1992 Tudor Submariner Date 79090
Fun fact: Tudor produced Submariners alongside Rolex back in the day. In 1954, the year after Rolex first released their version of the Sub, Tudor released their first Submariner. The Tudor Sub you see here is a reference 79090 in black from 1992. In the early '90s, Tudor reintroduced the Mercedes hands, which are present on the example you see here. This watch has the same exact build as the traditional Rolex Submariner, but with a slightly different dial layout (and signature – duh). The crown is the same triple-lock crown with the same Oyster case. One of the awesome things about this Sub is that it still has the plexiglass crystal, while Rolex had replaced these with a sapphire crystal in 1979 with the Submariner reference 16800.
Information:
Pre-owned: Tudor Submariner 79090
Serial: B,431,XXX
Year: 1992
Case Reference: 79090
Dial: Tritium
Hands: Tritium
Bracelet: Original Tudor folded Oyster bracelet reference 9315 with diver extension w/ 380 B ends - Stainless Steel
Case: 40mm x 10mm Thickness - Stainless Steel
Lug Width: 20mm
Movement: ETA 2824-2 - Automatic - Running (+5 s/d 286 amp)
Glass: Plexiglass
Accessories: Inner/outer boxes, and warranty papers
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Second, Date
Bracelet size: 7.5”
Condition:
Sharp case has minimal wear. Bracelet has light normal wear with no stretch. Dial is free of wear. Hands have wear on the metal but lume is intact and matches dial perfectly. Running (+5 s/d 286 amp).
History of Tudor:
Tudor was established in 1926 by Hans Wilsdorf, the founder of Rolex, with a vision to create watches that offered the same reliability and precision as Rolex, but at a more accessible price point. Built with robust Swiss movements and housed in Rolex-quality cases, Tudor quickly earned a reputation for producing tool watches trusted by military units and professional divers around the world. In the 1950s and ‘60s, Tudor introduced iconic models like the Oyster Prince Submariner, worn by the French Navy, and carved out a legacy as a maker of rugged, no-nonsense timepieces built to perform under extreme conditions.
In recent years, Tudor has reemerged as one of the most exciting names in modern watchmaking. Collections like the Black Bay, Pelagos, and Ranger pay homage to the brand’s vintage roots while incorporating in-house calibers and contemporary design updates. The Black Bay Fifty-Eight, in particular, has become a collector favorite for its perfect blend of vintage proportions and modern engineering. With a design language all its own and a renewed focus on manufacturing independence, Tudor has established itself as far more than Rolex’s younger sibling—it’s a brand that balances heritage, innovation, and value with serious horological credibility.
