Tudor Sub

[V.lats97nsx]

Looks all original never molested. Send the band to Michael Young. Get some Polywatch and 12 pack of beer and work on the crystal for a few hours.

[themaninblack]

If you paid around $1500 that is okay because that's about how much that watch is worth.

[jason42807]

I didnt pay anywhere close to $150.0.

[fattoro]

Originally Posted by jason42807

I didnt pay anywhere close to $150.0.

Jesus, you didn't got it off from a crackhead did you?

Yes, i don't think it needs more than a crystal and movement service on that thing.

[azguy]

Send it to ABC Watchwerks in LA, they'll respect the vintage history and wont take 3 months to get it done

[lhanddds]

Polywatch the crystal. Does it wind smoothly? May not need a service if it winds smoothly and is keeping accurate time. You can source a better fitting bracelet with the money you saved on here or TRF. Now start looking at straps and Natos.

[jason42807]

I started looking at NATO bands last night. I assume it will take a 20mm band. Is that correct? I picked the piece up off of my dresser this morning and compared it with the world clock on my iphone and it is 15 seconds fast from when I set it yesterday at 1600 central time.

[CrownMe]

Originally Posted by linesiders

It is going ** need some work based on the poor pho**s - so it wasn't a steal

$1500 or under is DEFINITELY a steal for a Blue Snowflake. Send it to Abc spend around 1k and call it a day . A beautiful blue flake for under 2500. How is that not a steal?

[CrownMe]

Originally Posted by themaninblack

If you paid around $1500 that is okay because that's about how much that watch is worth.

I don't think you know what your talking about

[Vincent65]

Originally Posted by linesiders

It is going ** need some work based on the poor pho**s - so it wasn't a steal

best check the markets, mate - they sell for $5K and upwards these days, and that looks like a good example in original condition

[Vincent65]

Originally Posted by themaninblack

If you paid around $1500 that is okay because that's about how much that watch is worth.

[Vincent65]

Originally Posted by jason42807

Well I am the proud owner of a Tudor Submariner. I will post pics later this evening. I will not say what I paid because you guys would want to throw me in jail for stealing! Thanks for all the info and I will be posting more asking for opinions on "restoring" the watch and look forward to wearing it daily!

I think you did pretty well there

[1675-David]

Score!

[jason42807]

Thanks for all the comments and compliments. I am headed to my local Rolex dealer that has an authorized Watchmaker on site and going to talk to him about it. He did the service on my Wife's Tudor Mini Sub I bought at a pawn shop a couple of years ago for $56. They had no clue what they had. Cost me just under $500 for the service and new crystal on hers. Ill post a pic of them side by side later today.

[themaninblack]

Originally Posted by CrownMe

I don't think you know what your talking about

I know full well what they sell for out there in the marketplace. The price being put on scratched up beaten up old Tudors has become truly astounding, hyped up by watch bloggers, writers and hipsters, one well known one describing it as "one of the coolest watches ever made"! Really! I don't mind, I could sell mine for plenty, but the prices concern me for those who pay it because I think the wheels will fall off this particular fad down the track. Let's see. In this case sounds like the OP got a sweet deal.

[motoikkyu]

I do find it odd that Tudor Submariners are selling for more than Sea Dwellers, but it's hard to deny the style, especially the blue dials with the patina. Great watch, but I'd agree that it's not a retirement-grade investment. There's a fair number around.

[TudorSnowflake]

That watch can go for $4,000 to $5,000 all day long and if it's in good nick with all original parts even more.

I got mine for a hair under $3,000 because of poor photos and I was very pleased with that one. Will have to spend another $500 doing little things to it but I still come in at a good price.

[RollieVerde]

RSC won't service it as its too old (they only service Tudors only up to a point, while a Rolex can be much older). You'll have to find somebody else. There are several you can reach through this forum, who will no doubt do exactly as you ask and use the right parts.

[CrownMe]

Originally Posted by themaninblack

I know full well what they sell for out there in the marketplace. The price being put on scratched up beaten up old Tudors has become truly astounding, hyped up by watch bloggers, writers and hipsters, one well known one describing it as "one of the coolest watches ever made"! Really! I don't mind, I could sell mine for plenty, but the prices concern me for those who pay it because I think the wheels will fall off this particular fad down the track. Let's see. In this case sounds like the OP got a sweet deal.

