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Vintage Gen Tudor Model?

cjm010

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Hey all,

In my welcome thread I mentioned my fathers watch collection, and specifically his old model Tudor which is his daily wear. My mother got it for him a number of years ago (probably close to 30 years). I was with him briefly yesterday and snapped a quick picture for you guys. I am going to be getting more quality shots shortly, but I wanted to share this with you guys. Additionally, I was wondering if anyone could offer clarification on the exact model specifications of the piece, as my fathers become a little foggy on the specifics. He actually just recieved it back from servicing by rolex, and got a new crystal as well as chrono pushers as one had recessed. I think its a gorgeous watch, and I fell in love with it growing up. Im pretty sure theres no reps available as they stopped production on this model a while back, to my knowledge. Well, Here is a picture of the watch, look forward to more coming soon. I will get caseback shots as well.

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jmb

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I think that "species" is referred to as a "Big Block", if I'm not mistaken. Looking at a profile view of a Big Block always put me in mind of a Sea-Dweller with pushers - nice chunky case. Check it out next time you're hangin' with the old man!
 

SUMIKITO

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Great Tudor !! It had a nice Valjoux 7750 ETA movement in it !! A real McCoy Swiss 7750 !! Seconds at '9' of course !!
 

cjm010

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Yes the big block looks accurate to his! Thanks for giving me that info! The watch is a beast. Nice and hefty but still keeps a sleek look. I should be seeing him tomorrow, so I will sit down and get some better pictures.
 

chronomatic

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It's 79160 Big block. Congratulation, you got a really nice value watch. I got one 25 years ago bought it around 1,200 usd. Now the price become 5 times more. I missed that!