HauteHippie Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 I've always really liked the 79170, but I guess the 7750 under the hood makes it a little boring. I do prefer the Daytona sub dial layout. Anyhow, does anyone here like this piece? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arty909 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 I've owned three different versions, and miss them all. Now I get the same satisfaction of ownership from my various reps. But, judging from the price for one on ebay, I wish I would have hung on to them for investment purposes! Shoulda', coulda', woulda', I guess! Stock photos of models I owned: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arty909 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 This is the one of mine that mainly fills the void, even with it's faults: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Great looking watch! Definitely prefer it with the daytona style bezel though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Ya, good point... The Daytona style bezel is a must. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 That silver with black sub dials is just gorgeous Arty. I think I want one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 I love it, fantastic looking watch with all the functionality of a Daytona and calendar to boot! Although mine aren't "Big Blocks" they are among my favorite watches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 I really do like the silver dial with black subdials model. The Tudor hasa lot more utility for me, because i need a watch witha date function. i had a genuine Daytona probably 30+ years ago, and didn't keep it a month, couldn't get used to the manual wind and no date!! I wish now i had gotten used to them and kept it. Unfortunately, the prices of genuine Tudors are going up as fast or faster than Rolex prices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 I've always loved the Silver/Black Subs model Arty showed - on my Gen list to get someday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Cheif I am with you on that and particularly the version you have chosen , I reckon the 12.9.6 layout is fine , the Panda dial is awesome and the date and magnifier is a great addition. I think that bezel version only adds to it individuality, I would love to own one of these and it might even beat this version if i ever had the choice . Are you getting one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 The one in my initial pic is currently for sale. I won't get that one as I'd prefer a more vintage model, but yes if the right one pops up I think it'll be hard to pass up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Yeah nearly 5k for a 7750 is a bit steep and like already mentioned , they were half that a few years back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Yeah nearly 5k for a 7750 is a bit steep and like already mentioned , they were half that a few years back Could be but for some reason I don't recall them being $2k. Tudor Prince, yes, but these too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 The one in my initial pic is currently for sale. I won't get that one as I'd prefer a more vintage model, but yes if the right one pops up I think it'll be hard to pass up. How about this one chief? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 I really like the Tudor Chronographs but somehow prefer the newer models with sapphire crystal. Here in Europe it is considered the poor man's Daytona but I think this does not do justice to the Tudor Chronographs. They were the first Tudor model that was not a copy of a much more expensive Rolex model and was the first step to emancipate Tudor from the mother Rolex. For the kind of quality you get with a Tudor they are still inexpensive when compared to similar watches with an ETA inside. The Grantour Chronograph with a 7753 has a MSRP of 2740 € and usually you can get a 20% discount on them. Compared to a IWC Fliegerchrono with 7750 the Tudor is not expensive and probably the better looking watch. Hey - it uses the same movement like a 10k Euro Hublot What is much more disturbing is the price increase over the last years which does not only apply for Tudor but also for Rolex. When I bought my first Submariner No Date 14060 it had a MSRP of around 2650 Euro. The same watch now has a MSRP of 4950 Euro only ten years later. Same with Tudor: The last 79280 Chronographs were sold around 1500 Euro and now five or six years later the price for its successor went up to 2740 Euro!?? Doubling the prices between 2001 and 2011 pushes Rolex and Tudor out of their original price range and when the pricing could be considered reasonable a few years ago the watches now are ridiculous expensive for what they offer. Within a year the Deep Sea went up from 7100 to now 8300. The 116610 LV now has a MSRP of 6650 - nearly 2k € more than it's predecessor 16610 LV a year ago and that only for a solid bracelet, a fancy clasp and a ceramic bezel?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 I've always really liked the 79170, but I guess the 7750 under the hood makes it a little boring. I do prefer the Daytona sub dial layout. Anyhow, does anyone here like this piece? I love this watch. Not too sure about the rotating bezel, but if I could get the dial and movement for one of these to put in a Daytona case I have, I'd be very happy On the other hand, if I could get one of these, I would be even happier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomad89 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Here's my franken: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronobam Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 nomad its awesome!!!can i know where do you buy it and what pieces have you change? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Nice franken, nomad! vlydog's smokin deal on a gen 7750 right now would be a great base for another franken for someone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 How about this one chief? Ya I think the 79160 with bakelite is preferable... Look at this piece (sold). Circa 1970 according to the seller (do they really date that far back??) and in gorgeous condition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Wow! For 1970 that one looks amazing. I wonder what it went for. I think all of the pieces so far in this thread are gorgeous. Of course my favorite is...well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Wow! For 1970 that one looks amazing. I wonder what it went for. I think all of the pieces so far in this thread are gorgeous. Of course my favorite is...well.... I'm not having a lot of luck finding out what the history is, but I'm really not sure this one could date back to '70. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomad89 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 nomad its awesome!!!can i know where do you buy it and what pieces have you change? Sure. I used a rep 116520 case, gen Tudor dial and hands, Swiss 7750 and DW 6263 bezel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 (edited) Here's my franken: Wow nomad! Details???? Oops....never mind...your details are right above this post Edited February 6, 2011 by redwatch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 I wonder if I can use the aftermarket 116520 case with a gen dial and 7750 movement for a build like this. JMB, any insights? E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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