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17 January 2021, 03:48 AM | #1 |
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Tudor 7928 project incoming
Needs dial restoration, proper insert, undented caseback, and a bracelet (which one?)...
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17 January 2021, 04:21 AM | #2 |
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What year is it? This impacts the correct type of insert to use.
I would leave the rest alone. Dial is cool. Caseback you can’t see. I would Put money into cleaning the fef390 inside. The parts are not easy to find if it breaks. |
17 January 2021, 04:41 AM | #3 | |
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can't see the caseback but is there a risk of the movement dragging against it? |
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17 January 2021, 08:14 AM | #4 |
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I would just leave it as it is unless you are very particular about the bezel and back case. Dial has nice character.
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17 January 2021, 10:17 AM | #5 |
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If it keeps decent time, I would leave the movement alone I guess. I have owned one 390 and didn’t service it. From what others posted it has a part (pinion for the rotor maybe?). I owned a 64 case and back and I couldn’t find a nice dial and hands to put together a complete watch. The dial you have is very nice. I don’t think the dent will be an issue. Did you open it up and look at the 390? The subs have a nickel finish while the princes were brass.
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Watch should have a MK2 Long 5 insert Anything 7016/0 SPCG and earlier, including all 7928 models, have a Long 5 MK2 - except for 1959 Square / Eagle which can have a Red Triangle Long 5 and 63 Skinny 40
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17 January 2021, 11:55 AM | #8 |
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Redmond, what year do the long 5s phase out? 1967?
Op, was this a big dollar purchas, or was it reasonably priced? Nice watch |
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Last year of the Long 5 was 1968. When you see a Rose Big Bubble Semi Pointed Crown Guard it should have a Long 5. When you see a 68 or later Snowflake (either color) or a 740K Shield, it is a MK3. So if you see IV.68 in the caseback, it should be a MK3
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It was an ok deal I guess @ 8.5k, the prices are just insane on tudor/rolex subs. I think back a few years ago, and wonder why did I sell my snowflake? |
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17 January 2021, 12:41 PM | #11 |
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Nice watch, I sort of think if you invest too much into it, you would have been better off upping the budget initially. Maybe service and enjoy as is?
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17 January 2021, 01:49 PM | #12 |
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Next time someone is looking for a 7928, check with me please ; )
Really thick case ; ) - I would leave it as is - maybe stop with a relume
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17 January 2021, 02:01 PM | #13 |
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I have a nice one coming up soon. Chapterring, Silver Print, Long 5, Papers, Box - condition wise better than that one.
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