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Tudor Oyster Prince Submariner
Reference 7924 · Stainless Steel
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About this reference
The Tudor Oyster Prince Submariner reference 7924 was produced for a brief period starting in 1958. Known to collectors as the Big Crown, it is the first Tudor diver to feature a 200-meter depth rating, achieved through a thickened 37mm steel case and an oversized 8mm screw-down crown without guards. The model utilizes the self-winding Fleurier caliber 390 movement. Collectors prioritize this reference for its historical position as the most robust early Tudor Submariner and its aesthetic similarities to the Rolex 6538. Original examples feature gilt-track dials and red-triangle bezel inserts. Due to its limited production run and rarity, prices on the secondary market typically range from $100,000 to over $200,000 depending on condition. A notable auction result occurred in 2023 when a well-preserved example sold for approximately $180,000, reflecting the high demand for original tropical dials.
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Auction track record
4 documented sales since 2014. Top hammer $162,500 at Phillips Geneva in 2017. Median hammer: $75,000. Most recent: $75,000 in 2021.
Ranks #6 of 29 Tudor auction lots we track — see all Tudor records.
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| Lot | Year | Hammer | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7924 · Oyster Prince Submariner | 2017 | $162,500 | Phillips Geneva |
| 7924 · Submariner 'Big Crown' | 2016 | $93,750 | Christie's New York |
| 7924 · Submariner 'Big Crown' | 2021 | $75,000 | Christie's New York |
| 7924 · Oyster Prince Submariner | 2014 | $35,606 | Christie's Geneva |
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