What size is the Tudor mini-sub?
Tudor offered this new Submariner in four sizes: the standard 40mm (Reference 79090), 36mm (Reference 75090), 32mm—featured here—and 28mm (the “Lady Sub”). At 32mm the Mini-Sub is the perfect choice for the smaller-wristed individual for whom 40mm is too large, and 28mm is too small.
What movement is in a Tudor mini-sub?
7016, Tudor also used a new movement, an ETA 2483, which beat at the same 18,000 bph frequency as its predecessor. The case remained the same as previous Submariners: 39mm, signed by Rolex, waterproof to 200 meters and rounded crown guards.
When did Tudor stop using Rolex bracelets?
Tudor models shared names with Rolex such as Submariner, Prince & Oyster, and combined Rolex cases and bracelets with outsourced movements from the likes of ETA & Valjoux in order to keep prices low, but by the late 1990’s the range had become neglected and lacklustre, damned by many as the ‘poor man’s Rolex’, and …
When did Tudor stop using Rolex crowns?
When Tudor celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1996, the company decided it was high time to shed Rolex signed components (such as cases, winding crowns, and bracelets) in favor of Tudor branded ones. The 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s saw Tudor add more models to its already established collections.
Does Tudor hold its value?
Tudor has NO value retention and no increase. You get it immediately when you ask the dealer and at 50% of the price when the watch is used.
Why is Tudor so cheap?
Tudor was always intended to be the “affordable” alternative to Rolex. It’s why the brand was loved by militaries for a very long time. For the most part, both brands shared similar parts save the movement. Tudor opted for cheaper, workhorse movements.
What is a Tudor Submariner 75090?
The Tudor Submariner 75090 was a mid-sized entry into the Tudor Submariner Date family, which included the classic 79090 at 40mm and the ‘Mini-Sub’ reference 73090 measuring 33mm. There was even a ‘Lady-Sub’ introduced that measured 23mm in diameter.
What is the size of a Tudor Black Bay diver?
The Tudor Black Bay Diver Specifications The MT5602 calibre is cased in a 41mm wide, 14.8mm thick case with a lug to lug of 50mm. The lug width also comes in at 22mm, a size which is not my personal preference, however, it does suit the watch.
What was the first Tudor Submariner with triangular hour markers?
Reference 79090 was the first Tudor Submariner to bear triangular hour markers at 6 and 9 o’clock, as opposed to those in the first generation Tudor Submariners which had rectangular markers. Reference 75190 which followed 79090 bore the same triangular markers as well.
When did Tudor stop marking T-Swiss-T for submariners?
Though inconclusive, perhaps 1992 -1993 was the transition period during which Tudor had phased out the T-SWISS-T marking and introduced T SWISS MADE T for all Submariners produced or received at its service centres.
