A rare opportunity to own a vintage Tudor chronograph in exceptional, like new old stock condition — this Tudor “Big Block” reference 79170 is a stunning example of the brand’s golden era of tool watches. Housed in a robust 40mm stainless steel case with thick lugs and sharp chamfers, this piece remains unpolished and complete with its original box and papers. The black rotating bezel, contrasting subdials, and strong dial give it unmistakable Daytona-inspired appeal, while the Valjoux 7750 automatic chronograph movement offers proven reliability. With its full set provenance and near untouched condition, this 79170 is a collector-grade time capsule from the 1980s — a perfect blend of history, presence, and originality.
Todays example comes to us as a full set with its original box and papers! This example is in like NOS excellent condition! The case is unpolished with thick razor sharp lugs. The dial is excellent showing nice patina. The bracelet is fully linked and shows no stretch while the chronograph feature functions perfectly as it should. This set is accompanied by its papers, double boxes, wallet and booklet.
Box - YES
Papers - YES
Serial - B35XXXX
Year - 1990
SKU - 1279