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After seeing the pictorial and review presented by our illustrious Jeff AKA "DrStrong" citing this underappreciated gem… The stage was set and the hunt was on. The Target - TUDOR 7159/0 Grey/Orange "Monte Carlo" Condition should be as pure as snow… Well t...  

.Definitely, these MCs deserve much more appreciation and love. Their thciker case, compared to the vintage Dayto, is an asset, as you said it very well. A Vintage Dayto and a Tudor MC, that is something to consider. I would sound like an heretic, but I m... 

The quest for a 7031 "Home Plate". Yes that would be nice too. But as you noted this is a good one to accompany any Daytona. This watch can fill the gap of a PN with a lot less effort. In no way a replacement but a good alternative with the painted dial a... 

..."A Vintage Dayto and a Tudor MC, that is something to consider"...  

I am still a long way behind you my friend. Still taking baby steps. The waters can be treacherous in the Paul Newman world and mistakes can be very costly. I think it takes a very seasoned connoisseur to be able to make correct judgment about a PN Dayton... 

...and it adds to the thrill ;-)

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Now, same dial with ss bezel that would be my first choice. I am not very mad about the black bezels on the Vintage Daytos and MCs. Go figure why.... Best, Nicolas.

That's'a super cool watch! I love it! Matt

It is better to stay away. Or maybe not... Thanks Matt. A+ Bill

lots of 7159 have unperfect dials, yours is the best I have seen so far. Congrats for the awesome find. The greay Nato is a very good choice. This message has been edited by DrStrong on 2011-12-13 06:50:09

I apologize for my lack of originality. Not only did I copy your choice with MC 7159 but I even hunted the selection of nato straps like yours. To put a ribbon on the package I borrowed your picture style. I guess it has to be true that imitation is one o... 

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and in such pristine condition! A real find indeed and with perfectly matched straps! Lovely photos. Thanks for sharing Bill. fernando

I must admit that having the forum as reference material you get educated in what you are looking for. Then the hunt is on. You kiss many frogs and then… Bliss. Best Bill

that my friend has this watch and I covet it - in fact he has loaned to to me, but will not sell it. It seems bad manners to chase after another one that's exactly like his ... Perhaps there is a "watch collector etiquette" expert to advise me on this poi...  

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and I'll start practicing my "sob face" when he come back to claim his watch. ;-) Jokes aside. This is mighty handsome looking watch. I've been contemplating the tribute for months now. Regards Tyler

You may want to start with looking at the "Real McCoy" first to get an impression of the balance and size. The Tribute is very well executed but if you do have a chance to handle the 7159 in person it will help. As with all watches different shapes fit di... 

A mint vintage one will be an ultimate choice. However once awhile I do come to appreciate a truly honest modern tribute. Like the Deep Sea and Polaris. I'm still contemplating whether I'll end up to with pair ..... damn blomman. :-D We'll see. Regards Ty... 

Looks great - and you alresdy have perfect matching natos! Best Blomman

I need to stay a way form the forums for a while.... NOT.... Best Bill

...the matching car and hairdo ;-)...  

I may skip the one piece jump suit unless I actually race... As a civilian that may be hard to pull off. Bill

Plenty character in this watch, not as obvious as a Daytona, I like it! May be you could consider to marry it with a Heuer Monaco… it never ends ;-)

I mean an olf Carrera " Panda Dial " would also be a suprb companion, for this Tudor MC. Hmmm! Best, Nicolas.

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It has enough style that is can stand on by itself. This means the Daytona "PN" is still a target. At the base level I can enjoy this one. Bill Rolex Daytona Sigma dial...  

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Either its Panerai or Vintage Rolex Your collection of vintage rolex is really amazing And as for this one, I really love it.. I didn't really care for one until I saw the new Tudor Heritage Chrono, and of course the original version is so much better wit... 

There is certainly some commonality between Rolex and Panerai and I guess that is why I gravitate towards those brands. I am lucky to have many collector brother on the site that are an inspirations and an education. It has a lot to do with sharing the ex... 

And I've been reading many resources on Vintage Rolex But seems to be a more dangerous game than Panerai But I'm sure being a collector, it must be really exciting to learn and get as much experience as possible Indeed we're lucky to have this forum as a ... 

Great pictures Bill ! very nice watch Here is my 7169. It is still new and unworn. The dial is super clean which is rare for a tudor grey dail. Normally there are white spots. Only thing is that the minute hand is a bit corroded, but I have a NOS handset ...  

No clue how to edit my message (homeplate is from bas.nl)...  

Thanks for sharing. It is true that perfect dials are hard to come by. I like the follow up pictures also. Best Bill

terrific example Steven ! Wow !

Tudors are great. Cheers morgan...  

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Best Reubin