TUDOR Submariner Men's Black Dial 79090 / 78500 Solid Bracelet / Milsub Bezel

Description: A truly collector condition Tudor Prince Oysterdate Submariner from 1992 ( Serial No : B4251XX). Originally purchased in June 1993 and in excellent collectors condition for its 32 years age, As collectors and owners of this model know it originally came with the 9315 folded steel bracelet which is well known and very disliked for stretching and bending damaging of the links especially if used for diving over a suit. After 3 repairs of the original bracelet by the dealer and finally the watch factory, was introduced and recommended to replace the discontinued 9315 folded link to the 78500 Tudor submariner new bracelet which is the same model as the now very expensive Rolex 93150 on the Rolex Submariners and Sea dweller and has made a massive difference to its performance, quality look and its value. Bracelet replacement upgrade cost from dealer in 2024 is currently over £2000 fitted. This watch is fitted with the ultra rare Milsub military bezel similarly as used on the Rolex 5517/5513 Military Submariner watches and now standard marking on the Rolex DeepSea watches which is marked in silver for every minute on the bezel for a more process timing especially needed during technical diving with decompression which was fitted in 1997. This set comes with the standard Tudor bezel should the buyer prefer to revert back to standard markings on the watch. Bracelet is in mint condition and expandable to 21cm wrist so no problem on the sizing ( 3 new links spare included ) This watch was last serviced in April 2022 and lubed checked in October 2023 and is running perfect so all should be good for many years of wear till next checkup. The big advantage of the Tudor submariner is in the serving and cost of ownership compared to the Rolex Submariner Movements both extremely reliable for diving with the Rolex movement clearly more accurate as a chronometer. We serviced our Rolex 5513 Submariner last year at a cost of £610 where as the Tudor Submariner movement would come around £260 for a full watch service so more manageable as cost of ownership. This has been a key attraction to making them extremely popular to everyday users and collectors as they are well made, bombproof like the Rolex submariners sharing many key parts and seals and more pocket friendly on service ! As professional collector of special pieces we understand the feeling of safety and trust in the sale and buying of a lovely new watch. Accordingly we are offering to give complete peace of mind to any new owner with a 7 day full money back guarantee on delivery of the watch should the watch not prove authentic and as listed and returned safely and secure in as listed condition and in addition offer a 6 months return to seller for repair warranty on the movement should any unforeseen normal wear and tear cause a failure of the movement and needs a repair. This Tudor Submariner, reference 79090 comes set in a 40mm Oyster case fitted with a black bi-directional bezel with contrasting silver dive graduations ( on This watch every minute same as on the Milsub military issued submariner 5517/5513 watch bezel). The matte black maxi dial features printed wedge and dot hour indexes, Mercedes hand set and the classic date feature at 3 o'clock. Its 20atm (200m/660ft) water resistance is ensured by a Rolex branded Triplock crown and solid Rolex branded caseback. Powering this Submariner is a bulletproof Modified ETA Calibre 2824-2 automatic movement, with the watch completed, by a upgraded 78500 solid stainless steel Oyster bracelet with original 380B end links and safety catch clasp so big cost upgrade already done to bring it to collectors spec and condition. Some Background Info :Introduced in 1954 by the Swiss watchmaking company Tudor, a subsidiary of Rolex, the Tudor Submariner quickly earned a reputation for its robust design, precision, and reliability. Originally created to meet the growing demand for professional diving watches, the Submariner played a significant role in the evolution of underwater timekeeping technology and from 1964 to 1993 it is estimated that around 1,500 Tudor Submariners where issued to military's from the USN/Marine National/Royal Navy with the Milsub markings and specific military caseback issue markings is a testament to there quality and performance from a sister company of Rolex, Tudor utilizes the knowledge and experience acquired with the Rolex brand whilst still holding a great reputation as a standalone watchmaker. Each Tudor watch has the quality of its older sibling Rolex but with its own style and value that sets it apart from others. Mint conditionBlack maxi dial40mm Oyster case Solid Oyster bracelet Model Tudor 78500 with diving suit extension link / 3 spare links expandable to 21cm wrist Tudor Safety catch clasp extensionRolex Spec Stainless steel 904L Black bidirectional bezel - Milsub Each second marked. the standard Tudor bezel indicator is provided if customer prefers fitting Plexi glass Perfect condition no scratches or dingsAutomatic Modified ETA Calibre 2824-2 to Tudor standardsDate wheel / Magnifier feature Waterproof to 20atm (200m/660ft)

Price: 6595 GBP

Location: Huntly

End Time: 2025-01-17T12:57:08.000Z

Shipping Cost: 106.94 GBP

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Item Specifics

Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

Features: Acrylic Crystal, Date Indicator, Luminous Hands, Luminous Indexes, Screwdown Crown, Self-Winding, Swiss Made, Swiss Movement, Water-Resistant

Case Size: 40 mm

Dial Colour: Black

Lug Width: 20 mm

Department: Men

Bezel Type: Unidirectional Rotating

Display: Analogue

Strap Material: Stainless Steel

Vintage: Yes

Max Wrist Size: 19.1-20 cm

Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland

Indices: Arrow Markers, Round Indexes

Case Material: Stainless Steel