{"product_id":"1978-tudor-big-block-chronograph-ref-94210-silver-solo-dial","title":"*Unpolished* 1978 Tudor Big Block Chronograph (Ref. 94210) Silver \"Solo\" Dial","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tudor \"Big Block\" chronographs debuted in 1976 as the successors to the beloved Montecarlo series, marking a significant milestone for the brand. While both the Montecarlo and Rolex Daytona of the era relied on manual-winding chronograph movements, the Big Block introduced the automatic Valjoux 7750 caliber, complete with a quickset date, a feature that not only distinguished it from the contemporary Daytona but also preceded Rolex's own automatic chronograph by more than a decade, with the Zenith-powered Daytona not arriving until 1988. The watch earned its now-iconic \"Big Block\" nickname from its noticeably thicker mid-case, designed to house the robust automatic movement. Among the various dial configurations, the silver sunburst dial paired with contrasting black sub-registers has long been regarded as one of the most striking and desirable, offering the classic \"panda\" aesthetic that has become a cornerstone of vintage chronograph collecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat truly elevates this example, however, is its exceptionally rare \"Solo Dial.\" Named for the absence of the \"OYSTERDATE\" designation beneath the Tudor signature, this first-execution dial is recognized as the earliest configuration of the ref. 94210 and is believed to have been produced in extremely limited numbers. Similar \"Solo Dial\" variations are well known among vintage Rolex collectors, where they are seldom encountered outside of major international auctions. Tudor examples, however, are considerably rarer still, with only a small handful of ref. 94210 \"Solo Dial\" watches are known to collectors. As a result, this watch represents one of the most elusive and highly coveted variants of the original Big Block, occupying a special place within the hierarchy of vintage Tudor chronographs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"47%\"\u003eStock #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"2%\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"47%\"\u003eTBBC94210\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTudor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBig Block Chronograph\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e94210\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSerial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e89XXXX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMen's\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver \"Solo\" W\/ Black Sub-Dials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMillimeters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2pc Handmade Leather Strap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCASE \u0026amp; BRACELET\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe robust case features incredibly crisp factory chamfers and finishing, while exhibiting honest signs of use and no evidence of prior polishing. The original rotating bezel shows no fading and nominal signs of use. The case retains its original screw-down pushers and Rolex-signed trip-lock crown. The case back retains all of its factory markings in crisp condition and features an engraving of initials that read \"G.T.R\". The watch comes supplied on a 2pc handmade leather strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDIAL \u0026amp; HANDS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original silver \"Solo\" dial with black sub-dials is gorgeous and remains in near-perfect vintage condition, exhibiting no damage and no notable age. The tritium lume plots have achieved a vibrant golden-yellow patina and exhibit no notable degradation when inspected under UV light. All of the hands remain original to the watch, and the hour and minute hands retain original tritium lume that matches the dial and show no degradation under UV light inspection, though they do exhibit some oxidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eACCESSORIES \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNone. The watch is keeping time, backed by a 1-year warranty on accurate timekeeping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45472224215149,"sku":"TBBC94210","price":7750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1104\/9180\/files\/Img045043_450446d5-c469-4c26-96c6-69888fbcb7a2.jpg?v=1784334836","url":"https:\/\/www.craftandtailored.com\/products\/1978-tudor-big-block-chronograph-ref-94210-silver-solo-dial","provider":"Craft + Tailored","version":"1.0","type":"link"}