{"product_id":"tudor-submariner-94010-snowflake-box-papers-original-receipt-very-rare","title":"Tudor Submariner 94010 \"Snowflake\" - Box\/Papers \u0026 Original Receipt - Very Rare","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Tudor Submariner or \"Snowflake\" as its affectionately referred to by collectors was introduced in the early to mid 70s with the ref. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e9401\/0 (no date) and 9411\/0 (date). The nickname came from their distinctive squared indices and \"Snowflake\" like hour\/seconds hands. This additional luminous material aided it in being a highly capable tool watch that we now know today has well-documented military use being issued to the French Marine Nationale and other countries' armed forces. Out of all the vintage tool watches the \"Snowflake\" is one of our absolute favorite choices for its distinctive design and special aura that nice examples can convey. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular black example is a more desirable \"no date\" variant and remains in excellent vintage condition. The dial is mint and boasts clean tritium plots with highly attractive \"buttermilk\" patina. The hands have been stabilized but we believe their tritium to be from factory and match the dial nicely. The insert has also taken a deep blue tone in hard light showing a correct pip. The case is also remains very thick with evenly proportioned lugs. The Rolex signed bracelet is tight, retains 12 links, fitting an approximate 7.5 inch wrist. For the discerning collector, this example retains its inner\/outer boxes, original warranty papers and original purchase receipt - both from Smart Jewelers in Chicago, dated 5-17-80, showing an original retail price of just $360.00. Any serious \"Snowflake\" collectors would know this addition of accessories is extremely rare to come by today, especially with such a a strong example. The set also includes a custom aged Phoenix NATO-style strap in Admiralty grey - this strap is a crucial accessory and the one we believe it feels best suited for on wrist. We could not be more thrilled to offer this special example in the shop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52340947747092,"sku":null,"price":14900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/8603\/3428\/files\/tudor-submariner-94010-snowflake-box-papers-original-receipt-rare-vintage-watches-collectors-corner-ny.jpg?v=1776341178","url":"https:\/\/collectorscornerny.com\/products\/tudor-submariner-94010-snowflake-box-papers-original-receipt-very-rare","provider":"Collectors Corner NY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}