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RalphWBurns · 14 May 2016, 06:38 PM

I've recently purchased a Tudor chronograph 79280 transitional model and I've been told both it is and that it isn't a "big block". Is there a definitive answer?

rootbeer7 · 14 May 2016, 09:12 PM

if it is serial 94xxxx, or 791xxxx then it is. If 792xxxx then it isn't.

Old Expat Beast · 14 May 2016, 09:21 PM

The 792 series have a thinner case, so are not Big Blocks.

RalphWBurns · 14 May 2016, 09:48 PM

Great thanks guys!!!! always so quick and on the money! I still love it either way.

Dan Pierce · 14 May 2016, 10:19 PM

79170 Big block, left. 79280, right.

79170, top. Early 79280 [with Rolex attributes], bottom.

79170, top. 79280, bottom.

dP

mineral · 15 May 2016, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

79170 Big block, left. 79280, right.

79170, top. Early 79280 [with Rolex attributes], bottom.

79170, top. 79280, bottom.

dP

Love your Tudor

zack777es · 15 May 2016, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

79170 Big block, left. 79280, right.

79170, top. Early 79280 [with Rolex attributes], bottom.

79170, top. 79280, bottom.

dP

Dan, I have these pics (and many others from you) saved to my photo folder, just for my own reference, if you don't mind

Dan Pierce · 15 May 2016, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mineral

Love your Tudor

Thanks! But sadly, both have moved on to new homes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by zack777es

Dan, I have these pics (and many others from you) saved to my photo folder, just for my own reference, if you don't mind

Don't mind at all.

dP

zack777es · 15 May 2016, 02:26 AM

Ralph,

That's a nice piece, congrats.

Now go get a Big Block too!

fskywalker · 15 May 2016, 04:51 AM

Congrats!

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RalphWBurns · 15 May 2016, 07:16 AM

Thanks all, Great info and gorgeous watches!!!

14 May 2016, 10:19 PM	#5
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zack777es "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Malaysia Watch: Rolex AP PP Tudor Posts: 409	Congrats! Ralph, That's a nice piece, congrats. Now go get a Big Block too!

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14 May 2016, 09:12 PM	#2
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,145	if it is serial 94xxxx, or 791xxxx then it is. If 792xxxx then it isn't.

14 May 2016, 09:21 PM	#3
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,797	The 792 series have a thinner case, so are not Big Blocks.

14 May 2016, 09:48 PM	#4
RalphWBurns "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 60	Great thanks guys!!!! always so quick and on the money! I still love it either way.

15 May 2016, 07:16 AM	#11
RalphWBurns "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 60	Thanks all, Great info and gorgeous watches!!!

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