Tudor Submariner Ref. 94010 - Marine Nationale 'MN' Blue 'Snowflake' Military Issued

Tudor Submariner Ref. 94010 - Marine Nationale 'MN' Blue 'Snowflake' Military Issued

Name: Tudor Submariner Ref. 94010 - Marine Nationale 'MN' Blue 'Snowflake' Military Issued
Brand: Oliver & Clarke
SKU: OC2705
Price: 28450.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

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The 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 lesser known but just as incredible model manufactured by Tudor.

These 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...

...And then, there are the Submariners that were issued to a variety of different militaries, with the French 'Marine Nationale' being perhaps the best known to utilize blue-dialed Subs.

This Ref. 94010 that we have here is one of those very watches. Dating to circa 1977, the Oyster case remains very thick and features a fully-brushed finishing — likely done at Tudor prior to delivery. Flip it over, and there is an engraving that reads "M.N. 77" on the caseback denoting its military provenance. Naturally, it shows normal wear throughout with a very attractive faded blue bezel insert. Inside, the blue 'snowflake' dial is beautifully preserved and features attractive, evenly patinated Tritium plots with a professionally color-matched 'snowflake' handset. It comes fitted to an appropriate black NATO strap from Phoenix.

This piece is also accompanied by a copy of a service log from one of the watchmakers in charge of servicing these issued watches based in the French town of Toulon. Known to collectors as the 'Toulon registry,' the serial number of this piece is logged, indication that it officially passed through this service location.

This is a real piece of history — a phrase often repeated in the world of watches, though rarely as deservedly as in this case.

To many collectors of vintage, regardless of whether the focus is of military watches or not, this 'Milsub' has everything going for it. Military issued, properly vintage, honest condition, and its a Tudor. What more does one need?

Stainless Steel 1977 Military Issued Automatic 40mm

Condition Report & Details

Condition:

Case: Fully-brushed — very likely done at Tudor prior to delivery. Retains thick and symmetrical lugs at each corner and shows normal signs of wear throughout with a few small impressions on both case profiles and both of the left lug tips. Caseback engraved "MN 77."

Bezel: Probably unpolished and shows matching normal wear with clear factory finishing. The blue insert exhibits a beautiful mid-fade and shows light wear with a replacement pip (likely under contract service).

Dial: Beautifully preserved, with a clean and consistent navy surface and great text. The Tritium plots exhibit an attractive and even patina throughout with a few minor specks of discoloration visible under magnification. The correct 'snowflake' handset has been professionally color-matched and matches under UV.

Movement:

Automatic-winding ETA movement modified by Tudor.

Bracelet/Strap:

Pictured black NATO strap with steel hardware by Phoenix. The buckle shows some deformation.

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