Tudor "Tiger" Chronograph (Ref. 79260P) Black Dial, 2000

Dealer description — Craft & Tailored

While Tudor is often considered Rolex's little sibling, the brand has its own storied history of iconic chronographs, laddering back to the release of the Oysterdate in 1970. That legacy continued into the late nineties and early 2000s with the 79000 series, which directly succeeded and improved upon the previous "Big Block" designs. During this time period, Tudor was ushering in a new era as their own brand, with the separation from Rolex becoming more evident as the crown, case, and bracelet are all signed Tudor, and the dial no longer features the text "Oyster." Introduced in 1995, the Tudor Prince Date Chronograph is a true neo-vintage model, featuring a more contemporary design, with a sapphire crystal and reduced case thickness, though it is still considered one of the last "vintage" designs from Tudor. Prince Date Chronographs were produced in a variety of styles, some with black fixed bezels, others with rotating bezels, and others still with steel bezels that closely resemble the Rolex Zenith Daytonas of the same era. Among these case and bezel combinations, there are also many ref. 79000 chronographs that bear the word "Tiger" underneath the 12 o'clock register. In 1998, Tiger Woods became the face of Tudor Watches, which resulted in these "Tiger Chronographs." This particular "Tiger" is a beautiful and remarkably clean example from the turn of the century. While some of the Tiger watches had brightly colored dials, this one is quite subdued with its classic black-and-silver motif, making it a fantastic option for Tudor fans and Tiger Woods fans alike. SPECS Stock # TCH79260P Brand Tudor Style Tiger Chronograph Model 79260P Serial H1XXXXX Size Men's Material Stainless Steel Dial Glossy Black "Tiger" W/ Silver Sub-Dials Millimeters 40 Strap 2pc Handmade Leather Strap CASE & BRACELET The factory polished-finish case has been lightly polished in the past and shows light signs of use, while retaining dimensions throughout. The black aluminum bezel is in excellent condition showing no wear or fading. The screw-down pushers and Tudor-signed trip-lock crown remain original to the watch. The case back retains of its original factory engravings which are clear and sharp. The watch comes supplied on a two-piece leather strap. DIAL & HANDS The glossy black "Tiger" dial with silver sub-dials are exceptional. The dial itself is free from blemishes or marks and the sub-dials remain very clean. The luminova lume plots remain full and round, with no degradation present. The hands are in incredible condition as well, with inlaid luminova lume that matches the dial perfectly. ACCESSORIES None. The watch is keeping time and functioning perfectly, previous service history is unknown.