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Matt_24 · 11 July 2011, 05:04 AM

Brilliant watch and photographs!

Megalobyte · 11 July 2011, 05:24 AM

Very nice! I never really considered getting a Tudor, until I saw your model for sale the other day here on TRF. I really thought about it, felt like I could get a quasi vintage Daytona(with a date!), for a fraction of the cost. By the time I was going to contact the seller it was sold. :)

Is the mvt a 7750 base? Or another VJ variant?

Dan Pierce · 11 July 2011, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paracentesis

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

Is it new?

Thanks, I bought it new from Mark Theken about 6 months ago.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Megalobyte

Very nice! I never really considered getting a Tudor, until I saw your model for sale the other day here on TRF. I really thought about it, felt like I could get a quasi vintage Daytona(with a date!), for a fraction of the cost. By the time I was going to contact the seller it was sold. :)

Is the mvt a 7750 base? Or another VJ variant?

The movement is an ETA [sorry, can't remember the exact #] w/ an add on chrono module. I would have preferred a 7750, my favorite chrono movement, over the add on module. However, Tudor has over engineered this movement w/ 55 jewels which is a huge improvement over the original when it was first released by ETA. Mine has been run very consistent.

dP

Rodmo · 11 July 2011, 06:54 AM

Great pics, and love the cyclops.

I recently tried the fabric strap, very nice as well:

glimmer · 11 July 2011, 11:28 PM

Very inspiring Dan...thanks for sharing. Would love to own one of these one day...if only there aren't so many nice watches out there.

KarlFr · 11 July 2011, 03:35 AM

Great pics! Was considering that one when it came out, it's got that nice retro look to it

Time Collector · 11 July 2011, 07:00 AM

Dan, your Tudor is really making me think about

getting one. I had not done so in the past because like you said I was concerned with people saying "That's not a Rolex", but those comments mostly comes from people who don't know

Rolex history.

nauticajoe · 11 July 2011, 04:51 AM

Nice pics Dan!

youngr · 11 July 2011, 05:20 AM

Stunning i love it

Cru Jones · 11 July 2011, 05:42 AM

Hilarious write up Dan and really gorgeous pix. Still can't get over how the cyclops transforms the watch for the better.

Jagatai · 11 July 2011, 05:45 AM

Super handsome!!!

EmpireCity · 11 July 2011, 05:46 AM

A pretty face indeed-- that gets you a long way!

Thanks for sharing

Explorer 2011 · 11 July 2011, 05:48 AM

I

this watch Dan. Not to mention your cyclops mod

rfknauss · 11 July 2011, 06:38 AM

Dan ...... gorgeous pics ...... and beautiful Tudor!

Johny · 11 July 2011, 06:52 AM

that's a smart looking watch dan

superdelsol · 11 July 2011, 06:57 AM

Awesome watch. I really like the vintage look of this model. I think it was a mistake to pull the Tudor line from the ADs in some markets, but I think the Tudor line is still sold in Canada and Mexico.

sleddog · 11 July 2011, 07:01 AM

Excellent photos Dan...
The design on this Tudor was spot on!!

Love the cyclops modification by the way!

Kraftwerk · 11 July 2011, 07:06 AM

Think I just fell in love! What a beauty!

rolio · 11 July 2011, 07:08 AM

Great photo of a great watch!

Jadam · 11 July 2011, 11:58 AM

Now I want one!

kelly56 · 11 July 2011, 12:08 PM

Very nice, Dan. You have quite a rotation.

Deldog · 11 July 2011, 12:55 PM

Great watch, great photos. Thanks, Dan.

JimSnyder · 11 July 2011, 01:01 PM

Classic

Chipmunk · 11 July 2011, 01:08 PM

Nice pics.

Engi · 11 July 2011, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

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

Dan, you're tempting me ... every time I see your pics I start drooling over them ... Maybe it will be my next target ...

Ciao

Engi

The Laird · 11 July 2011, 11:08 PM

Hi,

Simply, a superb watch!!!

I like it very, very much!

Till next time...

The Laird

speedo · 11 July 2011, 11:31 PM

love that watch!

capote · 11 July 2011, 11:59 PM

I like the design, the red area on the chrono function always reminds me of Goldfinger when Bond is trying to disable the atomic bomb

Bdel · 13 July 2011, 05:31 AM

the dial is beautiful. A nice contrast of colors :)

JoeG · 13 July 2011, 05:51 AM

Really love the awesome photos!!

11 July 2011, 06:54 AM	#4
Rodmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Watch: 3 Subs/2 Daytonas Posts: 305	Great pics, and love the cyclops. I recently tried the fabric strap, very nice as well: Attached Images

11 July 2011, 07:00 AM	#7
Time Collector "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Anthony Location: California Watch: Rolex/AP/Panerai Posts: 1,641	I see a Tudor in my future. Dan, your Tudor is really making me think about getting one. I had not done so in the past because like you said I was concerned with people saying "That's not a Rolex", but those comments mostly comes from people who don't know Rolex history. __________________ "You can never buy back Time, so spend it wisely."

