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mattyguk1 · 23 August 2009, 07:58 PM

hi all,some pictures of the new member in my collection!

Dan Pierce · 23 August 2009, 10:15 PM

Congrats on a stunning example.

I have the same with the black dial and white subs. The rotating bezel makes it rarer than the other chronos in the series.
Wear it in good health and congrats,

dP

RLX-lvr · 23 August 2009, 10:17 PM

Wow, very nice early example.

Welcome to the Bigblock club LOL.

You will find alot of members loving your watch including me.
Do you know what here she was born, the first 3 serial #'s will tell you.

Here is my example, must be brothers.

Mine is from 1989.

Where it in good health.

Jeff

mattyguk1 · 23 August 2009, 11:07 PM

thanks chaps,serial number is B452... which makes it 1992 i believe? ive been looking for one for a while,i used to have a yellow dial "small block" some time back which was nice but this is a keeper for me!

Dan Pierce · 23 August 2009, 11:14 PM

My Big Block is a B504XXX.

dP

East Bay Rider · 23 August 2009, 11:38 PM

Can someone explain what "Big block" means as it relates to Tudor watches? It looks like it could be the same case as Rolex. Is that accurate?

My new Tudor Tiger (79270) SN is H116xxx. Does anyone know the year or a good reference for finding out more about this watch?

Gratuitous watch pic.

Dan Pierce · 23 August 2009, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

Can someone explain what "Big block" means as it relates to Tudor watches? It looks like it could be the same case as Rolex. Is that accurate?

My new Tudor Tiger (79270) SN is H116xxx. Does anyone know the year or a good reference for finding out more about this watch?

Gratuitous watch pic.

Checkout this, Bill:http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ight=pjsteiner

The Big Blocks have large flat case sides like those found on Subs and SD's except exaggerated to fit the self winding 7750. The 792X0 and 792X0P series have rounded case sides like those found on the modern Daytona.

dP

RLX-lvr · 23 August 2009, 11:55 PM

The bigblock case is probably twice the thickness as your case.
The bigblock case started in the 70's with the Tudor Monte Carlo chronos,
and ended with the 791xx reference, when they switched to 792xx reference the vases became thinner and more like the Daytona case.

East Bay Rider · 24 August 2009, 12:06 AM

Great info, thanks. That's quite a difference. But now I'm more confused. 79270 SN H11xxx, Tiger. What year would that be?

Dan Pierce · 24 August 2009, 12:13 AM

The Big Block vs later chrono cases is a bit deceiving. Both are quite tall and need to accommodate the the Valjoux 7750. The Big Blocks house the movement in the case with a rather flat case back. Whereas the later models have a slightly thinner case but a more pronounced, deeper case back. The designs of each accentuate these traits making the Big Block seemingly wear larger.

In reality they wear the same, imho.

dP

Dan Pierce · 24 August 2009, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

Great info, thanks. That's quite a difference. But now I'm more confused. 79270 SN H11xxx, Tiger. What year would that be?

Looks like a 1999. These are estimates but probably as close as you'll come to narrowing it down, thanks to Bagel's hard work.

dP

East Bay Rider · 24 August 2009, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Looks like a 1999. These are estimates but probably as close as you'll come to narrowing it down, thanks to Bagel's hard work.

dP

Thanks guys

RLX-lvr · 24 August 2009, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Looks like a 1999. These are estimates but probably as close as you'll come to narrowing it down, thanks to Bagel's hard work.

dP

That's right Dan. A big thank you to bagel.

And great observation with the case and casebacks of the different models.

peppermannen · 25 August 2009, 05:39 AM

Great watch

! Here's a picture of another brother from Norway together with a younger, yellow, cousin. Mine is a B634xxx, around 1995, I think

Dan Pierce · 25 August 2009, 05:44 AM

I love every damn one of them.

You can't beat the variety and functionality of these Tudors.

dP

onkyo · 25 August 2009, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

I love every damn one of them.

You can't beat the variety and functionality of these Tudors.

dP

I hear you Dan!

bagel · 25 August 2009, 10:51 PM

Welcome to the big block club ....

I am also a die-hard fan of tudor and here is my 94300 from around 83/84....

Lol-x · 25 August 2009, 11:38 PM

You gotta love that big block, it's just awesome.

