Tudor wanted

[baz1950]

Just joined the forum after reading some past posts and interested by the divided opinions on the Rolex brand, FWIW, i like 'em!

Due to age and failing eyesight, my much loved Daytona is becoming impossible to read without specs, which is not always convenient at a glance. So, i bought a GMT which is better of course and with a date facility also. It's always bugged me why the Daytona never had this facility.

Ultimately as i'm not a badge snob(imo)i've decided to seek out a 'poor mans Daytona' and buy a Tudor Prince Chrono, best of all worlds! Therefore i'm seeking a model with the black inlay bezel,79160,79260,79170,79270. As long as it can be refurbished to 100%, condition is unimportant though price related of course.

Anyone got or know of one for sale? NOS would be excellent if possible.

[lowdrag]

I've been through the same ageing process so fully understand. However, after much deliberation not to gainsay the tremendous help one gets here, I bought the IWC 42mm Spitfire chrono and find it very easy to read, especially at night. Also it has received approving comments due to its understated nature. Perhaps worth a look?

Edited by lowdrag on Thursday 17th April 08:54

[baz1950]

Thanks nice to know i'm not alone. IWC i like and respect though never owned. The only observation i would make is the date cyclops aid, or lack of

Nice watch though, care to suggest a figure for one?

[hab1966]

I have the IWC watch above. I paid £2800 in December.

Edited by hab1966 on Thursday 17th April 16:30

[lowdrag]

I bought mine in the Brent Cross shopping centre for £2,800 last October. It took a while to get the price down but the finally conceded defeat when I got up to leave. I've looked on the internet but can't find it any cheaper at the moment so that would be about the price I guess. Incidentally, I prefer the black face since it is much easier to read with my old eyes than the white face - the hands stand out more. I concede that the date I can't read without glasses but then the date we mostly know - it is the time we wear a watch for. If they did a simple watch without chrono at the same size I'd have bought it, but the Spitfire XVI is 39mm and a bit small. The other thought might be Bell & Ross which is 42mm and a simple watch but no steel bracelet available. On that subject the IWC is much cheaper with a leather strap if it pleases you more. I guess on a cheaper note there is Sinn but again the choice is only about 39mm and I need the 42mm to read it easily at 62 years old! I am now looking for an IWC Antoine St. Exupery which is 42mm and so simple but sadly, as a limited edition, unfindable!