CIRCA: 1967
REF.: 7928/0
CASE NUMBER: 590143
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel
CASE DIMENSIONS: 40 mm in diameter
DIAL: Black matte with luminous hour markers, white details, and minute track
BRACELET MATERIAL: Rolex signed in stainless steel with 380 end links
BRACELET SIZE: 6-1/2 to 7-7/8 inches
MOVEMENT: Automatic
FUNCTIONS: Time only
CALIBER: Fleurier 390
Tudor was established in 1926 by Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf as Rolex's baby brother. Tudor watches were offered at a lower price point than Rolex, making them a favorite among professionals needing purpose-built tool watches. The present example is one of the final Submariners made with the Fleurier 390 movement, exhibiting beautifully aged patina, light gray ghost bezel, thick case with well-defined original chamfers, and matte dial with an even, olive luminous coloration.
Condition
Dial in excellent condition; hands with light signs of age. Luminous material in the dial and hands fully intact, appears to be original to the watch, and aged to a slight grey-olive color. Bracelet with significant signs of wear: scratches throughout, few dents, and significant stretch. Case with a light polish and in excellent condition with light scratches commensurate with age and normal wear. Movement running at time of cataloging. Overall in excellent condition.
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