{"product_id":"1998-tudor-prince-date-chronograph-red-dial-ref-79280","title":"1998 Tudor Prince Date Chronograph Red Dial (Ref. 79280)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWorth A Read\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eHistory and Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"351\"\u003eThe Tudor chronographs from the late 90s and early 2000s sit in an interesting place. They carry the DNA of the earlier Big Block references but move into a more refined case and dial execution, while still keeping that strong, functional identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"663\"\u003eReference 79280 is part of that transition. It keeps the familiar chronograph layout, screw-down pushers, and tachymeter bezel, but the proportions feel more balanced and wearable than the earlier generations. Inside is the tried-and-true automatic chronograph movement, built for reliability rather than show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eWhat makes this one stand out is the dial. The coral red tone is not something you come across often in this line. Most examples stay within black, white, or silver, so when one shows up like this, it completely changes the personality of the watch. It still has the same tool-watch foundation, but visually it is far more expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003eWriter’s Thoughts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003eThis is all about the dial. It is not a subtle red by any means. In the right light it almost glows, and it gives the watch a completely different feeling than the usual Tudor chronographs from this era. You still get the same case, the same layout, but it does not feel like the same watch at all. It's almost like the new Oyster Perpetual colored dials. It is one of those pieces where if you like it, you really like it. And you are probably not going to see another out in the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2184\"\u003eOur Promise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2262\" data-start=\"2024\"\u003eEvery watch is thoroughly vetted, carefully described with complete transparency, and guaranteed authentic. Each piece is offered in honest condition, ensuring collectors receive a timepiece that reflects both originality and integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tudor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1865\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prince Date Chronograph (Ref. 79280)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1998\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1950\"\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"1985\"\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 40mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fixed stainless steel 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