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New aquisition: Chocolate delight Sub

 
 By: MattS : July 9th, 2013-06:18
Hi all,

I wanted to share with you the latest piece that joined my vintage diver's theme: a Tudor Submariner ref 7928 PCG SWISS dial with the delightful feature, a brown chocolate dial!

When we strat diving into the complex world of vintage Rolex, one finds out it is not only complex but there is a maturation process.  Having been exploring this world for about four years now I came to the point that the two most desirable kind of dials are either the beautiful glossy dials with gilt matkings or the so called Tropical, or chocolate dilas.  
I was already lucky to own two glossy/gilt dials, one Sub and one GMT, so I had been thinking for some time about upgrading my "standard" 7928 with a more esoteric version, that is to say a pointed crown guard case and a chocolate SWISS dial.
I very much enjoy the Tudor dials.  First they are more "low key" than the Rolex marking, then I like the typo, the logo, on this "rosalina" version and I also very much like the round lettering at the lower part of the dial and the chapter ring.  
So after a bit of patience I encountered this one, here are the pictures:

Here it is sunbathing in the garden






Here are some closer shots of the dial:







here you can see the sexy pointed Crown guards and bevels



And here is another wristshot




To finish, here is how it takes place in the rest of the theme of the 3 hands, no date vintage divers:



Thanks for watching, this chocolate dial is particularly nice to wear in the summer sun!!!...

best

Matt

very nice, my compliments! [nt]

 
 By: gensiulia : July 9th, 2013-09:44
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thanks for your kind words!

 
 By: MattS : July 16th, 2013-05:34
Matt

Congrats on the new chocolate baby.

 
 By: Bill : July 9th, 2013-14:22

You have everything going for this one.

Best

Bill

thanks Bill!

 
 By: MattS : July 16th, 2013-05:36
you'll see it in real soon!

Matt

Hot Cocoa!!

 
 By: SALMANPK : July 9th, 2013-17:00
Congrats on your new beauty smile

S

thanks! Matt [nt]

 
 By: MattS : July 16th, 2013-05:36
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WOW Matt!! A fantastic new addition - beautiful chocolate as you say...

 
 By: DivingT : July 9th, 2013-22:38

...and it looks fantastic as part of the line up - a stunning and varied collection - very nice indeed.

 

cheers Tony

thanks Tony! Matt [nt]

 
 By: MattS : July 16th, 2013-05:37
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I love those early 7928's

 
 By: DrStrong : July 10th, 2013-00:09

and that is a stunning example, congrats.

I wonder why on some of these watches there is a gap between the dial and the case, like on some early 5512's and 6541's.

Another mystery of the early Rolex/Tudor production ;-)

 

Thank you Jeff!

 
 By: MattS : July 16th, 2013-05:38
not as nice as your 7924 but close!

Matt

Congrats Matt!! Wear in good health...Cheers, [nt]

 
 By: Highlander65 : July 10th, 2013-02:54
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thanks I will! Matt [nt]

 
 By: MattS : July 16th, 2013-05:39
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Congrats Matts for this wonderful addition to your collection!!...

 
 By: Subexplorer : July 10th, 2013-05:35
... I love chocolate, and this beautiful Tudor is a great example! Enjoy in good help!!

Best cordial regards, Abel.

thanks Abel! Matt [nt]

 
 By: MattS : July 16th, 2013-05:40
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It is more "crême brulée" than chocolate for me...

 
 By: foversta : July 10th, 2013-12:59
A superb dial.

Thanks Maats!

Fx


anyway, it is delightful! Matt [nt]

 
 By: MattS : July 16th, 2013-05:40
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What a collection!

 
 By: Mike1066 : July 10th, 2013-19:23

Matt:

What a collection!  And what a beautiful brown sub.  Enjoy that one!

V/R

Mike

thanks Mike! Matt [nt]

 
 By: MattS : July 16th, 2013-05:41
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Congrats!! Love the collection shot! So cool....  
 By: Rick-O : July 11th, 2013-18:41
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thanks Rick! Matt [nt]

 
 By: MattS : July 16th, 2013-05:41
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Beautiful dial my friend !

 
 By: alain2701 : July 12th, 2013-09:02
Congratulations ! What a collection of diving watches !!!!

thanks Alain!

 
 By: MattS : July 16th, 2013-05:44
I hope we'll meet soon so you can see it in real!

Matt

Congratulations Matt !!! [nt]

 
 By: p@trice : July 12th, 2013-10:58
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thank you P@trice!

 
 By: MattS : July 16th, 2013-05:45
I'll be happy to show it to you next time we meet!

Matt

All this fun when i was gone eh?

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : July 15th, 2013-01:15
Congratulations....superb beauty. Must be fun to wear

thanks Baron!

 
 By: MattS : July 16th, 2013-05:46
yes, it is especially nice in the sun!

Matt