Many collectors are not especially acquainted with watches from Rolex's Tudor brand, creations which have become increasingly more collectible. Watches in the Tudor line, apart from the fact that they utilize ebauche movements, are similar to those of Rolex in design and construction.

When Rolex launched the Tudor brand in 1945, they strongly intended that the public perception of its quality had to equal that of Rolex. To achieve this lofty aim, until the mid-1990's, Tudor watches featured Rolex cases and crowns, and, until 1971, Rolex bracelets.

Today's offering features this discontinued Certified Pre-Owned Tudor Chronautic chronograph, one of our favorite early Tudor revival chronograph watches.

It has a classic silver dial with thick Oyster case.

Its bezel was patterned after the Rolex Daytona, the company's famous chronograph model. Possessing the same features and conception with a different movement and pusher, these chronographs earned a name for themselves as in essence a more affordable version of its sister watch.

It is in beautiful condition. The case is just short of mint with light signs of previous polishing to the case back and one prick on the side of the underside. On the wrist it presents as gorgeous mint. Our photos couldn't begin to do it justice.

Its dial is gorgeous mint as is its sapphire crystal.

A Master Watchmaker has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components, reassembling and lubricating the movement, replacing all of the waterproofing seals with new Tudor/Rolex gaskets, and timing testing and regulation (a $495 value).

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function, a full-page custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.

• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Maker: Tudor
• Model: Chronautic, Ref. 79380P
• Serial no.: 798,955
• Year built: c. early 2000's
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds, Automatic, Quick-Set Date, Chronograph
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: Stainless steel
• Case markings (outside): Tudor, Geneva
• Case condition:  Just short of mint with light signs of previous polishing to the case back and one prick on the side of the underside. On the wrist it presents as gorgeous mint. Our photos couldn't begin to do it justice.
• Dimensions: 42mm diameter (excluding crown), 48mm long lug tip-to-tip, 14.25mm thick
• Dial: Silver, steel applique baton indexes, luminous hour dots, outer minute/seconds divisions, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, aperture for the date, mint condition
• Hands: Original, steel luminous 'batons', red chronograph hand
• Movement type: Cal. 7750, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self compensating flat balance spring, micrometer regulator
• Jewels: 25
• Band: Calfskin leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn
• Crystal type: Sapphire, mint condition
• Width between lugs: 20mm
• Servicing: A Master Watchmaker has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components, reassembling and lubricating the movement, replacing all of the waterproofing seals with new Tudor/Rolex gaskets, and timing testing and regulation (a $495 value).
• Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
• Warranty: 1-year C.O.T. international warranty.
• Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
• Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide