baxter 6 Posted September 23, 2015 A couple of months back i went to meet a friend of mine in London, did all the usual watch related stuff finishing up at the Burlington Arcade to check out some vintage stuff, tried on a nice 1680 red sub and a 6263 big red black dial which was as lovely as i always imagined it would be. ( with the usual £ 30k price tag :( ) A little later i was sitting at a cafe watching the world go by when this guy stops to look at the menu and he had the most stunning looking watch on his wrist .... a 6263 i thought and as is my way, i was out of my seat to go and have a little chat. " Beautiful watch " i said " 6263 ? " " Thanks but No " he said " it's Tudor from the 80's, i have the 6263's ( yes plural ) but don't really wear them as i prefer the size of this and it's a fraction of the price so it makes more sense for a daily wearer " Upon inspection it was bigger, with a date and crown guards, but it had the same vintage Rolex look and shine. Anyway, nice guy we had a brief chat and he went on his way. I'd seen the more modern ( tiger ) Tudor chronos and they were nice but didn't do it for me, but this model had completely passed me by. After a spot of research it seems that these Big Block ( apparently Rolex used the seadweller case for these, tapped for the pushers ) 791** models were produced for 6 years between 1989 and 1995 with black or white dials in the following bezel variations : 79160 black tachymeter bezel 79170 black unidirectinal graduated bezel 79180 steel tachymeter bezel Anyways my 6263 of choice would be the black dialed big red ( followed by the white dial ) so after deciding what needed to get sold i started hunting a decent 79160 version. I watched a few on chrono 24 for a few weeks noticing that they moved quickly ( often times there would be 10 -15 available and a few days later only 3 ) After seeing one with box and papers last Thursday and checking out the seller ( a well established store in Munich ) i made the call Friday afternoon ...... Very professional and efficient, i sent the money straight away and this morning it arrived. For anyone with 6263 tastes and Omega / Tag Heuer pockets i can't recommend this model enough ...... there is absolutely nothing i can say against this watch. A proper Rolex/Tudor built vintage chronograph with all the charm of a 6263 at a fraction of the price with a rock solid, easy to maintain 7750 movement and at 40mm + pushers the extra size a lot of people wish they had with the 6263. Nice little article on the Tudor chronos showing the bezel and dial options here : https://bulangandson...udor-big-block/ On to the pics : Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freezee90 0 Posted September 23, 2015 Hi, think this might be in the wrong subforum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyBlue 539 Posted September 23, 2015 Is this one of those Pre Sales Baxter... Setting the scene... Buying the dream...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baxter 6 Posted September 23, 2015 Oh Bollox i thought was in gen watches .... what a fucking noob ( knob ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baxter 6 Posted September 23, 2015 i have requested assistance from someone competent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freezee90 0 Posted September 23, 2015 Oh Bollox i thought was in gen watches .... what a fucking noob ( knob ) ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigdav13 0 Posted September 23, 2015 I like that a lot! Nice pick up and story Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genius 281 Posted September 23, 2015 You could just upload a tagged photo and sell it to me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted September 23, 2015 Wherever it is, looks great congrats on another cool looking watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchDog21 3,345 Posted September 23, 2015 Too excited about the nice new watch! It really is a good looking one. Fits and looks great on your wrist. congrats and enjoy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyboy 5 Posted September 23, 2015 i have requested assistance from someone competent You will be waiting a while so I have moved it. Cracking watch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baxter 6 Posted September 23, 2015 i have requested assistance from someone competent You will be waiting a while so I have moved it. Cracking watch Thankyou mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hornet 1 Posted September 23, 2015 Lovely looking watch fella. How much roughly speaking? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Stubbs 0 Posted September 23, 2015 At last, a Tudor as beautiful as a Speedmaster! I jest, I jest. I had no idea these existed. They are stunning! Omega pockets, no, don't have them. All I can do is look at the components and say WHY doesn't someone rep this for me? It's just a beautiful arrangement of components. Good for you Jez. Cheers. Rick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnybaws 5,280 Posted September 23, 2015 I hate you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baxter 6 Posted September 23, 2015 cheers for the kind words all @ stubbs ..... it does actually have a touch of the speedmaster about it. @ Hornet : a touch under £ 3k [ after my bank stiffed me on the exchange rate for an international transfer ] which was middling in price, seen 'em as low as 2.5k and as high as 4k I hate you! i love you ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Not That Rich 21 Posted September 23, 2015 That's a beauty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnybaws 5,280 Posted September 23, 2015 You know my opinion on it mate, its a stunner, looking forward to seeing this one in the flesh at our next GTG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin195959 2 Posted September 23, 2015 That's a beauty Jez, Wear it proudly and often, get ya money's worth. Mm mm. Food for thought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hornet 1 Posted September 23, 2015 cheers for the kind words all @ stubbs ..... it does actually have a touch of the speedmaster about it. @ Hornet : a touch under £ 3k [ after my bank stiffed me on the exchange rate for an international transfer ] which was middling in price, seen 'em as low as 2.5k and as high as 4k I hate you! i love you ! Looks like its worth it...... ............enjoy it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MoveAlong 23 Posted September 23, 2015 Beautiful, congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ishmael 92 Posted September 23, 2015 How did I miss this??? Where was my personal PM Jez??? You told me this story a few months ago, and I knew it was a matter of time before you found one. Exactly the right color/bezel combo choice. Oh wow it's stunning… Congrats mate - really truly a spectacular watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MetalMickey 179 Posted September 23, 2015 Love if, even though the cyclops seems a bit odd. The big case makes it for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pharmo 33 Posted September 23, 2015 wow!!!! That's a real beauty :drool: damn wish I had the funds...wear in good health B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irate03 0 Posted September 23, 2015 That's really nice Jez, i love me a panda dial I'm on the slippery slope now after buying a 1971 datejust a few weeks ago, also spotted on chrono24 and dealt with the dealer in Italy directly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
