Prince Date Hydronaut (89190)

The Tudor Prince Date Hydronaut Ref. 89190 is special because it combines Tudor’s strong dive-watch heritage with a bold and uncommon orange dial. Its rugged construction, reliable automatic movement, and distinctive design make it stand out from other sports watches while remaining practical for everyday wear.

The Tudor Prince Date Hydronaut Ref. 89190 stands out with its bold orange dial, giving the watch a sporty and distinctive look. The dial features large luminous hour markers and hands that provide excellent legibility both day and night. Its stainless steel case measures a versatile size that wears comfortably on the wrist, while the rotating dive bezel adds a practical tool-watch character. A scratch-resistant sapphire crystal protects the dial and helps maintain a clear view. The watch is fitted with a solid stainless steel bracelet that feels durable and secure, making it suitable for both everyday wear and active use.

Inside the Tudor Prince Date Hydronaut Ref. 89190 is a reliable automatic movement based on a proven Swiss caliber. The movement offers accurate timekeeping, a date display, and dependable performance for daily wear. Tudor selected robust and easy-to-service movements for the Hydronaut collection, ensuring long-term reliability. The automatic winding system keeps the watch running through regular wrist movement, making it a practical choice for collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate dependable mechanical watches.

The Hydronaut collection was introduced by Tudor as a modern evolution of the brand’s diving watches. The Ref. 89190 became popular for its contemporary styling, improved bracelet design, and distinctive dial options, including the eye-catching orange version. While it shared some diving heritage with Tudor’s earlier sports watches, the Hydronaut developed its own identity with a more modern appearance and strong wrist presence. Today, the Tudor Prince Date Hydronaut Ref. 89190 is appreciated by collectors for its unique design, solid build quality, and connection to Tudor’s history of producing reliable professional-style sports watches.

This item has been gently used but is in good condition. It might have a few signs of wear, like light scratches or tarnishing

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.

Watches with a rating below GD 7.5 are not listed for bidding to ensure that only high-quality timepieces are available to our members.