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Tipton444 · 24 June 2020, 04:04 AM

Hello all,

My friend and I recently acquired this 1963 Tudor diver, and we are trying to figure out the best way of going about selling it or having it fixed up ourselves. As you can see, this one is pretty beat up, and it needs a new crystal, crown, pearl, and possibly a servicing. At first it wasn't running right away, but as time goes by it seems to be working better and better (I'm guessing it was just kept in a drawer for a long time).

Anyways, I've done a good amount of research and know this is a ref. 7928 with pointed crown guards, but the prices for these watches seem to be all over the place! There's currently only two on Ebay at the moment from 1963, asking 20k and 18k, and the 18k isn't even running correctly, but they both look great. Then you look at other sites and see some from 1963 that sold for 5k, 4k, 8k, and up to a few 15k and they all label them as original with no repro parts.... One of my questions is this...Am I missing something? Were there any very slight variations that can make this watch upwards of 15k? What is the average price for a 1963 tudor in great re-finished condition?

Secondly, I have a coin dealer who is interested in purchasing it as it is, then he plans on fixing it up. I've read that it costs at least $800 just for the servicing of one of these watches, then he would have to buy a crown of the period ($300? I believe?), and a crystal. So my guess is it would cost about 2k to get it looking good, while keeping the original parts. Does that sound realistic? What price do you think it would be? More or less? Basically I'm wondering if I sell it to him for 4k or 5k, and he puts 2k into making it look nice, will he then have a 10k-15k watch? Or do they really max out in price less than that? Keep in mind I don't plan on selling the band to him, which is probably at least another 1k by itself.

That's a lot of questions, so please forgive me! Also, I know most forums do not like you talking price but I hope this is okay just to get an understanding. I'm not looking to sell it here. Thank you all very much for any input!

Eric

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southtexas · 24 June 2020, 04:34 PM

Y’all definitely need to get it fixed, and it won’t be as expensive as you think. Contact Phillip Ridley here on the site.

That’s a very valuable watch in its current condition and even more so if sympathetically repaired.

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alwayshere · 24 June 2020, 04:59 PM

wait for Linesider to chime in who might be the resident tudor submariner expert.

My 2c cents on this is:

1) PCG with chapter dial is more valuable than the usual tudor submariner dials but not as valuable as others, i.e., exclamation dot, underline, all gilt, etc.
2) Looks like all original even with the long 5 bezel insert which is good news
3) bracelet looks to be original too.

I think the above $10K would be more realistic debating how much more north of that is more difficult.

lupus66 · 24 June 2020, 06:42 PM

Whats the ser nr?

lupus66 · 24 June 2020, 06:43 PM

Probly all orig late 63/64

linesiders · 24 June 2020, 10:09 PM

Need better photos. Alwayshere - spot on.

The days of the 20K PCG Tudor is over for a while, it will come back.

1963, not a 64. Silverprint, small sweep. Fixed and original worth low teens.

This will cost more than $800 to fix, probably 2K if everything on the inside looks like the outside.

Yes, if someone buys this at 5k and puts 2K into this, they will have a watch worth over 10k.

Hell, I'll buy it.

Tipton444 · 26 June 2020, 04:17 AM

Excellent information guys, thank you all very much! I was definitely a bit perplexed seeing different sales numbers, but I'm very happy to hear what your posts said. We were definitely hoping it was an untouched watch that has been sitting around for a long time! It's being sent off to Rolex for the servicing, so we will see what there total charge would be, I'll keep everyone updated. I guess it might take upwards of a month but well worth it! The serial number dated to 1963, but I'll have my buddy send me it just to make sure and maybe we can nail down if its the end of the year or not.

roh123 · 26 June 2020, 04:35 AM

I had a very similar one with 409xxx serial and II.63 in the caseback.

https://www.kaplans.se/sv/auktioner/2543/vara/976078

Yours should not be too much trouble to fix.

Good luck!

