Tudor Chronograph Turns 50

[snoride]

Interesting that the 7033/0 never went beyond prototype stage.

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by kieselguhr

Wish they would drop the in house chronograph movement into the heritage chrono line. Not a fan of the black bay chrono.

Nick,

As happy as I am w/ the in-house movement performance on my GMT BB & Pelagos, I think I'd prefer a 7750, 2 register configuration [w/ 60 minute & 12 hour counters, and no running second hand]. The 45 minute chrono isn't long enough for practical use, IMHO.
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[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by snoride

Interesting that the 7033/0 never went beyond prototype stage.

That makes the modern THC, w/ the 12 hour rotating bezel, even more intriguing.
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[AJMarcus]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

This was love at first sight for me.

Nice. Tudors JP Special. Do you have that on the bundt? Can you use the strap itself without the PN bundt look?

[garyk]

Thanks for posting Dan, I had no idea about this? No wonder they are producing such cool watches, been at it awhile!!




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[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by garyk

Thanks for posting Dan, I had no idea about this? No wonder they are producing such cool watches, been at it awhile!!




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Yep, they know what they're doing.

Never been much of a two tone fan but the new Tudor S&G's have changed that. Great looking chronograph!
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[AJMarcus]

Who has a vintage blue Monte Carlo? Be cool to see that next to the reedition version. Just wish Tudor kept the original dimensions when they issued the 2010 production models.

[snoride]

I really like the vintage home plate vibe of the Heritage Chrono but not having a 12 Hour counter is what keeps me from purchasing one. I also prefer my smaller Prince Chrono dimensions. However with used Heritage Chrono prices so attractive not sure if I can hold off adding one!

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Nick,
As happy as I am w/ the in-house movement performance on my GMT BB & Pelagos, I think I'd prefer a 7750, 2 register configuration [w/ 60 minute & 12 hour counters, and no running second hand]. The 45 minute chrono isn't long enough for practical use, IMHO.
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[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by snoride

I really like the vintage home plate vibe of the Heritage Chrono but not having a 12 Hour counter is what keeps me from purchasing one. I also prefer my smaller Prince Chrono dimensions. However with used Heritage Chrono prices so attractive not sure if I can hold off adding one!

Well you can use the 12 hour bezel to track multiple hours but it does get a bit complicated. I've been enjoying mine since 2011.

Those Prince Dates and earlier Big Blocks are still under valued and with all the variations, there's one for everybody!
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[heuermonaco]

Originally Posted by johnliley

I still have it.


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Rare and special ... I have one and have only even seen 3 others (including this one ) with this amazing linen brushed dial !

My favourite

[johnliley]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Very nice!


Great to hear from you, John! It's been a while. Thanks for sharing with us the loveliest Tudor dial of all.


Love those silver dials.
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I knew you love that watch and I'm back life gets crazy.

:) oh and I got a BB58 at list ;)

[snoride]

I like the Blue and also the Grey but Black would be first choice!

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by snoride

I like the Blue and also the Grey but Black would be first choice!

The black dial pops quite nicely, I think.

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[b-man]

Great thread Dan, I will bookmark for reference. There was a previous Tudor chrono thread with 18 pages that went on for 10+ years with tons of information.

I currently have an old Rolex 18K 8952 dress watch, and an old steel 7988/0 Tudor prince oysterdate. Hope to pick up a 79260 non Tiger this year.

[Watchzombie]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

From the Federation of The Swiss Watch Industry [borrowed from WUS]:
http://www.fhs.swiss/eng/2020_03_26_01_Tudor.html
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Dan, there are few models after the 792x0 eg 79380 20300 etc Any ideas all why these are not been mentioned . Is if they are less popular or collectible ?

[Wooster]

Hope Everyone is well and safe.

Love my THC.

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by johnliley

I knew you love that watch and I'm back life gets crazy.

:) oh and I got a BB58 at list ;)

Glad to have you back, John. Can't wait to see your BB58.

Originally Posted by snoride

I like the Blue and also the Grey but Black would be first choice!

Each makes it's own statement, and does it well.

Originally Posted by b-man

Great thread Dan, I will bookmark for reference. There was a previous Tudor chrono thread with 18 pages that went on for 10+ years with tons of information.

I currently have an old Rolex 18K 8952 dress watch, and an old steel 7988/0 Tudor prince oysterdate. Hope to pick up a 79260 non Tiger this year.

GO for it, you won't be disappointed.

Originally Posted by Watchzombie

Dan, there are few models after the 792x0 eg 79380 20300 etc Any ideas all why these are not been mentioned . Is if they are less popular or collectible ?

That would be my guess. And their years of production were pretty short.

Originally Posted by Wooster

Hope Everyone is well and safe.

Love my THC.

Bellissimo!
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[BisonHead]

What a great thread. Still on my wish list to buy. Some cracking watches there.

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Absolute beauty, Larry!
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Thank you, Dan! Long-time admirer here of your chronos and collection in general.

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by BisonHead

What a great thread. Still on my wish list to buy. Some cracking watches there.

Thanks, mate!

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Thank you, Dan! Long-time admirer here of your chronos and collection in general.

Thanks, Larry!
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[FTX I]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

My pleasure!

Let's celebrate with pics of Tudor chronographs you've owned and/ or currently enjoy.
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Great pics as always my friend. Beautiful watches.

[Jeanf]

Hi,

I have a 79280 (stainless steel bezel) but would like to replace SS bezel with a black insert bezel. Can it be done? If so, I searched and could not find a OEM SS bezel ring with black insert.

Thanks!

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by FTX I

Great pics as always my friend. Beautiful watches.

Thanks, Flavio!

Originally Posted by Jeanf

Hi,

I have a 79280 (stainless steel bezel) but would like to replace SS bezel with a black insert bezel. Can it be done? If so, I searched and could not find a OEM SS bezel ring with black insert.

Thanks!

From what I've read the bezels are interchangeable. However, the real issue is sourcing another bezel as they rarely come up for sale.
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[ancientmariner]

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by ancientmariner

Very nice, Anthony!
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[rockmastermike]

(Porsche from local caffeine & cars event)

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by rockmastermike

(Porsche from local caffeine & cars event)

Those Big Blocks look so good on all types of straps.
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[rockmastermike]

[McPGA]

Don’t wear it as much as I should...and wonder why every time I put it on.


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[James444]

Hi Dan, happy 50th anniversary tudor chrono, stay safe n healthy everyone.

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