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RLX-lvr · 1 March 2009, 01:09 PM

I've been on the hunt for about 6-9 months now for a Tudor chrono 79170.
Once you see Dan's, you get hooked right away. Since I already have a black
face GMT IIC, I thought a silver dialed one would be a better fit.
So after doing tons of research, reading, going over the Tudor serial # project,
I notice I like the early version of the dial with T swiss T, and the chafered stick markers.
Well it seems I've stumbled across one (here in Canada even) with all the traits I'm looking for, box and papers no less. The only problem is, it is NOS. Never worn, absolutley brand spanking new, made in '89. I was just looking to find something nice, maybe with papers would be a plus. I almost think it would be a shame to mess it up and wear it. What do you think? LOL

Anyways it's on hold, need to think about it,and raise some more dough, being that it's NOS.
Here's some pics.

And just to make me drool even more, he has a NOS black face '83 Snowflake
to boot. It's a beauty. Price back then $270.

Take care and I'll keep you informed.

jeff

Dan Pierce · 1 March 2009, 02:51 PM

Jeff,
I'd be all over that like a cheap suit.

The silver dial is stunning and it will only go up in value [once the economy comes back

]. But that's not the reason to buy it. The most important reason it because it looks so good on your wrist. It's got it all.

Hope you snag that rare Tudor.

dP

Spark · 1 March 2009, 07:04 PM

Go for it.
Don't worry about wearing it.
It will probably (you'll have to try hard not to wear it) get less wrist time than it would have done if you bought it new in 89 anyway and beeing an enthusiast you'll baby it

, so it won't get battered will it.
All of them are new at some point so go for it.
The opportunity to be the first to wear a vintage watch would be too good an opportunity for me to pass on

buz-lh · 1 March 2009, 09:49 PM

If you don't get it I think you'll regret it for a long time. It is an awesome piece.

jdc · 1 March 2009, 09:53 PM

Great find Jeff go for it

JimSnyder · 1 March 2009, 09:57 PM

So You will be the original owner of a 1989 Tudor Chrono, BUY IT

And even more important WEAR IT. You will enjoy it

RLX-lvr · 1 March 2009, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buz-lh

If you don't get it I think you'll regret it for a long time. It is an awesome piece.

My thoughts exactly. I know in my heart that I just have too, and will pull the trigger. Not too many times a 20 year NOS watch comes around.

jeff

bagel · 1 March 2009, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RLX-lvr

I've been on the hunt for about 6-9 months now for a Tudor chrono 79170.
Once you see Dan's, you get hooked right away. Since I already have a black
face GMT IIC, I thought a silver dialed one would be a better fit.
So after doing tons of research, reading, going over the Tudor serial # project,
I notice I like the early version of the dial with T swiss T, and the chafered stick markers.
Well it seems I've stumbled across one (here in Canada even) with all the traits I'm looking for, box and papers no less. The only problem is, it is NOS. Never worn, absolutley brand spanking new, made in '89. I was just looking to find something nice, maybe with papers would be a plus. I almost think it would be a shame to mess it up and wear it. What do you think? LOL

Anyways it's on hold, need to think about it,and raise some more dough, being that it's NOS.
Here's some pics.

And just to make me drool even more, he has a NOS black face '83 Snowflake
to boot. It's a beauty. Price back then $270.

Take care and I'll keep you informed.

jeff

Jeff ... congrat ..... this is the very early batch of 79170 .... a very nice piece indeed ....

RLX-lvr · 1 March 2009, 11:44 PM

Thanks Bagel.

Glad your here. Does everything look OK? Never seen this box with one before.
Yes its one of the early issues.

jeff

Lol-x · 1 March 2009, 11:51 PM

That watch looks like an excellent piece. Owning a 79180, I can appreciate the 79170 a lot, the more I look at the 70 I wish I had got that rather than the 80.

This watch has a fantastic movement, and the big block oyster case is incredible. The only thing is, I would wear this watch and I don't know if you are getting it to be a safe queen or not.

Dan Pierce · 2 March 2009, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

That watch looks like an excellent piece. Owning a 79180, I can appreciate the 79170 a lot, the more I look at the 70 I wish I had got that rather than the 80.

This watch has a fantastic movement, and the big block oyster case is incredible. The only thing is, I would wear this watch and I don't know if you are getting it to be a safe queen or not.

That huge Rolex "Big Block" Oyster case is a sight to behold.

As others have said this watch would be one in a rotation. Wear it lovingly and you can have the best of both worlds.

