Duzza 182 Posted October 29, 2015 (edited) Picked this up earlier this week from a jeweller in Italy via Chrono24. Very pleased with this as they are super hard to track down in this state. Its pretty much as new, boxed with papers and is a transitional reference 79280. Its lineage is after the 79180 'Big Block' but before they started to fit Tudor rather than Rolex parts and adorn the dial with Tiger Woods sponsorship. Therefore it sports a Rolex crown, caseback and the iconic oyster strap as well having an Oysterdate dial as opposed to a Prince dial. Movement is a 7750 which is currently running +/- 6 secs a day, not bad for a 20 year old watch! I give you my new (to me) Datetona..... Edited October 29, 2015 by Duzza Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Jimmy 29 Posted October 29, 2015 Lovely watch that, congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avc0002 83 Posted October 29, 2015 one of the members on here had one on M2M not too long ago. Lovely watch. I came across one of these for sale at a gun show of all places. Very nice, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin195959 2 Posted October 29, 2015 Great pick up. Another top Gen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pharmo 33 Posted October 29, 2015 Love this Luke :drool: wow!!!! congrats mate - wear in good health. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fetasigma 0 Posted October 29, 2015 nice little pickup Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duzza 182 Posted October 30, 2015 Thanks for the comments, definitely a keeper this one.... ..at least until I get a Daytona Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lorenove06 0 Posted October 30, 2015 You just can't beat a gen NOS. Let her shine often, D. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLDBLOKE74 7,089 Posted November 2, 2015 a rare gem nice find Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flipper81 0 Posted November 2, 2015 Stunning watch spied it on wrist checks a few days ago. It's an era of watch I would really like to get Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daffy 105 Posted November 6, 2015 That thing is phenomenal. Is it a 40mm? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ishmael 92 Posted November 6, 2015 That's outrageous Just stunning. Damn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duzza 182 Posted November 6, 2015 That thing is phenomenal. Is it a 40mm? Thanks, yes its 40mm. Its the same size as a modern Daytona albeit marginally thicker. That's outrageous Just stunning. Damn. Thanks Ish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baxter 6 Posted November 16, 2015 Great pick up sir ....... liking that very much indeed - enjoy !!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jelskan 0 Posted November 17, 2015 Stunning watch. Wear it in good health! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duzza 182 Posted November 17, 2015 Stunning watch. Wear it in good health! Thanks, loving it Great pick up sir ....... liking that very much indeed - enjoy !!!! Thanks Jez Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
