NWA : Tudor Prince Date Chronograph 79270 Panda

[mitadoc]

Hi there,

I used to have one 79280 6 years ago,but it was with a steel tachy bezel ,stamped indices on dial, instead of applied metal ones and with no bracelet. This one is gorgeous and I like the bidirectional GMT bezel. Stunning and in mint condition.

This 79270 has a proper porcelain - like white dial,which I haven't seen in a non - Tiger model and somehow the bezel balances the height and the overall shape of the case and it looks better IMHO than the steel or aluminium models but with the fixed tachy bezels.
Furthermore, the condition is probably the best I have ever seen for a 25+ yrs watch. Happy bunny here.

Yes,the Tigers are not the most coveted but I couldn't find any in better condition,nor with this striking white dial,applied metal indices and the panda subdials.
Have a good week and a great Christmas!

[WatchmeTimepiece]

I believe those are sought out for their scarcity. I rarely see them become available for sale.

[mitadoc]

Originally Posted by WatchmeTimepiece

I believe those are sought out for their scarcity. I rarely see them become available for sale.

Sadly, the secondary watch market could be ruled by trends, the social media and some key opinion leaders who influence the collectors more or less.

[Dan Pierce]

Well done, mate! I've owned a 79170 w/ black dial & white subs & 79270P w/ silver dial w/ black subs. And an early 79280 w/ silver dial w/ black subs and Rolex crown & case back.

Collectors really like the Rolex crown & case back, from the 791XX and early 792XX when it comes to highest value. But finding the dial color & bezel option you like best makes these neo classics a joy to own & wear.

Congrats & enjoy!
dP

[mitadoc]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Well done, mate! I've owned a 79170 w/ black dial & white subs & 79270P w/ silver dial w/ black subs. And an early 79280 w/ silver dial w/ black subs and Rolex crown & case back.

Collectors really like the Rolex crown & case back, from the 791XX and early 792XX when it comes to highest value. But finding the dial color & bezel option you like best makes these neo classics a joy to own & wear.

Congrats & enjoy!
dP

Thank you, Dan!
Tudor markings and signage only makes it tidier and settled to me as a brand and from pure aesthetics. And yes - it is a pleasure to wear it, despite there is almost no lume left due to the tritium dial.

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by mitadoc

Thank you, Dan!
Tudor markings and signage only makes it tidier and settled to me as a brand and from pure aesthetics. And yes - it is a pleasure to wear it, despite there is almost no lume left due to the tritium dial.

Well it's a beautiful piece, they ain't making any more, & the rotating bezel is so useful. Those alone make it a great reference.
dP

[mitadoc]

Handsome one. I am sorry for the spam.

[taxidriver]

Still looks very nice thanks for sharing


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[mitadoc]

Originally Posted by taxidriver

Still looks very nice thanks for sharing


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Many thanks.
I sent the watch to my watchmaker as it was running slow ( -5 sec a day) and according to the time accuracy app on my phone - the amplitude was only 109 degrees,which I thought it was wrong and unusual. When the watchmaker opened it ,he said the movement was clean,but dry. He reckon that was the time it was opened or serviced actually.

And the timegrapger after the cleaning and putting it together.

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