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Edvard · 26 January 2023, 08:01 PM

Hi,
Got some great advice from you guys earlier when I was looking at an vintage Tudor, so trying again.
I'm currently helping a friend finding a Tudor model 79090. He only wants to buy locally (no chrono24), so that really limits our options. Within his price range we have found a couple of options. One of them looks nice, but looking at the pictures of the movement made me uncertain. Is this a "genuine" 2824-2?
I am no expert, but it seems the writing on the bridge is different compared to online images. If I zoom I can not see "auto-prince", but it seems like it says "25 Rubies Geneve Swiss". However i dont think counterfitters would bother with pearlage etc.?
It has recently been service by a well-known independent watchmaker, but he might not be able to separate Tudor-ETAs from other ETAs.
Thanks!
EDIT: I know 79090s are relatively easy to come by, but locally in Norway they are quite rare.

TuRo · 26 January 2023, 09:32 PM

Hi Op Well for a starters that dial isn't right should be scrunched up ...m=6 (even on a service dial)...and the T in T Swiss T should be on 27 and 33 min markers (it's nearly 34 min), should be a character and a half space between PRINCE OYSTERDATE, they are practically together - 0h, nearly forgot the best bit... a black date wheel !!!!!

Edvard · 26 January 2023, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TuRo

Hi Op Well for a starters that dial isn't right should be scrunched up ...m=6 (even on a service dial)...and the T in T Swiss T should be on 27 and 33 min markers (it's nearly 34 min), should be a character and a half space between PRINCE OYSTERDATE, they are practically together - 0h, nearly forgot the best bit... a black date wheel !!!!!

Thanks, nice spotting of the dial and the date wheel. IRL the the date wheel is now white, so something def seems fishy here (the seller probably changed it during service or something).

linesiders · 30 January 2023, 12:10 AM

Does the 2824 look re-engraved? The Regulator is wrong for a 2824-2 in Tudor

The watch case is not authentic, that is for certain.

indianmachine · 30 January 2023, 01:34 PM

Limiting your pool to Norway will heavily constrain your options. If avoiding chrono24, perhaps buy from one of TRF's trusted dealers?

Edvard · 31 January 2023, 11:04 PM

Thanks for all the feedback! Based on the dial alone we skipped this one.
And yes, as the pool is so limited I suggested to my friend that we look for physical dealers in EU on C24 and fly out for a weekend. A bit more expensive with flights etc, but a lot safer :)

harry in montreal · 31 January 2023, 11:55 PM

You can also consider buying a complete Tudor watch head of the same era, maybe model 74000 and cannibalise it for the movement. It may be your best bet for a running genuine movement.

26 January 2023, 08:01 PM	#1
Edvard "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Norway Posts: 20	Tudor ETA 2824 - Genuine? Hi, Got some great advice from you guys earlier when I was looking at an vintage Tudor, so trying again. I'm currently helping a friend finding a Tudor model 79090. He only wants to buy locally (no chrono24), so that really limits our options. Within his price range we have found a couple of options. One of them looks nice, but looking at the pictures of the movement made me uncertain. Is this a "genuine" 2824-2? I am no expert, but it seems the writing on the bridge is different compared to online images. If I zoom I can not see "auto-prince", but it seems like it says "25 Rubies Geneve Swiss". However i dont think counterfitters would bother with pearlage etc.? It has recently been service by a well-known independent watchmaker, but he might not be able to separate Tudor-ETAs from other ETAs. Thanks! EDIT: I know 79090s are relatively easy to come by, but locally in Norway they are quite rare.

26 January 2023, 09:32 PM	#2
TuRo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Real Name: Paul Location: Cantabrigia - G.B Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,493	Hi Op Well for a starters that dial isn't right should be scrunched up ...m=6 (even on a service dial)...and the T in T Swiss T should be on 27 and 33 min markers (it's nearly 34 min), should be a character and a half space between PRINCE OYSTERDATE, they are practically together - 0h, nearly forgot the best bit... a black date wheel !!!!! __________________ Woke up this morning with a wine glass in my hand Whose wine? What wine? Where the hell did I dine? Must have been a dream, don't believe where I've been Come on, let's do it again.... DO YOU FEEEL LIKE WE DO - Peter Frampton

30 January 2023, 12:10 AM	#4
linesiders 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,421	Does the 2824 look re-engraved? The Regulator is wrong for a 2824-2 in Tudor The watch case is not authentic, that is for certain. __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

30 January 2023, 01:34 PM	#5
indianmachine "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: USA Posts: 788	Limiting your pool to Norway will heavily constrain your options. If avoiding chrono24, perhaps buy from one of TRF's trusted dealers?

31 January 2023, 11:04 PM	#6
Edvard "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Norway Posts: 20	Thanks for all the feedback! Based on the dial alone we skipped this one. And yes, as the pool is so limited I suggested to my friend that we look for physical dealers in EU on C24 and fly out for a weekend. A bit more expensive with flights etc, but a lot safer :)

31 January 2023, 11:55 PM	#7
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	You can also consider buying a complete Tudor watch head of the same era, maybe model 74000 and cannibalise it for the movement. It may be your best bet for a running genuine movement.

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