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Dan Pierce · 5 October 2007, 11:12 PM

Hell, I'm lucky to afford the "poor man's" Daytona.

Just Arrived: Ref 79170 Tudor Oysterdate Automatic Chrono Time.
This watch pushes my buttons in so many positive ways.

- Case and Trip loc Crown by Rolex. That's cool cause I love Rolex cases! This one is nicknamed "The BIG BLOCK". It's huge.
- Screw down crown & pushers. If I fall off the bar stool and land in the pool, no worries.

- Two tone subs. I love two tones. If you got 'em, show 'em.
- Rotating bezel. I use the bezel as a timing device often. Plus, you don't see many with this type bezel.
- Val 7750 movement. My favorite chrono movement. Robust, trusted, and can be easily repaired. I use the chrono function often as well.
-Plex crystal. Easily polished and plex has a luster not found in sapphire crystals.
- Cyclops. Love the iconic Rolex look, need and use the date.
- Oyster bracelet. Has a Tudor clasp and is ostensibly exactly the same as a Rolex oyster bracelet.
Many thanks to those who PM'ed info to me.

Now for the pics!
dP

ron17402 · 5 October 2007, 11:15 PM

NICE!!

SPACE-DWELLER · 5 October 2007, 11:15 PM

Nice chunky Tudor!

EvEr34 · 5 October 2007, 11:37 PM

GREAT watch. How much you want for it???

Congrats on a great piece

Rawhyde · 5 October 2007, 11:44 PM

Nice watch! Mine is white where yours is black and black where yours is white. I think yours will be easier to read! Congrats on the find!

Rawhyde

Dan Pierce · 5 October 2007, 11:45 PM

Thanks guys.

The prices on these have really gone up. I've seen them sell for over 4K. The "BIG BLOCK", plex crystal, pre Tiger chronos seem to be the ones to collect.
dP

nko51 · 5 October 2007, 11:46 PM

I was not aware Tudor made a Daytona model.

Rawhyde · 5 October 2007, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Thanks guys.

The prices on these have really gone up. I've seen them sell for over 4K. The "BIG BLOCK", plex crystal, pre Tiger chronos seem to be the ones to collect.
dP

Yeah, I'm amazed by that... Usually, in anything I buy, I get the version that you can't even give away. The Tudor Monte Carlo is the price champ but it is ugly. The pre-Tiger plastic crystal versions are the way to go!

Dan Pierce · 5 October 2007, 11:54 PM

Craig,
Is yours a silver or white dial? I was originally looking for a silver dial w/ black subs but couldn't find one for the right $$.
dP

Robb · 5 October 2007, 11:54 PM

Dan,

Congrats on your Tudor. I love it!!! I had the chance to check out Rawhyde's Tudor the other day and I really fell in love with it.

Did you find it from someone on the forum?

EvEr34 · 5 October 2007, 11:55 PM

is there a trade brewing>>>

daunwaun · 5 October 2007, 11:55 PM

very nice congrats

Rawhyde · 5 October 2007, 11:57 PM

White dial with black sub-dials and a rotating black outer bezel. I'm curious as to what mine is worth, pls PM me an approximate value.

Whem/if I can get a decent digital camera, I'll post some pics of it. All I have is a dinosaur and a camera phone.

Rawhyde

Dan Pierce · 6 October 2007, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Did you find it from someone on the forum?

I found it on that famous [infamous] auction site. The seller has a brick and mortar store and they agreed to end the auction early at a negotiated price.
dP

jac67 · 6 October 2007, 12:08 AM

Congrats, nice watch.

I really like these too. One thing I don't understand with these though is why is the bezel rotatable? and why is the bezel marked the way it is, and not calibrated similar to a Daytona ie. to measure elapsed time?

John.

Dan Pierce · 6 October 2007, 12:16 AM

Not sure I can answer your question. But I have no use for the Tachymeter and do use the rotating bezel as a simple timing device all the time. So this version really works best for me.
dP

Blue Bull · 6 October 2007, 12:18 AM

Excellent !!

timebroker · 6 October 2007, 12:29 AM

Excellent example!
And talking about prices, saw a Tudor on Ebay today which has a 23 000 dollar price tag on it

Can't remember series though, think it was a 7928 or something.

Jedi · 6 October 2007, 12:30 AM

Totally awesome!!

I want one!!!

WOW!!!

Maybe I'm stupid, but couldn't it be rarer than the You-Know-What??

Rawhyde · 6 October 2007, 12:35 AM

My buddy went to the AD and bought 3 Tudor Chronos and 2 Tudor Subs to flip back in 1996. He got a fantastic deal and passed one on to me that same week for $1100.

Rawhyde

Prince · 6 October 2007, 12:47 AM

Beautiful Tudor Chrono, Dan! You have excellent taste in watches, my friend!

I can't imagine how the original Paul Newman Daytona could be any better than this one.

Enjoy your new acquisition!!!

kcmo · 6 October 2007, 12:48 AM

Congrats Dan! It looks great on you!

roadcarver · 6 October 2007, 02:21 AM

Very nice...

Dan Pierce · 6 October 2007, 02:46 AM

Thanks again y'all.

This thing is damn hard to photograph.

The dial is really stunning with guilloche-embossed subs. Nice effect at various angles.

Here's a try.
dP

JJ Irani · 6 October 2007, 02:47 AM

Congrats, my good friend. Wear it in good health....always!

Welshwatchman · 6 October 2007, 02:58 AM

Bravo Dan,

That superb watch takes a back seat to no Daytona.

It is a classic and prices will go up up up.

S2000 Driver · 6 October 2007, 05:57 AM

Dan,

Congratulations -- AWESOME watch!

