Hydronaut Rare Orange Tiger Dial (M89190)

What makes this Tudor Hydronaut special is its rare orange ‘Tiger’ dial, which gives it a bold and distinctive appearance. Its connection to Tiger Woods, limited availability and classic Swiss automatic movement make it an interesting and collectible piece for Tudor enthusiasts.

The Tudor Hydronaut M89190 Rare Orange ‘Tiger’ Dial is a distinctive sports watch that stands out with its bright orange dial. The vibrant colour gives the watch a bold and sporty character, while the luminous hour markers and hands provide good visibility. The stainless steel case measures approximately 40mm and features a unidirectional rotating bezel, a screw-down crown and a solid case back. Tudor also fitted the watch with a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal to protect the dial. The stainless steel bracelet adds a classic look and provides a comfortable and secure fit on the wrist. Overall, the watch combines practical dive-watch features with an unusual and eye-catching design.

Inside the watch, Tudor uses the reliable ETA 2824-2 automatic movement. This Swiss-made movement has a strong reputation for reliability, accuracy and easy servicing. It operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour and offers approximately 38 hours of power reserve. The movement also provides hours, minutes, seconds and date functions. Its proven design makes it a practical choice for everyday use. Although it is not an in-house Tudor movement, the ETA 2824-2 has earned the respect of watch enthusiasts for its dependable performance and long service history.

The Tudor Hydronaut has an interesting place in Tudor's history. Tudor introduced the reference 89190 in 1998 as the successor to its full-size Submariner, initially under the Prince Date name. In 1999, Tudor introduced the Hydronaut name and updated the dial design. During this period, Tudor also had a partnership with professional golfer Tiger Woods. The brand produced special dial versions featuring the word "TIGER", making these watches different from the standard models. The orange dial version is especially attractive because of its unusual colour and limited presence in the market. The Hydronaut remained part of Tudor's sports-watch collection until the early 2010s, before the brand moved towards newer designs. Today, the orange Tiger dial remains an interesting and distinctive chapter in Tudor's watchmaking history.

The watch appears in very good condition. excellent condition. The case, bezel, and crystal look clean with no visible damage.

What do the different grading scores mean?

• BN 9.9: Brand new and unworn, with no signs of use.
• UN 9.5: Like new and unworn, but may lack original packaging or materials such as the box, links, tags, or bezel protector.
• LN 9.0: Like new and unworn, but only includes the watch without papers, box, or accessories.
• MT 8.5: Mint condition, lightly used with minor surface scratches or wear. Unpolished.
• VG 8.0: Moderately used, with scratches and one or two nicks on the case or crystal. Shows signs of polishing. The bracelet remains snug with minimal wear.
• GD 7.5: Shows signs of daily wear but is not abused, with noticeable polishing on the case. The bracelet shows clear signs of daily wear.

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