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Baileys · 5 January 2016, 06:48 PM

Hi all, what's everybody's view on the '79180' big block? Good or not so?

bubbaK · 5 January 2016, 06:49 PM

Personally I love that watch! Still fairly reasonable price-wise, great bang for buck.

Baileys · 5 January 2016, 10:33 PM

How does she look?.... 1992 Model, Rolex Case & Crown

RLX-lvr · 5 January 2016, 10:40 PM

Looks really nice.
Sweet bigblock. I miss mine.

watchcrank · 5 January 2016, 11:02 PM

agree, one of the best values per $ left. great looking watch.

Dan Pierce · 5 January 2016, 11:05 PM

Not good, great is a better description. Looks legit from the limited view of one pic. Early 79180 w/ date window surround and angled hour markers.
dP

Rebel · 5 January 2016, 11:42 PM

Tudor, IMHO, is a great bang for the buck. Good find!

lhanddds · 6 January 2016, 12:04 AM

very nice, congrats

nick c · 6 January 2016, 12:10 AM

Congrats!

Etschell · 6 January 2016, 03:57 AM

i love the big block. if you dont want to pay the big block price a tudor tiger is another option.

Frogman4me · 6 January 2016, 05:02 AM

Good and undervalued imo

rootbeer7 · 6 January 2016, 07:15 AM

love mine

springer · 6 January 2016, 10:12 AM

Great watches. I just sold a very nice example today with a black dial and stainless bezel ring - circa 1992.

Baileys · 8 January 2016, 11:15 PM

Thanks all! Im in two minds on the size for me! I like my '66 Sub. 7928 but those extra 2/3mm makes a difference. The watch has the box but no papers & strap, original case/dial & works spot on. So whats the general consensus on value guys?

Dan Pierce · 8 January 2016, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baileys

Thanks all! Im in two minds on the size for me! I like my '66 Sub. 7928 but those extra 2/3mm makes a difference. The watch has the box but no papers & strap, original case/dial & works spot on. So whats the general consensus on value guys?

Between $3K to $4K depending on service history and overall condition.
dP

drefrank · 8 January 2016, 11:54 PM

I have one arriving today. Will post photos later.

adawil2002 · 9 January 2016, 12:03 AM

Great watch like them so much more than Daytonas. I have a Tiger big block.

Dan Pierce · 9 January 2016, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adawil2002

Great watch like them so much more than Daytonas. I have a Tiger big block.

Agreed. But your's is either a Tiger or a Big block. The Tiger endorsement came after the BB's.
dP

JustinK · 9 January 2016, 12:22 AM

Great watch, Congrats!

I miss mine which I sold last year :(

drefrank · 9 January 2016, 03:38 AM

Here's my 79180 just arrived from one of our most trusted sellers. The second shot shows the 79180 with one of its cousins, a 94210.
These watches are IMHO great values and have that classic old Daytona look. Super sharp on the wrist.

DHISTORY · 11 January 2016, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drefrank

Here's my 79180 just arrived from one of our most trusted sellers. The second shot shows the 79180 with one of its cousins, a 94210.

These watches are IMHO great values and have that classic old Daytona look. Super sharp on the wrist.

Nice pick up.
How is the date window aligned? Is date alignment and clarity different on sapphire vs plexi models?

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iclick · 11 January 2016, 02:38 PM

I have two BBs, a 79170 and 79180, and both are very accurate and charismatic. The downside is they're expensive to service and like most chronographs are hard to read due to the busy dial. Some might consider them bulky but I find them comfortable to wear, even on my small 7" wrist. My two BBs and my Tudor Sub get more wrist time than my two Rolexes by a long shot.

If the price is right on the watch you're considering I don't think you will be disappointed.

Baileys · 11 January 2016, 07:08 PM

Well guys, I collected her yesterday.......

iclick · 13 January 2016, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baileys

Well guys, I collected her yesterday.......

Very nicely balanced collection.

Dr.Smellody · 13 January 2016, 02:43 PM

Super watch and collection. Congratulations!

Elle84 · 14 January 2016, 04:15 AM

A must have in every collection for me ;)

Baileys · 15 January 2016, 05:16 AM

Thanks all! Now waiting for my 1976 Snowflake to arrive & add that to the collection!!

Zoran · 15 January 2016, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baileys

Thanks all! Now waiting for my 1976 Snowflake to arrive & add that to the collection!!

Congrats! You're on fire!

Keep'm coming!!

sea-dweller · 16 January 2016, 09:26 AM

It's beautiful!

5 January 2016, 06:48 PM	#1
Baileys "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: London Watch: Rolex-2 Tudor-5 Posts: 41	Tudor big block 79180 Hi all, what's everybody's view on the '79180' big block? Good or not so?

