How does this Tudor 79280 look?

[jfmiii]

I can get this watch fairly cheap and might pull the trigger as Ive always wanted one. B8xxxx serial. Rolex crown and case back. Thanks all!

[omitohud]

Looks good to me. That's a pre-tiger right? Mine said hello.

Different case back, mine is later production.

And in Prague



I blame it on the autoconnect.

[Dan Pierce]

Can't see anything that sticks out as unauthentic.
Good luck!
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[jfmiii]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Can't see anything that sticks out as unauthentic.
Good luck!
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thx dan. anything stick out as period incorrect?

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by jfmiii

thx dan. anything stick out as period incorrect?

No. I had a very similar 79280, except mine had an Oysterdate dial. This reference was the transformation from Rolex attributes to Tudor (crown, case back, and Oysterdate dial) and you can find examples of all Rolex to all Tudor, and everything in between.

IMHO, everything looks legit for the reference.
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[JohnAndrew]

Beautiful watches gentlemen.

[jfmiii]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

No. I had a very similar 79280, except mine had an Oysterdate dial. This reference was the transformation from Rolex attributes to Tudor (crown, case back, and Oysterdate dial) and you can find examples of all Rolex to all Tudor, and everything in between.

IMHO, everything looks legit for the reference.
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Thanks Dan. I'm going to purchase the watch. Price is too good to pass up. Will post pics when I receive it!

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by jfmiii

Thanks Dan. I'm going to purchase the watch. Price is too good to pass up. Will post pics when I receive it!

Good for you. These are my favorite chronographs and I think you will be very happy when that beauty is strapped to your wrist.

Does is come with a bracelet? They can be very hard to source. If not, strap adventures should keep you busy for a while.
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[jfmiii]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Good for you. These are my favorite chronographs and I think you will be very happy when that beauty is strapped to your wrist.

Does is come with a bracelet? They can be very hard to source. If not, strap adventures should keep you busy for a while.
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No bracelet but at $1600 for the head, I feel im safe even if I have to pay up for an oyster. I have a nice suede hodinkee style band this will look great on. What is going price for a correct oyster?

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by jfmiii

No bracelet but at $1600 for the head, I feel im safe even if I have to pay up for an oyster. I have a nice suede hodinkee style band this will look great on. What is going price for a correct oyster?

Agreed. Haven't priced one lately but I would guess about $700.00 or so. Make sure to get the 604 end links [even harder to come by] made for the thicker Oyster case. 589 Big Block end links should work also.

Straps will look great as well.
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[HERITAGE82]

Originally Posted by jfmiii

No bracelet but at $1600 for the head, I feel im safe even if I have to pay up for an oyster. I have a nice suede hodinkee style band this will look great on. What is going price for a correct oyster?

When you can find them the correct oyster will run you $800-$1000.

It'll look great on the hodinkee style strap, but even though it's a pretty good price for the head if it needs a service it gets expensive with the 7750 @$800.

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by HERITAGE82

When you can find them the correct oyster will run you $800-$1000.

It'll look great on the hodinkee style strap, but even though it's a pretty good price for the head if it needs a service it gets expensive with the 7750 @$800.

You can find independent watchmakers that will service for less than that. My watchmaker, w/ Rolex parts account, would charge less than half that.
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[rootbeer7]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

You can find independent watchmakers that will service for less than that. My watchmaker, w/ Rolex parts account, would charge less than half that.
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my BB just back from RSC London. new crystal, service etc only £350 as they charge much less for Tudor. Amazing watch.

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by rootbeer7

my BB just back from RSC London. new crystal, service etc only £350 as they charge much less for Tudor. Amazing watch.

That is a beauty, mate!

I'm a sucker for silver dials, especially with black subs. And since we're showing pics...............
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[HERITAGE82]

I don't want to be left out...

[Dan Pierce]

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[jfmiii]

Thanks to all who replied (esp Dan). Watch is on its way to me now. I should receive it by the end of the week. Can't wait to receive my "poor man's" 6265!

[Dr.Smellody]

Originally Posted by jfmiii

Thanks to all who replied (esp Dan). Watch is on its way to me now. I should receive it by the end of the week. Can't wait to receive my "poor man's" 6265!

Congratulations!

Mine says "hello" even if it has a wanker's name on it.

[jfmiii]

well, i received the watch today. a very pretty watch. i was a little surprised how large it wears. i have been wearing my 36mm 1600 lately, so that could be part of it, but it definitely wears a lot larger than a 6263/6265--which isnt surprising. dying to see what it looks like on an oyster---may have to wait a while for that though!

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by jfmiii

well, i received the watch today. a very pretty watch. i was a little surprised how large it wears. i have been wearing my 36mm 1600 lately, so that could be part of it, but it definitely wears a lot larger than a 6263/6265--which isnt surprising. dying to see what it looks like on an oyster---may have to wait a while for that though!

Looks great, my friend!

With all these pics I just might have to wear mine when I return home today.
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