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425ranger · 28 April 2011, 07:49 AM

I got this yesterday from another member.

I am surprised how much I like the matte old school printed dial. The lack of writing makes it easy to read. It is retro looking without being on an old vintage watch (30+ years I mean). The date mag is less powerful, I know the Rolex mag is 2.5X so I think would be 2.0X or less.

Of all the Sub's I have had the most comfortable was the ND Sub. This Sub is the same case size (I think 39.6mm) and maybe a bit thinner. It hugs the wrist closely.

It does shimmer like the Rolex Subs with polished sides and bezel.

It has a Rolex triplock crown and is signed rolex on the case back.

The bezel feels cheaper and is slightly tinny, but functional.

The bracelet is exactly like the older oysters with out the dive extension or clasp lock. A secure click to it, and almost an inch of micro extensions.

The little engine that could inside is a top grade ETA Cal・2824. Runs at +4sec/day so I'm happy with it..... (borrowed pic).

Here's a look at the Sub with my Speedy. Holds its own quite well.

This watch loves the Bond too.....

This must be the best of the Tudor line Sub's.... it is so close and yet has it's own feel. It is a 1998 production model.

It is no Rolex, but it is a great watch for the price....

Dr. Robert · 28 April 2011, 08:54 AM

Congratulations................an older cousin says
hello.

MortgageGuy · 28 April 2011, 08:57 AM

Looks great, thanks for all the wonderful pics and enjoy your new baby

Frogman4me · 28 April 2011, 09:05 AM

Congrats on your Tudor! Tudors are awesome!

Jake B · 28 April 2011, 10:40 AM

Looks good...Thanks for the great pix. That last one is sweet.

dddrees · 28 April 2011, 10:46 AM

Tudors are Great, Luv to get one someday.

Great watches, Congrats.

The Waddler · 28 April 2011, 10:57 AM

Love it

belk7 · 28 April 2011, 11:20 AM

Lots of Tudor love here. Great watch and great photos. Enjoy it!!

JimSnyder · 28 April 2011, 11:24 AM

You can't go wrong with a Tudor Sub

Congrats

smartson · 28 April 2011, 12:10 PM

Congratulation! Love that side by side shot with the Speedmaster.

jdc · 29 April 2011, 12:40 AM

congrats the Tudor the subs are winners for sure

425ranger · 29 April 2011, 01:53 AM

One more....

moishlashen · 29 April 2011, 02:14 AM

Yep a great piece. The side shot with the speedy is epic Bill.

acce1999 · 29 April 2011, 04:00 AM

Very nice! Congrats!

The nice thing about the 79190, compared to the 79090 (that I have) is the fine upgrade of the case. The lugs are slightly rounded for improved comfort. The first time I saw it I liked it, and in combination with the flatter caseback it offers a wonderful fit on the wrist. The sapphire (or is it mineral) crystal also makes the watch a great daily companion.

Like you I also like the matte dial.

All in all a wonderful divers watch that offers a huge amount of fun and pleasure for the money spent, and as an added bonus you have the triangular markers at 6 and 9 o'clock. A give-away for the Tudor lover, and something for the non-WIS to wonder about when spotting what looks like a Rolex.

(As a note: My 1992 79090 delivers well within COSC, just like yours.)

Best,

A

2th Dr · 29 April 2011, 04:41 AM

Very nice Sub! Can't go wrong with a Tudor! I think they are awesome!

poppydog · 1 May 2011, 03:35 AM

Very nice Bill, congratulations.

