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Shade · 12 April 2014, 01:19 AM

Hi everyone, been away for duty for some time, and I'm back. Met up with a friend, ended up with something special.

Tudor always intrigued me, they are rich with history, the "son" of Rolex, yet not much attention are given that they deserve. They have proven to create some very significant watches in the past, and today - to be honest, their designs excites me more than their "father".

By no means I'm generalizing, it all comes down to personal taste. I'm sure there are others who enjoys Rolex's new releases much more than I do.

Back to my story - I met a friend for coffee, and he suddenly said to me "I got a watch from a trade that I'd like to sell, perhaps you can find someone who'd be interested in it?". He then produces this Tudor Date-Day... and it instantly won me heart. Without hesitation I said "Yes, I just found someone who'll buy it - me".

I like almost everything about the watch, the dial is clean and glossy black, with arabic numbers, "ranger" styled hand, and the famed day-date bother, the date-day. Hahaha.. I just had to say that.

It somehow exhudes a "military" look with this clean dial, and I think it's great for legibility. The size and feel is just the same with it's counterpart from Rolex, except this one is in steel.

The only thing that I would change, is the length of the hands, I think it's slightly short, but others may have a different opinion on it.

For the price I got it? At $700, I think it's a no brainer.

Bs11100010 · 12 April 2014, 01:25 AM

I like it a lot... Though i would like a bit more on a nice Nato strap. it does have a clean
military look about it. nice score!

joe100 · 12 April 2014, 01:26 AM

Well-found!

Shade · 12 April 2014, 07:23 AM

Im debating myself to fit it with a NATO strap tbh - I'll see to it and post some pics with it on a NATO later this weekend!

Tudor Fan · 12 April 2014, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bs11100010

I like it a lot... Though i would like a bit more on a nice Nato strap. it does have a clean
military look about it. nice score!

Looks great and what he said above....
Congratulations.

GradyPhilpott · 12 April 2014, 09:29 AM

That was a steal, I'd say.

I like it a lot.

Shade · 13 April 2014, 01:36 AM

Thanks guys, will take some pics of it on a NATO soon! :-D

Muzz · 13 April 2014, 01:50 AM

Definitely a no brainer!! Great score, cool watch!!!

Shade · 13 April 2014, 12:03 PM

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By request, here it is!

DKRanger22 · 13 April 2014, 12:12 PM

Love it on the leather!

threemonkeys · 13 April 2014, 12:14 PM

I like it. It has a no-nonsense utility vibe with the bracelet (military look?). The leather band really warms it up, too.

Shade · 13 April 2014, 12:49 PM

I tried installing my oyster bracelet (an old sub one) that I have lying around, but apparently the lug holes doesn't align well so it wouldn't click.

It would've been great to be able to install it..

joe100 · 13 April 2014, 12:49 PM

Well, I'm a fan

skprd13 · 13 April 2014, 06:12 PM

Very cool!

The Joker · 13 April 2014, 06:42 PM

Love it

HogwldFLTR · 13 April 2014, 07:49 PM

Nice looking watch; tell me about the lume?

Furbo · 13 April 2014, 10:21 PM

That's a really nice watch, especially on that strap. IWOOT

Ector495 · 14 April 2014, 02:46 AM

Looks amazing on leather!

50hz · 14 April 2014, 05:40 AM

Love the clean arabic numerals over the black dial. Killer watch congrats and enjoy.

Bs11100010 · 14 April 2014, 08:58 AM

awesomerest on that strap! enjoy it!!!

Kingair · 14 April 2014, 11:12 AM

Congrats

HAGOne

Shade · 14 April 2014, 01:18 PM

Thanks Kingair - love that watch on your profile pic!

hardel · 14 April 2014, 02:01 PM

Beautiful! Congrats!

14060m · 14 April 2014, 03:33 PM

Nice

I like

Cru Jones · 14 April 2014, 03:49 PM

Great catch! I love arabics on a dial and the whole look is so clean. Very nice.

Miguel Alvarez · 14 April 2014, 10:50 PM

Great timing. I was just looking at one of these on watchfinder. I'd never seen one before so googled some pics and on leather they look amazing.

*Mods I'm not affiliated with WF and apologies in advance if I've broken any rules.

Shade · 16 April 2014, 08:26 PM

Thank you for the compliments guys - Im really enjoying it right now.

Hogwld, the lume is weak now, only the hand shines for a brief moment... Im unsure if the numbers itself is lumed or not, but I dont think so..

PsychoDogBeast · 16 April 2014, 09:52 PM

Absolute bargain for $700, i have a day date 94613 tu tone with fluted bezel and its one of my favorite watches.

Can i ask you what model number it is, and is it a 35mm case width.

I might have to 'try' and pick on eup for my tudor collection

cheers james

theslumberking · 14 July 2014, 01:17 PM

Is this an original dial?

How do I find a watch like?! This is exactly what I want. I would have settled for the new Heritage Ranger if it offered a date complication.

I know people don't like the term 'beater' but your watch, sir, is my ideal watch for travel anywhere -- functional, understated and cool all in one.

