Rolex - I really like the big crown [nt]

Tudor Submariner 7923. A true rare bird.

By: amanico : July 10th, 2020-00:34

How many were made, I don't know, but I only saw 4 on the net, and one in the metal. This is the 5th one we can find on the net, photographed by Phillips: The only Submariner with a manual winding movement. Best, Nicolas ...

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Very nice!

By: countzero : July 10th, 2020-00:54

Does it have a screw down crown? That might be slightly inconvenient with a manually wound movement - which I guess is part of the reason why most are automatic.

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Yes, Sir. The interest of an automatic movement in a diving watch is that it allows the owner to not wind the watch daily, then to preserve the seal between the crown and the case. [nt]

By: amanico : July 10th, 2020-01:54

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Yes, makes this one all the rarer!

By: countzero : July 10th, 2020-06:36

The dial is very very attractive.

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Agreed. [nt]

By: amanico : July 10th, 2020-08:54

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Very charming, manual winding piece...Looks like an interesting hunt to look for one!😉 [nt]

By: FabR : July 10th, 2020-00:56

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An almost impossible hunt. Impossible to find, impossible to fund. Expect a 6 digit price. [nt]

By: amanico : July 10th, 2020-01:55

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Wow, honestly no idea it could reach these values! I just looked it up and indeed it seems to have broken records for a Tudor, fascinating!👍 [nt]

By: FabR : July 10th, 2020-02:03

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The one I could take in picture:

By: amanico : July 10th, 2020-02:05

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😍Did you have a chance to buy it when you saw it in person? Not an easy decision of course, but I’m sure it would be really tempting! [nt]

By: FabR : July 10th, 2020-02:10

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It belongs to a friend of mine, who bought it a couple of years ago. He paid the price for it, a 6 digit price. At this level of price, I could not fight... ;) [nt]

By: amanico : July 10th, 2020-02:14

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👍👍nice story and glad you were able to see it, certain watches are very special!🥂 [nt]

By: FabR : July 10th, 2020-02:17

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Unforgettable. [nt]

By: amanico : July 10th, 2020-02:38

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Great watch! Is it 37mm? [nt]

By: jlc.thomsen : July 10th, 2020-01:35

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38 mm. [nt]

By: amanico : July 10th, 2020-01:53

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Rare and ultra KOOL my friend. Been on the road since Tuesday. [nt]

By: pastaboy1939 : July 10th, 2020-04:25

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I wonder if I don't prefer the 7924 big crown, though... [nt]

By: amanico : July 10th, 2020-04:28

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Either is just fine. [nt]

By: pastaboy1939 : July 10th, 2020-04:54

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The 7924 is a bit less rare, but tough to find in correct condition... [nt]

By: amanico : July 10th, 2020-08:54

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Which in your opinion is more preferred? [nt]

By: pastaboy1939 : July 10th, 2020-10:27

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Depends. If character, I would say 7924. If investment, 7923. So for me, 7924. [nt]

By: amanico : July 10th, 2020-10:33

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Agree. [nt]

By: pastaboy1939 : July 10th, 2020-12:11

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I have a lot of love and admiration for the 7924. For me, the best big crown, Rolex 6200 apart. [nt]

By: amanico : July 10th, 2020-12:56

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I really like the big crown [nt]

By: pastaboy1939 : July 11th, 2020-06:25

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Me too. I am a big fan. For me, the true Sub. [nt]

By: amanico : July 11th, 2020-06:28

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Did not ever know about this model until I did more research...

By: holdemchamp1225 : July 11th, 2020-11:57

UBER rare indeed and super cool considering all the Subs ever made with only this model having a manual winding movement. No idea how it went so low yesterday during the Phillips auction in HK. From what I have read and seen, thought it would have gone mu...

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