Introduction
First released in 1999, the Tudor Hydronaut was designed as a professional diving watch that marked Tudor’s foray into the luxury sports watch market. Created as an alternative to the Rolex Submariner, which was also produced by Tudor's parent company, Rolex, and a replacement for Tudor’s own Submariner collection, the Hydronaut offered a 200m depth rating, a uni-directional dive bezel, a date aperture with a cyclops lens and a legible display with bright lume. Additionally, with its rugged 41mm diameter, it was capable of withstanding harsh wear and tear, which is further compounded upon by its Jubilee-style bracelet that includes a double locking clasp, which was not the norm for the time with Tudor’s sister brand, Rolex. An impressive watch that had big shoes to fill with the Submariner, the Hydronaut has since made way for the Black-Bay, but it certainly served its time as an important part of Tudor’s history as their premier dive watch.
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Grade
M 9
Status
Vetted & Approved
Included
Box, Booklet, Hang Tag (No Guarantee Paper)
Est. value range
$3,000 – $6,000
The Details
Brand
Tudor
Dimensions
41mm
Model
Hydronaut
Movement
Automatic ETA cal. 2824-2
Reference
89190P
Bracelet
Stainless steel bracelet
Year
Circa 1990s
Condition
Near-Mint
Material
Stainless steel
Included
Watch, box, hang tag and booklets
Dial Color
Silver
THE DIAL
Featuring a silver dial that boasts the "UAE Desert Eagle" coat of arms at 9 o'clock, this Hydronaut's dial comes to life with a bright burst of red and gold that signifies that it was commissioned by the UAE government to be gifted to high-ranking officials, foreign dignitaries or diplomats.
THE CONSTRUCTION
Boasting an interestingly designed dive bezel, large dial and a robust 41mm stainless steel construction, the Hydronaut leaves no question as to what it was designed for, just like the watch it replaced in Tudor's line-up, the Submariner.
TIMING MACHINE READOUT
This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.
Condition
Watch is in near-mint condition, showing light signs of use. Case has minimal signs of wear, and caseback still retains its original red sticker and clear plastic. The dial is in near-mint condition with a perfectly preserved Quraysh Hawk logo printed on it. The bracelet has minimal stretch and consists of 13 links, 3 of which are removable. There is an additional link included with the box.
Our Perspective
A cult-classic amongst Tudor collectors, the Hydronaut formed part of Tudor's "Naut" collections, with the Hydronaut being their dive watch and the Aeronaut and Iconaut representing Tudor’s first foray into the world of traveler watches.
Sam Hines
Managing Director
