Help with Blue Tudor 79090

[Mapearso]

I've had a soft spot for these ever since seeing one in Japan in the 90s. I've found one that is reasonably priced, but I'm afraid it's a Franken-monster or a put-together. The things that seem wrong are --

*The quality of the dial is poor (relume? bad font?)
*The bezel insert looks cheap (again, bad font ?)
*I've yet to see one with a gold datewheel ?
*Case looks pooks polished?

Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks in advance for any help

[harry in montreal]

It’s a nice watch. I think you hit the problems. You can get a legit Rolex bezel and insert for $300 at a Rolex dealer. The date wheel looks to old for a 79090. The font is wrong. Did you see the big chip at 42? What is the asking price ?

[Mapearso]

Thanks. Seller is looking for $3500. Not local to me. Has some references

[harry in montreal]

Not bad. I rather have a chipped blue dial than a mint black dial!

[R!$]

Looks good but the bezel is a replacement

[CPRWATCH]

Just as a comparison ,here's my 89 79090 .

[Mapearso]

Originally Posted by CPRWATCH

Just as a comparison ,here's my 89 79090 .

Thanks. Really nice. That's how a blue 79090 should look

[Mapearso]

Any further thoughts?

I'm inclined to pick this one up and clean it up a bit to be a daily wearer

[Ignace Worang]

I think if you can wiggle a bit on the price, it'll be a great purchase.

Originally Posted by Mapearso

Any further thoughts?

I'm inclined to pick this one up and clean it up a bit to be a daily wearer

[tekno]

The blue dial watches seem to demand a premium I believe, and I have been looking at these.

I was expecting to pay about four grand for a nice black dial version w/o a band.

So if you can get the blue for 3K - 3.5 I think it’s a good deal?


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[Mapearso]

Thanks. That's what I'm thinking.

[Watchflair]

Originally Posted by harry in montreal

Not bad. I rather have a chipped blue dial than a mint black dial!

The dial would bother me. There's just too much here that I don't like. The bezel not being original, the case appears to be re cut (which isn't necessarily a bad thing in my opinion), date wheel, and the chip on the dial.

Would a better condition black version be out? I'd go this route all day long.

[zapokee]

With that dial damage it would be hard to sell on if you ever want to. I'd keep saving and hold out for a better example.

[Mapearso]

After a trip to the spa ...

[sillo]

Looks great! I'm keeping an eye out for a Blue 79190, but they seem next to impossible to find... and I'm looking for a box/papers example.

[CPRWATCH]

Now thats looking sweet , now wear the hell out of it

[tekno]

Turned out great. It has a 93250 with a tudor fliplock on it?

[Mapearso]

Thanks gents. I've wanted one for a long time and I'm very happy with it.

Tekno -- It's a 93150 bracelet, pic attached

[mikelu03]

Wow - that looks fantastic! Well done!