The Prince chronograph 79000 series was Tudor’s fourth series of chronographs since the brand's first debut of its chronograph series in 1970, beginning with the Oysterdate Home Plate, Monte Carlo and the Big Block. With a strong resemblance to its sibling the Big Block, the Prince Date born in 1995 had a redesigned case apart from the flat-sided sharp contour of its predecessor to a softer and slimmer profile, at the same time it is also fitted with upgrades like, sapphire crystal and aluminium bezel insert. Three models were launched in the 79000 series: ref. 79280 with a steel bezel, ref. 79270 with a black 12-hour rotating bezel and lastly ref. 79260 with a black bezel like the present example.

Setting the present example apart from the regular ref. 79260 is the white “TIGER” insignia below the 12 o’clock marker. The year 1997 was an eventful year as professional golfer Tiger Woods had just won his first Masters Tournament, this sparked the ambassador relationship between the athlete and Tudor. Nicknamed the Tudor “Tiger” by collectors, the series had a wide range of bright exotic colours. Fitted with a stimulant orange dial with white accents, the present ref. 79260 is robust with a twist of playfulness. Offered in an attractive condition, the present example is complete with its original guarantee and fitted presentation box. Now discontinued, the present Tudor Tiger is a perfect timepiece for a day at the golf course.