WHY WE LOVE IT
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When it comes to classifying a 'Neo-Vintage' wristwatch, we look for the following criteria:
- Classic case proportions
- Mechanical Movement
- Tritium Luminous Material
- Acrylic Crystal
- Timeless Design
This Tudor 'Big Block' Reference 79280 checks all of those boxes - with a full size 40mm Oyster Case design, a 'bombproof' Valjoux 7750 automatic-winding chronograph movement, magnified acrylic crystal, and a triple register 'albino' layout with silvered subsidiary registers and date display against a crisp white dial with lightly aged Tritium indices and handset.
Gaining popularity in recent years in part due to the success of Tudor's Heritage Chronograph line, the Big Block is not only their predecessor, but also preceded its big brother - the Rolex Daytona - in having an automatic winding chronograph mechanism.
How can you go wrong?
OVERALL CONDITION
The case is in fantastic condition overall showing recent professional refinishing and only faint wear from careful handling. Gloss white 'silver albino' dial with radial silver subsidiary register rings is in equally fantastic condition with lightly patinated Tritium indices and matching handset. Signed crown.
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