Tudor Tiger Oysterdate Chronograph Small Block 79280P PUBLICATIONS This is a 1980 Rolex

This is a 1980 Rolex Submariner with a Mk2 Maxi dial

It is inspired on the classic randonneur bicycle from the early days

These watches are known in Italian as ‘Il Freccione’

The original dial is in stunning original condition with simple applied golden dot hour markers and batons at the quarters

The dial has turned gentle shades of brown – from honey to mahogany - it is simply stunning

Tudor Tiger Oysterdate Chronograph Small Block 79280P PUBLICATIONS This is a 1980 RolexBeach vibes with this TudorThe fourth series of Tudor chronos was a big leap from the Big Block, the cases having a more Daytona esque profile and a sapphire glass for the first time. Tudor, however, kept up the use of vibrant colours that had become a chrono signature for them and offered the so called Small Blocks in a kaleidoscope of hues. This example has a funky blue dial with Arabic numerals with a lovely texture on the dial that makes it ping