I was only pointing out how far off your valuation was. That watch is worth way more then 1500. Even Without the "Hype" you speak of.

[jason42807]

Ok I talked to my Authorized dealer's watchmaker today. He gave me a very fair price on doing the service which includes a new crystal and crown. I told him I do not want it polished or anything. Just the service, cleaned, and Crystal. I did not leave it with him because he said he is on a 7-8 week back log. He uses all Rolex parts for service. What would you guys do?

[themaninblack]

Originally Posted by CrownMe

I was only pointing out how far off your valuation was. That watch is worth way more then 1500. Even Without the "Hype" you speak of.

Yes you are right but...

A similar watch in clean and good condition, tested and serviced from a reputable second-hand dealer will typically fetch around USD $4000 - $4500. Sometimes less with a bit of haggle or luck.

Caveat emptor.

The provenance of this watch is unknown. The movement could be stuffed and could have damage to important parts.

The condition of the watch is poor on an external grading and needs work. The band looks badly stretched and may not be "safe" to use.

Is the bezel and the click spring okay.

These things can add up to get repaired.

Still almost certainly a great deal but there is work to do and how much is yet to be determined. My thoughts would apply to any watch bought in similar circumstances not just this one.

[CrownMe]

These do not have click springs in the bezel. ^^^

[RollieVerde]

Originally Posted by jason42807

Ok I talked to my Authorized dealer's watchmaker today. He gave me a very fair price on doing the service which includes a new crystal and crown. I told him I do not want it polished or anything. Just the service, cleaned, and Crystal. I did not leave it with him because he said he is on a 7-8 week back log. He uses all Rolex parts for service. What would you guys do?

Sounds Ideal. My AD sends Rolex products to the RSC, and they also have an on-site certified Rolex tech that's been my go-to watchmaker for my Tudor. He's always done excellent work. It looks to me like you're in good hands. I'd say go for it.

[linesiders]

I guess I will further clarify my point as I posted before additional photos were released.

Before the better photos it was hard to tell if the dial was shot (or refinished) and the condition of the case, so a dial -@ 700-1000, plus a full service and then some - assuming the worse, plus $1500 purchase you could be sitting on a blue flake @ 700 under value. Recent photos show a nice case, nice insert, and likely a nice dial. So yes, it is a steal.

Speaking of steals:

This one was only $2300

[jason42807]

Well I will tell you all that with the Service and new Crystal I will still be well under $1000 in total Investment. I believe I got a fantastic deal on the piece. The gentleman I purchased it from told me he had the watch for several years and just never wore it any more. He was an older gentleman who seemed to be very genuine in talking to and had several older watches. Mostly Elgin which I know nothing about.

[Paul]

Originally Posted by jason42807

..... He uses all Rolex parts for service ....

Great watch there Jason - you did AOK on the price too

One of the reasons I migrated from Rolex to Tudor was that any competent watchmaker can work on a Tudor. No specialist tools needed and you don't get Rolex-robbed if parts are needed.

The ETA movement in the 94110 (2783 ?) pops up in many watches - Tudor and others. Seldom poses a problem for a tech. who has worked on them before.

And for a customer on a super budget, a watchmaker could even swap out a dead ETA movement and swap in a Seagull or Alpha clone movement.
Those things run from about $ 80 - although the value of the watch would plummet at the same time

[JerryO1968]

I'd have the movement serviced, find an extra link or two for the band, and wear it proudly.

[V.lats97nsx]

Originally Posted by linesiders

I guess I will further clarify my point as I posted before additional photos were released.

Before the better photos it was hard to tell if the dial was shot (or refinished) and the condition of the case, so a dial -@ 700-1000, plus a full service and then some - assuming the worse, plus $1500 purchase you could be sitting on a blue flake @ 700 under value. Recent photos show a nice case, nice insert, and likely a nice dial. So yes, it is a steal.

Speaking of steals:

This one was only $2300

Whats wrong with the dial. I see a scratched up crystal

[omitohud]

Originally Posted by jason42807

Well I will tell you all that with the Service and new Crystal I will still be well under $1000 in total Investment. I believe I got a fantastic deal on the piece. The gentleman I purchased it from told me he had the watch for several years and just never wore it any more. He was an older gentleman who seemed to be very genuine in talking to and had several older watches. Mostly Elgin which I know nothing about.

Please don't mention the age of the person u buy from. 👌


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[CrownMe]

Lololol ^^^^