Tudor Submariner

[79tom]

Hi guys, I am big Tudor's fan especially Submariner's.
I got a gen 79190 but I was thinking to get a rep for everyday, so I am looking for a "cheap" rep but also with good quality.
I was looking for case at
- Bivintage/ Dr vintage (I sent a PM but hasn't replied yet) case
-A2824
-yuki's dial (since is TD)
-maybe a good crystal but I am not sure if it's worth (truedome)

For the moment is enough, maybe later I will change the bezel insert and the crown with an athaya's one.
What do u think? any suggestion?
thanks

 

[Cloudsnew1]

A 79190 is really good for daily wear. I'm curious: Why do you want a rep? Wouldn't you not be able to enjoy your watch?

 

[drvintage]

Oh hey it seems, I have forgot to answer your mail.. so I will write here.. my cases are good for a 7928 from 60th.. case back you can source from ebay / HR / BV etc..

For newer 79090 you have to go with Bivintage case.. bcs it have another shape and smaller case back thread diameter.

 

[369mafia]

I built this one a few years back. Bivintage Dial and case, gen eta
next to my raffles 5517

 

[79tom]

A 79190 is really good for daily wear. I'm curious: Why do you want a rep? Wouldn't you not be able to enjoy your watch?

I'm from Italy and in the big towns I'm not comfortable to wear since becomes dangerous. I would like to use a tool watch as it is with no worries.

I built this one a few years back. Bivintage Dial and case, gen eta
next to my raffles 5517

Woow looks great, bivintages look very well and I like more the lug's shapes than the raffles case. But it costs like 10 times more...

 

[Joshuamodi]

My 79090 is also great.

 

[Singapore9]

I'd be perfectly happy with a DrV 5513 case if you did a 79090 REP - it's close enough unless you're going for a super rep and the best value, IMHO. Much better bezel set up than anything else at the price point. DrV case, black Yuki dial (blue means a new insert too), some good hands, A2824, a date plexi (or just stick with the T19) and you have a very nice daily wearer for what EUR500 or so, if you can do the work yourself. Actually, I'd probably swap the DrV crown and tube for GEN/REP 703. Athaya 702 is too 'old' for the model. Definitely reach out to DrV or 369mafia if you're not confident to drill the lugs or do the tube swap and want the watch built.

 

[79tom]

I'd be perfectly happy with a DrV 5513 case if you did a 79090 REP - it's close enough unless you're going for a super rep and the best value, IMHO. Much better bezel set up than anything else at the price point. DrV case, black Yuki dial (blue means a new insert too), some good hands, A2824, a date plexi (or just stick with the T19) and you have a very nice daily wearer for what EUR500 or so, if you can do the work yourself. Actually, I'd probably swap the DrV crown and tube for GEN/REP 703. Athaya 702 is too 'old' for the model. Definitely reach out to DrV or 369mafia if you're not confident to drill the lugs or do the tube swap and want the watch built.

thanks

 

[alligoat]

I've enjoyed this JKF 79090- it's a nice inexpensive beater. Of course I did a few mods. Drilled the lugholes, trimmed the cgs and installed a 7030 tube and gen 703 crown. A nice bonus is that the lume on the dial and hands glows nicely throughout the night. It has a clone 2836-2 which is sort of a drawback, but who sees the movement anyway.

 

[WatchN3RD]

I've enjoyed this JKF 79090- it's a nice inexpensive beater. Of course I did a few mods. Drilled the lugholes, trimmed the cgs and installed a 7030 tube and gen 703 crown. A nice bonus is that the lume on the dial and hands glows nicely throughout the night. It has a clone 2836-2 which is sort of a drawback, but who sees the movement anyway.

I agree and think it's a great suggestion if one can reshape the case. Although, a nicer build would require a new dial, crystal, bezel, insert, and crown, so the savings decrease a little more with those upgrades.
I still think it's a great value and recommendation. Especially since it's comes with the sweet ass folded link bracelet.