Panda Tudor

[Rolex_Collector]

Ok so I have been having an itch for a panda chrono (black false light color subdials) . At the VRF + Hodinkee meetup on Monday I was explaining to David I think I'm a little stocky to pull off a vintage Daytona. I'm the one in the second to last pic he posted checking out Jaceks 1680 red lol. So I ordered a pre tiger Tudor. I'm curious has anyone else gone this route? If you did how do you like it?

Any thoughts from anyone would rock!

Now let me start off by saying another benefit to this route was the obvious cost savings. And honestly I've been bit by the Daytona bug hard. I'm really digging the patrizzi dial Zeniths. I think that's my next target.

[Frogman4me]

Originally Posted by Rolex_Collector

Ok so I have been having an itch for a panda chrono (black false light color subdials) . At the VRF + Hodinkee meetup on Monday I was explaining to David I think I'm a little stocky to pull off a vintage Daytona. I'm the one in the second to last pic he posted checking out Jaceks 1680 red lol. So I ordered a pre tiger Tudor. I'm curious has anyone else gone this route? If you did how do you like it?

Any thoughts from anyone would rock!

Now let me start off by saying another benefit to this route was the obvious cost savings. And honestly I've been bit by the Daytona bug hard. I'm really digging the patrizzi dial Zeniths. I think that's my next target.

Hey Frank I really enjoyed our talk at the meet. I think your going a good route my friend

Let's see some wrist shots when it comes it :)

Wore this one the other day to the ball game, its great.

[Dan Pierce]

Always preferred the Tudor chronographs to the Daytona. Nothing against the Daytona, great looking iconic watch. But you can't beat the dial, bezel, and bracelet options. Then there's the date feature as well as rotating bezel (in my case). Plus a great value!
dP

[Dr.Smellody]

Although not vintage, I have a tiger version. Love it.

[springer]

The old "big block" chronos are great watches. I've owned a couple of them through the years but this circa 1980, model 94200, has remained with me since I acquired it several years ago.

[skprd13]

Beautiful watch John!

[springer]

Originally Posted by skprd13

Beautiful watch John!

Thanks Tom.

[acr]

Originally Posted by Dr.Smellody

Although not vintage, I have a tiger version. Love it.

I need to buy this from you

[lhanddds]

I prefer the non-Tiger Big Block

[lhanddds]

Originally Posted by springer

The old "big block" chronos are great watches. I've owned a couple of them through the years but this circa 1980, model 94200, has remained with me since I acquired it several years ago.

That's a nice one

[Rolex_Collector]

Gorgeous watches everyone! John your panda is gorgeous!!


That was the look I was going for. I didn't find one as old ( which is what I wanted) but for now I found a pre tiger prince date. From about 97 I think. Ill post pics later on.

Thanks everyone for chiming in.

[springer]

Originally Posted by lhanddds

That's a nice one

Thanks Larry. Looks like you have a beautiful watch yourself.

jP

[springer]

Originally Posted by Rolex_Collector

Gorgeous watches everyone! John your panda is gorgeous!!


That was the look I was going for. I didn't find one as old ( which is what I wanted) but for now I found a pre tiger prince date. From about 97 I think. Ill post pics later on.

Thanks everyone for chiming in.

Thanks Frank!

[lhanddds]

Originally Posted by springer

Thanks Larry. Looks like you have a beautiful watch yourself.



jP

Thanks John

[rootbeer7]

I love my big-block! It looks classic and rugged particularly on NATO (and has date!)

[Rolex_Collector]

Hey guys

Ok so here we go here's some quick shots. First impressions are I love it. Right out of the gate which is unusual lol. I mean bang for the buck on this for me is off the charts. The condition of it is just awesome I'm so happy. I didn't capture it but it has Rolex Crown so another plus for me. Let me know what you guys think....

[JustinK]

Very nice! For the money how can you go wrong.

Mine says hello.

[Dan Pierce]

Well done, Frank.

Imho, the Big Blocks, Pre Tigers, & Tigers will continue to climb in value over the years. Not a reason to buy necessarily but another nice bonus to an already great value.
dP

[Rolex_Collector]

Thanks Justin

And totally agree Dan I don't see them going down especially with climbing Daytona prices.

Thanks for your replies guys!

[lhanddds]

Nicely done Frank, my favorite bezel, congrats

[CrownMe]

Originally Posted by Frogman4me

Hey Frank I really enjoyed our talk at the meet. I think your going a good route my friend

Let's see some wrist shots when it comes it :)

Wore this one the other day to the ball game, its great.

This Tudor is absolutely stunning. Love the color combo and polished bezel.

[CrownMe]

Nice pick up Frank. Love that model.

[CrownMe]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Well done, Frank.

Imho, the Big Blocks, Pre Tigers, & Tigers will continue to climb in value over the years. Not a reason to buy necessarily but another nice bonus to an already great value.
dP

I think it's safe to say anything Rolex related will climb in value over the coming years. Yes a great Bonus!!!

[Frogman4me]

Looks great on you buddy! Congrats :)

[Nycturbovr6]

Looks great! Congrats! Love the black dial

[Rolex_Collector]

Thanks Guys I love the hunt def my favorite part of buying a new watch but boy it feels good once the itch is scratched too. Lol

[ctomsee]

But acquired this 79170 Big Block recently and loving it.

[johanhej]

Have had an itch for a Big-Block for quite a while, but the size has concerned me and it has been put on ice. This itch is getting more severe though as time passes :/.

Did the case size ever change throughout the production? I'm mostly interested in the old ones, ca 1980 ref 94200, hoping this would be slightly smaller than the later ones :p

[enginerd]

Originally Posted by johanhej

Have had an itch for a Big-Block for quite a while, but the size has concerned me and it has been put on ice. This itch is getting more severe though as time passes :/.

Did the case size ever change throughout the production? I'm mostly interested in the old ones, ca 1980 ref 94200, hoping this would be slightly smaller than the later ones :p

Case size hasn't changed, always 40mm. Thickness is about identical to a Sea Dweller. The SD has a thicker case back but thinner case, so Big Block wears bigger in my opinion. I've had 3 (still have 2) to date, but one may need to go.

[Maxtor]

Great choice Frank. The black dial and black bezel combo is beautiful.