Tudor Submariner Date 'Snowflake'

Why We Love It Tudor had its genesis as a subsidiary of Rolex. Its watches were Rolexes in all but name: Rolex Oyster cases, crowns, and crystals. The only difference was what beat inside the Oyster cases — Swiss ETA movements rather than movements that Rolex built in-house. However, as the decades progressed, Tudor took steps to move out of its big brother’s shadow. As time wears on, more and more watch collectors and enthusiasts begin to appreciate the designs that were exclusive to Tudor's Submariner line. Though to some the Tudor Submariner was a pale imitation of its Rolex counterpart, by the 1960s and 1970s the model underwent a metamorphosis with a new design language that has become just as iconic. It started with the hands and indices—triangular in shape, giving rise to the nickname “Snowflake.” This particular watch is a Ref. 94110 dating to circa 1981 and remains in excellent condition throughout. Featuring a lovely blue "Snowflake" dial with matching handset, a lightly pati