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earle · 28 August 2015, 12:47 PM

Hi TRF Members,

I could really use some help and guidance. I am looking at purchasing a vintage Tudor Prince 38mm. I really would like one with a California dial. I have run across the following watch and was wondering what you valued the watch at based on these pictures. One concern is with the lug holes being stretched out.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!!!

Old Expat Beast · 28 August 2015, 01:17 PM

Do you have a model number and serial number? Tudor was putting California dials on watches until at least 2006. This one I would guess to be 1980s or 1990s.

earle · 28 August 2015, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Do you have a model number and serial number? Tudor was putting California dials on watches until at least 2006. This one I would guess to be 1980s or 1990s.

Thanks so much for the reply!

Looks like the case states 9080 or 90800 (model?) and 926xxx (serial number?).

Does this look like an authentic dial?

Thanks again!

Old Expat Beast · 28 August 2015, 01:29 PM

Serial dates the watch to around 1980. Dial is probably refinished. I'll move this to the vintage section, you'll get a better response over there.

earle · 28 August 2015, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Serial dates the watch to around 1980. Dial is probably refinished. I'll move this to the vintage section, you'll get a better response over there.

Thanks Old Expat Beast! I appreciate the help.

waQstar · 28 August 2015, 01:50 PM

Refinished dial... I'd look for another specimen.

earle · 28 August 2015, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waQstar

Refinished dial... I'd look for another specimen.

Thanks waQstar! I appreciate the feedback.

Ross Povey · 28 August 2015, 05:48 PM

value is the watch minus the dial and hands.

Avoid this one!

Ross

harry in montreal · 28 August 2015, 10:23 PM

These dials are attractive but I have never seen one that is authentic. When they go by on ebay I kind of roll my eyes. I think that they are swapped in to bait buyers. Sounds overly critical. I hope nobody finds this too harsh.

rootbeer7 · 28 August 2015, 10:40 PM

I think it looks great and at the right price and knowing that it's got a redial, why not?

28 August 2015, 12:47 PM	#1
earle "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: earle Location: Colorado Posts: 20	Tudor Prince 38mm California Dial Hi TRF Members, I could really use some help and guidance. I am looking at purchasing a vintage Tudor Prince 38mm. I really would like one with a California dial. I have run across the following watch and was wondering what you valued the watch at based on these pictures. One concern is with the lug holes being stretched out. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!!

28 August 2015, 01:50 PM	#6
waQstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Walter A. Location: Sunny California Watch: 16760 Posts: 2,629	Refinished dial... I'd look for another specimen. __________________ Our shadows taller than our soul........

28 August 2015, 05:48 PM	#8
Ross Povey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: UK Posts: 125	Totally fake dial... value is the watch minus the dial and hands. Avoid this one! Ross __________________ www.tudorcollector.net

28 August 2015, 01:17 PM	#2
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	Do you have a model number and serial number? Tudor was putting California dials on watches until at least 2006. This one I would guess to be 1980s or 1990s.

28 August 2015, 01:29 PM	#4
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	Serial dates the watch to around 1980. Dial is probably refinished. I'll move this to the vintage section, you'll get a better response over there.

28 August 2015, 10:23 PM	#9
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	These dials are attractive but I have never seen one that is authentic. When they go by on ebay I kind of roll my eyes. I think that they are swapped in to bait buyers. Sounds overly critical. I hope nobody finds this too harsh.

28 August 2015, 10:40 PM	#10
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,157	I think it looks great and at the right price and knowing that it's got a redial, why not?

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