Debuting in 1954, the Tudor Submariner set out on its journey as a more affordable version of the Rolex Submariner, which had been released the year prior, in keeping with Tudor's original ethos. A legendary watch thanks to its ties to the French Navy amongst other military forces, the Tudor Submariner's history as one of the most widely issued military dive watches speaks for itself. Keen to produce just as high-quality a product as their sibling, Tudor fitted the Submariner with OEM Rolex parts throughout its construction, except for its third-party movement. Launched in the mid-90s and existing as the very last reference to be produced before its eventual discontinuation in 1999, the Submariner ref. 79190 features the most modern movement of any Tudor Submariner within its 40mm stainless steel case, the high-grade ETA cal. 2824-2. Renowned as perhaps one of the most robust and widely used automatic movements ever, the ETA cal. 2824-2 featured in various Tudor models for over 30 years – a true testament to its quality. Fitted with a Rolex Triplock crown and flip-lock clasp, the ref. 79190 is a stunning timepiece that harbors some of the modern creature comforts we ask of our watches while still retaining a vintage feel. This is thanks to its anodized aluminum bezel insert, hollow end links, and hollow center links; all design details that are quickly fading from modern horology.

Watch is in very good overall condition. The case exhibits surface scratches and marks as seen in the images. The caseback has some minor surface corrosion that can be seen around the print on the caseback. Bracelet has 13 links total. There is little stretch.

By the early 1990's, Rolex had already moved on from the matte dials they had earlier used since the mid 1960's in favor of a more contemporary looking glossy dial with white gold indexes. Thankfully, Tudor was a bit behind the curve, and this ref. 79190 still has that wonderfully charming matte dial that vintage collectors still adore.