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greekbum · 19 July 2010, 07:10 PM

I was fortunate to pic up an Original IDF Issued Tudor 7928 Milsub from its original owner the other day. This particular watch was issued in 1966 to a Special Commando unit. Full History to follow.The Watch came on an expandable 6636 and according to the owner the watch was painted black when issued.

swatty · 19 July 2010, 07:31 PM

Great catch, it looks fantastic

I've never heard of a Tudor Milsub. Its great how I learn something new here everyday

stevemulholland3 · 19 July 2010, 08:10 PM

Peter,you've never heard of the French military snowflakes etc..?
All of those are mil subs as well..

slevin kelevra · 19 July 2010, 08:44 PM

looking forward to hearing more about this one!

swatty · 23 July 2010, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevemulholland3

Peter,you've never heard of the French military snowflakes etc..?
All of those are mil subs as well..

Thanks Steve, When I hear Milsub I think Rolex, all the rest including Tudor are military watches to me. I agree that tudors could be milsubs as well

glocati · 24 July 2010, 01:38 AM

Great find, Nikos. You sure have a knack for sniffing out some rare beauties.

onkyo · 24 July 2010, 04:44 AM

Congrats Nikos.... a great score indeed.

datejust1 · 24 July 2010, 04:45 AM

Niceee

R1@160@alltimes · 24 July 2010, 04:55 AM

I can't view pics at work

will check it out at home.

Looking forward to reading more about the history of the watch.

robsteve · 24 July 2010, 06:13 AM

Niko:

What is the IDF? Something that predates NATO?

Robert

Dan Pierce · 24 July 2010, 06:21 AM

Excellent, Nikos!

dP

David Woo · 24 July 2010, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by robsteve

What is the IDF?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Defense_Forces
DW

TattooedGQ · 24 July 2010, 06:51 AM

That's awesome......I wouldn't mind having a milsub myself...rolex or tudor.

robsteve · 24 July 2010, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Woo

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Defense_Forces
DW

Thanks, when I googled it I came up with International Defense Force, which was a private security firm.

Robert

therolexguy · 24 July 2010, 12:53 PM

Sweet find.

T5AUS · 26 July 2010, 09:26 PM

Very nice Nikos

SSD · 26 July 2010, 09:52 PM

I didn't know the IDF issued them, what an outstanding find!

gpateesq · 9 August 2010, 10:59 AM

Can't wait to for the watch history, Nikos.

greekbum · 9 August 2010, 10:28 PM

I am currently on my summer vacation but check in to TRF regularly.The original owner is looking for old photos and writing me a letter with the watch and unit history.I have been wearing this on a leather NATO strap and on its original Rivet bracelet too here are some more pics.

miamiman · 10 August 2010, 04:14 AM

Amazing dial

swissautopro · 10 August 2010, 08:34 AM

Pretty spectacular dial on that one, Nikos. Nice!

TheDude · 10 August 2010, 09:27 AM

Simply gorgeous!! I'm surprised there is no Hebrew lettering on the caseback.

BTW, if you ever get a line on an IDF issue Eterna-Matic Super Kontiki, PM me!!! :)

TheDude · 10 August 2010, 09:28 AM

Simply gorgeous!! I'm surprised there is no Hebrew lettering on the caseback.

BTW, if you ever get a line on an IDF issue Eterna-Matic Super Kontiki, PM me!!! :)

TheDude · 10 August 2010, 09:28 AM

Simply gorgeous!! I'm surprised there is no Hebrew lettering on the caseback.

BTW, if you ever get a line on an IDF issue Eterna-Matic Super Kontiki, PM me!!! :)

TheDude · 10 August 2010, 09:30 AM

Can someone please fix the above??

greekbum · 25 August 2010, 05:41 AM

I communicated with the original owner today and this is what he told me. He was in a unit named Shayetet 13 and the watch was issued to him. The watch and him saw heavy action including the Green Island Raid. The watch was serviced twice while in the military and 3 times after.It was painted all black when it was issued to him and he had the paint removed after military service.I am still on vacation but when I return I will update. If anybody has 1 of these super rare watches please share them with us.

TheDude · 25 August 2010, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greekbum

I communicated with the original owner today and this is what he told me. He was in a unit named Shayetet 13 and the watch was issued to him. The watch and him saw heavy action including the Green Island Raid. The watch was serviced twice while in the military and 3 times after.It was painted all black when it was issued to him and he had the paint removed after military service.I am still on vacation but when I return I will update. If anybody has 1 of these super rare watches please share them with us.

That is freakin' awesome! What a score!!!

dysondiver · 25 August 2010, 05:49 AM

nice to hear the history too , will you restore it any or will it live as it is now?

greekbum · 25 August 2010, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dysondiver

nice to hear the history too , will you restore it any or will it live as it is now?

