in vintage chronograph collecting and a testament to Tudor’s design prowess during the early 1970s. This reference introduced the iconic "Home Plate" dial, most distinctively in its striking matte black/grey/orange colorway, which garnered its evocative nickname from the shape of its hour markers. The watch houses the manual-winding Valjoux 7734 chronograph movement, admired for its reliability and ease of servicing, and marks one of Tudor’s earliest forays into robust tool chronographs. The 40mm stainless steel case, constructed around the highly respected Rolex Oyster framework, ensures both fortitude and wrist presence, complemented by the matching satin-finished steel tachymeter bezel. Beloved for its collectibility, original dial variations, and period-correct attributes like the solid caseback and the distinctive, bold chronograph registers, the 7032/0 stands as an essential reference both for Tudor enthusiasts and aficionados of vintage chronographs alike. Its relatively brief production run and the signature design details lend it a high degree of rarity and desirability in the vintage market. Collectors highly prize its unaltered dials, original bezels, and unpolished cases, given the limited number of surviving examples in original condition. Excellent Condition with European Watch Company leather travel pouch.