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Dan Pierce · 11 July 2011, 01:44 AM

I love this watch. Took it on it's first road trip [heading home tonight] and the THC continues to show it's true colors.

Yeah, the movement has been beaten to death like 3 day old roadkill by the "in house only" elites

, the size has some vintage fans rolling their eyes

, and there's always the "it's not a Rolex" crowd

that every Tudor owner has experienced.

But this gem has been running well within chronometer specs since day one.

The dial, although busy at first glance, it amazingly easy to read, and retains a classic vintage vibe.

The lume, once charged, is good for all night.

The 42mm size is has a commanding wrist presence but is not so big that it makes my other 40mm watches feel small by comparison.

The flat case back and 22mm bracelet allow it to snug fit without feeling like handcuffs [not that I know what handcuffs feel like

].

The chrono function, although a bit quirky w/ the 45 min counter, has been put to work w/ good effect on many occasions.

The 12 hour bezel is a traveler's dream and is a feature I use constantly whether on the road or while working from home.

The THC has surpassed my expectations is every way.

dP

z32turbo · 11 July 2011, 01:48 AM

Great photos!!!!!!!!

Art 1 · 11 July 2011, 01:51 AM

Glad that you are enjoying it, Dan.

dannyt · 11 July 2011, 01:53 AM

That clasp is seriously cool!

MonBK · 11 July 2011, 01:54 AM

Looking good Dan.

Dan Pierce · 11 July 2011, 01:59 AM

Thanks, gents!!

dP

dddrees · 11 July 2011, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dannyt

That clasp is seriously cool!

X2

Great review and Great PICs. Looks like another fantastic Tudor Chronograph.

Flat4Boxer · 11 July 2011, 02:01 AM

I like it!

STEELINOX · 11 July 2011, 02:09 AM

Nice expose dP ~ !

ingoodtime · 11 July 2011, 02:10 AM

The watch has a commanding wrist presence and is gorgeous. I'd be happy to enjoy one on a daily rotational basis with my other pride and joys. Great choice Dan. I suspect many will have the Tudor bug now. I think I do!

cornerstore · 11 July 2011, 02:12 AM

Great shots

Grissom · 11 July 2011, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrick09

Great shots

x2! You always take excellent pictures Dan. Nice critique......

Dr. Robert · 11 July 2011, 02:35 AM

It's a Tudor, it's a very good timepiece, movt. is a quality movt., Rolex owns Tudor, size specs are moderate, it has that classic vibe....that happens to look very tasty to this curmudgeon.......bah humbug, I like it!

chicagofan · 11 July 2011, 02:32 AM

Nice pics. Thanks for sharing.

threemonkeys · 11 July 2011, 02:39 AM

Very nice, Dan. This baby is on my short lust-list of watches.

TSW · 11 July 2011, 02:39 AM

Love it!

dnagwhogas · 11 July 2011, 02:41 AM

Gorgeous piece Dan!

Paracentesis · 11 July 2011, 02:43 AM

Great review and photos. I really like the 12 hour bezel.

Is it new?

landroverking · 11 July 2011, 02:44 AM

Anyone who is tired of their Heritage please send it to me I will pay for the postage.

RolexV3 · 11 July 2011, 02:58 AM

Dan, glad to hear your loving that Tudor. Hopefully it's a keeper 4 u. How is the weather in Kentucky. been warm here in WV

Dan Pierce · 11 July 2011, 03:20 AM

Thanks again for the kind words, everybody!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

It's a Tudor, it's a very good timepiece, movt. is a quality movt., Rolex owns Tudor, size specs are moderate, it has that classic vibe....that happens to look very tasty to this curmudgeon.......bah humbug, I like it!

You know you have a winner when the vintage and modern WIS's take notice.

Thanks, DR!

Quote:

Originally Posted by landroverking

Anyone who is tired of their Heritage please send it to me I will pay for the postage.

Don't expect mine anytime soon.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexV3

Dan, glad to hear your loving that Tudor. Hopefully it's a keeper 4 u. How is the weather in Kentucky. been warm here in WV

Been enjoying the milder Milwaukee weather but will be landing back in the soup tonight.

dP

Frogman4me · 11 July 2011, 03:00 AM

Great review DP, montecarlo is a classic!

Chris B · 11 July 2011, 03:08 AM

Great pics Dan

HL65 · 11 July 2011, 03:08 AM

Great shots of a great looking watch Dan!!

ecsub44 · 11 July 2011, 03:09 AM

I LOVE that watch. Great photos! I'll be drooling all afternoon...

The Joker · 11 July 2011, 03:10 AM

Nice pics Dan

chiko323 · 11 July 2011, 03:15 AM

But... It's not a Rolex

LOL jk :-)
Great pics!!!

victor · 11 July 2011, 03:18 AM

I like your watch a lot!!! congrats...

roger0770 · 11 July 2011, 03:24 AM

Thanks for sharing, Dan! The pics are awesome. BTW, is the cyclopes an optional feature?