It's meant to be enjoyed and once worn you just might find it hard to remove.

dP

Chris B · 2 March 2009, 12:26 AM

Great find Jeff, many congrats

There's a few that'll be in on that if you decide to pass

ossodiseppia · 2 March 2009, 12:32 AM

She's a beaute. Part of the pleasure of owning a nice watch is to wear it.

Lion · 2 March 2009, 12:33 AM

Beautiful watch to have, own, wear and admire!!!

RLX-lvr · 2 March 2009, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

That watch looks like an excellent piece. Owning a 79180, I can appreciate the 79170 a lot, the more I look at the 70 I wish I had got that rather than the 80.

This watch has a fantastic movement, and the big block oyster case is incredible. The only thing is, I would wear this watch and I don't know if you are getting it to be a safe queen or not.

If and when I get it, I will wear it, just sparingly, in rotation with my GMT
The collector who has it, is the safe queen. Me on the other hand will just
take good care of it.

WatchTimes · 2 March 2009, 12:44 AM

Buy it and wear it or tell me where it is at.

NICE watch!

I have been looking for one since I saw Dan's

What a great travel watch, date, chrono and second time tracking with the bezel....

Trurolexer · 2 March 2009, 12:51 AM

Very very nice!!! Congrats!!!

bagel · 2 March 2009, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RLX-lvr

Thanks Bagel.

Glad your here. Does everything look OK? Never seen this box with one before.
Yes its one of the early issues.

jeff

Although I have never seen this box before either, the beautiful watch itself is the most important which my focus was drawn to .....

Wolfgang427 · 2 March 2009, 02:55 PM

Nice Chrono

The box is legit Tudor, but not for the Chrono model, especially one with USA papers.

6up · 6 July 2011, 03:13 AM

hey RLX-lvr....did you end up getting the Tudor

tripleC · 6 July 2011, 03:55 AM

Buy it and like everyone else say wear it I've been wearing mine for the last week can't take it off. Name: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1309888510.181658.jpg
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Passionata · 6 July 2011, 05:53 AM

looks very very okay,congrats

RLX-lvr · 6 July 2011, 06:00 AM

I did buy it.

Really never wore it, and sold it awhile ago to fund a vintage piece.

TSW · 6 July 2011, 06:03 AM

I'd be all over it!!

George Ab · 6 July 2011, 06:22 AM

Jeff,

If it is in this universe with respect to price, jump all over it and don't look back.

I do know what you mean I like a watch that has is clean, but worn. I'm not wild about the responsibility of a watch that is 100% condition. That said, I could live with it. Particularly, that watch.

Timependulum · 6 July 2011, 06:35 AM

I bought one like Dan's black face Tiger about two years ago before I was really very familiar with the model. I changed the band to a new origial one and I am so glad that I did not wait to learn too much about it or it would have disappeared and I would have paid much more to find another. To get NOS is a rare opportunity. I would wear it carefully. That is the beauty of having several watches. You do not have to much stress on the appearance if it is a 10%er in terms wrist time. I wore my first TT SUB for 15 years before I started adding other watches. Best of luck. --Buy it

HDHNTER · 6 July 2011, 08:57 AM

Hell of a find, no way I could pass that beauty up.

TimeToGo · 6 July 2011, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RLX-lvr

I did buy it.

Really never wore it, and sold it awhile ago to fund a vintage piece.

That was a beauty!

I am sure the owner appreciates it as well!

East Bay Rider · 6 July 2011, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RLX-lvr

I did buy it.

Really never wore it, and sold it awhile ago to fund a vintage piece.

Glad you were able to get it. Shame you couldn't keep it.
I got this 79270 NOS back in August 2009. Love it.

HL65 · 6 July 2011, 10:21 AM

Jeff- 3 words: Go for it!!

1 March 2009, 01:09 PM	#1
RLX-lvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Toronto Posts: 1,947	Tudor Bigblock NOS 79170 I've been on the hunt for about 6-9 months now for a Tudor chrono 79170. Once you see Dan's, you get hooked right away. Since I already have a black face GMT IIC, I thought a silver dialed one would be a better fit. So after doing tons of research, reading, going over the Tudor serial # project, I notice I like the early version of the dial with T swiss T, and the chafered stick markers. Well it seems I've stumbled across one (here in Canada even) with all the traits I'm looking for, box and papers no less. The only problem is, it is NOS. Never worn, absolutley brand spanking new, made in '89. I was just looking to find something nice, maybe with papers would be a plus. I almost think it would be a shame to mess it up and wear it. What do you think? LOL Anyways it's on hold, need to think about it,and raise some more dough, being that it's NOS. Here's some pics. And just to make me drool even more, he has a NOS black face '83 Snowflake to boot. It's a beauty. Price back then $270. Take care and I'll keep you informed. jeff

