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dajiggalo · 4 November 2013, 02:44 PM

I just recently discovered the mini-subs from Tudor and trying to do some background research before I pull the trigger on one, sooooo.... does anyone know the main differences (or can point me to a good reference) on the Tudor Submariner 75090 and 75190? Years made? Movement upgrades? Design differences? I tried going through the reference section of this forum, but most of the posted links are dead, and google just came up with a bunch of "for sale" links. What I can gather so far, they're both about 35-36mm with date functions. I've seen mostly black or blue dials w/ matching bezels, w/ tritium markers... but I've come across a few with the markers in white-gold surround (like the current Rolexes). I've even found a few with stainless steel bezels and one with a white dial! Are these legit? any help would be greatly appreciated!

harry in montreal · 4 November 2013, 09:50 PM

The bands are nicer on the 090
The crystal is plastic on the 090
The 090 has more rolex goodie such as crown bands and caseback

Mark020 · 4 November 2013, 11:38 PM

0 = plexi and 1 = sapphire

flybooey · 5 November 2013, 12:06 AM

Do you have any photos of the one you are considering?

dajiggalo · 5 November 2013, 03:18 AM

no pictures (there are several under consideration). Ideally, I would prefer one with a blue dial w/ matching bezel and white-gold surround markers, but I've come across some uncommon dials... gold, yellow, and white. There just aren't many references regarding these smaller sized Tudors and I just wanted to make sure that these are authentic if I do decide to take the plunge

powerfunk · 5 November 2013, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harry in montreal

The bands are nicer on the 090
The crystal is plastic on the 090
The 090 has more rolex goodie such as crown bands and caseback

My 75190 has a Rolex-branded crown and caseback. I really like its PCL Jubilee bracelet.

serpico6969 · 5 November 2013, 04:13 AM

anyone know where I can get a new blue bezel insert for my 75090? seems impossible to find blue, but black is easy.

powerfunk · 5 November 2013, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by serpico6969

anyone know where I can get a new blue bezel insert for my 75090? seems impossible to find blue, but black is easy.

Is your current one blue? If so I'd just swing by RSC on 5th ave. If not, then that probably will be tough

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dajiggalo · 5 November 2013, 10:39 PM

Back on topic here...
75090
-plastic crystal
-36mm w/o crown
-Rolex crown
-bracelet??
-tritium
-years made????

75190
-sapphire crystal
-36mm w/o crown
-Tudor crown or Rolex crown???
-bracelet???
-tritium or luminova???
-white-gold markers???
-years made???

powerfunk · 5 November 2013, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powerfunk

My 75190 has a Rolex-branded crown and caseback.

Correction: My 75190 has Tudor branding on the caseback, with Rolex crown.

It is tritium, with white gold surrounds, and Rolex calls it 35mm.

serpico6969 · 6 November 2013, 12:57 AM

thanks powerfunk, I think that's the route I will have to take. mine is blue and the fading on the bezel is really pretty cool, but I have a problem with the scratches..damn OCD!

powerfunk · 6 November 2013, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by serpico6969

thanks powerfunk, I think that's the route I will have to take. mine is blue and the fading on the bezel is really pretty cool, but I have a problem with the scratches..damn OCD!

Indeed! I actually had RSC replace my 75190 insert too.I think it was around $200.

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serpico6969 · 6 November 2013, 07:04 AM

ok, how long did they keep it? I will be in midtown next week, so I guess I will be paying them a visit.

powerfunk · 6 November 2013, 10:21 AM

I had them do it during a full service anyway, but I wouldn't be surprised if RSC could pop in a new insert while you wait or at least same day.

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03cobraa · 6 November 2013, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark020

0 = plexi and 1 = sapphire

Is this rule in stone? Here is my 75090 with a sapphire crystal.
Could it have been changed from Plastic?

Warnsboy · 6 November 2013, 01:33 PM

My stamped 75090 -- S/N 2865XX has Sapphire. It has a service bezel so I'm curious as well.

03cobraa · 6 November 2013, 09:37 PM

Maybe there was a transition between the
Plastic and sapphire. My serial is B4141xx.
1991 I believe.

thelinendial · 9 October 2022, 10:38 AM

Hi there, this Tudor Submariner article from Time Curated does a good job of describing the differences between the 75090 and 75190.