Dan Pierce · 11 July 2011, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roger0770

Thanks for sharing, Dan! The pics are awesome. BTW, is the cyclopes an optional feature?

Thanks, Roger!

No, I had a friend install it after Doxadavid added one to his. It adds to the vintage feel and my 52 year old eyes appreciate the help.

dP

11 July 2011, 01:44 AM	#1
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Not Just Another Pretty Face...................... I love this watch. Took it on it's first road trip [heading home tonight] and the THC continues to show it's true colors. Yeah, the movement has been beaten to death like 3 day old roadkill by the "in house only" elites, the size has some vintage fans rolling their eyes, and there's always the "it's not a Rolex" crowd that every Tudor owner has experienced. But this gem has been running well within chronometer specs since day one. The dial, although busy at first glance, it amazingly easy to read, and retains a classic vintage vibe. The lume, once charged, is good for all night. The 42mm size is has a commanding wrist presence but is not so big that it makes my other 40mm watches feel small by comparison. The flat case back and 22mm bracelet allow it to snug fit without feeling like handcuffs [not that I know what handcuffs feel like]. The chrono function, although a bit quirky w/ the 45 min counter, has been put to work w/ good effect on many occasions. The 12 hour bezel is a traveler's dream and is a feature I use constantly whether on the road or while working from home. The THC has surpassed my expectations is every way. 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

11 July 2011, 01:48 AM	#2
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11 July 2011, 01:53 AM	#4
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11 July 2011, 01:59 AM	#6
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Thanks, gents!! 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

11 July 2011, 02:01 AM	#8
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11 July 2011, 01:51 AM	#3
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Glad that you are enjoying it, Dan.

11 July 2011, 01:54 AM	#5
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Looking good Dan.

11 July 2011, 02:09 AM	#9
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11 July 2011, 02:10 AM	#10
ingoodtime "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,834	The watch has a commanding wrist presence and is gorgeous. I'd be happy to enjoy one on a daily rotational basis with my other pride and joys. Great choice Dan. I suspect many will have the Tudor bug now. I think I do! __________________ Lee

11 July 2011, 02:12 AM	#11
cornerstore "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,010	Great shots

11 July 2011, 02:35 AM	#13
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	It's a Tudor, it's a very good timepiece, movt. is a quality movt., Rolex owns Tudor, size specs are moderate, it has that classic vibe....that happens to look very tasty to this curmudgeon.......bah humbug, I like it! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

11 July 2011, 02:32 AM	#14
chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	Nice pics. Thanks for sharing.

11 July 2011, 02:39 AM	#15
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	Very nice, Dan. This baby is on my short lust-list of watches.

11 July 2011, 02:39 AM	#16
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Love it! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

11 July 2011, 02:41 AM	#17
dnagwhogas "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: MauiBacerdo Location: Chicago Watch: N :Learn Posts: 902	Gorgeous piece Dan! __________________ P-Club Member # 7 Time is what prevents everything from happening at once.

11 July 2011, 02:43 AM	#18
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	Great review and photos. I really like the 12 hour bezel. Is it new?

11 July 2011, 02:44 AM	#19
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Anyone who is tired of their Heritage please send it to me I will pay for the postage.

11 July 2011, 02:58 AM	#20
RolexV3 Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Vince Location: West Virginia Watch: Rolex DSSD & DJ Posts: 902	Dan, glad to hear your loving that Tudor. Hopefully it's a keeper 4 u. How is the weather in Kentucky. been warm here in WV

11 July 2011, 03:00 AM	#22
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Great review DP, montecarlo is a classic!

11 July 2011, 03:08 AM	#23
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Great pics Dan

11 July 2011, 03:08 AM	#24
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,007	Great shots of a great looking watch Dan!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

11 July 2011, 03:09 AM	#25
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	I LOVE that watch. Great photos! I'll be drooling all afternoon... __________________ *侘寂 -- wabi-sabi --* acceptance of transience and imperfection by finding beauty in that which is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete Commissioner of WEIRD POLICE , Badge # ecsub44

11 July 2011, 03:10 AM	#26
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Nice pics Dan

11 July 2011, 03:15 AM	#27
chiko323 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MA Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 953	But... It's not a Rolex LOL jk :-) Great pics!!!

11 July 2011, 03:18 AM	#28
victor Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Victor Location: Canada Watch: Rolex GMTc Posts: 77	I like your watch a lot!!! congrats...

11 July 2011, 03:24 AM	#29
roger0770 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On Earth Watch: A Few Posts: 1,510	Thanks for sharing, Dan! The pics are awesome. BTW, is the cyclopes an optional feature?

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