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Old 24 November 2024, 09:12 PM   #1
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Have you got a ‘hen's teeth’ piece !

A pal asked me other day what’s the rarest Rolex/Tudor piece you have. I was about to trot out an answer of Sigma Big Red, but then I remembered that this 9101/0 Integrale with a Peacock Green dial is in fact the rarest - I’ve only ever seen one other in 46 years of collecting.

Anyone else got something that they’ve hardly ever/never seen another of….unsung lower value pieces especially welcome

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Old 24 November 2024, 10:00 PM   #2
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A pal asked me other day what’s the rarest Rolex/Tudor piece you have. I was about to trot out an answer of Sigma Big Red, but then I remembered that this 9101/0 Integrale with a Peacock Green dial is in fact the rarest - I’ve only ever seen one other in 46 years of collecting.

Anyone else got something that they’ve hardly ever/never seen another of….unsung lower value pieces especially welcome

Loving the look of that one
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Old 25 November 2024, 06:20 AM   #3
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Very interesting, I wasn't even aware that this watch exists! Just based on its looks I would consider that it is some kind of prototype.

Based on the s/n when it was made and how long it was in production?

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Old 25 November 2024, 06:23 AM   #4
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The dial is of Tudor Jumbo, not sure about the hands. The case and bracelet are completely different.

AS 1895 movement?

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Old 25 November 2024, 06:26 AM   #5
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A pal asked me other day what’s the rarest Rolex/Tudor piece you have. I was about to trot out an answer of Sigma Big Red, but then I remembered that this 9101/0 Integrale with a Peacock Green dial is in fact the rarest - I’ve only ever seen one other in 46 years of collecting.

Anyone else got something that they’ve hardly ever/never seen another of….unsung lower value pieces especially welcome

Awesome pal!
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Old 25 November 2024, 06:46 AM   #6
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Incredible case and unique details. Very nice


Once upon a time I owned this 1 of 38 pieces.
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Old 25 November 2024, 07:01 AM   #7
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I really like integrated bracelets and agree the tudors are very nice Paul.
However, just seeing you mention you have a sigma big red forces me to ask if you will please show it off?

Can’t say hens teeth, but here are a couple seldom seen chronomatic movement configurations…
Hamilton 707 GMT and Heuer 1163 tropical cream…
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Old 25 November 2024, 08:46 AM   #8
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Whoa, that 9101/0 Integrale with the Peacock Green dial sounds super rare! It’s awesome that you’ve got such a unique piece in your collection.
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Old 25 November 2024, 08:54 AM   #9
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I have one with a red dial but it’s needs service and is not put together so no pics :(

Cool reference, never seen the green dial.

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That Eagle Beak or Square in the MN thread under 150 of both combined MN? Far less today?
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Old 25 November 2024, 09:28 PM   #11
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Very interesting, I wasn't even aware that this watch exists! Just based on its looks I would consider that it is some kind of prototype.

Based on the s/n when it was made and how long it was in production?

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Tudor launched the Integrale 9101/9111/9121/9130 and 9140 50 yrs ago, in 1974.

This was a time when Gerald Genta (A.P. Royal Oak) and other manufacturers eg Omega and Patek Phillipe Nautilus (also GG design), were doing a lot of integrated bracelet pieces. Tudor relaunched a ‘Royale’ integrated model in 2022 too btw.

Of these models the 9101, 9111, 9121 used the same 9411/0 snowflake submariner ETA mvt at the time, and the 9130/9140 used a ETA quartz mvt. The quartz are especially rare as they cost nearly twice the mechanical auto price and close to a the Rolex 1601/1603 DateJust price!

The watches were discontinued in 1980.

Here are two adverts used in many lifestyle mags in mid-late 70’s. Auto above, quartz below.

As with the datejust silver was favoured by the brand for advertising and most (about 55-60%) found are thus silver dialled.


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Old 25 November 2024, 11:07 PM   #12
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TuRo,

Thank you very much for your detailed and very comprehensive answer. I was not aware of this model and all these interesting facts! Yes, I see now the Geralt Genta influence in the design and it makes sense to see some of the DNA being carried over in part of the Tudor modern line.

This information begs to be included in a Tudor comprehensive design and history book. Certainly Tudor produced so many great watches that deserve to be brought into the light.

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Great example of a rare beauty, Paul! Congrats!
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Old 25 November 2024, 11:21 PM   #14
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' Anyone else got something that they’ve hardly ever/never seen another of….unsung lower value pieces especially welcome '

I have a Orfina Porsche Design, the watch was produced from 1972 - 1978, designed by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche (Butzi) who designed the iconic Porsche 911. My watch is the version with Lemania 5100 movement, Orfina started using it in 1974 as the production of ETA Valjoux 7750 ceased at that time. The first iteration of the watch was with ETA. These old watches still offer good value and are quite rare.



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Old 25 November 2024, 11:33 PM   #15
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I really like integrated bracelets and agree the tudors are very nice Paul.
However, just seeing you mention you have a sigma big red forces me to ask if you will please show it off?

Can’t say hens teeth, but here are a couple seldom seen chronomatic movement configurations…
Hamilton 707 GMT and Heuer 1163 tropical cream…
Nice pieces K. Will do when next at vault. To whet the appetite it’s identical to this 1974 one here :

https://precious-time-watches.com/sh...big-reg-sigma/
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Nice pieces K. Will do when next at vault. To whet the appetite it’s identical to this 1974 one here :
https://precious-time-watches.com/sh...big-reg-sigma/
Thanks Paul, do you happen to know the serial range for them?
It’s this version of 6265 I’d ultimately love to acquire some day.
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My twin Tornek Rayville

Holy moly - one is a unicorn
But two!!!

I think it's in the order of ultra rare.

How do you get them serviced?
Via Blancpain?


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I think this may not be very exciting on a Rolex forum, but very few of these chronometer-grade 30L movements were made. Just a special batch for competitions, IIRC.
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