Because of the Date function I would consider buying this -- never the Daytona.

Any idea what the MSRP is in Canada and availability for BNIB from an AD?

Might be a good excuse to head up to Montreal for a long weekend!

BLSampson · 6 October 2007, 05:58 AM

Great watch Dan. Enjoy

watchgeek · 6 October 2007, 06:04 AM

i must say, i love that watch -- wear it well

Dan Pierce · 6 October 2007, 06:28 AM

[QUOTEAny idea what the MSRP is in Canada and availability for BNIB from an AD?

][/QUOTE]

Not sure what new[er] Tudor chronos go for. Mine is a 79170 and discontinued sometime in the mid 1990's.
Good luck,
dP

5 October 2007, 11:15 PM	#3
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Nice chunky Tudor! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

5 October 2007, 11:45 PM	#6
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,733	Thanks guys. The prices on these have really gone up. I've seen them sell for over 4K. The "BIG BLOCK", plex crystal, pre Tiger chronos seem to be the ones to collect. 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

5 October 2007, 11:46 PM	#7
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	I was not aware Tudor made a Daytona model. __________________

5 October 2007, 11:54 PM	#9
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,733	Craig, Is yours a silver or white dial? I was originally looking for a silver dial w/ black subs but couldn't find one for the right $$. 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

5 October 2007, 11:55 PM	#12
daunwaun "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: toronto Watch: 18K YG Day Date Posts: 2,985	very nice congrats __________________ DAUNWAUN

5 October 2007, 11:15 PM	#2
ron17402 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Ron Location: Charlotte, NC USA Watch: 116710 Posts: 435	NICE!!

5 October 2007, 11:37 PM	#4
EvEr34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,909	GREAT watch. How much you want for it??? Congrats on a great piece

5 October 2007, 11:44 PM	#5
Rawhyde Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Craig Location: NW Georgia Watch: Blue Sub+Tud Chron Posts: 834	Nice watch! Mine is white where yours is black and black where yours is white. I think yours will be easier to read! Congrats on the find! Rawhyde

5 October 2007, 11:54 PM	#10
Robb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Robb Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 4,931	Dan, Congrats on your Tudor. I love it!!! I had the chance to check out Rawhyde's Tudor the other day and I really fell in love with it. Did you find it from someone on the forum?

5 October 2007, 11:57 PM	#13
Rawhyde Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Craig Location: NW Georgia Watch: Blue Sub+Tud Chron Posts: 834	White dial with black sub-dials and a rotating black outer bezel. I'm curious as to what mine is worth, pls PM me an approximate value. Whem/if I can get a decent digital camera, I'll post some pics of it. All I have is a dinosaur and a camera phone. Rawhyde

6 October 2007, 12:08 AM	#15
jac67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Me Posts: 1,950	Congrats, nice watch. I really like these too. One thing I don't understand with these though is why is the bezel rotatable? and why is the bezel marked the way it is, and not calibrated similar to a Daytona ie. to measure elapsed time? John.

6 October 2007, 12:16 AM	#16
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,733	Not sure I can answer your question. But I have no use for the Tachymeter and do use the rotating bezel as a simple timing device all the time. So this version really works best for me. 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

6 October 2007, 12:18 AM	#17
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	Excellent !!

6 October 2007, 12:29 AM	#18
timebroker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Filip Location: Belgium Posts: 1,619	Excellent example! And talking about prices, saw a Tudor on Ebay today which has a 23 000 dollar price tag on it Can't remember series though, think it was a 7928 or something.

6 October 2007, 12:30 AM	#19
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	Totally awesome!! I want one!!! WOW!!! Maybe I'm stupid, but couldn't it be rarer than the You-Know-What??

6 October 2007, 12:35 AM	#20
Rawhyde Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Craig Location: NW Georgia Watch: Blue Sub+Tud Chron Posts: 834	My buddy went to the AD and bought 3 Tudor Chronos and 2 Tudor Subs to flip back in 1996. He got a fantastic deal and passed one on to me that same week for $1100. Rawhyde

6 October 2007, 12:47 AM	#21
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Beautiful Tudor Chrono, Dan! You have excellent taste in watches, my friend! I can't imagine how the original Paul Newman Daytona could be any better than this one. Enjoy your new acquisition!!! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

6 October 2007, 12:48 AM	#22
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Congrats Dan! It looks great on you!

6 October 2007, 02:21 AM	#23
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Very nice... __________________ I'm just a cook...

6 October 2007, 02:47 AM	#25
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Congrats, my good friend. Wear it in good health....always! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

6 October 2007, 02:58 AM	#26
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	Bravo Dan, That superb watch takes a back seat to no Daytona. It is a classic and prices will go up up up. __________________ ..33

6 October 2007, 05:57 AM	#27
S2000 Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: CT Watch: Submariner Datum ß Posts: 858	Dan, Congratulations -- AWESOME watch! Because of the Date function I would consider buying this -- never the Daytona. Any idea what the MSRP is in Canada and availability for BNIB from an AD? Might be a good excuse to head up to Montreal for a long weekend! __________________

6 October 2007, 05:58 AM	#28
BLSampson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bryan Location: Kansas City, MO Watch: TT Blue Submariner Posts: 930	Great watch Dan. Enjoy __________________ Yoboman "People sleep safely in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."

6 October 2007, 06:04 AM	#29
watchgeek Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 559	i must say, i love that watch -- wear it well

6 October 2007, 06:28 AM	#30
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,733	[QUOTEAny idea what the MSRP is in Canada and availability for BNIB from an AD? ][/QUOTE] Not sure what new[er] Tudor chronos go for. Mine is a 79170 and discontinued sometime in the mid 1990's. Good luck, 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

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