I really like that silver dial/black sub-dial combo.

peppermannen · 26 August 2009, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bagel

Welcome to the big block club ....

I am also a die-hard fan of tudor and here is my 94300 from around 83/84....

Oooohh, nice! I like

Petter

Submarino · 26 August 2009, 07:30 AM

I absolutely love the 94300. What an amazing piece!! I used to own a big block but sold it 8 years ago, what a big mistake. I regret it so much. I just bought a nice 79280 transitional model so I don't feel so bad about not having my old Tudor.

onkyo · 26 August 2009, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bagel

Welcome to the big block club ....

I am also a die-hard fan of tudor and here is my 94300 from around 83/84....

Wonderful 94300!!!! Simply incredible.

ob1 · 27 August 2009, 07:16 AM

I'm drooling all over the screen. Great watch Matt, and splendid info as ever guys

Omega_Precision · 27 August 2009, 07:25 AM

Love it!

mattyguk1 · 27 August 2009, 05:07 PM

thanks all,it would appear im in good company. im now on the look out for a 5513 or a 1680 sub!

23 August 2009, 11:14 PM	#5
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,729	My Big Block is a B504XXX. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

23 August 2009, 11:38 PM	#6
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 11,886	Can someone explain what "Big block" means as it relates to Tudor watches? It looks like it could be the same case as Rolex. Is that accurate? My new Tudor Tiger (79270) SN is H116xxx. Does anyone know the year or a good reference for finding out more about this watch? Gratuitous watch pic. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

24 August 2009, 12:06 AM	#9
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 11,886	Great info, thanks. That's quite a difference. But now I'm more confused. 79270 SN H11xxx, Tiger. What year would that be? __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

24 August 2009, 12:13 AM	#10
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,729	The Big Block vs later chrono cases is a bit deceiving. Both are quite tall and need to accommodate the the Valjoux 7750. The Big Blocks house the movement in the case with a rather flat case back. Whereas the later models have a slightly thinner case but a more pronounced, deeper case back. The designs of each accentuate these traits making the Big Block seemingly wear larger. In reality they wear the same, imho. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

25 August 2009, 05:44 AM	#15
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,729	I love every damn one of them. You can't beat the variety and functionality of these Tudors. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

23 August 2009, 10:17 PM	#3
RLX-lvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Toronto Posts: 1,947	Wow, very nice early example. Welcome to the Bigblock club LOL. You will find alot of members loving your watch including me. Do you know what here she was born, the first 3 serial #'s will tell you. Here is my example, must be brothers. Mine is from 1989. Where it in good health. Jeff

23 August 2009, 11:07 PM	#4
mattyguk1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: uk Posts: 33	thanks chaps,serial number is B452... which makes it 1992 i believe? ive been looking for one for a while,i used to have a yellow dial "small block" some time back which was nice but this is a keeper for me!

23 August 2009, 11:55 PM	#8
RLX-lvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Toronto Posts: 1,947	The bigblock case is probably twice the thickness as your case. The bigblock case started in the 70's with the Tudor Monte Carlo chronos, and ended with the 791xx reference, when they switched to 792xx reference the vases became thinner and more like the Daytona case.

25 August 2009, 10:51 PM	#17
bagel "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 605	Welcome to the big block club .... I am also a die-hard fan of tudor and here is my 94300 from around 83/84....

25 August 2009, 11:38 PM	#18
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,237	You gotta love that big block, it's just awesome. I really like that silver dial/black sub-dial combo. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

26 August 2009, 07:30 AM	#20
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	I absolutely love the 94300. What an amazing piece!! I used to own a big block but sold it 8 years ago, what a big mistake. I regret it so much. I just bought a nice 79280 transitional model so I don't feel so bad about not having my old Tudor. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

27 August 2009, 07:16 AM	#22
ob1 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: canterbury Watch: new pussycat? Posts: 635	I'm drooling all over the screen. Great watch Matt, and splendid info as ever guys

27 August 2009, 07:25 AM	#23
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	Love it!

27 August 2009, 05:07 PM	#24
mattyguk1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: uk Posts: 33	thanks all,it would appear im in good company. im now on the look out for a 5513 or a 1680 sub!

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