When it comes to classifying a 'Neo-Vintage' wristwatch, we look for the following criteria:
- Classic case proportions
- Mechanical Movement
- Tritium Luminous Material
- Acrylic Crystal
- Timeless Design
This Tudor 'Small Block' Reference 79280 checks all of those boxes - with a full size 40mm Oyster Case design, a 'bombproof' Valjoux 7750 automatic-winding chronograph movement, magnified acrylic crystal, and a triple register 'albino' layout with silvered subsidiary registers and date display against a crisp white dial with lightly aged Tritium indices and handset.
Gaining popularity in recent years in part due to the success of Tudor's Heritage Chronograph line, the Big Block is not only their predecessor, but also preceded its big brother - the Rolex Daytona - in having an automatic winding chronograph mechanism.
How can you go wrong?