A superb example of the Tudor Prince Oysterdate Submariner reference 76100, an important transitional reference in the history of Tudor's legendary Submariner line.
Produced during the 1980s, the reference 76100 followed the famous Snowflake-era Submariners and represents the transition toward the later Tudor Submariner design. These watches retain much of the classic Rolex-built Oyster architecture while introducing a handset and dial layout that would define the next generation of Tudor dive watches.
This example has fantastic vintage presence, combining a deep black dial with beautifully aged luminous hour markers and a particularly attractive faded blue bezel insert. The natural ageing throughout gives the watch exactly the character collectors look for in an honest vintage Tudor sports watch.
Brand: Tudor
Model: Prince Oysterdate Submariner
Reference: 76100
Era: 1980s
Case: Stainless steel Oyster-style case
Case Size: Approx. 39–40mm
Dial: Black Submariner dial
Hands: Mercedes-style hour hand with luminous handset
Bezel: Rotating dive bezel with beautifully faded blue insert
Crystal: Acrylic crystal with Cyclops date magnifier
Date: Date aperture at 3 o'clock
Movement: Automatic mechanical movement
Water Resistance: Originally rated to 200m / 660ft
Crown: Rolex-signed screw-down crown
Strap: Grey/blue suede-style leather strap with contrasting stitching
The watch presents with exactly the kind of honest character that makes vintage Tudor Submariners so appealing.
The black dial has aged beautifully, with the luminous hour markers developing a warm creamy tone. The handset shows complementary ageing, creating an attractive and cohesive vintage appearance across the dial.
One of the standout features is undoubtedly the faded blue bezel insert. Decades of ageing have transformed the original colour into an attractive blue-grey shade, giving the watch a distinctive appearance that would be extremely difficult to replicate artificially.
The stainless steel case displays honest surface marks and wear consistent with a vintage sports watch of this age. Importantly, the case retains attractive proportions and the unmistakable profile of the classic Tudor/Rolex Oyster construction.
The acrylic crystal shows visible scratches and marks consistent with age and use. These have been left as part of the watch's vintage character. Please study all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.
The watch is currently fitted to a grey-blue suede leather strap, which complements the faded blue bezel beautifully and gives the watch a relaxed vintage aesthetic.
The reference 76100 occupies an important transitional position in Tudor Submariner history.
It followed the celebrated Snowflake references of the 1970s while retaining many of the characteristics that make vintage Tudor dive watches so desirable. The familiar Mercedes-style handset returned, giving the watch a closer visual relationship to the Rolex Submariner while maintaining the Tudor identity on the dial.
Like earlier Tudor Submariners, the 76100 benefits from the close historical relationship between Tudor and Rolex, with examples from this period featuring the rugged Oyster-style architecture and Rolex-signed crown visible on this watch.
The reference was produced for a relatively short period before the arrival of the later 79090 generation, making the 76100 an interesting and increasingly collectible transitional Tudor Submariner.
With its naturally aged dial, warm lume, beautifully faded blue bezel and unmistakable vintage Oyster proportions, this example has tremendous character and wrist presence.
A fantastic opportunity to acquire an increasingly sought-after chapter of Tudor Submariner history — a proper vintage dive watch from an era when these watches were built first and foremost as tools.
Built by time. Worn with character.
A superb example of the Tudor Prince Oysterdate Submariner reference 76100, an important transitional reference in the history of Tudor's legendary Submariner line.
Produced during the 1980s, the reference 76100 followed the famous Snowflake-era Submariners and represents the transition toward the later Tudor Submariner design. These watches retain much of the classic Rolex-built Oyster architecture while introducing a handset and dial layout that would define the next generation of Tudor dive watches.
This example has fantastic vintage presence, combining a deep black dial with beautifully aged luminous hour markers and a particularly attractive faded blue bezel insert. The natural ageing throughout gives the watch exactly the character collectors look for in an honest vintage Tudor sports watch.
Brand: Tudor
Model: Prince Oysterdate Submariner
Reference: 76100
Era: 1980s
Case: Stainless steel Oyster-style case
Case Size: Approx. 39–40mm
Dial: Black Submariner dial
Hands: Mercedes-style hour hand with luminous handset
Bezel: Rotating dive bezel with beautifully faded blue insert
Crystal: Acrylic crystal with Cyclops date magnifier
Date: Date aperture at 3 o'clock
Movement: Automatic mechanical movement
Water Resistance: Originally rated to 200m / 660ft
Crown: Rolex-signed screw-down crown
Strap: Grey/blue suede-style leather strap with contrasting stitching
The watch presents with exactly the kind of honest character that makes vintage Tudor Submariners so appealing.
The black dial has aged beautifully, with the luminous hour markers developing a warm creamy tone. The handset shows complementary ageing, creating an attractive and cohesive vintage appearance across the dial.
One of the standout features is undoubtedly the faded blue bezel insert. Decades of ageing have transformed the original colour into an attractive blue-grey shade, giving the watch a distinctive appearance that would be extremely difficult to replicate artificially.
The stainless steel case displays honest surface marks and wear consistent with a vintage sports watch of this age. Importantly, the case retains attractive proportions and the unmistakable profile of the classic Tudor/Rolex Oyster construction.
The acrylic crystal shows visible scratches and marks consistent with age and use. These have been left as part of the watch's vintage character. Please study all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.
The watch is currently fitted to a grey-blue suede leather strap, which complements the faded blue bezel beautifully and gives the watch a relaxed vintage aesthetic.
The reference 76100 occupies an important transitional position in Tudor Submariner history.
It followed the celebrated Snowflake references of the 1970s while retaining many of the characteristics that make vintage Tudor dive watches so desirable. The familiar Mercedes-style handset returned, giving the watch a closer visual relationship to the Rolex Submariner while maintaining the Tudor identity on the dial.
Like earlier Tudor Submariners, the 76100 benefits from the close historical relationship between Tudor and Rolex, with examples from this period featuring the rugged Oyster-style architecture and Rolex-signed crown visible on this watch.
The reference was produced for a relatively short period before the arrival of the later 79090 generation, making the 76100 an interesting and increasingly collectible transitional Tudor Submariner.
With its naturally aged dial, warm lume, beautifully faded blue bezel and unmistakable vintage Oyster proportions, this example has tremendous character and wrist presence.
A fantastic opportunity to acquire an increasingly sought-after chapter of Tudor Submariner history — a proper vintage dive watch from an era when these watches were built first and foremost as tools.
Built by time. Worn with character.
