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enginerd · 7 February 2014, 05:44 AM

I fell in love with the big blocks several months ago, and finally found the right one to call my own. I'm fairly certain it's a keeper.

I posted this in the vintage forum a couple days ago, but haven't decided if it's entirely vintage.

Acrylic crystal - check
Tritium dial - check
Lug holes - check
Rolex case, crown, and bracelet - check
Production year 1994 -

904L SS · 7 February 2014, 05:46 AM

Congratulations - looks a great purchase regardless of vintage or not!

Enjoy!!!!

77T · 7 February 2014, 05:54 AM

Well just look at the S/N and match it to the many lists to get a good idea...not perfect, but will get you very close.

enginerd · 7 February 2014, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

Well just look at the S/N and match it to the many lists to get a good idea...not perfect, but will get you very close.

I just meant that I haven't decided if it's old enough to be considered vintage. It's a B58xxxx which puts it in about 1994. I'm just asking the age old question: "How long until it's vintage?" If it was 5 years old and had the same attributes it certainly wouldn't be, but why not? It makes no difference to me; the only difference is the forum in which I decide to discuss it!

B500000 ...........................1993
B560000 ...........................1994
B590000 ...........................1995

coralfarmer84 · 7 February 2014, 05:58 AM

awesome looking watch

77T · 7 February 2014, 06:40 AM

Ah - understand better now.

Rule of thumb to me is 20+ years is Vintage. 100+ is antique.

Cc1966 · 7 February 2014, 06:42 AM

IMHO you have checked the key boxes to call it "vintage"...Great looking reference!

mjclark32 · 7 February 2014, 06:55 AM

Nice, congrats!

watchwatcher · 7 February 2014, 06:58 AM

Good looking watch. Congrats,

cop414 · 7 February 2014, 06:59 AM

Looks fantastic! Congratulations!

joe100 · 7 February 2014, 07:00 AM

Neat!

FTX I · 7 February 2014, 07:25 AM

Love that watch. Congrats!

Racerdj · 7 February 2014, 08:00 AM

Congratulations!

Auragentum · 7 February 2014, 08:03 AM

Very nice, congrats!

FremStar · 7 February 2014, 09:07 AM

BEAUTIFUL!

it!

HogwldFLTR · 7 February 2014, 09:18 AM

Do they make drool guards for laptops? That is outstanding.

petenyc · 7 February 2014, 09:42 AM

very nice

mruhland31 · 7 February 2014, 11:07 AM

Looks really great. Way to go!!!

Hairdude1 · 7 February 2014, 03:35 PM

Nice! Congrats!

travisb · 7 February 2014, 09:12 PM

Great looking!

Cru Jones · 7 February 2014, 09:22 PM

very nice!

brettpaul · 8 February 2014, 12:06 AM

Really great looking watch mate!

Tudor66 · 8 February 2014, 12:12 AM

Love the big block Tudors, I expect your Tudor will stay in your rotation the way mine has..

Al

iclick · 8 February 2014, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enginerd

I fell in love with the big blocks several months ago, and finally found the right one to call my own. I'm fairly certain it's a keeper.

I posted this in the vintage forum a couple days ago, but haven't decided if it's entirely vintage.

Acrylic crystal - check
Tritium dial - check
Lug holes - check
Rolex case, crown, and bracelet - check
Production year 1994 -

I would categorize the BB as a "vintage" mainly for the reasons you gave plus the fact that they aren't made anymore. The Tudor website doesn't even show the newer model (792xx), so I assume they are also no longer made, or at least not sold in the U.S.

I just pulled the plug on a 79170 big block

, which looks just like your 79160 except it has a moveable bezel. It should be here on Tuesday. These watches are becoming popular but I'm not sure why they are not more so. The Valjoux 7750 movement is solid and they have a Rolex case and crown, complete with logos, with have the same functions as a Daytona with the addition of a date feature. What's not to like? Self-wind, Oyster case, proven movement, chronograph features, and date. It's a bit thick (14mm, hence the moniker) but I haven't heard any complaints about that.

