Tudor Submariner 7016 "Gilt Small Rose"

Year/era: 1968

Reference: 7016/0

Serial: 623XXX

Dimensions: 39mm wide, 20mm lug width.

Movement: Automatic ETA caliber 2483.

Offered here is an early and particularly collectible Tudor Submariner 7016/0, part of a reference produced from 1968 through 1975. This relatively short-lived configuration, manufactured for approximately six months, is distinguished by its desirable small rose dial, four-line “smiley” text at six o’clock, and Mk1 semi-pointed crown guard (SPCG) case. The latter was used for less than a year before giving way to the more familiar rounded crown guards. Retaining the classic dial layout and "lollipop" hand of the preceding 7928, this example represents an interesting transitional chapter in Tudor’s dive watch evolution. Subsequent 7016 iterations saw the small rose replaced by a larger rose and eventually the Tudor shield, along with the introduction of the now-iconic Snowflake hands and hour markers. These early variations make the reference particularly fascinating from a collector’s perspective.

This particular example, circa 1968 remains in nice vintage condition throughout and would make a great addition for any vintage collector with an interest in Tudor's dive watch history. The dial is a correct Mk1 "gilt" variant with "small rose" logo. It has aged gracefully with no notable wear under magnification. All of the luminous plots a present, full and have taken a darker "greenish" patina, matching the hands. The insert has a small crack at the bottom of the triangle which is common to see. It retains a tritium pip and shows normal signs of use with a beautiful "navy blue" fade in direct light. The case is a correct "SPCG" with semi-pointed crown guards. It has as seen some polishing in the past but retains thick lugs and shows normal signs of use consistent with age. It is fitted to a later Rolex folded link 7838/380 with "A" date code. It shows a strong coronet on the clasp, remains very tight and retains 13 links fitting an approximate 8 inch wrist. 

Dial: Is a correct Mk1 "gilt" variant with "small rose" logo. It has aged gracefully with no notable wear under magnification. All of the luminous plots a present, full and have taken a darker "greenish" patina, matching the hands.

Bezel/Insert: Has a small crack at the bottom of the triangle which is common to see. It retains a tritium pip and shows normal signs of use with a beautiful "navy blue" fade in direct light.

Hands: Are matching. Their lume shows very little degradation under magnification.

Case: Is a correct "SPCG" with semi-pointed crown guards. It has as seen some polishing in the past but retains thick lugs and shows normal signs of use consistent with age. Correct signed crown.

Bracelet: Later Rolex folded link 7838/380 with "A" date code. It shows a strong coronet on the clasp, remains very tight and retains 13 links fitting an approximate 8 inch wrist.

Crystal: Clear.

Accessories: NA

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