Tudor Submariner

An exceptional example of a reference that represents the end of an era for Tudor.

The Tudor Submariner Ref. 79190 arrived in 1995 and would ultimately become the final Submariner reference ever produced by Tudor, closing out a lineage that had existed for decades.

By this point, the Tudor Submariner had evolved into a remarkably capable everyday tool watch. The 79190 introduced a sapphire crystal with Cyclops date magnifier and a unidirectional rotating bezel while retaining the unmistakable Submariner architecture that connects it directly to Tudor's vintage diving heritage. Inside sits the proven ETA 2824-2 automatic movement, pairing traditional Submariner styling with a movement known for its straightforward reliability and serviceability.

What makes the Ref. 79190 particularly compelling today is its place in Tudor history. It was not created as a retrospective tribute or a modern reinterpretation of something that came before it. This was the real thing, the final evolution of the original Tudor Submariner while the collection was still alive.

That distinction has become increasingly important as collectors have turned their attention toward the neo-vintage era. Earlier Tudor Subs established the formula, while the 79190 quietly brought the story to its conclusion.

Produced only during the final years of the Tudor Submariner, the Ref. 79190 has gone from an often-overlooked tool watch to an important reference for collectors who understand exactly what it represents.

The last Tudor Submariner ever made, and a fitting final chapter to one of Tudor's greatest families of watches.