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dunkin · 28 May 2020, 12:18 AM

i'm being offered a tudor 4453 (circa 1945-50) in as-is condition for about $350. i've attached pictures below. it is certainly not a babied watch.

the seller doesn't have any box or papers. the watch is NOT working. the seller says it is because the winding screw is broken. i'm guessing the winding rotor is broken. he will let me inspect it in person (though i haven't yet), but won't let me send it to a repair shop for an estimate.

being rather inexperienced in these matters, i thought i'd seek help in this forum.

1. how much might a rotor replacement cost?
2. how much might a general service cost?
3. how much might it cost for a refurbishment (strap polish etc.)
4. how much might it cost for replacing the dial, and is this suggested?
5. is this asking price generally ok or way out of the ballpark?
6. from whatever can be inferred from the pictures, does anything alarming stand out (i don't suspect it to be a fake, but still...)

thank you in advance for any answers. many regards.

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motoikkyu · 28 May 2020, 01:27 AM

I voted "yes" but only with the caveat that YOU must really love the watch. This is not an investment in any form. The dial is repainted. Looks "small" to me, do you have a measurement? You probably WON'T find an original dial to fit this. If the bracelet is original and Rolex-signed, the bracelet may be the most valuable part of the watch. Even if unsigned, if it's a 17mm rivet bracelet, it fits bubblebacks and may be worth $150-200. Don't know if this helps. $350 is definitely a retail price.

Old Expat Beast · 28 May 2020, 09:14 AM

Winding rotor isn't broken because there isn't one, it's a manual wind watch. Dial is redone so there's not much there of interest past the bracelet possibly. Hard pass for me.

SunTzu · 28 May 2020, 10:40 AM

"lipstick on a pig" as they say.

dunkin · 28 May 2020, 05:13 PM

thank you sirs for your feedback. much appreciated.

1William · 28 May 2020, 10:04 PM

Hard pass.

Luca79 · 5 June 2020, 10:31 PM

Not a fan, personally of course

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28 May 2020, 12:18 AM	#1
dunkin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: CO Watch: 116610LN Posts: 46	Tudor 4453 advice needed i'm being offered a tudor 4453 (circa 1945-50) in as-is condition for about $350. i've attached pictures below. it is certainly not a babied watch. the seller doesn't have any box or papers. the watch is NOT working. the seller says it is because the winding screw is broken. i'm guessing the winding rotor is broken. he will let me inspect it in person (though i haven't yet), but won't let me send it to a repair shop for an estimate. being rather inexperienced in these matters, i thought i'd seek help in this forum. 1. how much might a rotor replacement cost? 2. how much might a general service cost? 3. how much might it cost for a refurbishment (strap polish etc.) 4. how much might it cost for replacing the dial, and is this suggested? 5. is this asking price generally ok or way out of the ballpark? 6. from whatever can be inferred from the pictures, does anything alarming stand out (i don't suspect it to be a fake, but still...) thank you in advance for any answers. many regards. img1.jpg img2.jpg img4.jpg

28 May 2020, 01:27 AM	#2
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,731	I voted "yes" but only with the caveat that YOU must really love the watch. This is not an investment in any form. The dial is repainted. Looks "small" to me, do you have a measurement? You probably WON'T find an original dial to fit this. If the bracelet is original and Rolex-signed, the bracelet may be the most valuable part of the watch. Even if unsigned, if it's a 17mm rivet bracelet, it fits bubblebacks and may be worth $150-200. Don't know if this helps. $350 is definitely a retail price. __________________ "Do you like Breitling?" "I don't know, really, I've never been Breitled"

28 May 2020, 09:14 AM	#3
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,362	Winding rotor isn't broken because there isn't one, it's a manual wind watch. Dial is redone so there's not much there of interest past the bracelet possibly. Hard pass for me. __________________ _______________________

28 May 2020, 10:40 AM	#4
SunTzu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NJ Watch: 5513 116234 79280P Posts: 2,144	"lipstick on a pig" as they say. __________________ The wristwatch is an intimate accessory. The best watches live in harmony and interact with the wearer, and their functions offer a reassuring and emotionally satisfying bond - Kintaro Hattori

28 May 2020, 05:13 PM	#5
dunkin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: CO Watch: 116610LN Posts: 46	thank you sirs for your feedback. much appreciated.

28 May 2020, 10:04 PM	#6
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,731	Hard pass.

5 June 2020, 10:31 PM	#7
Luca79 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Italy Posts: 14	Not a fan, personally of course

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