gdhg 0 Posted September 11, 2018 Hi guys read much about this project. Can u suggest me the best base to build a Tudor BB 94200? I've already panda dial, crown and gen bezel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genius 281 Posted September 11, 2018 @pickledbeetroot just bought a case set not sure where from however Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gdhg 0 Posted September 11, 2018 is there a link to a thread or something else ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J!m 289 Posted September 11, 2018 The gens are not terribly expensive... If you want one, get a less desireable "tiger" model and swap the dial. Keep the original parts to swap back if you decide to sell, and you won't loose any money on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genius 281 Posted September 11, 2018 24 minutes ago, J!m said: The gens are not terribly expensive... If you want one, get a less desireable "tiger" model and swap the dial. Keep the original parts to swap back if you decide to sell, and you won't loose any money on it. Problem with the tiger or any of the newer 792 chrono models is it doesn't have the characteristic chunky Seadweller style case with the flat sides, it's more of a rounded case like a Datejust or Daytona. That said your suggestion is a sound one and almost exactly what I did, here's mine after the dial swap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genius 281 Posted September 11, 2018 heres a photo I found comparing the cases Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tabuktime 54 Posted September 11, 2018 17 minutes ago, Genius said: heres a photo I found comparing the cases I take it the bottom one is the more desirable model? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genius 281 Posted September 11, 2018 7 minutes ago, tabuktime said: I take it the bottom one is the more desirable model? Yeah sorry, top is the 792xx prince/tiger whatever you want to call it case basically the more recent model and the cheaper of the two. the bottom is the 791xx big block model which is rarer and therefore considerably more expensive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatarms 7,777 Posted September 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Genius said: Problem with the tiger or any of the newer 792 chrono models is it doesn't have the characteristic chunky Seadweller style case with the flat sides, it's more of a rounded case like a Datejust or Daytona. That said your suggestion is a sound one and almost exactly what I did, here's mine after the dial swap Holy shit, I like this a lot. Nice work there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genius 281 Posted September 11, 2018 1 minute ago, fatarms said: Holy shit, I like this a lot. Nice work there. I just bought a watch and a dial @ROLIE did the hard work. Nice though eh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatarms 7,777 Posted September 11, 2018 30 minutes ago, Genius said: I just bought a watch and a dial @ROLIE did the hard work. Nice though eh. That's one of the nicest, combination of Daytona characteristics and color scheme, the date font, everything works. I love it, one of my favorite chronos I've seen on this site. And I've been here for a while Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genius 281 Posted September 11, 2018 34 minutes ago, fatarms said: That's one of the nicest, combination of Daytona characteristics and color scheme, the date font, everything works. I love it, one of my favorite chronos I've seen on this site. And I've been here for a while Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gdhg 0 Posted September 11, 2018 2 hours ago, Genius said: Problem with the tiger or any of the newer 792 chrono models is it doesn't have the characteristic chunky Seadweller style case with the flat sides, it's more of a rounded case like a Datejust or Daytona. That said your suggestion is a sound one and almost exactly what I did, here's mine after the dial swap amazing build!! i ve noticed differences between cases but the 7xxx is so hard to find to a reasonable price i think i ll do the same work.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gdhg 0 Posted September 11, 2018 2 hours ago, tabuktime said: I take it the bottom one is the more desirable model? yep the bottom one rocks!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gdhg 0 Posted September 11, 2018 what do u think if i use for base a rolex daytona rep ? perhaps wich one is better ? maybe the paul newman? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,747 Posted September 12, 2018 15 hours ago, gdhg said: what do u think if i use for base a rolex daytona rep ? perhaps wich one is better ? maybe the paul newman? There’s a guy on eBay selling a big block build of sorts, be interesting to see how much it goes for https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F202434064437 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gdhg 0 Posted September 12, 2018 expert what do u say? how this build seems to you. imho this dial is horrible Share this post Link to post Share on other sites