My Perfect Submariner: Why I Prefer Tudor Over Rolex + Unboxing/Review

Today I not only unbox a Submariner ref. 79090, but after more than a week of serious wrist time and 6 months of hunting, I go straight into the review too. This is highly unusual for me, but when you have owned and experienced as many Subs as I have, it feels amazing to finally find the perfect one.
Why is the allure of the classic Rolex and Tudor Submariners so strong? Why is this reference better (in my opinion) than all other references (both newer and older) that I've owned and tried? Even if it is far inferior to the technical and engineering supremacy of the modern Rolex 116610LN, why do I still prefer this dated Tudor? How does it differ from my previous Tudor 36mm 75090 in blue? And why did I choose to buy this and not the historic Tudor 7928, which I previously reviewed several months ago, or for that matter, the ref. 1680 counterpart from Rolex? Why is this a better value compared to the more desired "Snowflake" submariners?
As well as discussing my personal feelings and thoughts about it, I share why I chose this over the legendary 1960s BlancPain Bathyscape MC4 that I bought and sold quite quickly. So quickly that I didn't even have time to make a serious video about it! Join me for some positives, negatives, and a ton of questions addressed in this special episode about one of my favorite and most iconic watches of all time, and one that will always be in my personal collection.
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[@usmanfarooq96]

Tudor is now what Rolex was.

[@mrxcman9272]

TGV: I'm in Reno.

[@oldfashionedsportsmanchave4590]

Stop being coy. Tell us what you paid for that thing dudester.

[@agram4700]

Can't wait for the knife collection video. Just yesterday I started carving a Slavic pattern into my Opinel. Great content as always!

[@victorriga348]

What got me started with those Tudor references are the Rolex touches like the crown and markings. Great inspiring vid again.

[@JackAndAmandaGoode]

TGV, this video made me smile. I could hear the happiness of a true enthusiast taking joy in a watch. Congratulations!

[@FatherVampire]

Love this Tudor... though for me, the 7928 edges it out as one of my grail watches, which your vid on that reference introduced me to. And was lovely to see the Philly waterfront and, in particular, America's most-decorated battleship, the USS New Jersey, behind your shoulder across the Delaware. As a former sailor who served aboard the New Jersey in Lebanon, my invitation is still open to provide you a free tour throughout the entire battleship as only a former crew-member can provide (we're able to go to all the off-limits areas no tourists ever get to see, personally accompanied by one of the battleship's volunteer caretakers, the hardworking docents). Keep up the great work providing such fabulous vids for us to enjoy!

[@FatherVampire]

Another fantastically written and executed video featuring such a fabulous Tudor timepiece. The video was made all the more special for me, at least, for also briefly featuring the Battleship USS New Jersey (aboard which I once served) at timeframe

[@Nick.0f.T1me]

TGV staggers home, full of vodka. Then opens the fridge and remembers why he went out...

[@Pepnug]

TGV: Please keep up the good work. You got me into the watch hobby and interested in horology in general. I thank you for your time and effort.

[@thefamousplatypus3186]

Your video skills are on par with your narration. Your videos are very entertaining and dynamic showing us a little bit of your city and your watch collection. Thanks for the effort you put into presenting quality material.

[@Veesaki]

Lived in Reno for years , now Statline,NV , The old saying about Reno "Reno is so close to hell you can see Sparks" reference to Sparks , NV. Great review , miss the acrylic crystals a lot.

[@warrenlantz]

Great taste in knives!

[@TheWayofGrace89]

The Submariner is just a Casio Duro knockoff.

[@itsallrobbish]

Haven’t watched one of your videos for awhile TGV, it was great to come back. That is a great timepiece, well done, nice one.

[@alexm2113]

Glad you're back from your adventure TGV! I was having withdrawal symptoms this week!

[@lliameasterbrook6634]

Haha! - “The sub says we’ve got enough time, so let’s grab some vodka!”

[@stationplaza4631]

Very, very nice Tristan, congratulations on your acquisition! Looking forward to seeing more of that lovely Tudor later.

[@josephstuart4440]

Glad to hear u have the same admiration for Tudor as me! I see Tudor as my brand - one that represents me

[@XKCommander]

Congratulations on such a beautiful piece, Tristano! Excellent video as always. Thank you.