It will join my small collection that includes a 43-YO GMT (owned since new) and a circa ~2004 SS white-dial Daytona that I've had for three weeks. Will post a pic upon arrival.

VADanno · 8 February 2014, 12:36 AM

Love your big block! That is my favorite dial and bezel. I would love to find a 79260, once I find a buyer for my 116264. Wear your Tudor in good health!

blcblc · 8 February 2014, 01:23 AM

nice. congrats

HACKNSACK44 · 8 February 2014, 09:10 AM

Congrats!!

sea-dweller · 8 February 2014, 10:15 AM

Congrats!

nauticajoe · 8 February 2014, 10:18 AM

Very nice.

Congrats!

HRV · 9 February 2014, 05:17 PM

I like it

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7 February 2014, 05:44 AM	#1
enginerd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Nathan Location: Denver, CO Watch: Too many Posts: 1,008	Unexpected Incoming I fell in love with the big blocks several months ago, and finally found the right one to call my own. I'm fairly certain it's a keeper. I posted this in the vintage forum a couple days ago, but haven't decided if it's entirely vintage. Acrylic crystal - check Tritium dial - check Lug holes - check Rolex case, crown, and bracelet - check Production year 1994 - Attached Images

7 February 2014, 05:54 AM	#3
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,016	Well just look at the S/N and match it to the many lists to get a good idea...not perfect, but will get you very close. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

7 February 2014, 06:40 AM	#6
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,016	Ah - understand better now. Rule of thumb to me is 20+ years is Vintage. 100+ is antique. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

7 February 2014, 06:42 AM	#7
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	IMHO you have checked the key boxes to call it "vintage"...Great looking reference! __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

7 February 2014, 06:55 AM	#8
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7 February 2014, 05:46 AM	#2
904L SS "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: UK Posts: 102	Congratulations - looks a great purchase regardless of vintage or not! Enjoy!!!!

7 February 2014, 05:58 AM	#5
coralfarmer84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: United States Watch: Rolex, PP Posts: 1,198	awesome looking watch

7 February 2014, 06:58 AM	#9
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Good looking watch. Congrats,

7 February 2014, 06:59 AM	#10
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,242	Looks fantastic! Congratulations! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

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7 February 2014, 07:25 AM	#12
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Love that watch. Congrats!

7 February 2014, 08:00 AM	#13
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7 February 2014, 08:03 AM	#14
Auragentum "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: All over Posts: 633	Very nice, congrats! __________________ They don't make people like they used to...

7 February 2014, 09:07 AM	#15
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7 February 2014, 09:18 AM	#16
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,694	Do they make drool guards for laptops? That is outstanding. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

7 February 2014, 09:42 AM	#17
petenyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: pete Location: NYC Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,011	very nice

7 February 2014, 11:07 AM	#18
mruhland31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Santa Clarita CA Posts: 1,028	Looks really great. Way to go!!!

7 February 2014, 03:35 PM	#19
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Nice! Congrats!

7 February 2014, 09:12 PM	#20
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Great looking!

7 February 2014, 09:22 PM	#21
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	very nice!

8 February 2014, 12:06 AM	#22
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Really great looking watch mate!

8 February 2014, 12:12 AM	#23
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	Love the big block Tudors, I expect your Tudor will stay in your rotation the way mine has.. Al __________________ -NAWCC Member

8 February 2014, 12:36 AM	#25
VADanno "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Dan Location: Austin, TX Watch: Rolex Turn-O-Graph Posts: 408	Love your big block! That is my favorite dial and bezel. I would love to find a 79260, once I find a buyer for my 116264. Wear your Tudor in good health!

8 February 2014, 01:23 AM	#26
blcblc "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Somewhere Posts: 2,300	nice. congrats

8 February 2014, 09:10 AM	#27
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8 February 2014, 10:18 AM	#29
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Very nice. Congrats!

9 February 2014, 05:17 PM	#30
HRV "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Andrew Location: johannesburg Watch: ROLEX Posts: 4,407	I like it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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