Datlore001 Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Hey guys, just joined recently and am going to get started on my first watch pretty soon. I've got a couple of old ETA movements on the way that I plan to put to work in Tudor subs - probably a 9401 to start, followed by a 9411. Anyway, I would really like to have a Tudor Prince Date Chrono (pre-Tiger) and have tried to dig around and find some info on the best place to start. I've seen a few original dials on Ebay but they seem a bit pricey (around $300 USD) and I'd want to use a genuine ETA/Valjoux 7750 movement. So I guess I am asking what would be a good starting point for a case? I've seen a couple of Daytona reps but none have the proper Tudor Chrono bezel (at least that I've seen). Is there a case that will allow a drop-in 7750 + genuine dial? What about the proper crystal, as the Daytona doesn't have a date mag? Thanks for the help. I am a Tudor fanatic and would appreciate the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 An A7750 Daytona case then glue on a magnifier... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datlore001 Posted March 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Very, very nice. Any suggestions on case? I don't know much about the A7750 but will a Valjoux 7750 fit without mods? How about the crown? Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 The blue one has a gen movement and this one has the Asian Valjoux copy. Both have gen crowns and tubes as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datlore001 Posted March 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Awesome. Where did the cases come from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 I used to have a source but the last one I got for somebody they said it was crap so I guess your best bet would be to try to buy a dead seconds at 6 Daytona for cheap... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datlore001 Posted March 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Thanks jmb. Pardon the ignorance, but where/what is 6 Daytona? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 (edited) He's referring to the modern Rolex Daytona based on the el primero movement (like a 16520 for example). I don't know if there is a particular version that is best to use to convert for your Tudor project, but here is an example. http://www.1-pc8838....800-p-5630.html Edited March 16, 2012 by tomhorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datlore001 Posted March 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Thanks. I'll keep digging. Hopefully I can find a suitable case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEKS Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Anyone know if that Daytona case has a removable bezel? I like the case, but prefer the black insert bezel as on a 9420. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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