Tudor Chronograph Knowledge

[NewDorpNY]

My 79180 and 94210. Love coming back to this thread





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[ness038]

Just bought this one from HQMilton. Excited to get it in!

https://www.hqmilton.com/timepieces/...x-papers-A3956

[canon1243]

Originally Posted by ness038

Just bought this one from HQMilton. Excited to get it in!

https://www.hqmilton.com/timepieces/...x-papers-A3956

How much did you pay?

[GolfJunkie]

Originally Posted by ness038

Just bought this one from HQMilton. Excited to get it in!

https://www.hqmilton.com/timepieces/...x-papers-A3956

Congrats! I really like that one

[Oyster Sauce]

Originally Posted by ness038

Just bought this one from HQMilton. Excited to get it in!

https://www.hqmilton.com/timepieces/...x-papers-A3956

Very nice -- lots of good features on that one. Wear in good health

[ness038]

Sorry for the rotated photo!

[orangeguy]

Like it!

[GrantD]

Great info, helped me identify mine as a transitional pre tiger 79260 marked Rolex but with a prince dial.

[ness038]

Does anybody know if the 79260 Oyster Date came available with a black dial with white sub dials? I see silver sub dials a lot, but not sure if I've seen any with white.

[jaisonline]

Originally Posted by GrantD

Great info, helped me identify mine as a transitional pre tiger 79260 marked Rolex but with a prince dial.

Many of these watches had part swaps. I did my dial swap years ago with Vanessa who was a member here (I kept my original silver tapestry dial). Rolex NYC used to also offer dial swaps during maintenance visits.

Some folks also added Rolex branded case backs & crowns. Anything to increase their value.

Not that it matters much but do you have the original paperwork that came w/ it? Starting serial letters with the case and clasp can help.

[jaisonline]

Originally Posted by ness038

Does anybody know if the 79260 Oyster Date came available with a black dial with white sub dials? I see silver sub dials a lot, but not sure if I've seen any with white.

[Solo118]

Sorry to bump this up, but I think this is a fabulous thread on a fabulous watch (or series of watches) that usually get overlooked.

I am a previous owner of a pre-tiger transitional 79260, and looking to get back into one. However I noticed that prices have gone way up, but now they are not too far from the big blocks.

Is it worth paying a little extra for a big block 791x0 over a 792x0? I know the physical differences, but it seems like they (the big blocks) became the better buy.

[rootbeer7]

The Big Blocks have more Rolex dna. Uniquely they were also the thickest case Rolex produced until the DeepSea.

[Cantab]

But, the Small Blocks are much more comfortable to wear.

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by Cantab

But, the Small Blocks are much more comfortable to wear.

Owned both and never noticed any difference in comfort between the two.
dP

[Solo118]

Originally Posted by Cantab

But, the Small Blocks are much more comfortable to wear.

I am hearing conflicting opinions though. I have had the 79260 and I agree it was comfortable, but many are saying the slight thicker case on the 791x0 is not that noticeable at all. I believe it is 14mm vs. 14.5mm. I

[ancientmariner]

Have a 7.25” wrist and find the 79180 big block very comfortable. Best to try one on and decide.

[Solo118]

Originally Posted by ancientmariner

Have a 7.25” wrist and find the 79180 big block very comfortable. Best to try one on and decide.

Sporting a 6.3" wrist, but hoping for the best since a 79260 fit me nicely. Still have not found "the one" but I am actively looking for a big block

[rootbeer7]

I always found my Big Block more comfortable on a nato than the bracelet.

[DannyO]

https://revolutionwatch.com/tudor-big-block/
Here is a good article on the Big Block. I have a 79270 Tiger on a nato and it is the only watch I own that I can wear like I don't give a damn.

[GrantD]

Originally Posted by DannyO

https://revolutionwatch.com/tudor-big-block/
Here is a good article on the Big Block. I have a 79270 Tiger on a nato and it is the only watch I own that I can wear like I don't give a damn.

I believe the 7926 series are known as the small blocks, their cases are more oval and less slab sided. Great looking watch you have, I have the 79260 pre tiger.


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[MinMay]

I have a 7926 series in small block with OYSTERDATE. Most of the small block dial is PRINCE DATE. This one is rare since the dial is considered albino

[JBlizz]

I've seen a couple examples in this thread of silver dials turning pink. Has anyone else encountered this? I'm considering picking up a silver dial but I'm concerned of this issue. Thanks in advance.

[MinMay]

Originally Posted by JBlizz

I've seen a couple examples in this thread of silver dials turning pink. Has anyone else encountered this? I'm considering picking up a silver dial but I'm concerned of this issue. Thanks in advance.

No pink on mine, but it should be more sought after if it indeed turn pink.

[sportsmaven20]

Tudor needs to re-release an updated version of these chronographs…they would be a huge hit!

[GrantD]

Originally Posted by JBlizz

I've seen a couple examples in this thread of silver dials turning pink. Has anyone else encountered this? I'm considering picking up a silver dial but I'm concerned of this issue. Thanks in advance.

Mine has a salmon hue in certain lights, maybe pinky champagne


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[MinMay]

Originally Posted by GrantD

Mine has a salmon hue in certain lights, maybe pinky champagne


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Very nice. I noticed you opted for the PRINCE DATE, I was going for the OYSTERDATE instead.

[GrantD]

Originally Posted by MinMay

Very nice. I noticed you opted for the PRINCE DATE, I was going for the OYSTERDATE instead.

Yes I would’ve preferred oysterdate but they tend to be the big blocks, main thing for me was Rolex signed





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[Ouzo12]

This thread is epci, an invaluable source of information for big and small blocks. I recently purchased this from eBay for around 5700 including taxes and fees. Currently at ebay's authentication center and should be on my wrist within a week. Will sadly need to sell my speedmaster to fund the purchase but figured the price was right and I can get back into a speedy in the future when funds become available. Hopefully my 7inch wrist can pull it off.

[JedB]

Here's mine. Purchased in 2000.
Still wear it semi-regularly.