amanico
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A compilation of Tudor 7924 aka Big Crown.
The 7924 is not a reference we see every day, here or there. For a good reason: The production numbers are quite low. It is said that only 200 were made at the end of 1958, I would say much more, but still, not that many, compared to the 7928 / 7016 / 94010 and 94110.
Let's see those I could find on the net or in the real life.
7924 100 meters dial, 275 6xx:
275 667: Antiquorum:
275 674:
292 xxx:
293 xxx Credit picture: The Vintage Concept.
275 679:
275 705:
275 xxx By Matteo:
292 xxx by Jatuka:
Another 292 xxx ( credit picture unknown ) :
293 111:
293 xxx Credit picture: Fourtane:
293 090 ( Auction house, but I don't remember which one )
7924 ARA 61 186 by Submariner:
7924 ARA 61 191:
And 61 193: ( Antiquorum ) :
These 2 " ARA " are coming with a 293 xxx Serial Number.
As for the case backs, what I could notice is:
A sterile case back in the 275 XXX series:
Engraved in the 292 xxx and...
293 xxx series:
Same big " Brevet " crown and movement ( Cal 390 ).
Please feel free to add yours!
Best,
Nicolas
A compilation of Tudor 7924 aka Big Crown.
The 7924 is not a reference we see every day, here or there. For a good reason: The production numbers are quite low. It is said that only 200 were made at the end of 1958, I would say much more, but still, not that many, compared to the 7928 / 7016 / 940...
Nicolas: You should include a warning at the beginning of your post...
... advising it is not suitable for those with heart problems! Lol! Wow! What a Parade of Big Guns here!! These are true Beasts which make our hearts beat so fast and loudly!! Regret to say that considering present prices I feel I missed the train with th...
Thank you Nicolas! Well... I have some hope then... may be I´m lucky some day...
... I keep daydreaming in the meantime! Un abrazo afectuoso mi amigo! Abel
There are some versions which you will have big time finding it, such as the ARA.
But a nice 7924 is not impossible to find. A matter of time, patience, and, of course money. Still far from the 6538 in terms of finances.
Finding an ARA would be like touching the sky for me, you know! Regrettably...
... they are most scarce and difficult to find here. As a matter of fact the only speciment I viewed in the metal was during our Paris gathering in 2014, owned by the nice gentleman you introduced to me who incidentaly had also an snowflake Tudor with a m...
I know, I know. They are top rare. I only saw one in the flesh, same than the one you saw, and 4 or 5 in pictures.
Since the last 5 years, which is not a good sign... Un abrazo, Amigo mio. Nicolas
Wow nice info Nico :)
these watches are with no doubt super stunning. Love the big crown. Feels super military!
What a gallery & captivating pictorial !.. Several of this series are exceptional.. Am a Have-Not in that true abyss.. But enjoyed the show..
.. a lot ! - Thx for this stimulating & pretty mind-boggling share ! Rolex/ Tudor simply seems a never ending story.. Best, my friend hs
Great reference post Nicolas..
And a newbie question here, is that I have always thought these early Tudors come with Rolex movement. But on the post there I saw it with Tudor movement. So is it the same movement only rebranded Tudor or they do have their own movement since the very be...