Rolexpharm · 14 July 2014, 01:30 PM

Very nice

12 April 2014, 01:19 AM	#1
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Tudor Date-Day: a valuable acquisition. Hi everyone, been away for duty for some time, and I'm back. Met up with a friend, ended up with something special. Tudor always intrigued me, they are rich with history, the "son" of Rolex, yet not much attention are given that they deserve. They have proven to create some very significant watches in the past, and today - to be honest, their designs excites me more than their "father". By no means I'm generalizing, it all comes down to personal taste. I'm sure there are others who enjoys Rolex's new releases much more than I do. Back to my story - I met a friend for coffee, and he suddenly said to me "I got a watch from a trade that I'd like to sell, perhaps you can find someone who'd be interested in it?". He then produces this Tudor Date-Day... and it instantly won me heart. Without hesitation I said "Yes, I just found someone who'll buy it - me". I like almost everything about the watch, the dial is clean and glossy black, with arabic numbers, "ranger" styled hand, and the famed day-date bother, the date-day. Hahaha.. I just had to say that. It somehow exhudes a "military" look with this clean dial, and I think it's great for legibility. The size and feel is just the same with it's counterpart from Rolex, except this one is in steel. The only thing that I would change, is the length of the hands, I think it's slightly short, but others may have a different opinion on it. For the price I got it? At $700, I think it's a no brainer. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

12 April 2014, 01:26 AM	#3
joe100 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,846	Well-found! __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 2705-

12 April 2014, 07:23 AM	#4
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Im debating myself to fit it with a NATO strap tbh - I'll see to it and post some pics with it on a NATO later this weekend! __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

12 April 2014, 09:29 AM	#6
GradyPhilpott 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 14060M Posts: 34,490	That was a steal, I'd say. I like it a lot. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

13 April 2014, 01:36 AM	#7
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Thanks guys, will take some pics of it on a NATO soon! :-D __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

12 April 2014, 01:25 AM	#2
Bs11100010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Brandon Location: Bryan, Ohio 43506 Watch: Tudor 79190 Posts: 132	I like it a lot... Though i would like a bit more on a nice Nato strap. it does have a clean military look about it. nice score!

13 April 2014, 01:50 AM	#8
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	Definitely a no brainer!! Great score, cool watch!!!

13 April 2014, 12:03 PM	#9
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	By request, here it is! __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

13 April 2014, 12:12 PM	#10
DKRanger22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Andrew Location: Cleveland Posts: 557	Love it on the leather!

13 April 2014, 12:14 PM	#11
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	I like it. It has a no-nonsense utility vibe with the bracelet (military look?). The leather band really warms it up, too.

13 April 2014, 12:49 PM	#12
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	I tried installing my oyster bracelet (an old sub one) that I have lying around, but apparently the lug holes doesn't align well so it wouldn't click. It would've been great to be able to install it.. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

13 April 2014, 12:49 PM	#13
joe100 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,846	Well, I'm a fan __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 2705-

13 April 2014, 06:12 PM	#14
skprd13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Kauai Watch: 1675-1680-16750 Posts: 3,346	Very cool!

13 April 2014, 06:42 PM	#15
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Love it

13 April 2014, 07:49 PM	#16
HogwldFLTR 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,846	Nice looking watch; tell me about the lume? __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

13 April 2014, 10:21 PM	#17
Furbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Slovenia, EU Watch: BLNR Posts: 1,507	That's a really nice watch, especially on that strap. IWOOT

14 April 2014, 02:46 AM	#18
Ector495 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Carolina Watch: 16622 Posts: 1,097	Looks amazing on leather! __________________ Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear. - Ambrose Redmoon

14 April 2014, 05:40 AM	#19
50hz "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: usa Posts: 140	Love the clean arabic numerals over the black dial. Killer watch congrats and enjoy.

14 April 2014, 08:58 AM	#20
Bs11100010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Brandon Location: Bryan, Ohio 43506 Watch: Tudor 79190 Posts: 132	awesomerest on that strap! enjoy it!!!

14 April 2014, 11:12 AM	#21
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,233	Congrats HAGOne

14 April 2014, 01:18 PM	#22
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Thanks Kingair - love that watch on your profile pic! __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

14 April 2014, 02:01 PM	#23
hardel "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Atlanta Watch: 116000 Posts: 146	Beautiful! Congrats!

14 April 2014, 03:33 PM	#24
14060m "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Watch: 116610 , 16233 Posts: 1,802	Nice I like __________________

14 April 2014, 03:49 PM	#25
Cru Jones 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,655	Great catch! I love arabics on a dial and the whole look is so clean. Very nice.

14 April 2014, 10:50 PM	#26
Miguel Alvarez "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: England Watch: Exp2/Sub/DJ Posts: 343	Great timing. I was just looking at one of these on watchfinder. I'd never seen one before so googled some pics and on leather they look amazing. *Mods I'm not affiliated with WF and apologies in advance if I've broken any rules.

16 April 2014, 08:26 PM	#27
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Thank you for the compliments guys - Im really enjoying it right now. Hogwld, the lume is weak now, only the hand shines for a brief moment... Im unsure if the numbers itself is lumed or not, but I dont think so.. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

16 April 2014, 09:52 PM	#28
PsychoDogBeast "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: England Posts: 40	Absolute bargain for $700, i have a day date 94613 tu tone with fluted bezel and its one of my favorite watches. Can i ask you what model number it is, and is it a 35mm case width. I might have to 'try' and pick on eup for my tudor collection cheers james

14 July 2014, 01:17 PM	#29
theslumberking "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: CA Posts: 24	Is this an original dial? How do I find a watch like?! This is exactly what I want. I would have settled for the new Heritage Ranger if it offered a date complication. I know people don't like the term 'beater' but your watch, sir, is my ideal watch for travel anywhere -- functional, understated and cool all in one.

14 July 2014, 01:30 PM	#30
Rolexpharm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bensalem, Pa Posts: 638	Very nice

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