Rolex
founder Hans Wilsdorf launched the Tudor Watch Company in 1946 in an
effort to offer the public reliable timepieces at affordable prices.
Since 2015, Tudor has been manufacturing in-house movements to much
acclaim.
Skip
the bulk and go for the discreet. The Mini Submariner by Tudor is a
minimalist masterpiece that is a pleasure to wear: the stainless steel
case measures 33 mm in diameter, a slim an comfortable 12 mm in height,
and rests upon a stainless steel bracelet with a folding clasp.
Also
compact in size is the self-winding automatic robust ETA 2671 movement,
which is an ideal choice for smaller-sized cases and delivers a sweep
seconds hand and quick-set date. Look for around 38 hours of power with
this caliber.
Speaking
of the date, you will find the date window at 3 with an easy-to-read
magnified / cyclops feature that is a treat to behold. While we’re
addressing the cleanly designed dial, you will surely enjoy its deep
black color as well as engaging hands and circular / triangular markers
filled with SuperLuminova paint.
The
unidirectional rotating bezel with a black insert gives you a starting
dot as well as a graduated dive scale. Additional features include a 200
m / 20 atm water resistance (tested to 50 m), screw-down winding crown,
and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal.
From
its reduced and sporty stylings to its dependable construction, we
believe this Tudor Mini Submariner will make an intriguing addition to
your collection.
Standout feature(s): Easy-to-read magnified cyclops date window at 3; screw-down winding crown; rotating bezel with dive scale.
Details at a glance:
- Model Reference: 73190
- Case Material: Stainless steel
- Case Dimensions: 33 mm
- Case Height: 12 mm
- Movement: Self-winding automatic, 38-hour power reserve
- Caliber: ETA 2671
- Complication(s) / Feature(s): Standard time, central seconds, date
- Dial: Black color
- Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire
- Winding Crown: Screw-down with Tudor logo
- Water-resistance: 200 m / 20 atm (tested up to 50 m / 5 atm)
- Band: Stainless steel bracelet (Style # 62450)
- Clasp: Double-folding clasp
- Country of Origin: Switzerland
- Condition: Pre-owned
in overall excellent condition; the watch underwent basic service and
it’s in very good operational order; there are small scratches on the
case back; the watch will fit up to 7.25 inches wrist.
- Comments: Includes original boxes, instructions manual, folio, Tudor’s anchor charm, and papers dated in 2000.