Fine Watches
Fine Watches
Submariner 'Underline gilt dial and PCG case', reference 7928 Montre bracelet en acier | Stainless steel wristwatch Vers 1963 | Circa 1963
Lot Closed
September 29, 11:23 AM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
Tudor
Submariner 'Underline gilt dial and PCG case', reference 7928
Montre bracelet en acier |
Stainless steel wristwatch
Vers 1963 |
Circa 1963
Cadran: noir
Calibre: cal. automatique, 17 rubis
Boîtier: acier, fond vissé
Numéro de boîtier: 400'453
Fermoir: bracelet associé en cuir et boucle ardillon en acier
Dimensions: 40 mm
Signé: boîtier, cadran et mouvement
Ecrin: non
Papiers: non
Accessoires: aucun
Dial: black
Calibre: cal. automatic, 17 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw-down back
Case number: 400'453
Closure: associated leather strap and stainless steel pin buckle
Size: 40 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
Poids brut 75.60 g |
Gross weight 75.60 g
In 1954, Tudor launched its Oyster-Prince Submariner, reference 7922. It looked almost identical to the Rolex models 6200, 6204, and 6205, which launched just months prior.
The firm introduced their most recognizable Submariner variation, the reference 7928, as seen here, in 1960. This 4th generation Tudor Submariner looked very similar to the Rolex references 5512 and 5513, featuring a 40 mm case with protective crown guards.
Just like Rolex models, the reference 7928 went through many crown guard variations from square, to the pointed crown guards, to the rounded crown guards we see popular today.
Only produced for about eight years, the reference 7928 was enthusiastically received as an alternative to the famous Submariners sported in the early James Bond franchise.
The present example features an extremely attractive and well-preserved gilt chapter ring dial with gilt hands. It is also interesting to note the underline under the self-winding writing at 6 o'clock, signifying a reduced radioactivity of the luminescent material. The dial overall is extremely well preserved, with a wonderful grainé textured background and nicely patinated indexes.
Not only the dial of this watch gathers all the distinctive features of the sought-after vintage Submariner models, but its case features the highly collectible pointed crown guards, or PCG. This configuration only existed during a very short period and was quickly replaced by the usual rounded crown guards. The very attractive faded bezel contributes to the wonderful charm of this highly collectible piece.