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HERITAGE82 · 3 March 2015, 12:24 PM

Hello,

I recently posted about my newly aquired Tudor Jumbo's 7836 bracelet, and the overall census was that it was legit. Well, today I go to check the year of my watch by looking at the serial # and I find a strange layout.

Please look at the attached image and tell me if this is a legit case or not. There doesn't seem to be enough #'s.

Thank in advance for your help!

Tudor66 · 3 March 2015, 01:02 PM

According to this website, your watch is missing a digit.. How about a few more pictures of the case and dial, movement, etc...

http://www.lunaroyster.com/rolex-and...erial-numbers/

My Tudor 7020 had the following stamped on it:

684xxx serial...it was made before 1970...

reference:

620000 .............................1968
680000 .............................1969
740000 .............................1970

HERITAGE82 · 3 March 2015, 01:27 PM

Thanks for the reply. I agree it's missing a digit but does the engraving look right and does the missing digit mean it's fake?

I can only add 1 pic at a time with my iPhone, but here is a pic if the model #.

Dan Pierce · 3 March 2015, 10:08 PM

My 7020/0 serial is 685XXX. Five digits is troubling.
dP

HERITAGE82 · 3 March 2015, 10:30 PM

Thanks for the info Dan!

Here is a shot of the caseback of it clears anything up.

Old Expat Beast · 3 March 2015, 10:55 PM

Pic of the dial would be useful.

Vincent65 · 3 March 2015, 10:58 PM

Well, it appears to have the right 'DNA' to my eye, despite the number issue.

HERITAGE82 · 3 March 2015, 11:15 PM

Here is a dial shot... (Anyone know how to upload more than 1 pic with an iPhone pleade PM me!)

Thanks again!

Vincent65 · 3 March 2015, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HERITAGE82

Here is a dial shot... (Anyone know how to uploa more than 1 pic with an iPhone pleade PM me!)

Thanks again!

Beauty - lovely condition

HERITAGE82 · 3 March 2015, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vincent65

Beauty - lovely condition

Thank you!

Here is one more close up of the dial...

HERITAGE82 · 3 March 2015, 11:55 PM

linesiders · 3 March 2015, 11:59 PM

OK - we are talking a 75304 - later 5 digit model with a 5 digit serial.

Your watch is is an early 80s after the serial rebooted. This is not uncommon - some snowflakes are in the same serial range.

Without a better photo of the serial #s the fonts are inconclusive but I think you are fine. What movement is in it?

HERITAGE82 · 4 March 2015, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by linesiders

OK - we are talking a 75304 - later 5 digit model with a 5 digit serial.

Your watch is is an early 80s after the serial rebooted. This is not uncommon - some snowflakes are in the same serial range.

Without a better photo of the serial #s the fonts are inconclusive but I think you are fine. What movement is in it?

I really appreciate your insight! I never knew anything about a # reboot, and is there a way to date these watches? Also, it has a ETA 2824 inside according to the seller and attached pic.

linesiders · 4 March 2015, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HERITAGE82

I really appreciate your insight! I never knew anything about a # reboot, and is there a way to date these watches? Also, it has a ETA 2824 inside according to the seller and attached pic.

https://www.google.com/fusiontables/...bp60#rows:id=1

Tudor Serial # Project - your watch is 82/83

HERITAGE82 · 4 March 2015, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by linesiders

https://www.google.com/fusiontables/...bp60#rows:id=1

Tudor Serial # Project - your watch is 82/83

Thank you very much for all the info!

Ross Povey · 4 March 2015, 07:12 AM

as John says - it's early in the restarted serial range. I've had a few from the early 80s in this range.

Enjoy!

Ross :-)

powerfunk · 4 March 2015, 07:21 AM

Nice watch! Super classy, and large for the time. As others have said, 5 digits is fine. My 74100 is 620xx.

HERITAGE82 · 4 March 2015, 07:47 AM

Thank you all for sharing your knowledge!! I really enjoy learning these nuances.

I love the watch and since I am a big guy the 38mm is the perfect non sports model size for me!

watchcrank · 4 March 2015, 08:05 AM

good information for us non Tudor guys, thanks, m

franklin · 4 March 2015, 02:35 PM

Very nice. I am looking for a vintage Tudor myself.