5 January 2016, 06:49 PM	#2
bubbaK "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Neven Location: Twin Peaks, WA Watch: Serpico Y Laino Posts: 127	Tudor big block 79180 Personally I love that watch! Still fairly reasonable price-wise, great bang for buck. __________________ The owls are not what they seem.

5 January 2016, 10:33 PM	#3
Baileys "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: London Watch: Rolex-2 Tudor-5 Posts: 41	How does she look?.... 1992 Model, Rolex Case & Crown Attached Images

5 January 2016, 11:05 PM	#6
Dan Pierce "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,334	Not good, great is a better description. Looks legit from the limited view of one pic. Early 79180 w/ date window surround and angled hour markers. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

5 January 2016, 11:42 PM	#7
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,315	Tudor, IMHO, is a great bang for the buck. Good find! __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

5 January 2016, 10:40 PM	#4
RLX-lvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Toronto Posts: 1,947	Looks really nice. Sweet bigblock. I miss mine.

5 January 2016, 11:02 PM	#5
watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,664	agree, one of the best values per $ left. great looking watch.

6 January 2016, 12:04 AM	#8
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	very nice, congrats

6 January 2016, 12:10 AM	#9
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Congrats!

6 January 2016, 03:57 AM	#10
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	i love the big block. if you dont want to pay the big block price a tudor tiger is another option.

6 January 2016, 05:02 AM	#11
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Good and undervalued imo

6 January 2016, 07:15 AM	#12
rootbeer7 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,199	love mine Attached Images

6 January 2016, 10:12 AM	#13
springer 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,454	Great watches. I just sold a very nice example today with a black dial and stainless bezel ring - circa 1992. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

8 January 2016, 11:15 PM	#14
Baileys "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: London Watch: Rolex-2 Tudor-5 Posts: 41	Thanks all! Im in two minds on the size for me! I like my '66 Sub. 7928 but those extra 2/3mm makes a difference. The watch has the box but no papers & strap, original case/dial & works spot on. So whats the general consensus on value guys?

8 January 2016, 11:54 PM	#16
drefrank 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 923	I have one arriving today. Will post photos later.

9 January 2016, 12:03 AM	#17
adawil2002 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Andrew Wilson Location: Brunswick, Maine Watch: 16550 Explorer II Posts: 1,773	Great watch like them so much more than Daytonas. I have a Tiger big block. __________________ 6284 SS, 16014 SS Jubilee silver stick, 16253 TT Blue Thunderbird, 16550 SS Exp II Cream, bought in 1986, 116400GV Z-blue Milgauss, 79260 Tudor, 116660 DSSD-Blue, 116500LV Daytona White, 116710 BLNR, 326934 Blue Skydweller

9 January 2016, 12:22 AM	#19
JustinK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Justin Location: Jupiter, FL Watch: 1530,1665,1680 Posts: 2,064	Great watch, Congrats! I miss mine which I sold last year :(

9 January 2016, 03:38 AM	#20
drefrank 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 923	Here's my 79180 just arrived from one of our most trusted sellers. The second shot shows the 79180 with one of its cousins, a 94210. These watches are IMHO great values and have that classic old Daytona look. Super sharp on the wrist. Attached Images

11 January 2016, 02:38 PM	#22
iclick "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 813	I have two BBs, a 79170 and 79180, and both are very accurate and charismatic. The downside is they're expensive to service and like most chronographs are hard to read due to the busy dial. Some might consider them bulky but I find them comfortable to wear, even on my small 7" wrist. My two BBs and my Tudor Sub get more wrist time than my two Rolexes by a long shot. If the price is right on the watch you're considering I don't think you will be disappointed. __________________ GMT 1675 SS (1969) Tudor Big Block Chrono 79170 white-dial panda (~1993) Tudor Big Block Chrono 79180 black-dial panda (~1993) Tudor Sub 79090 (1992)

11 January 2016, 07:08 PM	#23
Baileys "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: London Watch: Rolex-2 Tudor-5 Posts: 41	Well guys, I collected her yesterday....... Attached Images

13 January 2016, 02:43 PM	#25
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,467	Super watch and collection. Congratulations!

14 January 2016, 04:15 AM	#26
Elle84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Italy Watch: GMT Tiger Eye 1675 Posts: 292	A must have in every collection for me ;)

15 January 2016, 05:16 AM	#27
Baileys "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: London Watch: Rolex-2 Tudor-5 Posts: 41	Thanks all! Now waiting for my 1976 Snowflake to arrive & add that to the collection!!

16 January 2016, 09:26 AM	#29
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	It's beautiful! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

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