Tudor Prince Date 79280 Papers
unpolished case - ivory dial - striking look
SoldThis chronograph was one of the first Tudor watches without a "Oyster" on the dial. It was the time when Tudor became an independent brand. From 1997, the dial was signed with "PRINCE DATE", the case back had Tudor engravings and the stainless steel bracelet was equipped with Tudor logos.
The reference 79280 featured the model with a steel bezel and a stainless steel tachymeter scale. This 1998 example has a beautiful panda ivory dial with black sub-dials. The heart of the chronograph is the reliable Valjoux caliber 7750.
This Tudor Prince Date qualifies as a collector's item due to the original guarantee papers with the country code 170 (Italy). The watch was sold in Milan on April 15, 1998.
Condition Report
Dial: flawless ivory dial, perfect black sub registers, original tritium lume in the hands and hour markers, signed "T SWISS MADE T".
Case: rarely worn, unpolished, slight signs of wear, sharp lugs, intact finish.
Movement: Valjoux caliber 7750, timing machine +/-8 s/d.
Bracelet: rarely worn, almost no stretch, reference 78400, end links 605, clasp code U1 (1998).
Summing-up
This Tudor chronograph offers an impressive look on the wrist. It is a reliable timepiece for everyday wear and thanks to the excellent condition and original accessories an underrated collector's item.
Serial number: H121xxx (1998)
Int.Exe.: 21637
Manufacturer: Tudor
Model: Prince Date
Reference: 79280
Functions: date - chronograph - screw-down pusher - hacking second - screw-down crown - tachymeter - quickset date - screwed-on caseback
Material: Stainless steel
Dial: Panda (white dial, black subdials)
Watch glass: sapphire glass
Delivery Contents: Papers
Bracelet: stainless steel
Type of clasp: deployant buckle
Diameter: 40mm
Caliber name: Valjoux 7750
Movement type: automatic
Year of Manufacture: 1998
Overall condition: 9 - minor traces of use - not worn regularly
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