The Watch
To put things quite frankly, the Tudor 79260 is a 90s Daytona but Tudor Style.
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Tudor chronographs have always been more daring than their Rolex siblings, both in size and appearance. In particular, Tudor's three-register chronographs are often overlooked in the catalogue despite being some of the brand's most innovative models.
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The Tudor Prince Date chronograph ref. 79260 is often considered one of the last of the famed watchmaker's classic vintage-styles before the start of the modern era for the brand. With a downsized 40mm by 14mm "Big Block" case drawing its style from chronographs from Tudor in years prior, the look is more in line with the Daytona than previous generations, especially in the case dimensions.
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Among the expansive 79200 generation, the ref. 79260 is really the one to have for us. Decoding that reference number, the watch we have here is the only Tudor chronograph of the group to feature a black aluminum bezel tachymeter scale whereas others had a stainless steel tachy or a rotating aluminum 12-hour bezel. Along with the brushed lugs (some 79200 Tudors have polished lugs), the particular watch has all the right small details to please a vintage-focused collector to go along with some 1990s watchmaking creature comforts.
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The Watch is in very good pre-owned original condition. It is accompanied by its Red Box.
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The Specs
Age: c.1999/2000.
Reference: 79260.
Movement: Automatic with Hacking Seconds, 30 min 12 hour Chronograph and Quickset Date Wheel.
Calibre: Valjoux 7750.
Timekeeping: Keeping Excellent time.
Service History: Unknown.
Dial: All Original Tudor "Reverse Panda" Factory Dial.
Case: All Stainless Steel
Case Size: 40mm
Bezel: Wonderful Original Tachymeter Bezel.
Water Resistant?: Not Tested. No Warranty Given.
Hands: Original Handset.
Crystal: Original Sapphire Crystal.
Crown: Original Tudor Screw Crown.
Strap/Bracelet: On its Original 62490 Steel Bracelet, max fit approx 7.5in, no spare links.
Hands: Original Handset.
Crystal: Original Sapphire Crystal.
Crown: Original Tudor Screw Crown.
Strap/Bracelet: On its Original 62490 Steel Bracelet, max fit approx 7.5in, no spare links.
Lug Width: 20mm
Box and Papers: Original Box Only.
Getting Acquainted
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Bits that stand out:
- One of the most Attractive Chrono's ever produced by Tudor.
- Reverse Panda Dial.
- All Original.
-Excellent Condition.
-Great Investment Opportunity.
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Nitty Gritty:
-Some Light Markings throughout the Case and Bracelet.
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Nitty Gritty:
-Some Light Markings throughout the Case and Bracelet.
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Overall the Chrono Time is in very good pre-owned condition.
The Case is in lovely condition.
The crown is original and screws to the case nicely.
Crystal is in very good shape.
The Bracelet is in very good order, with no stretch.
The Dial is in fantastic condition.
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Photographed on a 7in Wrist.
Photographed on a 7in Wrist.