Tudor Submariner - 79190

      Tudor, officially registered in 1926, started by design to provide a cheaper alternative to Rolex. They utilized a variety of Rolex parts including cases but fitted those cases with off the shelf movements. Effectively, this acted to reduce the overall cost of there watches thereby allowing for a cheaper entry point relative to their Rolex counterparts. 
     Their line of watches began with the launching of their oyster collection. It wasn't until around 1954 that the world saw its first Tudor Submariner - the reference 7922. The dials read "Tudor" but the cases, crowns and bracelets were signed "Rolex." They featured ETA movements and, as you can imagine, the watches featured a more pedestrian water resistant depth rating. Additionally, while innovative for the times, materials that were far inferior to today's standards but, in typical Rolex fashion, were incrementally upgraded over the years. 
     The Tudor Submariner line spanned from 1954 - 1999 and featured various references throughout the decades. The last Tudor Submariner you ask? Reference 79190. That's what we have here for you today. The 79190 production ran from 1995-1998. In 1997, Tudor, in the final production year of the 79190 incorporated a steel bezel insert as option that the retail client could select. So, in summation, we have a pretty uncommon and rather historically significant Tudor submariner - the last Tudor submariner reference complete with the rather uncommon original steel bezel insert. 

ABOUT THIS WATCH: 

MANUFACTURER: Tudor

MODEL:  Submariner

REFERENCE:  79190

SERIAL: B92XXX

YEAR: 1997

CASE: The 40mm steel case is very strong. The original brushed finish is still present on the anterior portion of all four lugs. Additionally, the original chamfers that often disappear with polishing are still present and can be appreciated on all four lugs. The case presents with general wear commensurate with a tool watches use and fits the age of the watch. It was worn and used, not a safe queen but in original and good shape. The case is complete by its original and rather uncommon steel bezel. 

DIAL:  The original deep glossy blue dial is in terrific condition. It features tritium lume with Mercedes style hands. The dial sports white gold surround hour markers and the printing is in a charming silver. 

MOVEMENT: Automatic self winding ETA calibre 2824-2. 28800 frequency with 40hr power reserve. Service history is unknown. The watch winds, sets and runs good. It was timed over 24hrs. The 24hrs included periods of wear and non-wear. Over those 24hrs the watch gained 5 seconds. 

BRACELET:  Comes on the pictured like new genuine ostrich strap by Artisan Straps. 

ACCESSORIES: Watch only. 

BANK WIRE PRICE: $4,700 shipped.