{"product_id":"tudor-submariner-ref-7016-0-black-snowflake","title":"Tudor Submariner Ref. 7016\/0 - Black 'Snowflake'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Submariner, namely those produced by Rolex, has long been considered the cream of the crop when it comes to watch collecting as a whole. Possibly the most iconic watch ever produced, the Submariner has long standing utilitarian roots that span decades, and everyone who’s anyone has been spotted wearing one. However, if you look deeper into the Submariner line, you may find a less known but just as incredible model manufactured by Tudor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pieces are not only more unique and uncommon than the traditional Submariner, but offer a more fun, playful design — particularly with the blue-dialed variants like the example that we have here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example, a Ref. 7016\/0, dates to circa 1973 and is known as a 'Snowflake' for it's distinctive hands and indices. In recent years, these have developed a cult following with collectors and have become one of the more sought after and collectible vintage Tudor Submariner References. This particular example comes to us in strong overall condition, with a professionally refurbished Oyster case touting prominent chamfers and nice thick lugs. The bezel retains excellent factory definition and houses a black bezel insert that shows normal wear with a matching pip. Inside, the black dial presents very nicely, with the characteristic square Tritium plots show a light and uniform patina throughout, with the equally characteristic 'snowflake' handset matching the dial perfectly. It comes fitted with a correct, albeit slightly later Oyster bracelet with a signed fliplock clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese days, Tudors most popular line, the Black Bay, drawn largely from pieces like the one that we have here, and for good reason. As the expression goes, you can’t know where you’re going until you know where you’re from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a compelling example of a vintage diver that has seen steady grown in popularity, with no signs of stopping....\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oliver \u0026 Clarke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52937125167421,"sku":"OC3022","price":13250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/6138\/3741\/files\/TUDOR_SUB_BLK_SNOWFLAKE_WEB_1_51ded25c-984b-418b-a289-ecda0188b7be.jpg?v=1788281843","url":"https:\/\/oliverandclarke.com\/products\/tudor-submariner-ref-7016-0-black-snowflake","provider":"Oliver \u0026 Clarke Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}