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Old 5 January 2024, 01:04 AM   #1
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Not a planned acquisition, but when I saw this blue 79090 from 1989 listed for sale I couldn't resist snagging it. Arrived today, and very happy indeed with it.



Also makes a lovely pair with my 5513 from 1981.

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Old 5 January 2024, 02:46 AM   #2
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Love the Tudor and great combo
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Old 5 January 2024, 02:56 AM   #3
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Old 5 January 2024, 02:57 AM   #4
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Congrats, looks perfect~!
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Old 5 January 2024, 03:11 AM   #5
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Old 5 January 2024, 03:19 AM   #6
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Beautiful shots and watch! Congrats!
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Old 5 January 2024, 03:27 AM   #7
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I love this watch (see my avatar) - brilliant acquisition

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Old 5 January 2024, 04:56 AM   #8
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Old 5 January 2024, 05:14 AM   #9
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Saw this on TZUK, it is a stunner
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Old 5 January 2024, 05:21 AM   #10
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That is a beauty, Tony! Congrats!
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Old 5 January 2024, 05:54 AM   #11
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Old 5 January 2024, 06:32 PM   #12
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Old 5 January 2024, 06:50 PM   #13
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Great catch. Is the blue version of the 79090 quite rare?


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Old 5 January 2024, 06:54 PM   #14
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Old 5 January 2024, 07:06 PM   #15
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Thanks both. Yes, the blue dial is a fair bit scarcer and, all things being equal, commands a premium over the black.
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Old 5 January 2024, 09:24 PM   #16
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Looking at a small database of just 1450 I have recorded, (so a soupçon of salt required):

1 in 5 of 79090 blue

1 in 7 of 79190 blue.

Interviewing a few dealers from 80/90s I learnt that supply of blue was quite forthright - it was just that at the time they were not as sought after.

Reason being is that in 80/90s many buyers wanted a Tudor clone of a Rolex 1680 and 16610, and Rolex hadn't ventured into weird and wonderful non-monochrome/coloured pieces at that time, on steel submariners.

Thus black was the default purchase for a watch way less than half cost of equiv. Rolex.
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Old 5 January 2024, 09:29 PM   #17
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Congratulations Tony, what a great pick up
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Old 5 January 2024, 11:18 PM   #18
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What a great piece. Nice work!!
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Old 5 January 2024, 11:32 PM   #19
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Love it! Great blue.
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Old 5 January 2024, 11:33 PM   #20
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Old 5 January 2024, 11:38 PM   #21
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Looking at a small database of just 1450 I have recorded, (so a soupçon of salt required):

1 in 5 of 79090 blue

1 in 7 of 79190 blue.

Interviewing a few dealers from 80/90s I learnt that supply of blue was quite forthright - it was just that at the time they were not as sought after.

Reason being is that in 80/90s many buyers wanted a Tudor clone of a Rolex 1680 and 16610, and Rolex hadn't ventured into weird and wonderful non-monochrome/coloured pieces at that time, on steel submariners.

Thus black was the default purchase for a watch way less than half cost of equiv. Rolex.
Great info, thank you!

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Old 6 January 2024, 07:39 AM   #22
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Blue Tudor 79090 Sub - Lovely!!!!

Never joined TZUK... is it a treasure trove?
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Old 6 January 2024, 07:43 AM   #23
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Blue Tudor 79090 Sub - Lovely!!!!

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Can be - very safe place to buy and sell, too.
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Old 6 January 2024, 08:00 AM   #24
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Old 6 January 2024, 09:26 AM   #25
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Looking at a small database of just 1450 I have recorded, (so a soupçon of salt required):

1 in 5 of 79090 blue

1 in 7 of 79190 blue.

Interviewing a few dealers from 80/90s I learnt that supply of blue was quite forthright - it was just that at the time they were not as sought after.

Reason being is that in 80/90s many buyers wanted a Tudor clone of a Rolex 1680 and 16610, and Rolex hadn't ventured into weird and wonderful non-monochrome/coloured pieces at that time, on steel submariners.

Thus black was the default purchase for a watch way less than half cost of equiv. Rolex.

Thanks for the great insight TuRo.


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Old 6 March 2024, 07:22 PM   #26
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Just picked up a new 78500 bracelet from Watches of Switzerland. Very happy with it now. (Excuse the bruising and the PJ's... just had some surgery so a bit the worst for wear!)

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Old 6 March 2024, 09:05 PM   #27
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Old 8 March 2024, 07:31 PM   #28
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Looks lovely Tony..
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Old 8 March 2024, 07:38 PM   #29
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Old 8 March 2024, 08:44 PM   #30
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