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Tudor Submariner Date Reference 79090, 1990

ProbableCredible evidence exists but classification is not fully established.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1990

Maker / issuer

Tudor

This Tudor Submariner Date, reference 79090, is a stainless steel dive watch dating to 1990. The watch features a blue dial equipped with Mercedes-pattern hands and tritium hour markers.

It is presented on a Tudor 9315 folded-link bracelet with 380b endlinks. The bezel insert is blue and contains a tritium pearl. The watch is accompanied by its original box, papers, hang tag, and anchor. The vendor reports that the watch was fully serviced by their watchmaker. The case, reference 79090, is identified by the serial number B336xxx. The dial and hands are noted to exhibit color-matched markers. The overall condition of the blue bezel insert is described as functional with a minor defect noted at the pearl.

The watch is offered with a single leather pouch and the described documentation and accessory set.

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
1990
Type
Submariner Date
Endlinks
380b
Reference
79090
Dial color
Blue
Serial number
B336xxx
Condition note
Tiny crack at the tritium pearl
Bracelet reference
9315
Maker / attribution
Tudor
Included accessories
Inner/outer boxes, papers, hang tag, anchor

Design

Case and Dial
The watch features a stainless steel case fitted with a blue bezel insert. The dial is blue and incorporates Mercedes-pattern hands and tritium-luminous hour markers that the vendor states match the hands in color. A date complication is positioned at 3 o'clock, viewed through a magnifier integrated into the crystal. The bezel assembly includes a tritium pearl at the 12 o'clock position. The vendor describes the bezel insert as being in good condition while noting the presence of a minor crack on the tritium pearl. The watch is worn on a Tudor 9315 folded-link bracelet with 380b endlinks.
Visible features
• Blue dial with Mercedes-style hands • Cyclops lens over date aperture at 3 o'clock • Tudor-branded red hang tag included
Condition and Maintenance
The auction description reports that the watch has undergone a full service performed by their in-house watchmaker. The vendor suggests the watch has seen minimal use based on the condition of the case lines. Additional items included with the purchase are a handmade leather watch pouch and the original accompanying documentation.
Signatures and Identification
The watch is identified by reference 79090 and serial number B336xxx, which is attributed to the year 1990. Branding is visible on the dial, which features the Tudor logo and name. The watch is offered as a full set, which includes the original documentation, packaging, and period-correct accessories, such as the Tudor anchor and branded hang tag.

Identification

Reference
79090
Serial number
B336xxx
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: Condition of the internal movement components is not independently verified
  • Research required: Extent of previous wear is based on the vendor's assessment
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