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Charles@UW · 25 June 2013, 09:53 PM

I'm considering to get my first Tudor sub, but I'm not sure which one.
I have three candidates so far, Black Bay, 79090 or any vintage subs(around 70s). The vintage ones may be less durable than modern ones, which is my major concern. Any ideas?
Thanks in advance.

Charles

HL65 · 25 June 2013, 09:58 PM

Vintage ones plenty durable IMHO so that not an issue. As for modern or vintage: On this forum modern and in vintage section vintage.

Go for one you like better. For me vintage all the way!

Betelc · 25 June 2013, 10:19 PM

+1

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

For me vintage all the way!

I believe there are several variants to vintage Tudor Sub. So make sure you do your homework before plunging into it.

linesiders · 25 June 2013, 10:38 PM

Easiest would be the Black Bay

Vintage is fun but requires a lot of research unless you have someone out hunting for you

soho · 25 June 2013, 10:39 PM

My vote is for vintage. Mine is circa 1978 and I have had no problems.

Charles@UW · 25 June 2013, 10:45 PM

But vintage ones usually don't come with bracelet or bracelet damaged too much. I don't know how much a nice bracelet worth for a dive watch whole, like 79090 or older.

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Chewbacca · 26 June 2013, 02:01 AM

both are nice but i'd do a Blackbay.

vintage looks with modern refinements and warranty. similar costs too.

Tudor Fan · 26 June 2013, 02:18 AM

The Black Bay looks pretty vintage but has all the advantages of being new and on the top of the technology curve.
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Thorien · 26 June 2013, 03:04 AM

Vintage (76100 - blue) for me:

landroverking · 26 June 2013, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Thorien

Vintage (76100 - blue) for me:

That's what I'm talking about. That would be one great first Tudor.

John in MA · 26 June 2013, 07:26 AM

You can't go wrong with either route.

You can go real vintage all the way up to more modern.

In order of vintage from an age standpoint,

79090 and 79190 are from the 90's
76100 is from the 80's
9401, 9411 are from the early 70's to the mid 80's (my 9411 is from 73)
7016, 7021 are late 60's to early 70's
7928 is early 60's to late 60's

Or you can go more modern. If you prefer the snowflake look, also consider the Pelagos. I'm not as big a fan of the blackbay and the main reason being for me, snowflake hands belong with a snowflake dial.

I just purchased a Pelagos to go with my 2 snowflakes. Should have it tomorrow. Can't go wrong either way with a Tudor Sub though.

Frogman4me · 26 June 2013, 07:30 AM

Plexi sub is the way to go IMO

Micha · 26 June 2013, 08:14 AM

just had this Baby serviced and pressure tested, good to go for another 10 years. Put a new bezel insert on, but kept the original faded one...

JohnAndrew · 26 June 2013, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Micha

just had this Baby serviced and pressure tested, good to go for another 10 years. Put a new bezel insert on, but kept the original faded one...

Wow! Very sharp. I love the blue/black combo.

samsmart · 26 June 2013, 01:42 PM

the vintage ones must be durable, the made it this long...

just don't get a mini sub.

jolimont · 26 June 2013, 03:12 PM

I love Tudor subs

However you get the best of both worlds with the Black Bay

Snowflake
Dome
Gilt

25 June 2013, 09:53 PM	#1
Charles@UW "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 19	First Tudor sub, vintage or modern? I'm considering to get my first Tudor sub, but I'm not sure which one. I have three candidates so far, Black Bay, 79090 or any vintage subs(around 70s). The vintage ones may be less durable than modern ones, which is my major concern. Any ideas? Thanks in advance. Charles

25 June 2013, 09:58 PM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,986	Vintage ones plenty durable IMHO so that not an issue. As for modern or vintage: On this forum modern and in vintage section vintage. Go for one you like better. For me vintage all the way! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

25 June 2013, 10:38 PM	#4
linesiders 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,495	Easiest would be the Black Bay Vintage is fun but requires a lot of research unless you have someone out hunting for you __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

26 June 2013, 07:26 AM	#11
John in MA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 862	You can't go wrong with either route. You can go real vintage all the way up to more modern. In order of vintage from an age standpoint, 79090 and 79190 are from the 90's 76100 is from the 80's 9401, 9411 are from the early 70's to the mid 80's (my 9411 is from 73) 7016, 7021 are late 60's to early 70's 7928 is early 60's to late 60's Or you can go more modern. If you prefer the snowflake look, also consider the Pelagos. I'm not as big a fan of the blackbay and the main reason being for me, snowflake hands belong with a snowflake dial. I just purchased a Pelagos to go with my 2 snowflakes. Should have it tomorrow. Can't go wrong either way with a Tudor Sub though. __________________ Formerly John in SC and John in TN How To: Remove a Tudor Pelagos Endlink in 60 Seconds or Less

25 June 2013, 10:39 PM	#5
soho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: Varies Posts: 2,055	My vote is for vintage. Mine is circa 1978 and I have had no problems.

25 June 2013, 10:45 PM	#6
Charles@UW "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 19	But vintage ones usually don't come with bracelet or bracelet damaged too much. I don't know how much a nice bracelet worth for a dive watch whole, like 79090 or older. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

26 June 2013, 02:01 AM	#7
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	both are nice but i'd do a Blackbay. vintage looks with modern refinements and warranty. similar costs too.

26 June 2013, 02:18 AM	#8
Tudor Fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 983	The Black Bay looks pretty vintage but has all the advantages of being new and on the top of the technology curve. IMG_1736.jpg

26 June 2013, 03:04 AM	#9
Thorien "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: UK Posts: 162	Vintage (76100 - blue) for me:

26 June 2013, 07:30 AM	#12
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Plexi sub is the way to go IMO

26 June 2013, 01:42 PM	#15
samsmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: sam Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Me Tint Posts: 3,777	the vintage ones must be durable, the made it this long... just don't get a mini sub.

26 June 2013, 03:12 PM	#16
jolimont "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Will Location: land of oz Watch: sundial Posts: 2,219	I love Tudor subs However you get the best of both worlds with the Black Bay Snowflake Dome Gilt

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