Watches Weekly | London
Watches Weekly | London
REFERENCE 9411/0, SUBMARINER 'SNOWFLAKE' STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DATE CIRCA 1983
Lot Closed
December 11, 10:12 AM GMT
Estimate
3,500 - 5,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Tudor
REFERENCE 9411/0, SUBMARINER 'SNOWFLAKE'
STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DATE
CIRCA 1983
Dial: black
Calibre: cal. 2784 automatic, 25 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back
Case number: 799'708
Closure: associated strap and steel buckle
Dimensions: 40mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: Tudor presentation box, anchor and blank swing tag, and spare bezel insert
The Tudor Submariner, nicknamed “Snowflake” by collectors, referring to the distinguished square hour markers and matching hands, was Tudor’s second generation of Submariner models.
It was introduced in 1969 as the ref. 7016 with no date. In the mid 1970’s the reference 9401/0 was introduced without a date and the reference 9411/0, like the present lot, with a date. Both references were fitted with either blue or black dials, matching inserts and with ‘Snowflake’ hands and numerals.
For long time in the shadow of its Rolex counterpart, vintage Tudor Submariners appear in much lower numbers at auction and have become highly collectible.
The present lot shows a charming rich pumpkin patina with attractive nuances both on its dial and hands.