Tudor Submariner Date Reference 79090
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1990
Maker / issuer
TudorThis Tudor Submariner Date, reference 79090, is a stainless steel dive watch featuring a 40mm case and a distinct blue color scheme. The watch is powered by an automatic movement and carries the serial number B33xxxx, which corresponds to an estimated production year of 1990.
The blue dial is complemented by a matching blue unidirectional rotating bezel insert that exhibits slight fading. The hour markers and Mercedes-style hands feature aged luminous material. The watch is fitted with a Tudor reference 9315 folded-link bracelet, equipped with 380B end links and a clasp stamped ‘O 12’. The crystal includes a cyclops lens over the date display.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Diver's watch
- End links
- 380B
- Clasp code
- O 12
- Bracelet type
- Folded-link
- Case diameter
- 40mm
- Serial number
- B33xxxx
- Bezel features
- Blue with tritium pearl
- Model reference
- 79090
- Maker / attribution
- Tudor
Design
- Dial and Hands
- The dial is rendered in blue and features the signature Submariner layout. The hour markers show signs of age with a developed patina, consistent with the amber-colored lume found on the Mercedes-pattern hands. The dial bears the ‘T-SWISS-T’ signature at the six o'clock position, indicating the presence of tritium. The watch includes a date function visible through a crystal-mounted cyclops lens. The contrast between the blue dial and the aged luminous markers and hands is noted as a design characteristic that provides a distinct appearance for this specific reference.
- Visible features
- • Blue bezel insert with noticeable fading • Cyclops lens located over the date aperture • Folded-link bracelet features 380B end links • Tritium pearl on the bezel is amber-colored
- Mechanical Status and Dating
- According to the serial number B33xxxx, the watch is dated to 1990. The movement, which drives the date and time functions, has been fully serviced by the vendor's watchmaker. This reference is identified as a Tudor Submariner, following the brand's established nomenclature for their diver's watch series.
- Case and Bracelet Construction
- The watch is housed in a 40mm stainless steel case. It features a unidirectional rotating bezel with a blue insert that displays slight signs of fading, alongside an amber-colored tritium pearl at the zero position. The assembly is secured by a Tudor reference 9315 folded-link bracelet, which the vendor identifies as the correct pairing for this model. The bracelet is integrated with specific 380B end links. The clasp is marked with the code ‘O 12’, providing a specific identifying detail for the bracelet component. The case maintains its original dimensions and is presented in a condition described by the vendor as excellent.
Identification
- Reference
- 79090
- Serial number
- B33xxxx
- 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 exact month and day of production within 1990 are not provided
- Research required: The service history prior to the vendor's maintenance is not stated