Tudor 7928

Submariner 'Meters first', reference 7928 Montre bracelet en acier | Stainless steel wristwatch with bracelet Vers 1967 | Circa 1967 Tudor

Tudor Submariner 'Meters first', reference 7928 Montre bracelet en acier | Stainless steel wristwatch with bracelet Vers 1967 | Circa 1967 Cadran: noir Calibre: cal. 390 automatique, 17 rubis Boîtier: acier, fond vissé Numéro de boîtier: 571'042 Fermoir: bracelet Tudor Oyster en acier et boucle déployante Dimensions : 40 mm, circonférence du bracelet approx. 185 mm Signé: boîtier, cadran et mouvement Ecrin: oui Papiers: non Accessoires: écrin Tudor Dial: black Calibre: cal. 390 automatic, 17 jewels Case: stainless steel, screw-down back Case number: 571'042 Closure: stainless steel Tudor Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Size: 40 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 185 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Box: yes Papers: no Accessories: Tudor presentation case Poids brut 104.10 g | Gross weight 104.10 g In 1954, Tudor launched its Oyster-Prince Submariner, reference 7922. It looked almost identical to the Rolex models 6200, 6204, and 6205, which launched just months prior. The firm introduced their most recognizable Submariner variation, the reference 7928, as seen here, in 1960. This 4th generation Tudor Submariner looked very similar to the Rolex references 5512 and 5513, featuring a 40 mm case with protective crown guards. Just like Rolex models, the reference 7928 went through many crown guard variations from square, to the pointed crown guards, to the rounded crown guards we see popular today. Only produced for about eight years, the reference 7928 was enthusiastically received as an alternative to the famous Submariners sported in the early James Bond franchise. The present example features an attractive and well-preserved meters first dial. It has a wonderful grainé textured background and nicely patinated indexes. The attractive lightly faded bezel contributes to the wonderful charm of this collectible vintage piece.