Help Needed Verifying a Vintage Tudor

[bankerX]

Hi TRF,

I was wondering if you could please help me authenticating this Vintage Tudor from the 1950s and provide any information?

Do you think this is a ref 7965?

Thanks a lot in advance.

[linesiders]

7965 would have an ETA movement and would be from 60s and not gold (IIRC)

That has - what looks to me - is the FEF movement which is the boy sized watch brother movement of the Tudor/FEF 390 used in full size subs and dress watched of many 50s to mid 60s Tudors

Model number should be stamp[ed somewhere, on caseback, inside caseback or between lugs

[linesiders]

And a quick follow up - some larger and clearer photos may be needed - it almost looks like the dial and movement are a tick small for that watch case. Though it just may be the photos.

[bankerX]

Thanks a lot linesiders for the valuable information.

Here are a few more pics of the back case. I can't seem to find a positive search with ref 7956.

It is being offered for sale locally and not sure if it is a good buy?

[bankerX]

Pics

[bankerX]

Caseback

[linesiders]

Ahh - that is a 7955 as stamped on the caseback next to the serial @ 274xxx which is about 1958 manufacture.

I don't know enough about that specific model to guess other than what I stated above. If it runs well, has been serviced - go for it. If it needs work I would pass - parts are hard to come by.

If all you want is a classic Tudor, I would recommend one from the mid-late 60s through the 70s with the ETA movement as it is much easier to fix.

[bankerX]

Thanks a lot for the valuable information and inputs.

I have taken your advice and decided to pass!!

The search continues

Once again, thanks for your time.

Cheers