Forte dei Marmi Auction
Forte Dei Marmi, Jun 24, 2022
LOT 71
TUDOR
REF. 79180, BIG BLOCK, NEVER POLISHED CONDITION, STAINLESS STEEL
REF. 79180, BIG BLOCK, NEVER POLISHED CONDITION, STAINLESS STEEL
EUR 3,500 - 7,000
USD 3,800 - 7,500 / HKD 29,200 - 59,000 / CHF 3,700 - 7,300
Sold: EUR 5,742
A very fine self-winding chronograph wristwatch with black dial and 3
counters on the dial.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Tudor
Model Big Block
Reference 79180
Year Circa 1994
Case No. B560605
Bracelet Oyster stainless steel Length 185 mm (approx.)
Caliber 7750
Dimensions 40 mm
Signature Dial, case and movement
Notes
The “Big Blocks” were Tudor’s third series
of chronographs. The first Big Blocks were
launched in 1976. The most striking detail
was the introduction of a third chronograph register
on the dial — an hour indicator. The presence of the
self-winding mechanism and rotor meant that the watch case needed to be very deep, which resulted in the collectors’ term “Big Block”.
self-winding mechanism and rotor meant that the watch case needed to be very deep, which resulted in the collectors’ term “Big Block”.