PsychoDogBeast · 4 March 2015, 11:00 PM

Hi there

Looks good to me, as said above thats a 80s tudor jumbo, my 74100 has the same type of 5 digit serial number. The case back is also the 80s design and inscription. same design as my 74100 jumbo and 94613 day date

Looks a beautiful model, i need to get my 74100 on my wrist again, but it needs a new crystal as mine has cracked

cheers james

motoikkyu · 5 March 2015, 10:09 AM

Anyone know where to get hands for the Jumbo? Mine got screwed up during a service and I've been sad ever since.

varnsey · 28 September 2022, 08:59 PM

I can see this was a long time ago, but I have been also confused by my 5 digit 74100 and stumbled across this thread whilst doing a search. My Tudor 74100 also has the serial 620XX and was verified by the new eBay guarantee service, so this has really helped get rid of my extra doubts as there's others out there with the same confusion :)

varnsey · 28 September 2022, 09:14 PM

Here are some photos I took of my Tudor 74100

3 March 2015, 01:02 PM	#2
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	More pics. According to this website, your watch is missing a digit.. How about a few more pictures of the case and dial, movement, etc... http://www.lunaroyster.com/rolex-and...erial-numbers/ My Tudor 7020 had the following stamped on it: 684xxx serial...it was made before 1970... reference: 620000 .............................1968 680000 .............................1969 740000 .............................1970 __________________ -NAWCC Member

3 March 2015, 10:08 PM	#4
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,098	My 7020/0 serial is 685XXX. Five digits is troubling. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

3 March 2015, 11:59 PM	#12
linesiders 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,487	OK - we are talking a 75304 - later 5 digit model with a 5 digit serial. Your watch is is an early 80s after the serial rebooted. This is not uncommon - some snowflakes are in the same serial range. Without a better photo of the serial #s the fonts are inconclusive but I think you are fine. What movement is in it? __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

4 March 2015, 07:12 AM	#16
Ross Povey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: UK Posts: 125	It's fine... as John says - it's early in the restarted serial range. I've had a few from the early 80s in this range. Enjoy! Ross :-) __________________ www.tudorcollector.net

4 March 2015, 07:47 AM	#18
HERITAGE82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,433	Thank you all for sharing your knowledge!! I really enjoy learning these nuances. I love the watch and since I am a big guy the 38mm is the perfect non sports model size for me! __________________ - Rolex Explorer - 214270 - Tudor Black Bay - 79230B - Tudor Chronograph - 79270P - Breitling Chronomat - 10th Anniv. - Huguenin Freres Speedmaster Prototype

3 March 2015, 10:55 PM	#6
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,749	Pic of the dial would be useful.

3 March 2015, 10:58 PM	#7
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,297	Well, it appears to have the right 'DNA' to my eye, despite the number issue.

4 March 2015, 07:21 AM	#17
powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,798	Nice watch! Super classy, and large for the time. As others have said, 5 digits is fine. My 74100 is 620xx.

4 March 2015, 08:05 AM	#19
watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,664	good information for us non Tudor guys, thanks, m

4 March 2015, 02:35 PM	#20
franklin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Manitoba Posts: 586	Very nice. I am looking for a vintage Tudor myself.

4 March 2015, 11:00 PM	#21
PsychoDogBeast "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: England Posts: 40	Hi there Looks good to me, as said above thats a 80s tudor jumbo, my 74100 has the same type of 5 digit serial number. The case back is also the 80s design and inscription. same design as my 74100 jumbo and 94613 day date Looks a beautiful model, i need to get my 74100 on my wrist again, but it needs a new crystal as mine has cracked cheers james

5 March 2015, 10:09 AM	#22
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,732	Anyone know where to get hands for the Jumbo? Mine got screwed up during a service and I've been sad ever since. __________________ "Do you like Breitling?" "I don't know, really, I've never been Breitled"

28 September 2022, 08:59 PM	#23
varnsey "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: London Posts: 2	I can see this was a long time ago, but I have been also confused by my 5 digit 74100 and stumbled across this thread whilst doing a search. My Tudor 74100 also has the serial 620XX and was verified by the new eBay guarantee service, so this has really helped get rid of my extra doubts as there's others out there with the same confusion :)

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