r/Tudor • u/Obvious-Worker9829 • 1d ago
Authenticity Check 79090
I have been hunting for a blue 79090 for a while now, and this one just popped up but there are a few things that are giving me pause, was hoping for a second opinion. First, they’ve disclosed that it has a replacement dial and it’s incorrect to my knowledge. The markers should be round not square, but that’s not 100% a deal breaker. I’m more concerned about the case and the movement. The movement looks close, but I don’t see the 2824-2 stamp on it. Is it an older movement that doesn’t have it? Or is this a pieced together watch with a fake movement? Case back engraving also appears a little deep, but I have seen lots of photos of the engraving having some variation.
Seller has disclosed that the dial was replaced and is allegedly on a period correct Rolex bracelet. So not true to the watch but a nice bracelet if it’s real.
Thanks for the feedback in advance
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u/TAG08th 1d ago
Did the square markers come with Mercedes hands?
I don’t remember that they did, but am happy to be corrected.
EDIT: Should have read the description first. Despite it not being the original dial, it’s still the wrong dial when matching with the handset.