Why do collectors FROWN upon The Tudor TIGER ?

[Chewbacca]

Stop bringing attention to less desired watches.

They’re doing what they’re doing just fine.

To everyone reading, they’re s__t. Cheap valjoux you can hear rotating a mile away in a tissue thin case. Pathetic size too.

Garbage watch.

[dricig]

These Watches were made by Rolex except for the 7750 movement.
The Rolex lineage is very evident.
TIGER on the dial does not bother me at all, however, if it read TIGER WOODS, that would.
I like him as a golfer, but not on my watch.

[Fort Rolex]

I say get them while they are still frowned upon

[Nikrnic]

Thats a great deal and the best looking tiger I've seen. I agree in not liking a persons name or tiffany anything on a watch, rare or not but yours in the white print doesn't stand out like the red. I like Tiger Woods, that wouldn't really deter me on a Tudor chrono, its a great bang for the buck and the big blocks are a little too chunky, I do like the 79260 as well. I've been treading the waters lately for my first chrono and get hot and cold on a Speedy, been thinking of a JLC Polaris but not wanting to spend a whole lot it's tough to beat a Tudor, I have two others. Anyway,,, Congrats! you've got a great looking piece. Enjoy!!...

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[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Stop bringing attention to less desired watches.

They’re doing what they’re doing just fine.

To everyone reading, they’re s__t. Cheap valjoux you can hear rotating a mile away in a tissue thin case. Pathetic size too.

Garbage watch.

Speaking of s_t, who dumped in your Wheaties?
dP

[JPMickB83]

There are a couple reasons why the Tiger models don’t command the price of some similar alternatives:
1) The Tiger variant era was after the Rolex Crown and Caseback were used. All Big Blocks (791XX) had the Rolex branded parts, and some early 792XX’s also had Rolex parts (often referred to as “Pre-Tiger”). The Tiger version and the Post-Tiger version had all Tudor branding, as well as a version on leather, with Polished lugs, or a unique bracelet.
2) The Tiger versions came in a bunch of “goofy” colors, and introduced the red Chrono seconds hand. It works on some models, and other are downright unattractive.
3) Tiger had a fall from grace for a while, so no one would want that association
4) A lot of people (myself included) don’t value the association of a brand (or model in this case) with a celebrity
5) Most people prefer less writing on the dial. A 7750 Chrono with a date is already pretty busy; adding the “Tiger” text makes the dial almost claustrophobic.


Just my thoughts and hypothesis. I had an “Albino” big block that I sold, but I kept my pre-Tiger porcelain panda with the 12 hour rotating bezel. I predict all pre-2000 Tudors to continue to rise, including the Tiger.

[Georgevlado]

Very interesting posts from everyone

[kieselguhr]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Speaking of s_t, who dumped in your Wheaties?

dP

I believe chewy is just dissuading attention from this reference sarcastically

[Georgevlado]

Originally Posted by Nikrnic

Thats a great deal and the best looking tiger I've seen. I agree in not liking a persons name or tiffany anything on a watch, rare or not but yours in the white print doesn't stand out like the red. I like Tiger Woods, that wouldn't really deter me on a Tudor chrono, its a great bang for the buck and the big blocks are a little too chunky, I do like the 79260 as well. I've been treading the waters lately for my first chrono and get hot and cold on a Speedy, been thinking of a JLC Polaris but not wanting to spend a whole lot it's tough to beat a Tudor, I have two others. Anyway,,, Congrats! you've got a great looking piece. Enjoy!!...

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[EEpro]

It's a horrible watch and there are two in stock at OC. I swear if one of those is still sitting there in May I'm going to take it off the market so no one has to see it anymore.

