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TUDOR SAGA
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TUDOR Saga is now available on a new iPhone app. Discover more about historic models from the birth of the brand to the most emblematic diving watches, TUDOR chronograph models and more.

the chronographs:
1970

For nearly half a century, TUDOR has left its mark on the history of chronographs with products of strong identity, unique style and uncompromising quality.

The chronographs:
from 1971
to 1976

In 1971, a second series of Oysterdate chronographs, today known to collectors by the nickname “Montecarlo”, provided technical improvements and a stylistic evolution. Notably, the introduction of blue dial and bezel variants in this series left a lasting impression.

The chronographs:
from 1976
to 1991

In 1976, TUDOR presented a new family of products which constituted a small revolution for the brand. Indeed, these new Prince Oysterdate watches were the first chronographs in the history of TUDOR to be equipped with self-winding movements.

The chronographs:
from 1995
to 2000

In 1995, with the introduction of the series of 79200 references, the appearance of the Prince Oysterdate self-winding chronograph was rethought subtly but significantly. To begin with, the case, which over three generations of chronographs had essentially retained its famous imposing, sharp presence, became more refined and softer.

the origins:
from 1926
to 1949

In February 1926, the house of “Veuve de Philippe Hüther”, a watch dealer and maker, registered the trademark “The Tudor” for Hans Wilsdorf. Established in Geneva, he acquired the exclusive usage rights from the dealer.

the origins:
FROM 1952
TO 1957

In 1952, the TUDOR Oyster Prince was launched, accompanied by an advertising campaign that was particularly original and striking for the era. This campaign was not limited, as was usual practice, to showing and describing the product.

the origins:
from 1960
to 1969

The TUDOR Oyster Air-Tiger, reference 7957, was produced between 1958 and 1964. On the inside of the case back, the serial and reference numbers are engraved at 6 o’clock, and “Oyster by Rolex” at 12 o’clock.

the submariners:
from 1954
to 1968

In 1954, TUDOR set out on a new path which would contribute to forging its legend. It was in that year that the brand’s first divers’ watch, the TUDOR Oyster Prince Submariner reference 7922, saw the light of day.

the submariners:
from 1969
to 1999

The year 1969 saw the dawn of the second era of the TUDOR Submariner’s history, which would last until 1999, the date of its last appearance in the catalogue. While the general foundations of the product were laid by the 7900 series, its evolution continued.

the submariners:
military divers’ watches

There is no better proof of quality for a tool intended for professionals than its adoption by organisations whose main activities push the use of the item to its ultimate limits.

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