Prince Date Chronograph 79260 - Silver Dial Big Block - Full Set - 1997

Tudor Prince Date Chronograph 79260 - Silver Dial Big Block - Full Set - 1997

An honest example of Tudor's "Big Block" chronograph, the 79260 pairs a silver brushed dial with three black engine-turned sub-dials in a Daytona-inspired silhouette. Powered by the rugged Valjoux 7750 in a Rolex-made Oyster case, this is a Full Set from 1997 that has been worn and enjoyed with the patina to prove it.

Details:

• Reference: 79260
• Year: 1997
• Case Size: 40mm, stainless steel
• Bezel: Fixed black aluminium tachymeter
• Dial: Silver with applied steel baton indices, three black engine-turned sub-dials (30-minute counter at 3, 12-hour counter at 6, running seconds at 9), date at 3 with cyclops
• Movement: Tudor Calibre 7750 (based on Valjoux 7750), automatic, 42-hour power reserve
• Bracelet: Tudor Oyster bracelet ref. 78400 in stainless steel with signed folding clasp
• Water Resistance: 100 meters

Set Includes:

• Outer card box and inner Tudor presentation box
• Original Tudor Garantie warranty papers (stamped January 1997)
• Tudor booklet
• Hangtag

Condition:

• Honest, worn condition consistent with a 1997 chronograph
• Case shows signs of normal wear with light scratches and previous polishing
• Bracelet retains its shape with the expected stretch from age
• Dial, hands and indices well-preserved with no visible damage
• Crystal clean and clear, all chronograph functions operating

The 79260 marked Tudor's transition into a more refined chronograph design with screw-down pushers, a Rolex-made Oyster case and the bulletproof Valjoux 7750 - a robust everyday companion that has only grown more collectible with time.