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Tudor Big Block reference 79170

The Tudor Big Block has made a name for itself as a chronograph watch that is as rugged as it is handsome and here is a great looking and highly collectable Tudor Big Block reference 79170.

Tudor was of course made by Rolex so in this watch you get pound for pound a solid rugged Rolex chronograph case and band with the great looking aesthetics of the dial and the reliable modified Valjoux movement.

With the reference number of 79170, the last two numbers - 70, refer to the bezel used. In this case the 79170 has the black graduated 12 hour bi-directional bezel that looks great and really goes lengths to highlight the silver dial with black sub-dials.

Measuring 40mm across plus the Rolex crown and pushers and fitted on the Oyster band, this is a watch that can be worn anywhere and always look so good on the wrist.

Inside is the modified and upgraded 17 jewelled Valjoux calibre 7750 that is regarded as one of the best chronograph moments ever made and this Tudor Big Block runs perfectly and comes with our twelve month warranty.

A great vintage Tudor Big Block that is becoming more and more appreciated and collectable every day.

 

Stock# Q503cc

Maker: Tudor

Model: Tudor Big Block reference 79170

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black graduated 12 hour bidirectional rotating bezel

17j val 7750

89-95

589end 78360

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Description

A brief history on the Tudor Big Block.

Released in 1976, the Tudor Prince Oysterdate was first introduced and was the first automatic chronograph made by Tudor. This new Prince Oysterdate, was also known by the names Automatic Chrono Time or just Chrono Time and as they were thicker than any other Tudor model due to the automatic movement, watch collectors started calling them the Tudor Big Block . This name became synonymous with this model, so much so that the name “Big Block” was used in the following 79100 series introduced in 1989.

In the "newer" models brought out in 1989, the movement was the superb and highly reliable Valjoux calibre 7750. The architecture of this new movement brought about a significantly altering the dial with the addition of an hour counter, moving the group of counters towards the left of the dial, and the relocation of the date aperture to 3 o’clock.

Now more than ever, the Tudor Big Block has become one of the most collectable Tudor watches on the market today.

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