Tudor
1980 Tudor "Snowflake" Submariner (Ref. 94110) Blue Dial
The Tudor “Snowflake” is the nickname given to the Tudor Submariners that have distinct features like square hour markers and a unique handset where the hour hand resembles a snowflake, hence the nickname. This dial and hand configuration was introduced by Rolex/Tudor to increase visibility in low-light conditions. The Tudor Snowflakes were in production from 1968 to the mid-1980s and were produced with either black or blue dial colorations. The Snowflakes were also made with or without a date complication.
The Tudor Snowflake Submariners, much like the other Submariners produced by Rolex and Tudor, have a long-standing history and were supplied to military forces including the U.S. Navy and the Marine Nationale (French Navy).
SPECS
| Stock # | TDRSUB94110-3 | |
| Brand | Tudor | |
| Style | "Snowflake" Submariner | |
| Model | 94110 | |
| Serial | 93XXXX | |
| Size | Men's | |
| Material | Stainless Steel | |
| Dial | Matte Blue | |
| Millimeters | 40 | |
| Bracelet | Tudor 78500 Oyster Bracelet W/ 380B End Pieces |
CASE & BRACELET
The crisp and thick case was recently polished to exhibit factory-like proportions, with sharp chamfers and brushing present throughout and minimal signs of us present. The original Mk III "fat font" blue bezel insert is beautifully preserved, remaining bright blue in color with minimal signs of use present and the tritium pearl intact. The case retains its original Rolex-signed trip-lock crown. The case back retains all of its original factory markings in crisp and deep condition with gentle wear present. The Tudor 78500 Oyster bracelet with 380B end pieces is a later service unit that retains 10 links that exhibit nominal stretch and will fit up to a 7-inch wrist.
DIAL & HANDS
The original blue "snowflake" dial is in excellent vintage condition, remaining very clean to the naked eye, though there are a few marks present on the dial namely to the bottom left of the handstack. The tritium lume plots have achieved a lovely creamy yellow patina and display no degradation when inspected under UV light. The hands have been professionally restored with tritium to match the dial.
ACCESSORIES
None. The watch is keeping time perfectly, but the service history is unknown. A movement service can be provided upon request.