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Old Expat Beast · 23 July 2014, 11:05 PM

Apart from the scratched up bezel and acrylic, which I guess can either be restored or replaced, is this a good one? Not really my area, but I like it. Only got the one pic. Thanks.

watchwatcher · 23 July 2014, 11:34 PM

I think it's a beauty. It's outside of my area, too, but I like it.

Dan Pierce · 23 July 2014, 11:55 PM

Looks like an early Big Block due to the dial [angled hour markers, date window outline]. I'd have the crystal replaced, bezel polished and repainted during service. That would really erase lots of years on this beauty.
dP

Old Expat Beast · 23 July 2014, 11:58 PM

Thanks Dan, so possibly early 90s? I have asked for the serial, don't have it yet.

Dan Pierce · 24 July 2014, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Thanks Dan, so possibly early 90s? I have asked for the serial, don't have it yet.

Early 90's, possible very late 80's. My Big Block dated to 1992 and it had the second version dial [straight hour markers, no date window outline].
dP

Old Expat Beast · 24 July 2014, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Early 90's, possible very late 80's. My Big Block dated to 1992 and it had the second version dial [straight hour markers, no date window outline].
dP

Very nice....and a more useful rotating bezel.

Tudor Fan · 24 July 2014, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Very nice....and a more useful rotating bezel.

I think the tachymeter bezel looks way cooler though... I love it.

Nycturbovr6 · 24 July 2014, 12:01 AM

That looks really nice. Just take care of the dial and crystal and you are good to go

HORNBLOWER · 24 July 2014, 12:21 AM

Looks nice, has it got the correct bracelet etc?

Old Expat Beast · 24 July 2014, 12:24 AM

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Looks nice, has it got the correct bracelet etc?

I think so. I will see it tomorrow, it's with a dealer I have bought a few from before.

lhanddds · 24 July 2014, 12:31 AM

Looks good and I like Dan's suggestions, good luck.

Micha · 24 July 2014, 12:48 AM

I absolutely love the Big Blocks, actually Dan turned me on to those

if the price is right, go for it, but I would figure a full service may be due, unless there was a recent one. Let us know how you make out.

Tudor Fan · 24 July 2014, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I think so. I will see it tomorrow, it's with a dealer I have bought a few from before.

The end-piece is either bent wrong (too much) or it is the wrong end-piece. The correct piece would sit totally flush like it should on any Tudor or Rolex.

(Mine is not a a big block but still considerably thicker than a Daytona for example and the end-pieces are much larger to fit flush.)

Old Expat Beast · 24 July 2014, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Tudor Fan

The end-piece is either bent wrong (too much) or it is the wrong end-piece. The correct piece would sit totally flush like it should on any Tudor or Rolex.

(Mine is not a a big block but still considerably thicker than a Daytona for example and the end-pieces are much larger to fit flush.)

I see what you you mean, but I have just looked at a few 79180s in the for sale section here and they all have that same gap between the endlink and the top of the lug.

Dan Pierce · 24 July 2014, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Very nice....and a more useful rotating bezel.

Yes, a feature I use daily.

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Would $2.5k be a fair price?

Have to see more pics to determine that but if all else is ok even with a service the price seems reasonable.

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Originally Posted by Tudor Fan

The end-piece is either bent wrong (too much) or it is the wrong end-piece. The correct piece would sit totally flush like it should on any Tudor or Rolex.

(Mine is not a a big block but still considerably thicker than a Daytona for example and the end-pieces are much larger to fit flush.)

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I see what you you mean, but I have just looked at a few 79180s in the for sale section here and they all have that same gap between the endlink and the top of the lug.

Correct, Adam.

Rarely do you ever see Big Block end links matching the same curve as the lugs. These were the thickest Oyster cases made until the release of the DSSD.
dP

RolexJNJ · 24 July 2014, 12:40 AM

A diamond in the rough! I love it! My 79260 says hello!

Time Exposure · 24 July 2014, 12:50 AM

One of my all-time favorites. Not just for style (which is tough to beat), but for the durability/reliability/accuracy of the Valjoux 7750.
Congrats!

zapokee · 24 July 2014, 01:05 AM

A nod from mine.

Looks nice Adam.

The sheen on the hands on the one you're looking at appears different from that on the markers. They may simply have aged at different rates, but it would be worth asking the seller if the hands might have been changed at service.

zapokee · 24 July 2014, 01:14 AM

An interesting point: The numbers on the three subdials in the OP's pic are in a slightly different font from mine and Dan's.

An observation rather than a judgment.

Dan Pierce · 24 July 2014, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by zapokee

An interesting point: The numbers on the three subdials in the OP's pic are in a slightly different font from mine and Dan's.

An observation rather than a judgment.