I will leave it as found The watch IMHO is perfect for me as it is

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDude

That is freakin' awesome! What a score!!!

Thanks Im thrilled

From what I have gathered from various sources recently is there was only 1 batch of these issued and then they went with Eterna Kontiki Super watches. If anybody cares to shed some light on this please share the knowledge.

dysondiver · 25 August 2010, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greekbum

I will leave it as found The watch IMHO is perfect for me as it is

couldnt argue with that , health to enjoy

19 July 2010, 07:10 PM	#1
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	Tudor 7928 IDF Milsub I was fortunate to pic up an Original IDF Issued Tudor 7928 Milsub from its original owner the other day. This particular watch was issued in 1966 to a Special Commando unit. Full History to follow.The Watch came on an expandable 6636 and according to the owner the watch was painted black when issued. __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

24 July 2010, 04:55 AM	#9
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	I can't view pics at work will check it out at home. Looking forward to reading more about the history of the watch. __________________

24 July 2010, 06:21 AM	#11
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Excellent, Nikos! 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 2010, 06:51 AM	#13
TattooedGQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: NY, USA Watch: yo self! Posts: 2,686	That's awesome......I wouldn't mind having a milsub myself...rolex or tudor. __________________ That boy's got the Devil in him. Rolex: I think I'm up to 9?? Omega: Got a few of those too. Breitling: And some of these.

26 July 2010, 09:52 PM	#17
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	I didn't know the IDF issued them, what an outstanding find! __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

19 July 2010, 07:31 PM	#2
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Great catch, it looks fantastic I've never heard of a Tudor Milsub. Its great how I learn something new here everyday

19 July 2010, 08:10 PM	#3
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,672	Peter,you've never heard of the French military snowflakes etc..? All of those are mil subs as well..

19 July 2010, 08:44 PM	#4
slevin kelevra "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Scotland Watch: 14060m Posts: 631	looking forward to hearing more about this one!

24 July 2010, 01:38 AM	#6
glocati "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Greg Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: 1675/3+16013 Posts: 538	Great find, Nikos. You sure have a knack for sniffing out some rare beauties.

24 July 2010, 04:44 AM	#7
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Congrats Nikos.... a great score indeed.

24 July 2010, 04:45 AM	#8
datejust1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: G Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 6,042	Niceee

24 July 2010, 06:13 AM	#10
robsteve "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 776	Niko: What is the IDF? Something that predates NATO? Robert

24 July 2010, 12:53 PM	#15
therolexguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,528	Sweet find.

26 July 2010, 09:26 PM	#16
T5AUS Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA Watch: ing the time go by Posts: 1,444	Very nice Nikos

9 August 2010, 10:59 AM	#18
gpateesq "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Greg Location: California Watch: Tudor Date+Day Posts: 129	Can't wait to for the watch history, Nikos.

9 August 2010, 10:28 PM	#19
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	I am currently on my summer vacation but check in to TRF regularly.The original owner is looking for old photos and writing me a letter with the watch and unit history.I have been wearing this on a leather NATO strap and on its original Rivet bracelet too here are some more pics. __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

10 August 2010, 04:14 AM	#20
miamiman "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: wil Location: miami,fl Watch: rolex 1675 Posts: 146	Amazing dial

10 August 2010, 08:34 AM	#21
swissautopro "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: South Carolina Watch: 3.3M 1655 Mk I Posts: 2,384	Pretty spectacular dial on that one, Nikos. Nice! __________________ "A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a bandit, and scarcity like an armed man." Proverbs 24 "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than open your mouth and remove all doubt." Unknown "Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food." Proverbs 12

10 August 2010, 09:27 AM	#22
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	Simply gorgeous!! I'm surprised there is no Hebrew lettering on the caseback. BTW, if you ever get a line on an IDF issue Eterna-Matic Super Kontiki, PM me!!! :)

10 August 2010, 09:28 AM	#23
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	Simply gorgeous!! I'm surprised there is no Hebrew lettering on the caseback. BTW, if you ever get a line on an IDF issue Eterna-Matic Super Kontiki, PM me!!! :)

10 August 2010, 09:30 AM	#25
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	Can someone please fix the above??

25 August 2010, 05:41 AM	#26
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	I communicated with the original owner today and this is what he told me. He was in a unit named Shayetet 13 and the watch was issued to him. The watch and him saw heavy action including the Green Island Raid. The watch was serviced twice while in the military and 3 times after.It was painted all black when it was issued to him and he had the paint removed after military service.I am still on vacation but when I return I will update. If anybody has 1 of these super rare watches please share them with us. __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

25 August 2010, 05:49 AM	#28
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	nice to hear the history too , will you restore it any or will it live as it is now?

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