indyberetta Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 I am not a good photo taker, but I wanted to share my new watch that I am very proud of! Here is a pic... So what do you think???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 I love the looks of this vintage...It is an expensive rep but well worth the cash IMO... I like a lot the greyish blue color of the dial and the date magnifier at 6... enjoy your new beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Indy, maybe you and I could get a package deal in a Photography 101 class! Too bad this watch missed the GTG by 5 days. Is this a V234, 7734, or something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 I am not a good photo taker, but I wanted to share my new watch that I am very proud of! Here is a pic... So what do you think???? That's absolutely fantastic I've always liked that watch If you don't mind me asking, where was it sourced from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyberetta Posted January 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 It has the original Tudor version of the Valjoux 7734 movement for the 7731/0(black bezel) and 7732/0(stainless bezel). This one is 1971 vintage. The later models had the Valjoux 234. Alligoat, you always steal the show in my book! I am too a Rolex man and love the vintage ones with gen movements. You have a wonderful collection of subs! My girlfriend and son also loved them! It has a phong case with gen movement, crystal, crown, pushers and a refinished gen dial blank. With a little work on the dial I am sure the entire watch could pass as gen. Yes, they are expensive "reps", but the gens in this shape are selling for $29K on ebay. These are considered the new poormans Paul Newman 6263 replacements! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Absolutely gorgeous! I love it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Very sweet Indy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieUK Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Amazing watch and taste! If you wouldn't mind sharing, I would love to see more pictures of it when you get a chance! A great timepiece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Dang !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.. awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! stupendous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! all in all a friggin incredible timepiece !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! did I say it all ?? Live Strong and Wear it Well ! L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 You sir have great taste! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corgi Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Sporty yet sophisticated, this Tudor Chronograph exudes a masculine feel combined with a striking color combination. A perfect fit. Congratulations on this work of art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Congrats Indy, very very nice watch. It's absolutely on my list ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarini Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Love it! Thx for sharing ... and when ull have time work on the photos this deserves to be showed of Laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polexpete Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 It has the original Tudor version of the Valjoux 7734 movement for the 7731/0(black bezel) and 7732/0(stainless bezel). This one is 1971 vintage. The later models had the Valjoux 234. Awesome watch, one of my favourites. Can you post a pic of the movement. It would be interesting to see if it an original Tudor which differs somewhat from stock 7734. As you can see below, original Tudor ® and my Monte Carlo on the left which has Tudor marked on the bridge but it not a Tudor movement as you can see Gotta get some pics of mine soon... Cheers P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyberetta Posted January 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Both of these movements are accurate for a Tudor Monte Carlo. The one on the left (yours) Valjoux 7734 is for the 7031 and 7032 models which were made in the early 1970's. The one on the right is the Valjoux 234 which is correct for the later model Monte Carlo's which have a different looking dial than ours. The Valjoux 7734 Tudor model looks just like you have in your pic. The bridge is a little different, but that could vary just like dials and bands do. Here is a pic of my movement.... Awesome watch, one of my favourites. Can you post a pic of the movement. It would be interesting to see if it an original Tudor which differs somewhat from stock 7734. As you can see below, original Tudor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman_Fred Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 So what do you think???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyberetta Posted January 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 Must be all that smoke you have been breathing in! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polexpete Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 Both of these movements are accurate for a Tudor Monte Carlo. The one on the left (yours) Valjoux 7734 is for the 7031 and 7032 models which were made in the early 1970's. The one on the right is the Valjoux 234 which is correct for the later model Monte Carlo's which have a different looking dial than ours. Cool, that's good to know... Cheers P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ta8088 Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 Indy that looks fantastic. Enjoy! Mind me asking roughly what it costs to build one of these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyberetta Posted January 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 The base one from phong is $2600. If you add original parts to it is can easly add up to $3800 or so. I got mine preowned so I was able to get it cheaper than having to source everything myself. Many of these high end reps have the poljot movement in them which is a copy of the 7734 valjoux movement. There are a few visible difference between the movements so having a gen movement helps makes it stealth from being a rep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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