1 March 2009, 02:51 PM	#2
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Jeff, I'd be all over that like a cheap suit. The silver dial is stunning and it will only go up in value [once the economy comes back]. But that's not the reason to buy it. The most important reason it because it looks so good on your wrist. It's got it all. Hope you snag that rare Tudor. 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

1 March 2009, 09:49 PM	#4
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	If you don't get it I think you'll regret it for a long time. It is an awesome piece. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

1 March 2009, 09:57 PM	#6
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	So You will be the original owner of a 1989 Tudor Chrono, BUY IT And even more important WEAR IT. You will enjoy it __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

1 March 2009, 11:51 PM	#10
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	That watch looks like an excellent piece. Owning a 79180, I can appreciate the 79170 a lot, the more I look at the 70 I wish I had got that rather than the 80. This watch has a fantastic movement, and the big block oyster case is incredible. The only thing is, I would wear this watch and I don't know if you are getting it to be a safe queen or not. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

1 March 2009, 07:04 PM	#3
Spark "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: U.K. Watch: Too Many Posts: 2,097	Go for it. Don't worry about wearing it. It will probably (you'll have to try hard not to wear it) get less wrist time than it would have done if you bought it new in 89 anyway and beeing an enthusiast you'll baby it , so it won't get battered will it. All of them are new at some point so go for it. The opportunity to be the first to wear a vintage watch would be too good an opportunity for me to pass on

1 March 2009, 09:53 PM	#5
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	Great find Jeff go for it

1 March 2009, 11:44 PM	#9
RLX-lvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Toronto Posts: 1,947	Thanks Bagel. Glad your here. Does everything look OK? Never seen this box with one before. Yes its one of the early issues. jeff

2 March 2009, 12:26 AM	#12
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Great find Jeff, many congrats There's a few that'll be in on that if you decide to pass

2 March 2009, 12:32 AM	#13
ossodiseppia Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Colorado Watch: Tudor Sub Posts: 95	She's a beaute. Part of the pleasure of owning a nice watch is to wear it.

2 March 2009, 12:33 AM	#14
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Beautiful watch to have, own, wear and admire!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

2 March 2009, 12:44 AM	#16
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Buy it and wear it or tell me where it is at. NICE watch! I have been looking for one since I saw Dan's What a great travel watch, date, chrono and second time tracking with the bezel.... __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

2 March 2009, 12:51 AM	#17
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Very very nice!!! Congrats!!!

2 March 2009, 02:55 PM	#19
Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	Nice Chrono The box is legit Tudor, but not for the Chrono model, especially one with USA papers.

6 July 2011, 03:13 AM	#20
6up "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: TO Posts: 18	hey RLX-lvr....did you end up getting the Tudor

6 July 2011, 03:55 AM	#21
tripleC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: charles Location: new york Watch: explorer II Posts: 557	Buy it and like everyone else say wear it I've been wearing mine for the last week can't take it off.

6 July 2011, 05:53 AM	#22
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	looks very very okay,congrats __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

6 July 2011, 06:00 AM	#23
RLX-lvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Toronto Posts: 1,947	I did buy it. Really never wore it, and sold it awhile ago to fund a vintage piece.

6 July 2011, 06:03 AM	#24
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	I'd be all over it!! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

6 July 2011, 06:22 AM	#25
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	Jeff, If it is in this universe with respect to price, jump all over it and don't look back. I do know what you mean I like a watch that has is clean, but worn. I'm not wild about the responsibility of a watch that is 100% condition. That said, I could live with it. Particularly, that watch. __________________

6 July 2011, 06:35 AM	#26
Timependulum "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Keith Location: Katy, TX Watch: YGDD TTSub Tiger Posts: 42	I bought one like Dan's black face Tiger about two years ago before I was really very familiar with the model. I changed the band to a new origial one and I am so glad that I did not wait to learn too much about it or it would have disappeared and I would have paid much more to find another. To get NOS is a rare opportunity. I would wear it carefully. That is the beauty of having several watches. You do not have to much stress on the appearance if it is a 10%er in terms wrist time. I wore my first TT SUB for 15 years before I started adding other watches. Best of luck. --Buy it

6 July 2011, 08:57 AM	#27
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	Hell of a find, no way I could pass that beauty up.

6 July 2011, 10:21 AM	#30
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,007	Jeff- 3 words: Go for it!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

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