Just as it should on the early dials.

dP

Chris B · 24 July 2014, 01:08 AM

Great pics guys

thomaspp · 24 July 2014, 01:19 AM

Gorgeous watch...

rootbeer7 · 24 July 2014, 01:21 AM

Dan helped with my purchase. It hasn't been off my wrist in 1 month since I got it!!

azguy · 24 July 2014, 07:39 AM

On my list to own someday, an early white dial with black subs and a black bezel

Old Expat Beast · 24 July 2014, 09:21 AM

Would $2.5k be a fair price?

sigguy · 24 July 2014, 01:08 PM

For $2.5k you should jump on it (assuming rest of condition is fine). I don't think
you can get hurt, especially since in the past you've said that service costs at
RSC/HK are lower than the US.

Old Expat Beast · 24 July 2014, 01:16 PM

$2.5k was the price I was hoping for based on past transactions with the dealer......just got the price in: $3,850. So I guess that's over for now.

sigguy · 24 July 2014, 01:18 PM

Ouch! He's quite optimistic ;)

Nycturbovr6 · 24 July 2014, 02:16 PM

This thread is making me want one

zapokee · 24 July 2014, 03:16 PM

I'm not sure $3,850 is a bad price.

It looks to be a nice dial and case, and here in Japan these go for $4,000+ now. If you can knock him down to $3,500...

23 July 2014, 11:05 PM	#1
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	Tudor Big Block Apart from the scratched up bezel and acrylic, which I guess can either be restored or replaced, is this a good one? Not really my area, but I like it. Only got the one pic. Thanks. Attached Images

23 July 2014, 11:55 PM	#3
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Looks like an early Big Block due to the dial [angled hour markers, date window outline]. I'd have the crystal replaced, bezel polished and repainted during service. That would really erase lots of years on this beauty. 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

24 July 2014, 12:48 AM	#12
Micha "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: S.Florida/Ontario Watch: 6263, 1675 Posts: 2,259	I absolutely love the Big Blocks, actually Dan turned me on to those if the price is right, go for it, but I would figure a full service may be due, unless there was a recent one. Let us know how you make out. Attached Images __________________ life is good

24 July 2014, 12:40 AM	#16
RolexJNJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: Chicago Posts: 5,036	A diamond in the rough! I love it! My 79260 says hello! Attached Images

24 July 2014, 01:05 AM	#18
zapokee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 4,367	A nod from mine. Looks nice Adam. The sheen on the hands on the one you're looking at appears different from that on the markers. They may simply have aged at different rates, but it would be worth asking the seller if the hands might have been changed at service. Attached Images

23 July 2014, 11:34 PM	#2
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	I think it's a beauty. It's outside of my area, too, but I like it.

23 July 2014, 11:58 PM	#4
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	Thanks Dan, so possibly early 90s? I have asked for the serial, don't have it yet.

24 July 2014, 12:01 AM	#8
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	That looks really nice. Just take care of the dial and crystal and you are good to go

24 July 2014, 12:21 AM	#9
HORNBLOWER "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Ireland Watch: 1 OR 2 Posts: 2,640	Looks nice, has it got the correct bracelet etc?

24 July 2014, 12:31 AM	#11
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Looks good and I like Dan's suggestions, good luck.

24 July 2014, 12:50 AM	#17
Time Exposure "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Bryan Location: Sac Valley, CA US Watch: Patek 5980/1A Posts: 2,860	One of my all-time favorites. Not just for style (which is tough to beat), but for the durability/reliability/accuracy of the Valjoux 7750. Congrats!

24 July 2014, 01:14 AM	#19
zapokee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 4,367	An interesting point: The numbers on the three subdials in the OP's pic are in a slightly different font from mine and Dan's. An observation rather than a judgment.

24 July 2014, 01:08 AM	#21
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Great pics guys

24 July 2014, 01:19 AM	#22
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Gorgeous watch... __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

24 July 2014, 01:21 AM	#23
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,157	Dan helped with my purchase. It hasn't been off my wrist in 1 month since I got it!! Attached Images

24 July 2014, 07:39 AM	#24
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	On my list to own someday, an early white dial with black subs and a black bezel

24 July 2014, 09:21 AM	#25
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	Would $2.5k be a fair price?

24 July 2014, 01:08 PM	#26
sigguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Mexico Watch: SeaDweller Posts: 224	For $2.5k you should jump on it (assuming rest of condition is fine). I don't think you can get hurt, especially since in the past you've said that service costs at RSC/HK are lower than the US.

24 July 2014, 01:16 PM	#27
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	$2.5k was the price I was hoping for based on past transactions with the dealer......just got the price in: $3,850. So I guess that's over for now.

24 July 2014, 01:18 PM	#28
sigguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Mexico Watch: SeaDweller Posts: 224	Ouch! He's quite optimistic ;)

24 July 2014, 02:16 PM	#29
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	This thread is making me want one

24 July 2014, 03:16 PM	#30
zapokee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 4,367	I'm not sure $3,850 is a bad price. It looks to be a nice dial and case, and here in Japan these go for $4,000+ now. If you can knock him down to $3,500...

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