Tudor Submariner 75090, 79090, 79190 Advise

Drawarms

get a black bay! can't go wrong.

Drawarms

get a black bay! can't go wrong

vadimo

I recently got interested in this 3 watches, i really like 75xx 79xx vintage look, i would buy new Heritage or Pelagos because of the modern look and snowflake hands (i believe that what its been nicknamed as?) i wont do that, it doesnt suite my taste.

I also do not like thick watches or anything outside of 38-42mm case size diameter, they just do not look right on me.

Please correct me if i am wrong but all 3 came with optional size of 36mm and 41mm?

Given these are older watches is it normal to expect them running with significant delay or advanced seconds?

Is Tudor expensive to service if i was to buy scuffed one and got it serviced where i presume they replace some of the casing and polish links?

I really dont want to spend more than £2,200, i am been too low?

I might not buy one till end of next year, gotta save! Are these 3 likely to increase in sale price?

Any help appreciated or alternatives 😀

WatchVaultNYC

Lets get the designations right first:

75090 and 79090 have acryllic crystal 5 and 9 refer to the size (5 = 36mm, 9 = 39mm)
75190 and 79190 have sapphire crystal.

To get the vintage feel, get the ones with acryllic.

Prices are rising, within the last year I've seen the buying price of these rise 30%-50% (but that's just my experience YMMV). GBP2200 will get you into a 79090 (39mm acryllic crystal) in close to new condition but only just. Probably not a blue one, which buyers value more. GBP2200 is readily achievable for the other models.

Personally I love these models. No Rolex stigma, IMHO way cooler than a Rolex Sub, easily available ETA movement parts, and although we don't buy for appreciation, the upside is high.

Downside is that there are so many fakes. The one's that I've personally handled base off a fake Rolex Sub case which are all over the place. Easily available fake parts plus much less authoritative information (vs Rolex Subs) makes this a risky buy if you don't buy from someone you can trust.

Again, all of this is just my opinion.

vadimo

First helpful post.

Is there something else you recommend ? I am a bit unsure spending over 2,5k for older watch.

jaguar11

I quite like the Oris 65 as another retro option for a good price new. Good luck with your choice!!