THE ESSENTIALS

MAKE: TUDOR
MODEL: 79090
YEAR: 1993
CASE DIAMETER: 39mm
CASE MATERIAL: STAINLESS STEEL
BRACELET MATERIAL: STAINLESS STEEL
MOVEMENT: AUTOMATIC

Tudor, Rolex’s sister brand, has been producing Submariners since 1954, beginning with reference 7922. Conceived as a more accessible alternative to the Rolex Submariner, the Tudor Submariner line remained in production until 1999. The reference 79090 seen here was the last Tudor Submariner to feature a plexiglass crystal, with sapphire introduced on the subsequent 79190. This model also marked the return of the Rolex-style Mercedes hands to the Tudor Submariner line—hands we’ve become so accustomed to seeing on its Rolex counterparts.

For reasons unclear to us, prices for the 79090 have remained largely stagnant over the past few years. These are fantastic watches, offering neo-vintage construction with genuine vintage charm, and can still be had for less than many modern Rolex models.