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Old 17 November 2015, 11:00 AM   #1
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Added a Tudor Big Block 79180 Full Set To The Stable

I just picked up this all original one owner and unpolished Tudor Big Block 79180 Full Set. I just had to add a black dial version of the Big Block after picking up a beautiful 94210 with the silver dial and black subdials a couple weeks ago. The black bezel on these early Big Blocks are just too good to resist. Not a Daytona but certainly a good backup. I think my "Tudor Itch" is sufficiently scratched now
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Old 17 November 2015, 11:19 AM   #2
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Beauty! Looks like one of the early dials, too.
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Old 17 November 2015, 11:22 AM   #3
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That's the one I want!

It's a 79170 though right?

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Old 17 November 2015, 11:29 AM   #4
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Boy,You have been on a buying spree lately.Two GMT's and a Tudor in a Month! Congrats.
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Old 17 November 2015, 11:35 AM   #5
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Nice. I wish mine had the chamfered markers.
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Old 17 November 2015, 11:37 AM   #6
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Yes...79170...sorry.
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Old 17 November 2015, 12:16 PM   #7
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Very nice! The watch bug has bitten you bad my friend!
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Old 17 November 2015, 12:19 PM   #8
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Great find congrats
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Old 17 November 2015, 12:20 PM   #9
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Very nice it will only go up in value!
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Old 17 November 2015, 12:36 PM   #10
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Lol...true story. Actually I have had my eye on all of these recent acquisitions for quite a while and am just "pulling the trigger" now. My goal is to purchase solid examples of desirable RolexTudor Sports references that are not likely to ever lose value AND lend themselves to actually being worn regularly...no safe queens for me.
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Old 17 November 2015, 08:37 PM   #11
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Excellent choice, Frank! Many usefull features on that classic.
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Old 17 November 2015, 09:06 PM   #12
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welcome. great choice
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Old 17 November 2015, 11:50 PM   #13
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Nicely done, congrats
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Old 17 November 2015, 11:54 PM   #14
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I have two BBs and wear them much more than my SS Daytona. IMO they look just as good, maybe better, and have the added date complication. I'm wearing the 79180 now and the 79170 is currently being serviced by Rikki.

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Old 18 November 2015, 01:12 AM   #15
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Great choice! Spectacular condition. Congrats and enjoy.
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Old 18 November 2015, 03:38 AM   #16
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Old 18 November 2015, 05:37 AM   #17
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A real beauty!
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Old 18 November 2015, 11:37 AM   #18
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My 79180 says hi, again!

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Old 19 November 2015, 02:08 PM   #19
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Love this style Tudor
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Old 20 November 2015, 12:34 PM   #20
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Excellent choice! Enjoy her.

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