Tudor Chronograph Knowledge

[bagel]

Originally Posted by jwalther

First post here. I'm looking at a Prince Chrono, and ran across this thread doing some research. Lots of great information! This looks kosher to me, but thought I'd ask the experts. Any way to date it? TIA for any help you can offer.







Jeff

It is probably a 79280P which is the last batch of the 792x0 tudor chrono series. This has ceased to produce in 2008 but in Hong Kong, you may still be able to find brand new in the authorized dealers being the last stocks. The listed price is HK$20K (around US$2.6K) with typically 8% discount.

This model is produced in around 2003 to 2008. If you have the serial no. of the watch, I may be able to estimate more accurately.

[bagel]

Originally Posted by jwalther

It's a signed bracelet, but may be a replacement for the strap?

The polished of the clasp looks different. The one I cross across is that the clasp should be shiny polished type.

[Rick76]

I thought I would bring this thread back up to the top. There are some great pictures and very unique information. Thanks to all who have posted.

[dukerules]

This thread and another recent one here have gotten me motivated to start looking for a Tudor chrono. Awesome pieces!

[RLX-lvr]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Kent,
Congrats on finding THE ONE! Looks familiar.
dP

Dan



Where did you get the Tudor case from?

jeff

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by RLX-lvr

Dan



Where did you get the Tudor case from?

jeff

Jeff,
Found it on ebay. I think it came from Hong Hong if I remember right. Never seen one before or since. Sellers pic.
dP

[Chris B]

That pouch looks great Dan


This thread should be a sticky or saved as a point reference somewhere, great pics & info

[cornerstore]

HI needing help validating this watch it has the original leather strap and end links for the leather strap ,it is marked as a 79260P marked on case serial B 92.. num dates it to 97/98 ?
case back marked Rolex outside , inside case back marked 79260 P the P is is larger than numbers. Movement 7750 marked tudor .Rolex crown . I know oyster band shown is a knockoff as it was listed as such by seller.Thanks it seems good except I read here the P's were Tiger No Rolex Crown?

[InVision]

I have 2 Tudor Chronos:

[cornerstore]

Nice watches I was wondering if you know an answer to my question any help would be appreciated ?

[rockyn]

I've seen tiger chronos with Rolex crowns from a member here, I think it was chrmer 3, anyways, he has sold tiger chrono's on ebay that have Rolex crowns.

[bagel]

Originally Posted by patrick09

HI needing help validating this watch it has the original leather strap and end links for the leather strap ,it is marked as a 79260P marked on case serial B 92.. num dates it to 97/98 ?
case back marked Rolex outside , inside case back marked 79260 P the P is is larger than numbers. Movement 7750 marked tudor .Rolex crown . I know oyster band shown is a knockoff as it was listed as such by seller.Thanks it seems good except I read here the P's were Tiger No Rolex Crown?

Rolex crown / caseback for B92 serial should be ok. Also, I have seen "P" for pre-tiger series as well which I believe it exists.

[cornerstore]

Thanks guys and bagel and Dan I really appreciate your input,hope I can help you guys out in the future.

[cornerstore]

IF anyone has a price of what it might be worth could they PM me as I'm looking to finalize my deal .Thanks again .

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by patrick09

Thanks guys and bagel and Dan I really appreciate your input,hope I can help you guys out in the future.

No problem. Bagel's word works for me.
I bet that strap w/ end pieces and deployant would look much better than the fake oyster.
dP

[cornerstore]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

No problem. Bagel's word works for me.
I bet that strap w/ end pieces and deployant would look much better than the fake oyster.
dP

I'm thinking you are right will post pics .

[cornerstore]

Originally Posted by rockyn

I've seen tiger chronos with Rolex crowns from a member here, I think it was chrmer 3, anyways, he has sold tiger chrono's on ebay that have Rolex crowns.

Thanks for the input

[cornerstore]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

No problem. Bagel's word works for me.
I bet that strap w/ end pieces and deployant would look much better than the fake oyster.
dP

Dan You were right I'm loving it .I had to put a rubber strap on it temporarily as the leather one is too big it seems . I will try and post better pics .The booklet that came with it shows a Tiger Dialed model on Front cover and Two Tiger models inside as well as various other Tudor models however the picture demonstrating how to use the various functions has NO Tiger on the dial . Also a bonus I just noticed this one is Black with a silver sub dials only noticed it outside in better light .Again thanks guys.

