Tudor Chronographs

[Changmaisausage]

Help.............

I'm now on th look out for a Tudor Chronograph but I'm looking for some advice.

Question which one should I but the Tudor Price Date Chronograph or TIGER? I do like the Arabic numerals on the TIGER. Do you have a preference and why? is one more desirable than the other or is it down to the individual?

Cheers

[jdc]

All good references, I prefer the older ones with Rolex markings, the Tudor project reference thread started here on TRF has great information and pictures of Tudor chronos.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...t=54493&page=4

[Tony-GB]

The market seems to favour Tudors with Rolex crowns & casebacks. But at the end of the day, it's still a Tudor...

Tudors are fantastic. If going for a chrono, my only advice is to avoid black dialed versions. I had one & found it difficult to tell the time.

My favourite is the cotes de geneve dial. The numbers are raised & give an amazing 3D effect along with the detail on the dial, you'll never get sick of it.

The Tiger models aren't as sought after & I don't know if Mr Woods latest shenanigans have incresed or decreased the value of these models.

(first pic not mine- owner unknown)

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=88595

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=54493

[Changmaisausage]

Thanks guys I've been in communication with a fellow TRF memebr who has one for sale, maybe I should take the plunge instead of talking.........

Still like my bi-metal Tudor Monarch though no real market for these.

Ps. Love the cotes de geneve dial

[Dan Pierce]

Martin and Tony [cheers, mates!] are spot on. With three bezel options and numerous dial variations I'd look for any Tudor chrono combo that caught's your eye. You won't be disappointed.
Good luck and keep us posted. Here are mine..............so far.
dP

[acce1999]

Originally Posted by Changmaisausage

Help.............

I'm now on th look out for a Tudor Chronograph but I'm looking for some advice.

Question which one should I but the Tudor Price Date Chronograph or TIGER? I do like the Arabic numerals on the TIGER. Do you have a preference and why? is one more desirable than the other or is it down to the individual?

Cheers

Tudor chronos are nice! I prefer the stick dials, but know little about which model is more desirable within respective model series (791X0, 792X0, 792X0P). I wouldn't be surprised if the Tiger versions will be more collectible. Who knows?

Like Tony said, the black dials are almost impossible to read in certain situations, during evenings for example, but I still like mine (and have watches with greater legibility for evenings if I need to):



Best,

A

[Changmaisausage]

Sweet looking watches guys, I will be ready to make the plunge in the next couple of days (pending Christmas bonus) still a couple out there, i'll let you know when I commit.

Dave

[Changmaisausage]

Okay unknown to me I had won the following watch (auction) only just found out yesterday it's not the color dial I was looking for but..... I think I got it for a good price.

[springer]

Usually, the older the better - which would put you in the big-block case era which ended in the mid-1990's. I also like the Tiger's, which were not made very long and in any great quantity. Attached is a pic of one of my "big-blocks" and a pic of the "big-block," Tiger and a Daytona Zenith.

Good luck on your decision.

[3bee]

Nice catch!

Tudor Chronos are the business!

[bobbystevenson]

What is a "big block"? What part of the watch does that term describe?

[sushisummo]

Here's mine.........

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by bobbystevenson

What is a "big block"? What part of the watch does that term describe?

It describes the large, flat walled case like that found on the Sub, only large enough to hold the 7750 auto movement. The largest Rolex oyster case made till the DSSD.
dP

[Speed]

Chunkaliscious...

[jmed]

Love mine although the tritium has no glow any more and I cannot read at night, so I typically only use for daytime use, mine with the leather strap gave me a diff option to all my metal bracelet Rolex watches. I also love my silver dial as it is diff from anything else I have. Your choice on older Rolex Tudor or Tiger, would agree the older Rolex Tudor is harder to come by and worth more in the long run.


John

[armoredsaint]

someone school me on Tudor? it has the markings of Rolex, but what about in terms of quality etc.? is it like an Audi made by VW...sorta?

[jmed]

Originally Posted by armoredsaint

someone school me on Tudor? it has the markings of Rolex, but what about in terms of quality etc.? is it like an Audi made by VW...sorta?

I believe all the external components of the watch are made by Rolex, but the internal mechanics are made by Swiss ETA, I think I have this right but someone else here will know for sure,,,,Dan oh Dan where are you?

John

[Speed]

I think the Saint is heading down the right analogy path tho...

Prices are pretty attractive, but I would not know what I was getting / what to look for. If you blink, you would thinks some were Rolexes...especially the old Tudor Subs.

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by jmed

I believe all the external components of the watch are made by Rolex, but the internal mechanics are made by Swiss ETA, I think I have this right but someone else here will know for sure,,,,Dan oh Dan where are you?

John

That's correct, John. Rolex would modify the highest grade Valjoux [recently bought by ETA] 7750.
dP

[vitix]

i saw one for sale in the for sale section...

[bobbystevenson]

Dan, thanks for the reply, let me see if I understand:

The case size required for the 7750 mean that a submariner case had to be used?

If that is the case, when they went away from big block, did the movement inside change? Or did the case change in some way to deal with the 7750.

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

It describes the large, flat walled case like that found on the Sub, only large enough to hold the 7750 auto movement. The largest Rolex oyster case made till the DSSD.
dP

[sushisummo]

Ok guys I got a question: The date change on the Tudor should it be like a rolex it click quickly or it turn slowly. Cause my 79260P change it date slow (halfway) then it click in the end. Thanks.

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by bobbystevenson

Dan, thanks for the reply, let me see if I understand:

The case size required for the 7750 mean that a submariner case had to be used?

If that is the case, when they went away from big block, did the movement inside change? Or did the case change in some way to deal with the 7750.

No, it's the same "style" case as the Sub [vs the rounded edged Daytona style found on later Tudor chrono models, see pic] except larger than the Sub or even SD to fit the movement.

Originally Posted by sushisummo

Ok guys I got a question: The date change on the Tudor should it be like a rolex it click quickly or it turn slowly. Cause my 79260P change it date slow (halfway) then it click in the end. Thanks.

The 7750 has the slow changing date. It's a natural characteristic of the movement.

[sushisummo]

Thanks Dan for the clarification of the date change.

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by sushisummo

Thanks Dan for the clarification of the date change.

No problem, JT!
dP

[Solo118]

Are we forgetting the monte carlo???

[armoredsaint]

what's the typical price difference in a similar looking Tudor vs Rolex Chrono?

[bobbystevenson]

Do the non-big block tudors use the 7750? If so how did they fit the movement into the smaller case. Thanks again.

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

No, it's the same "style" case as the Sub [vs the rounded edged Daytona style found on later Tudor chrono models, see pic] except larger than the Sub or even SD to fit the movement.



The 7750 has the slow changing date. It's a natural characteristic of the movement.

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by Solo118

Are we forgetting the monte carlo???

A rare classic with unique dials, Big Block case, and stratospheric price.

Originally Posted by armoredsaint

what's the typical price difference in a similar looking Tudor vs Rolex Chrono?

Tudor chronos can be found for $2K to over $4K and contemporary SS Rolex Daytonas start at over $9K.

Originally Posted by bobbystevenson

Do the non-big block tudors use the 7750? If so how did they fit the movement into the smaller case. Thanks again.

Yes, the case is designed slightly different though. The pic above shows both styles. The "Daytona" cases found on 792X0 references are still pretty damn big.
dP

[Watchdog]

ANY Tudor Chrono is excellent IMHO.

Such a complete and amazing watch.