CIRCA: 1973
REF.: 9411/0
CASE NUMBER: 798431
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel
CASE DIMENSIONS: 40 mm in diameter
DIAL: Black with square luminous hour markers, date aperture at the "3" hour marker
BRACELET MATERIAL: Tudor signed in stainless steel with "K3" date code
BRACELET SIZE: 7 inches
MOVEMENT: Automatic
FUNCTIONS: Time and date
CALIBER: ETA 2784
The Tudor Submariner "Snowflake" represented a significant change in design from the standard Rolex Submariner. First, the introduction of square luminous hour markers and geometric-shaped hands differentiated the Snowflake from its Rolex Submariner big brother. Moreover, Tudor Submariners were significantly influenced by the French Military highlighting the Snowflake as a true "tool watch". And last, the Snowflake was the first Tudor Submariner to use a third-party movement, making the Snowflake a high quality precision timepiece available at a lower price than Rolex Submariners. Overall, the Snowflake is a very special and different watch than the Submariner; certainly a must-have in any serious watch collection.
Condition
Dial exhibits wear and age with bumps and blisters throughout the surface. Paint is missing at the edge of the dial near the "2" and "4" hour markers. Hands have signs of age. Luminous material on the dial is fully intact, appears original to the watch, and has turned slightly green in color. Bracelet exhibits stretch from age and scratches throughout. Case appears to be unpolished and in excellent condition with scratches commensurate with age; some deeper scratches on the left side and back of the case. Movement running at time of cataloging. Overall in good vintage condition.
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