Tudor Submariner Date 79090
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1992
Maker / issuer
TudorThis Tudor Submariner Date, reference 79090, is a stainless steel automatic wristwatch manufactured in 1992. The watch features a black matte dial with luminescent indices and characteristic Mercedes-pattern hands, with a date aperture located at the 3 o'clock position.
The dial displays the depth rating of 200m / 660ft. It is equipped with a rotating black diver's bezel insert and is mounted on a folded-link stainless steel bracelet, reference 9315, secured with 380b end links. The watch utilizes an acrylic crystal and is associated with serial number series B. The auction description reports that the movement has undergone a complete service by the source's watchmaker. The timepiece represents a model from the Tudor Submariner line that preceded the transition to subsequent generations, retaining features like the acrylic crystal.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Diver's watch
- Maker
- Tudor
- End Links
- 380b
- Reference
- 79090
- Depth Rating
- 200m / 660ft
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Bracelet Reference
- 9315
- Maker / attribution
- Tudor
- Year of Manufacture
- 1992
- Serial Number Series
- B43xxxx
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch features a stainless steel case that houses a matte black dial. The dial layout includes luminous hour markers in circular and triangular shapes, paired with Mercedes-pattern hands for time indication. A date display is positioned at the 3 o'clock index, visible under a magnifying cyclops lens. The watch is topped with an acrylic crystal. The exterior includes a rotating black bezel insert intended for tracking elapsed dive time. According to the source description, the steel case is noted for its physical condition and robust form, while the bezel insert is described as being in good condition. The dial text includes the depth rating of 200 meters or 660 feet.
- Visible features
- • Rotating black diver's bezel insert with minute markers • Black dial with luminous circular and triangular hour indices • Cyclops lens magnification over the 3 o'clock date window • Folded-link stainless steel oyster-style bracelet
- Movement and Bracelet
- The watch is powered by an automatic movement, though the specific caliber is not explicitly detailed in the source documentation. The source states that the movement has been fully serviced by their designated watchmaker. The timepiece is fitted with a stainless steel bracelet with folded links, identified as reference 9315. This bracelet connects to the watch head using 380b end links. The seller mentions that an additional selected strap is provided alongside the factory-fitted bracelet.
- Provenance and Authenticity
- The watch is attributed to the year 1992, based on its B-series serial number. The source defines this model as a reference 79090 Tudor Submariner, positioning it as a predecessor to later generations of the Submariner line that utilized different crystal materials and index designs. The information provided, including claims of physical condition and service history, is attributed to the seller, Bulang and Sons. The catalogue indicates that no independent verification regarding component authenticity or internal technical health has been conducted by the publishing site.
Identification
- Reference
- 79090
- Serial number
- B43xxxx
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The source provides no information regarding the specific mechanical movement caliber
- Research required: The source does not provide details of any water-resistance testing
- Research required: The original condition of individual components has not been independently verified by the Zamanito website