Tudor Submariner Ref. 7928

Every now and then, a vintage watch comes to us that has spent considerably more time away from the market than on it. We were fortunate enough to acquire this 1967 Tudor Submariner ref. 7928 directly from a private collector who had owned the watch since the late 1980s. For much of the past forty years, it has spent its time safely stored away, seeing very little wear. As a result, this is a particularly fresh-to-market example, retaining an honesty and originality that is becoming increasingly difficult to find.

Produced during the final years of the first-generation Tudor Submariner, this example features the characteristic rounded crown guards, a 39 mm Oyster case and Tudor’s self-winding calibre 390. The case bears serial number starting with 5713, placing it firmly within the 1967 production period.

The dial is perhaps the most intriguing aspect of the watch. It represents a transitional moment in Tudor’s evolution from the earlier gilt dials towards the matte white-printed dials that would define the final 7928 examples. The central inscriptions appear in a silver-white matte finish, while the outer minute track and the T SWISS T signature retain a distinctly warm, gilt appearance. The combination is subtle, but particularly attractive in natural light.