Tudor Submariner Date Reference 76100 'Lollipop'
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1985
Maker / issuer
TudorThis Tudor Submariner Date, identified by reference 76100, is a vintage diving watch dating to circa 1985. It is characterised by its blue matte dial featuring Tritium-filled indices and a corresponding 'lollipop' style handset.
The stainless steel case includes lug-holes and is topped with an acrylic crystal and a blue bezel insert that shows signs of light fading. It is mounted on a steel Oyster-style bracelet with a signed fliplock clasp. The timepiece functions as a date-display watch, rated to 200m (660ft) depth. Included with the watch are its original boxes, booklets, a signed steel anchor, punched papers dated 1987, and an original purchase receipt.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Technical characteristics
- Date
- Circa 1985
- Dial
- Blue matte dial with Tritium
- Type
- Diver's watch
- Hands
- Lollipop style
- Model
- Tudor Submariner Date Ref. 76100
- Crystal
- Acrylic
- Bracelet
- Steel Oyster
- Included items
- Box, papers, anchor, receipt
- Maker / attribution
- Tudor
Design
- Visible features
- • Blue dial with discoloured Tritium indices • Cyclops lens positioned over the date window • Rotating blue bezel with light blue fading • Signed Oyster bracelet with fliplock mechanism
- Case and External Features
- The stainless steel construction of the reference 76100 maintains traditional design features including functional lug-holes in the case sides. The rotating bezel insert, finished in a matching blue tone, has developed a light, sun-faded quality over time. The watch remains in an overall state described by the vendor as excellent. It is secured to the wrist by a folded-link Oyster bracelet, which incorporates a signed fliplock clasp for reliable engagement during wear.
- Dial and Hands Configuration
- The watch features a matte blue dial that provides a stark contrast to the aged Tritium plots. The markers exhibit a consistent, warm patina across the dial face. A cyclops magnifier is present over the date aperture located at the three o'clock position, aiding in the legibility of the numerals. The handset deviates from the standard 'Mercedes' pattern, instead utilising the 'lollipop' configuration. The minute and hour hands match the age and appearance of the dial indices, creating a cohesive visual aesthetic for the watch.
- Accessories and Documentation
- This object is accompanied by an extensive collection of original secondary items. This includes the manufacturer-branded boxes and instructional booklets. Also present is a signed steel anchor, which served as an accessory for the diving model line. These documents support the completeness of the package provided with the watch.
Identification
- Reference
- 76100
- 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: Patination on indices and hands may be uneven
- Research required: Full set status relies on the provided box and papers