TUDOR | A STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC CENTRE SECONDS WRISTWATCH REF 7928 OYSTER PRINCE CIRCA 1966

Movement : cal. T390 automatic lever, 17 jewelsCase: stainless steel Oyster, black bezel calibrated for 60 units, screw-down crown and backDial: matte black, triangular, dot and baton indexesDiameter 40mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: none

DIAL: has aged evenly with some texture, the hands could be older replacements. All the lume is intact. CASE: The pearl has been replaced and the bezel may be a replacement. . The bezel insert has fade to a grey-blue, it may have been replaced. The watch case has recently been polished. MOVEMENT: working at time of cataloguing. The watch has not been tested to determine the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

The Tudor 7928 was the first Submariner with crown guards and the last model using the FEF movement. It was only available between 1959 and 1967 and is considered as the cousin of the Rolex 5513/5512. This lot has an attractive dial with silver writing perfectly completed by its ghost bezel.