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Fitted with the celebrated "Auto-Prince" calibre 390, a 17 jewels movement developed by Rolex in the 1950s for Tudor, both Tudor Oyster-Prince Submariner "non crown guard" references 7922 and 7924 were launched in 1958, around the same time as the celebrated and better known Rolex reference 6538. Where as reference 7922 was water-resistant to 110 m. (330ft) and fitted with the smaller crown, reference 7924, such as the present watch, was equipped with a larger case and crown in order to withstand water pressure to 220 m. (660 ft). As reliable as their "sisters" signed Rolex but available at a lower price, the Tudor diver's watches were the brand of choice of many Armed Forces, particularly certain units of the French and the U.S. Navy.
Based on the inscription of the back of the present watch, it was supplied to the Armada de la Republica Argentina or ARA, Navy of the Argentine Republic.
The brand Tudor was introduced by Rolex around 1945 with the aim of supplying high quality watches at affordable prices. Although Rolex never advertised their connection to Tudor, they however supplied, amongst other parts, the Oyster cases and crowns. The symbol of the brand was the Tudor rose until around 1960 when it was replaced by the shield which is still in use to date. The line of models comprised also Submariner and Cosmograph watches considered as reliable and durable as their "big sisters". Made in much smaller series, these watches have become extremely popular amongst collectors.
Based on the inscription of the back of the present watch, it was supplied to the Armada de la Republica Argentina or ARA, Navy of the Argentine Republic.
The brand Tudor was introduced by Rolex around 1945 with the aim of supplying high quality watches at affordable prices. Although Rolex never advertised their connection to Tudor, they however supplied, amongst other parts, the Oyster cases and crowns. The symbol of the brand was the Tudor rose until around 1960 when it was replaced by the shield which is still in use to date. The line of models comprised also Submariner and Cosmograph watches considered as reliable and durable as their "big sisters". Made in much smaller series, these watches have become extremely popular amongst collectors.