24 June 2020, 04:04 AM	#1
Tipton444 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: United States Posts: 2	Vintage 1963 Tudor Oyster Prince Submariner Diver Questions!! Hello all, My friend and I recently acquired this 1963 Tudor diver, and we are trying to figure out the best way of going about selling it or having it fixed up ourselves. As you can see, this one is pretty beat up, and it needs a new crystal, crown, pearl, and possibly a servicing. At first it wasn't running right away, but as time goes by it seems to be working better and better (I'm guessing it was just kept in a drawer for a long time). Anyways, I've done a good amount of research and know this is a ref. 7928 with pointed crown guards, but the prices for these watches seem to be all over the place! There's currently only two on Ebay at the moment from 1963, asking 20k and 18k, and the 18k isn't even running correctly, but they both look great. Then you look at other sites and see some from 1963 that sold for 5k, 4k, 8k, and up to a few 15k and they all label them as original with no repro parts.... One of my questions is this...Am I missing something? Were there any very slight variations that can make this watch upwards of 15k? What is the average price for a 1963 tudor in great re-finished condition? Secondly, I have a coin dealer who is interested in purchasing it as it is, then he plans on fixing it up. I've read that it costs at least $800 just for the servicing of one of these watches, then he would have to buy a crown of the period ($300? I believe?), and a crystal. So my guess is it would cost about 2k to get it looking good, while keeping the original parts. Does that sound realistic? What price do you think it would be? More or less? Basically I'm wondering if I sell it to him for 4k or 5k, and he puts 2k into making it look nice, will he then have a 10k-15k watch? Or do they really max out in price less than that? Keep in mind I don't plan on selling the band to him, which is probably at least another 1k by itself. That's a lot of questions, so please forgive me! Also, I know most forums do not like you talking price but I hope this is okay just to get an understanding. I'm not looking to sell it here. Thank you all very much for any input! Eric

24 June 2020, 04:34 PM	#2
southtexas 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Great State of TX Posts: 5,796	Y’all definitely need to get it fixed, and it won’t be as expensive as you think. Contact Phillip Ridley here on the site. That’s a very valuable watch in its current condition and even more so if sympathetically repaired. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Forty six & 2 are just ahead of me. Follow me on Instagram @ccrolex

24 June 2020, 10:09 PM	#6
linesiders 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,522	Need better photos. Alwayshere - spot on. The days of the 20K PCG Tudor is over for a while, it will come back. 1963, not a 64. Silverprint, small sweep. Fixed and original worth low teens. This will cost more than $800 to fix, probably 2K if everything on the inside looks like the outside. Yes, if someone buys this at 5k and puts 2K into this, they will have a watch worth over 10k. Hell, I'll buy it. __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

26 June 2020, 04:35 AM	#8
roh123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Per Location: Sweden Watch: Gilt Rolex Posts: 2,946	I had a very similar one with 409xxx serial and II.63 in the caseback. https://www.kaplans.se/sv/auktioner/2543/vara/976078 Yours should not be too much trouble to fix. Good luck! __________________ Instagram: @perj123

24 June 2020, 04:59 PM	#3
alwayshere "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Australia Posts: 1,578	wait for Linesider to chime in who might be the resident tudor submariner expert. My 2c cents on this is: 1) PCG with chapter dial is more valuable than the usual tudor submariner dials but not as valuable as others, i.e., exclamation dot, underline, all gilt, etc. 2) Looks like all original even with the long 5 bezel insert which is good news 3) bracelet looks to be original too. I think the above $10K would be more realistic debating how much more north of that is more difficult.

24 June 2020, 06:42 PM	#4
lupus66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: holland Posts: 300	Whats the ser nr?

24 June 2020, 06:43 PM	#5
lupus66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: holland Posts: 300	Probly all orig late 63/64

26 June 2020, 04:17 AM	#7
Tipton444 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: United States Posts: 2	Excellent information guys, thank you all very much! I was definitely a bit perplexed seeing different sales numbers, but I'm very happy to hear what your posts said. We were definitely hoping it was an untouched watch that has been sitting around for a long time! It's being sent off to Rolex for the servicing, so we will see what there total charge would be, I'll keep everyone updated. I guess it might take upwards of a month but well worth it! The serial number dated to 1963, but I'll have my buddy send me it just to make sure and maybe we can nail down if its the end of the year or not.

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