TudorOysterdate Chronograph

KEY FACTS

• Introduced in 1976, the Tudor Oysterdate Chronograph was the first automatic chronograph to be introduced by the Rolex-owning Wilsdorf group
• The Oysterdate Chronograph was launched 12 years before the first self-winding version of its sister watch, the iconic Rolex Daytona 
• The ‘Big Block’ moniker comes from the watch’s oversized case, which was created specifically to accommodate the movement and winding rotor
• The reference 79170 is one of the last Oysterdate Chronographs to be fitted with a plexiglass crystal
• The 79170 is earmarked by its bi-directional black graduated 12-hour bezel
• This 1990 watch is offered by a private collector based in the United Kingdom
• Presented with its display box, outer sleeve, and booklet
• Graded ‘B’ for condition by the vendor who reports the watch to be in good working order

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