Tudor Submariner 79090 Build

[nick1972]

Hi Guys,

 

My favorite watches will always be The Tudor Submariners.

 

So in March 2023 my first Build  in years was one of the last iconic Submariners that Tudor ever made, Ref 79090!

 

Vietnam 79090 case

ETA 2824-2

Gen Domed T39 Crystal

Gen crimped 703 crown

Gen Tritium Dial

Phong Handset

Italian 93150 bracelet with gen clasp

 

 

Edited June 26, 2023 by nick1972

[oldtools]

Beautiful watch! Slay fat font insert?

[nick1972]

6 hours ago, oldtools said:

Beautiful watch! Slay fat font insert?

Yes sir 😉

[thecloudhopper]

Wow! Beautiful watch. Where did you buy the case??


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[jackflash]

Congrats! Very nice indeed

[nick1972]

On 7/14/2023 at 5:55 AM, thecloudhopper said:

Wow! Beautiful watch. Where did you buy the case??


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It's from Bivintangestore on ebay!

[thecloudhopper]

It's from Bivintangestore on ebay!

Thanks for responding. Unfortunately, that seller is not showing up on eBay. Bummer, as it is a nice looking case


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[nick1972]

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[oldtools]

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?item=266215073657&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2562&_ssn=bivintagestore2014

[chyrule]

Was there any modification need to put a gen 703 crown..?

I'm looking at doing the same with my build, but have heard I need to change the tube and drill the hole and retap for the tube.

So curious if it is a straight swap.

Lovely build bro. Absolutely my favourite submariner also.

[nick1972]

Yes, you need to retap  the tube,  don't needed to drill!

The retap is very easy if you have the tools.

Lubrication is very important!

[chyrule]

Would a 3 x 3.5mm tap be the correct size.? What lubricant would u recommend I use.? Just any cutting oil or would wd40 work?

Thanks for advice bro, really appreciative of it.

[nick1972]

Yes, a M3 x 0.35 is the correct tapsize.

Use a cutting oil!

[freddy333]

Since this type of work is neither high speed nor high torque, any oil will do. Just be sure to keep the tap straight (ie, be careful not to misthread) & work easy, steady & slow.