This Tudor chronograph is in overall great, vintage condition. The case is in good condition with normal signs of wear. The numbers are clearly visible and crisp between the lugs and the inside caseback is stamped, “79160.” The text on the caseback is clearly visible and the caseback has some marks. The acrylic bezel is in overall good condition with normal wear and scratches; it has a crack below "65" and at "150." The dial and hands are in excellent condition with light patina. The lume on the dial has developed patina and has aged to an attractive pale yellow color. The hands and hour markers have developed light patina. The lume in the hands is matching in color to the lume on the dial. This has a Tudor signed 78360 bracelet with 13 links and no. 589 end links. The clasp is stamped "S5" indicting it's from 1994.The bracelet is in overall great condition with normal signs of wear and some stretch between the links.
The reference 79160 hails from Tudor's third generation of chronographs, first developed in the mid-1970s. These watches were among the first Tudors to operate on an automatic chronograph movement via the celebrated Valjoux caliber 7750. The case had to take on a thicker profile to accommodate the then-new movement, which is why it is now affectionately referred to as the "Big Block" Tudor. The first edition was produced under ref. 94300. However, reference 79160 followed a decade later in the late 1980s, featuring an acrylic bezel and the distinction "OysterDate" below the Tudor logo. The watch we have here also features vertical chronograph registers and a date mechanism at 3 o'clock. The register at 6 o'clock is surrounded by the text Automatic - Chrono Time, a new feature introduced with the 79100 series. This watch is the silver dial version with black sub-dials, black bezel and a cool detail we love - black central hands!
The watch we have here is in overall lovely condition and comes directly from the original owner. The watch comes with it's warranty papers. When looking at the papers we can see the watch is from circa 1994, but was sold in 2000. It was not uncommon for these to sit at dealers because they weren't super popular and would often be slow sellers.
These Tudor chronographs offer extraordinary value because they resemble 4-digit Rolex Daytona's, complete with screw-down side pushers and a similar bezel, but for 1/10th of the price.
Salmon dial is stunning. Customer service and delivery of watch was perfect, fast and no problems. Everyone who wishes for a Rolex watch should get from Bob’s Watches.
Perfect Christmas gift for my lady. When I examined upon arrival, I was immediately stunned as the Grade II Rolex appeared brand new and unworn. All paperwork and packaging was also Rolex correct and in perfect condition. Watch keeps perfect time and made for a wonderful gift. Everything was as advertised.
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