[cornerstore]

Tudor Chrono NON Tiger Model # 79260 P Serial number B92995x
Dial Black with Silver /grey sub dials. Marked Tudor Prince Date T Swiss Made T
Case polished lugs and sides -back case marked Rolex -inside case marked 79260 P
Crown Rolex logo
Strap Leather marked Tudor and Tudor logo marked polished deployment buckle with brushed end pcs /polished center
Movement marked Tudor 7750
Booklet is showing both Tiger and Non Tiger Chrono pictures perhaps indicating a transition stage?

More pictures posted in Tudor serial number data base.

[dricig]

This is the most "accurate" information I have found on the Tudor Chronos so far

I have had my 79280P Tiger for about 3 years now and love it,


lately I have been looking to swap out the black arabics dial for a black stick dial but the NY RSC will only swap with the exact dial during a service
Would anyone know of a source for the black stick dial?
At this point I would even consider purchasing a complete Tiger with black stick dial and have my AD do the swap.

thanks
dave

[Submarino]

Originally Posted by JimSnyder

The Tigers do not have Rolex wording on them. Case backs and crowns are Tudor; Jim

There are some transitional models with Rolex crown and Tudor caseback.

[johnliley]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Tony,
I'm traveling and can't spend as much time on TRF as I want.

The last "Big Block" series [79160 w/ fixed black tacky bezel, 79170 w/ rotating bezel, and 79180 w/ fixed metal tacky bezel] were produced until about the early to mid 1990's. They featured Rolex cases, crowns, bracelets and Tudor clasps. The next series, the 79280 did not have the Rolex labeled case or crown. The case was changed as well to look more like a modern Daytona. Not sure exactly when the Tiger versions were produced but they did not sport the Rolex crown anywhere on the watch.
The 79280P series had polished lugs, hence the "P". Hope that helps.
The "Big Blocks" are considered more desirable than the Tiger models. The Monte Carlo dialed versions even older that the 79170 series are even more desirable and the prices are going thru the roof.
A few gratuitous picks of my 79170.
dP

Dan my Tiger has a Rolex Crown. The watch has been serviced too and came back that way. The clasp has the Tudor Shield and did the crown previously....seen in last photo







JL

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by johnliley

Dan my Tiger has a Rolex Crown. The watch has been serviced too and came back that way. The clasp has the Tudor Shield and did the crown previously....seen in last photo







JL

John,
Thankfully my knowledge has increased since that posting. The some 792X0's did have Rolex crowns, cases, and Oysterdate dials but were also transitioning to Tudor shields during that series, so many variants can be found. It's also my understanding that Rolex will replace the Tudor shield crowns w/ the Rolex crown during a service.
Btw, your linen dialed 79260 is absolutely stunning.
I'd live to own one some day.
dP

[Submarino]

Here's mine. By the way is up for sale on E.

[bagel]

Originally Posted by Submarino

There are some transitional models with Rolex crown and Tudor caseback.

Agree ..... I have also seen some transition models come with tudor crown and rolex case back as well ...

[bagel]

Originally Posted by johnliley

Dan my Tiger has a Rolex Crown. The watch has been serviced too and came back that way. The clasp has the Tudor Shield and did the crown previously....seen in last photo







JL

Linen dial is one of my most favorite dial amongst the 792x0 series ..... congrat .....

[dricig]

Were the white gold subdial surrounds (shown below) exclusive to the TIGER series dials or were they present on pre and post models also?


dave

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by dricig

Were the white gold subdial surrounds (shown below) exclusive to the TIGER series dials or were they present on pre and post models also? dave

Dave,
I don't think these surounds are white gold, rather stainless steel. Also, these metal surrounds are only found on single colored dials. Dials with sub dials the same color are only found on the 792X0 series and later, including Tiger, and both pre and post Tiger.
dP

[dricig]

Thanks for the come back Dan.
I was originally thinking of swapping out this dial for a black/white subs dial but I think I am going to leave this one alone.
I like the look of the silver trim around the subdials, it adds a bit of class to an already classy tool watch!

dave

[toph]

good thread gents, very informative, thanks