1978 Tudor "Snowflake" Submariner (Ref. 9411/0) Black "Pumpkin" Dial

The Tudor “Snowflake” is the nickname given to the Tudor Submariners which feature distinct dial details like square hour markers and a unique handset where the hour hand resembles a snowflake, hence the nickname. This dial and hand configuration was introduced by Rolex/Tudor to increase visibility in low-light conditions. The Tudor Snowflakes were in production from 1968 to the mid-1980s and were produced with either black or blue dial colorations. The Snowflakes were also made with or without a date complication.

The Tudor Snowflake Submariners, much like the other Submariners produced by Rolex and Tudor, have a long-standing history and were supplied to military forces including the U.S. Navy and the Marine Nationale (French Navy).

SPECS

Stock #		TDRSUB94110-5
Brand		Tudor
Style		"Snowflake" Submariner
Model		94110
Serial		88XXXX
Size		Men's
Material		Stainless Steel
Dial		Matte Black
Millimeters		40
Strap		Faded Phoenix "NATO" Single-Pass Strap

CASE & BRACELET

The excellent case retains thick and even lugs that still exhibit factory chamfers with honest signs of light use and evidence of being only lightly polished in the past. The original Mk. III "fat font" bezel insert is exceptional, showing nominal wear and no fade with the tritium pearl intact and matching the dial patina. The case retains its original Rolex trip-lock crown. The case back retains all the factory engravings in crisp and deep condition. The watch comes supplied on a faded Phoenix nylon single-pass NATO strap.

DIAL & HANDS

The original black "snowflake" dial is in virtually perfect vintage condition, showing no damage or notable elements of age. The tritium lume has achieved a vivid orange-yellow "pumpkin" patina with no degradation present under UV light inspection. The hands have been professionally restored with tritium to match the dial.