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Tijlus · 16 February 2021, 06:02 AM

Hello,

I am Tijlus, I am new to this forum. Recently I bought my first expensive watch, a Tudor Submariner 79090. To me as a non-expert, the watch looked good and original, and I would like your thoughts on the watch.

Also, today I saw that the balance cock part of the movement is heavy discolored. What could this be? Is this a problem?

Thank you in advance for helping me, I appreciate it.

Tijlus

mzinski · 16 February 2021, 05:22 PM

Looks to me like the part has lost its rhodium plating. Why only that part and not the rest of the movement? My best guess is it’s a replacement part from a donor movement. But with that said, I don’t see may watchmaker marks on the case back.
Just my speculation.

interestedwatcher · 16 February 2021, 07:33 PM

Looks nice to me, congrats on the watch!

tekno · 17 February 2021, 12:57 AM

Nice watch. Congrats

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Dan S · 17 February 2021, 01:45 AM

You never know what is inside an old watch before looking. I have found crazy looking screws, weird fixes, even missing parts. When a watch has a long history, anything can happen. Any reason we give you for the missing plating will just be a guess.

Rebel · 17 February 2021, 02:49 AM

Love that Tudor! My 75090 (black dial and bezel) says, "hi."

Tijlus · 17 February 2021, 06:05 PM

Thanks for the responses. If I understand correctly, you are all convinced that this was a good purchase in terms of originality, is that correct? I am somewhat concerned about the balance discoloration. I paid around 4,200 euros. If it turns out that it concerns a donor balance, this would have an impact on the value.

16 February 2021, 06:02 AM	#1
Tijlus "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 13	My new Tudor 79090 sub, problem with balance cock? Hello, I am Tijlus, I am new to this forum. Recently I bought my first expensive watch, a Tudor Submariner 79090. To me as a non-expert, the watch looked good and original, and I would like your thoughts on the watch. Also, today I saw that the balance cock part of the movement is heavy discolored. What could this be? Is this a problem? Thank you in advance for helping me, I appreciate it. Tijlus Attached Images

16 February 2021, 07:33 PM	#3
interestedwatcher 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Hobart Posts: 1,030	Looks nice to me, congrats on the watch! __________________ 2 FA Enabled

17 February 2021, 01:45 AM	#5
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 6,297	You never know what is inside an old watch before looking. I have found crazy looking screws, weird fixes, even missing parts. When a watch has a long history, anything can happen. Any reason we give you for the missing plating will just be a guess. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

17 February 2021, 02:49 AM	#6
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,257	Love that Tudor! My 75090 (black dial and bezel) says, "hi." __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

16 February 2021, 05:22 PM	#2
mzinski "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Matt Location: Seattle, WA, USA Watch: Honeycomb 6605 Posts: 12	Looks to me like the part has lost its rhodium plating. Why only that part and not the rest of the movement? My best guess is it’s a replacement part from a donor movement. But with that said, I don’t see may watchmaker marks on the case back. Just my speculation.

17 February 2021, 12:57 AM	#4
tekno 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Watch: Tudor Snowflake Posts: 1,101	Nice watch. Congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

17 February 2021, 06:05 PM	#7
Tijlus "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 13	Thanks for the responses. If I understand correctly, you are all convinced that this was a good purchase in terms of originality, is that correct? I am somewhat concerned about the balance discoloration. I paid around 4,200 euros. If it turns out that it concerns a donor balance, this would have an impact on the value.

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