13 Tudor Fine and Sought After, Submariner Automatic Wristwatch, in Steel, With Black MK3 Dial and Pointed Crown Guards, Reference 7928

Estimate: € 15.000 –⁠ 30.000

Model: Submariner Reference: 7928 Case Material: Stainless Steel Bracelet Material: Stainless Steel Year: 1962 Movement: Automatic Caliber: 390 Case N°: 364 040 Dimensions: 39 mm Signed: Dial, movement and case Tudor introduced the reference 7928 in 1959, and this was the first Tudor Submariner with crown guards. The reference 7928 was in production until 1967 and has been used to celebrate the “Auto-Prince” caliber 390, a FEF (Fabrique d’Ébauches de Fleurier) based on 17 jewel movement. It was available with different types of crown guards. The dials always featured the Tudor rose symbol followed by “Oyster Prince” to the upper half, the lower half generally presented the depth rating 200m=660ft, Submariner, Rotor, Self-Winding on four lines. The present watch reflects these specifications of the dial. Moreover the tonneau-shaped case is still well preserved while the bezel on this example is untouched and complements the quality of the watch. This very watch is a gorgeous specimen of MK3 as testified by the characteristic gilt chapter ring, gilt print, gilt hands, the SWISS Only designation and the pointed crown guards.