Why This Watch Matters

Want a Submariner but don’t want a Rolex? Try this Tudor Submariner with desirable Snowflake hand and bright blue dial and bezel. You won’t be disappointed.

The Full Story

The reference 94110 was not the first Tudor to sport the Snowflake handset, but it is an excellent example of the difference the handset adds when compared with its contemporary, the Rolex Submariner Date reference 1680. The square indexes are unique to Tudor and match the unusual design of the hands quite well, and the blue dial and bezel could not be found in the contemporary Rolex. Those might sound like minor aesthetic differences, but all together they make this Tudor Submariner an incredibly good-looking diver that will always earn you a smile and nod from fellow watch enthusiasts.

The Fine Print

Maker: Tudor
Model: Submariner Snowflake
Reference: 94110
Year: Circa 1978
Case No: 897296
Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 40mm diameter; 14mm thickness
Sapphire Crystal: No, plexiglass
Lume: Yes, tritium
Caliber: ETA Automatic Caliber 2784
Bracelet/Strap: 1977 Rolex steel Oyster bracelet no. 9315; end links no. 380
Lug Width: 20mm
Box/Papers: No

What we Love and What You Should Know

This Tudor Submariner has scuffs and scratches that you would expect from a watch that has previously been worn and loved. There are some noticeable scratches on the lugs, but, after all, this is a tool watch. Additionally, the bracelet shows some wear and is slightly stretched out. The dial is beautiful and uniform; the lume on the indexes and handset have faded to a lovely yellow color, but the handset appears to be slightly more aged than the markers. Note that the blue bezel is a replacement part, hence the lighter lume dot there. Overall, this is a striking example of a less common Submariner.