[Georgevlado]

Originally Posted by JPMickB83

There are a couple reasons why the Tiger models don’t command the price of some similar alternatives:
1) The Tiger variant era was after the Rolex Crown and Caseback were used. All Big Blocks (791XX) had the Rolex branded parts, and some early 792XX’s also had Rolex parts (often referred to as “Pre-Tiger”). The Tiger version and the Post-Tiger version had all Tudor branding, as well as a version on leather, with Polished lugs, or a unique bracelet.
2) The Tiger versions came in a bunch of “goofy” colors, and introduced the red Chrono seconds hand. It works on some models, and other are downright unattractive.
3) Tiger had a fall from grace for a while, so no one would want that association
4) A lot of people (myself included) don’t value the association of a brand (or model in this case) with a celebrity
5) Most people prefer less writing on the dial. A 7750 Chrono with a date is already pretty busy; adding the “Tiger” text makes the dial almost claustrophobic.


Just my thoughts and hypothesis. I had an “Albino” big block that I sold, but I kept my pre-Tiger porcelain panda with the 12 hour rotating bezel. I predict all pre-2000 Tudors to continue to rise, including the Tiger.

Good points I agree that Rolex signing helps the older watches out I’ve heard there’s early tiger with Rolex signed parts


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[Georgevlado]

Originally Posted by EEpro

It's a horrible watch and there are two in stock at OC. I swear if one of those is still sitting there in May I'm going to take it off the market so no one has to see it anymore.

What’s so horrible about it in your opinion?


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[sillo]

Originally Posted by Georgevlado

Good points I agree that Rolex signing helps the older watches out I’ve heard there’s early tiger with Rolex signed parts

Yup, you'll see early tigers with Rolex crowns and/or casebacks. They'll all be Prince Date dials though.

[HORNBLOWER]

Originally Posted by kieselguhr

I believe chewy is just dissuading attention from this reference sarcastically

Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit, its wasted on me.

[Watchdaytona]

Originally Posted by sillo

Yup, you'll see early tigers with Rolex crowns and/or casebacks. They'll all be Prince Date dials though.

Yes, this is true. I have one with both a Rolex casevback and crown and another with Rolex crown, all early models 1999 and 2000.

[djgallo]

Originally Posted by EEpro

It's a horrible watch and there are two in stock at OC. I swear if one of those is still sitting there in May I'm going to take it off the market so no one has to see it anymore.

Those (2) watches don’t have box and papers....if they did ...they would have been snatched up. It also don't help that they are overpriced...If they were priced right they would sell.

[FreshPrince14]

They're cool! I particularly like the version with the red text.. although I'm not a golf fan, so I wish they said "Tudor" in red as opposed to "Tiger".

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[EEpro]

Originally Posted by djgallo

Those (2) watches don’t have box and papers....if they did ...they would have been snatched up. It also don't help that they are overpriced...If they were priced right they would sell.

Indeed.

[BamaHammer]

Maybe because people would rather have a Tag over this watch?

[sillo]

Originally Posted by BamaHammer

Maybe because people would rather have a Tag over this watch?

Show me a Tag (not a vintage Heuer) chrono that looks better than this watch.

[ras47]

Originally Posted by sillo

Show me a Tag (not a vintage Heuer) chrono that looks better than this watch.

I like this watch even more than the Daytona. It's bigger and has a date window, two things lacking on the Daytona that bug me.

[TheGuvna]

Originally Posted by EEpro

It's a horrible watch and there are two in stock at OC. I swear if one of those is still sitting there in May I'm going to take it off the market so no one has to see it anymore.

I would be a gent and grab the other, my part for
The good of humanity.

Originally Posted by Georgevlado

What’s so horrible about it in your opinion?

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(Psssst it’s not, see past the sarcasm)

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Speaking of s_t, who dumped in your Wheaties?
dP

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[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by kieselguhr

I believe chewy is just dissuading attention from this reference sarcastically

.

[RolexNorth]

I frown on any Tudor.

[Andad]

Just let me know who frowned on this puppy George and i will have the boys visit them.

[Georgevlado]

Originally Posted by directioneng

Just let me know who frowned on this puppy George and i will have the boys visit them.

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[Jcy90]

My favorite tudor by far

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by sillo

Show me a Tag (not a vintage Heuer) chrono that looks better than this watch.

That's a beauty. What reference number is this?

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by Georgevlado

What’s so horrible about it in your opinion?


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I don't have one yet.