ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
11 July 2011, 01:44 AM | #1 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Real Name: D'OH!
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3
Posts: 36,216
|
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 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Sea Level
Watch: Varies
Posts: 6,877
|
Great photos!!!!!!!!
__________________
Instagram @z32turbo |
11 July 2011, 01:51 AM | #3 |
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, 01:53 AM | #4 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Real Name: Daniel
Location: Ontario, CA
Watch: 116610LN
Posts: 229
|
That clasp is seriously cool!
__________________
Rolex 116610LN Omega 3570.50 Maurice Lacroix Pontos |
11 July 2011, 01:54 AM | #5 |
Banned
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Kingstown
Posts: 58,279
|
Looking good Dan.
|
11 July 2011, 01:59 AM | #6 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Real Name: D'OH!
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3
Posts: 36,216
|
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 | #7 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: USA
Watch: DSSD
Posts: 228
|
I like it!
__________________
"Bad spellers of the world, UNTIE!!! 126660 DSSD OMEGA Planet Ocean |
11 July 2011, 02:06 AM | #8 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2010
Real Name: Dan
Location: USA
Watch: This N That
Posts: 34,253
|
X2
Great review and Great PICs. Looks like another fantastic Tudor Chronograph.
__________________
When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons |
11 July 2011, 02:09 AM | #9 |
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Real Name: Sink-O!
Location: a praire in AZ
Watch: ROLEX-less atm...
Posts: 14,021
|
Nice expose dP ~ !
__________________
*Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !
|
11 July 2011, 02:10 AM | #10 |
"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 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Canada
Posts: 4,010
|
Great shots
|
11 July 2011, 02:18 AM | #12 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Real Name: Nathan
Location: US, Latin America
Watch: GMT IIc 18K/SS
Posts: 3,349
|
x2! You always take excellent pictures Dan. Nice critique......
__________________
(Member NAWCC since 1976) 116713LN GMT-IIc 18k/SS (Z) + 116520 SS Daytona (M) + 16700 GMT Master (A) + 16610LV Submariner (V) + 16600 Sea Dweller (Z) + 116400 Milgauss White Dial (V) + 70330N Tudor Heritage Chronograph Grey w/Black Sub Dials (J) + 5513 Submariner Serif Dial (5.2 Mil) Who else needs an Intervention? (109 297) (137 237) (73 115) (221) (23) (56) (229) P-Club Member #5 RIP JJ Irani - TRF Legend |
11 July 2011, 02:32 AM | #13 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Real Name: Howard
Location: Chicago
Posts: 3,588
|
Nice pics. Thanks for sharing.
|
11 July 2011, 02:35 AM | #14 |
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, 02:39 AM | #15 |
"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 |
"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 |
"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 |
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 |
"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 |
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 | #21 |
Banned
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Maryland
Posts: 6,268
|
Great review DP, montecarlo is a classic!
|
11 July 2011, 03:08 AM | #22 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Peterborough
Posts: 9,631
|
Great pics Dan
|
11 July 2011, 03:08 AM | #23 |
TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
Posts: 64,008
|
Great shots of a great looking watch Dan!!
__________________
SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT |
11 July 2011, 03:09 AM | #24 |
"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 | #25 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Gotham
Posts: 9,641
|
Nice pics Dan
|
11 July 2011, 03:15 AM | #26 |
"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 | #27 |
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, 03:20 AM | #28 | |||
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Real Name: D'OH!
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3
Posts: 36,216
|
Thanks again for the kind words, everybody!
Quote:
Quote:
Quote:
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, 03:24 AM | #29 |
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?
|
11 July 2011, 03:31 AM | #30 | |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Real Name: D'OH!
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3
Posts: 36,216
|
Quote:
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
__________________
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 |
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|
*Banners
Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.