130 Tudor Fine and Iconic, Chrono-Time, Automatic Wristwatch in Steel, With Date and Black Dial, Reference 79 270

Estimate: €2,000 –⁠ 4,000

Model: Chrono-Time
Reference: 79270
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Bracelet Material: Stainless Steel
Year: 1995
Movement: Automatic
Caliber: 7750
Case N°: B633444
Dimensions: 40 mm
Signed: Dial, Movement and Case

In 1974, Tudor launched the “Big Block” which represented an impressive milestone in the history of Tudor as the brand showed the world its first chronographs equipped with an automatic mechanical movement. This new model incorporates an hour register and a quick-set date. Around 1995, was presented the new iteration of this model, with the references 79 260, 79 270 and 79 280. The differences between the two models were on the case, which became thinner and “rounded” and on the glass, which became sapphire (instead of plexiglass). The three new references differed on the bezel: 79 260 had a black tachymetre scale, 79 280 had a steel tachymetre scale, while the differently from the other two, the 79 270 was the only one with a revolving bezel calibrated for 12 hours, such as the present lot. Preserved in remarkable condition, the steel case is equipped with a solid Oyster bracelet. The black dial has three counters vertically positioned: the 30 second register at 12 o’clock, 12 hour registration at 6 and constant seconds at 9, while at 3 o’clock is located the date. Very rare, this model was discontinued already in 1999 when he was substituted with the Prince Dates.