11 July 2011, 05:20 AM	#9
youngr "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: England Watch: 16610 & 16710 Posts: 899	Stunning i love it __________________ SS Submariner Date "V" SS GMT Master II Pepsi "D"

11 July 2011, 05:48 AM	#13
Explorer 2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Kris Location: ENGLAND Watch: Searching Posts: 1,038	I this watch Dan. Not to mention your cyclops mod __________________ __________________ ROLEX Explorer 214270 "Nil Satis Nisi Optimum..."

11 July 2011, 06:38 AM	#14
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	Dan ...... gorgeous pics ...... and beautiful Tudor! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

11 July 2011, 05:04 AM	#1
Matt_24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DC Posts: 148	Brilliant watch and photographs!

11 July 2011, 05:24 AM	#2
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	Very nice! I never really considered getting a Tudor, until I saw your model for sale the other day here on TRF. I really thought about it, felt like I could get a quasi vintage Daytona(with a date!), for a fraction of the cost. By the time I was going to contact the seller it was sold. :) Is the mvt a 7750 base? Or another VJ variant?

11 July 2011, 11:28 PM	#5
glimmer Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Here, everywhere Posts: 1,244	Very inspiring Dan...thanks for sharing. Would love to own one of these one day...if only there aren't so many nice watches out there.

11 July 2011, 03:35 AM	#6
KarlFr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Scandinavia Watch: ♛ Posts: 1,330	Great pics! Was considering that one when it came out, it's got that nice retro look to it

11 July 2011, 04:51 AM	#8
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Nice pics Dan!

11 July 2011, 05:42 AM	#10
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,301	Hilarious write up Dan and really gorgeous pix. Still can't get over how the cyclops transforms the watch for the better.

11 July 2011, 05:45 AM	#11
Jagatai "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Philip Location: NY Posts: 851	Super handsome!!!

11 July 2011, 05:46 AM	#12
EmpireCity "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Canada Watch: 16610, 124270 Posts: 325	A pretty face indeed-- that gets you a long way! Thanks for sharing

11 July 2011, 06:52 AM	#15
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	that's a smart looking watch dan __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

11 July 2011, 06:57 AM	#16
superdelsol "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Scott Location: Arizona, USA Watch: your 6. Posts: 388	Awesome watch. I really like the vintage look of this model. I think it was a mistake to pull the Tudor line from the ADs in some markets, but I think the Tudor line is still sold in Canada and Mexico. __________________ "For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations, for nature cannot be fooled." Dr. Richard P. Feynman, Rogers Commission Report, Appendix F, 9 June 1986

11 July 2011, 07:01 AM	#17
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Excellent photos Dan... The design on this Tudor was spot on!! Love the cyclops modification by the way! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

11 July 2011, 07:06 AM	#18
Kraftwerk Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: Kentucky-U.S.A. Posts: 76	Think I just fell in love! What a beauty!

11 July 2011, 07:08 AM	#19
rolio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: justRay Location: Back2California Watch: Birdies Posts: 1,921	Great photo of a great watch! __________________ JJ "Tranquil? Just wait till I get started!! LOL! LOL!" --JJ Rolex~By way of an extraordinary life, and all the simple pleasures it has to offer~

11 July 2011, 11:58 AM	#20
Jadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Belvidere,il Posts: 268	Now I want one!

11 July 2011, 12:08 PM	#21
kelly56 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Kentucky Watch: 16610 1675 Speedy Posts: 1,057	Very nice, Dan. You have quite a rotation. __________________

11 July 2011, 12:55 PM	#22
Deldog "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Judd Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 36 and under Posts: 323	Great watch, great photos. Thanks, Dan.

11 July 2011, 01:01 PM	#23
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	Classic __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

11 July 2011, 01:08 PM	#24
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Nice pics. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

11 July 2011, 11:08 PM	#26
The Laird "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: On a boat!!! Posts: 387	Hi, Simply, a superb watch!!! I like it very, very much! Till next time... The Laird __________________ Nylon Nation Member Tudor Supporter & Vintage Submariner/Explorer & Drilled Lug Hole Fan Vintage Rolex Group Member James Bond Watches Member

11 July 2011, 11:31 PM	#27
speedo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: bp, hu, eu Watch: dj 16234, 116610ln Posts: 2,376	love that watch! __________________ *16234 jubilee dial, 116610 ln, grand seiko sbgm221g, omega speedmaster mark II, longines legend diver, breguet 3910, nomos club campus 38, swatch sistem51, mares nemo, seiko ripley, g-shock rangeman* instagram: modus_horologicus

11 July 2011, 11:59 PM	#28
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	I like the design, the red area on the chrono function always reminds me of Goldfinger when Bond is trying to disable the atomic bomb

13 July 2011, 05:31 AM	#29
Bdel "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Bruce Location: New Hampshire Posts: 271	the dial is beautiful. A nice contrast of colors :) __________________ Collection: Yachtmaster TT, Milgauss, Explorer II, SeaDweller, Air King, Lange #1, BR03-92, Panerai PAM 112, Omega Planet Ocean, Corum Admirals Cup, Ball Engineer, U-boat Flight Deck, Longines Silver Arrow, Hamilton Ventura,etc...

13 July 2011, 05:51 AM	#30
JoeG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Joe Location: New York Posts: 191	Really love the awesome photos!!

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