usbzoso · 1 May 2011, 03:38 AM

beautiful

28 April 2011, 07:49 AM	#1
425ranger "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Bill Location: MI Watch: Marathon SAR Posts: 102	Tudor Submariner 79190 impressions I got this yesterday from another member. I am surprised how much I like the matte old school printed dial. The lack of writing makes it easy to read. It is retro looking without being on an old vintage watch (30+ years I mean). The date mag is less powerful, I know the Rolex mag is 2.5X so I think would be 2.0X or less. Of all the Sub's I have had the most comfortable was the ND Sub. This Sub is the same case size (I think 39.6mm) and maybe a bit thinner. It hugs the wrist closely. It does shimmer like the Rolex Subs with polished sides and bezel. It has a Rolex triplock crown and is signed rolex on the case back. The bezel feels cheaper and is slightly tinny, but functional. The bracelet is exactly like the older oysters with out the dive extension or clasp lock. A secure click to it, and almost an inch of micro extensions. The little engine that could inside is a top grade ETA Cal・2824. Runs at +4sec/day so I'm happy with it..... (borrowed pic). Here's a look at the Sub with my Speedy. Holds its own quite well. This watch loves the Bond too..... This must be the best of the Tudor line Sub's.... it is so close and yet has it's own feel. It is a 1998 production model. It is no Rolex, but it is a great watch for the price.... __________________ Sic as ye gie, sic wull ye get.

28 April 2011, 08:54 AM	#2
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	Congratulations................an older cousin says hello. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

28 April 2011, 08:57 AM	#3
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Looks great, thanks for all the wonderful pics and enjoy your new baby __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

28 April 2011, 10:46 AM	#6
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Tudors are Great, Luv to get one someday. Great watches, Congrats. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

28 April 2011, 11:24 AM	#9
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	You can't go wrong with a Tudor Sub Congrats __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

28 April 2011, 09:05 AM	#4
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Congrats on your Tudor! Tudors are awesome!

28 April 2011, 10:40 AM	#5
Jake B "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Gold Sub 116618LN Posts: 2,820	Looks good...Thanks for the great pix. That last one is sweet.

28 April 2011, 10:57 AM	#7
The Waddler Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Alex Location: Back in London Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 380	Love it

28 April 2011, 11:20 AM	#8
belk7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Posts: 1,439	Lots of Tudor love here. Great watch and great photos. Enjoy it!!

28 April 2011, 12:10 PM	#10
smartson "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Roger Location: Toronto Posts: 604	Congratulation! Love that side by side shot with the Speedmaster. __________________ 116610LV Tudor 79190 Seiko MM300 Seiko SDGM001

29 April 2011, 12:40 AM	#11
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	congrats the Tudor the subs are winners for sure

29 April 2011, 01:53 AM	#12
425ranger "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Bill Location: MI Watch: Marathon SAR Posts: 102	One more.... __________________ Sic as ye gie, sic wull ye get.

29 April 2011, 02:14 AM	#13
moishlashen Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Chris Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 133	Yep a great piece. The side shot with the speedy is epic Bill.

29 April 2011, 04:00 AM	#14
acce1999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GMT+1 Posts: 2,711	Very nice! Congrats! The nice thing about the 79190, compared to the 79090 (that I have) is the fine upgrade of the case. The lugs are slightly rounded for improved comfort. The first time I saw it I liked it, and in combination with the flatter caseback it offers a wonderful fit on the wrist. The sapphire (or is it mineral) crystal also makes the watch a great daily companion. Like you I also like the matte dial. All in all a wonderful divers watch that offers a huge amount of fun and pleasure for the money spent, and as an added bonus you have the triangular markers at 6 and 9 o'clock. A give-away for the Tudor lover, and something for the non-WIS to wonder about when spotting what looks like a Rolex. (As a note: My 1992 79090 delivers well within COSC, just like yours.) Best, A

29 April 2011, 04:41 AM	#15
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	Very nice Sub! Can't go wrong with a Tudor! I think they are awesome!

1 May 2011, 03:35 AM	#16
poppydog Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: UK Watch: Rolex Seadweller Posts: 253	Very nice Bill, congratulations.

1 May 2011, 03:38 AM	#17
usbzoso Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Stan Location: Dallas Watch: 16610/16600/16800 Posts: 1,231	beautiful

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