Tudor - Submariner Oyster Prince - Reference 7928 - c.1964
A Superb Tudor Submariner Oyster Prince, Model Ref: 7928 in Fantastic Preowned Condition with a Tudor Non-Radium Service Dial, c.1964
Case
Stainless Steel
Condition
9/10
Year
1964
Box/Papers
No/No
The Tudor Submariner 7928 holds a special place in the annals of horology, marking a pivotal chapter in the evolution of dive watches. Introduced in 1959, it was part of Tudor's answer to the burgeoning demand for reliable underwater timepieces, dovetailing with Rolex's developments but at a more accessible price point. The 7928 was Tudor’s first Submariner to feature crown guards, transitioning from the square-shaped guards to the more recognizable rounded ones throughout its production span.
Crafted with robustness and functionality in mind, the 7928 showcased a waterproof Oyster case up to 200 meters (660 feet), an automatic movement, and a bidirectional rotatable bezel for tracking dive times—an essential feature for divers. Over its production years until the late 1960s, it underwent various modifications including different dial variations (gilt dials initially, followed by matte), hand styles, and improvements in movement and water resistance.
What's on Offer
Arguably the most iconic of all Tudor sports models, the 7928 was the first of their sports watches to feature crown guards. The military extensively used these watches - so lots of them may have questionable service histories - that dials may have been changed back and forth and been redone, relumed or repainted. This watch has actually had a service dial fitted by Tudor, so it enjoys all of the benefits of being a fully original Tudor but the gilt and radium dial has been replaced making it perfect for those with concerns about the presence of radium. The watch is in superb preowned condition with a rich black dial, the synonymous Mercedes hands we would expect to see and tritium lume on the chunky hour plots which has aged to a beautiful pale vanilla. This watch boasts rounded crown guards which were featured on the last iteration of the 7928, they are in great shape on this example. This is a must-have addition for all Tudor enthusiasts, an iconic watch in great shape with bags of charisma.
Case
Stainless Steel
Dial
Black
Box
No
Papers
No
Model Ref
7928
Crystal
Plexiglass
Bracelet
Leather
Winding
Automatic
Movement Type
Mechanical
Calibre
390
Jewels
17
Power reserve
42 Hours
Condition
Superb
Date of issue
Third Quarter 1964
Warranty
12 Months VWS
Width (without crown)
40mm
Lug width
20mm
Lug height
(lug to lug) 46mm
Wrist size
Adjustable
