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Tudor

Ref. 7922, further stamped IV. 1958 inside the case back

Oyster Prince Submariner

A very attractive stainless steel wristwatch with tropical dial, bracelet, blank guarantee, box and hangtags

Estimate
CHF15,000 - 25,000
€13,800 - 23,000
$15,500 - 25,800
CHF35,000
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Tudor
Year
1958
Reference No
7922, further stamped IV. 1958 inside the case back
Case No
288'506
Model Name
Oyster Prince Submariner
Material
Stainless steel
Calibre
Automatic, cal. 390, 17 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Stainless steel Rolex Oyster riveted bracelet, reference 7206, end links stamped 58, max length 220mm.
Clasp/Buckle
Folding deployant clasp, stamped 1.67
Dimensions
38mm. Diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed
Accessories
Accompanied by presentation box, Tudor blank guarantee and two hangtags
Catalogue Essay
The Oyster Prince Submariner reference 7922 was Tudor’s first diver’s watch launched in the mid-1950s. As with the Rolex Submariners launched by Tudor’s parent company, the earliest references did not have crown guards and are highly sought after by collectors. The reference 7922 was offered in two variants, waterproof to a depth of either 100 or 200 meters. Fitted with a “small crown”, the present reference 7922 is waterproof to a depth of 100 meters.

Most impressively, its “Tropical” dial has developed a superb and consistent warm brown patina throughout, whilst the bezel has also pleasingly aged to a burgundy color. The original luminous hour markers have similarly aged to a burgundy brownish color, matching perfectly the color of the luminous hands. The stunning manner with which the present watch has aged gives it a delightfully warm vintage look that collectors adore. Further enhancing its desirability, the watch is accompanied by its original blank guarantee, box and hangtags.

Tudor

Swiss | 1926
Almost twenty years after Rolex was founded, Hans Wilsdorf established Tudor with the intention of making more affordable watches without compromising the quality for which Rolex was renowned. Tudor was named after the British Dynasty that ruled England from 1485 to 1603, and their symbol came from the "War of Roses." After interchanging Rose and Shield symbols for a number of years, the firm replaced the Rose with the Shield logo from the 1960s until today.

Some of the most recognized vintage models made by Tudor include the Submariner, a waterproof model first introduced in 1954, the Oysterdate, the earliest versions of which were nicknamed the "Monte-Carlo," the Heritage, which included the date at 6 o'clock, as well as the Pelagos, which translates to "deep sea" in Greek.
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