I own both now and they have their distinct charm for sure.

cardiel · 11 October 2022, 03:16 AM

here's my 75090 with sapphire chrystal.

Rwc1313 · 11 October 2022, 04:59 AM

75090 would have bi directional friction bezel and the 75190 would have unidirectional click bezel correct?

4 November 2013, 02:44 PM	#1
dajiggalo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Atlanta area Watch: anything 36mm Posts: 134	Difference between Tudor Submariner ref 75090 and 75190 I just recently discovered the mini-subs from Tudor and trying to do some background research before I pull the trigger on one, sooooo.... does anyone know the main differences (or can point me to a good reference) on the Tudor Submariner 75090 and 75190? Years made? Movement upgrades? Design differences? I tried going through the reference section of this forum, but most of the posted links are dead, and google just came up with a bunch of "for sale" links. What I can gather so far, they're both about 35-36mm with date functions. I've seen mostly black or blue dials w/ matching bezels, w/ tritium markers... but I've come across a few with the markers in white-gold surround (like the current Rolexes). I've even found a few with stainless steel bezels and one with a white dial! Are these legit? any help would be greatly appreciated!

6 November 2013, 09:37 PM	#17
03cobraa "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Kelly Location: In the Bluegrass Watch: 116610LN Posts: 550	Maybe there was a transition between the Plastic and sapphire. My serial is B4141xx. 1991 I believe. __________________ SubC 116610LN, DJ 16014, GMT16750 pepsi Matte, Explorer II 16570 Polar V, Sea Dweller 16600, Sub 14060 More to come! "Too many watches, too little time"!

9 October 2022, 10:38 AM	#18
thelinendial "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Markham Posts: 15	Difference Btw Tudor Submariner 75090 and 75190 Hi there, this Tudor Submariner article from Time Curated does a good job of describing the differences between the 75090 and 75190. I own both now and they have their distinct charm for sure.

4 November 2013, 09:50 PM	#2
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	The bands are nicer on the 090 The crystal is plastic on the 090 The 090 has more rolex goodie such as crown bands and caseback

4 November 2013, 11:38 PM	#3
Mark020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 2,130	0 = plexi and 1 = sapphire

5 November 2013, 12:06 AM	#4
flybooey "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Dave Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 7021/0 Tudor Sub Posts: 48	Do you have any photos of the one you are considering?

5 November 2013, 03:18 AM	#5
dajiggalo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Atlanta area Watch: anything 36mm Posts: 134	no pictures (there are several under consideration). Ideally, I would prefer one with a blue dial w/ matching bezel and white-gold surround markers, but I've come across some uncommon dials... gold, yellow, and white. There just aren't many references regarding these smaller sized Tudors and I just wanted to make sure that these are authentic if I do decide to take the plunge

5 November 2013, 04:13 AM	#7
serpico6969 Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New York Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 23	anyone know where I can get a new blue bezel insert for my 75090? seems impossible to find blue, but black is easy.

5 November 2013, 10:39 PM	#9
dajiggalo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Atlanta area Watch: anything 36mm Posts: 134	Back on topic here... 75090 -plastic crystal -36mm w/o crown -Rolex crown -bracelet?? -tritium -years made???? 75190 -sapphire crystal -36mm w/o crown -Tudor crown or Rolex crown??? -bracelet??? -tritium or luminova??? -white-gold markers??? -years made???

6 November 2013, 12:57 AM	#11
serpico6969 Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New York Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 23	thanks powerfunk, I think that's the route I will have to take. mine is blue and the fading on the bezel is really pretty cool, but I have a problem with the scratches..damn OCD!

6 November 2013, 07:04 AM	#13
serpico6969 Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New York Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 23	ok, how long did they keep it? I will be in midtown next week, so I guess I will be paying them a visit.

6 November 2013, 10:21 AM	#14
powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,798	I had them do it during a full service anyway, but I wouldn't be surprised if RSC could pop in a new insert while you wait or at least same day. Sent from my SPH-D710VMUB using Tapatalk 2

6 November 2013, 01:33 PM	#16
Warnsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Midwest-USA Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,942	My stamped 75090 -- S/N 2865XX has Sapphire. It has a service bezel so I'm curious as well.

11 October 2022, 04:59 AM	#20
Rwc1313 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 11	75090 would have bi directional friction bezel and the 75190 would have unidirectional click bezel correct?

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