{"product_id":"tudor-submariner-as00966","title":"Tudor Submariner","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTudor has emerged from Rolex's broad shadow since it's return to the US Market a few years ago, proving itself a desired and collected brand in the modern heritage executions as well the vintage predecessors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew Tudors have been given more attention than the coveted Reference 9411\/0 \"Snowflake\" Submariner.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally produced by Rolex to respond to a growing base of sports watch consumers, Tudor was conceived as a more economic way to buy a quality diver.  This was achieved by using generic ETA Swiss movements and housing them Rolex Oyster cases and utilizing Rolex-signed crowns and Rolex crystals.  In short, the Tudor Submariners of the 1960s and 70s had all the look of their Rolex brethren with guts that were simpler, more common and easier to service and locate parts for.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs time wore on, collectors and enthusiasts began to appreciate the designs that were exclusive to Tudor's Submariner line.  The most famous of these was the Tudor \"Snowflake\" Submariner, a name taken from the unique shape of the hour hand and matching seconds hand.  Though relatively modest in price when it was released, the Snowflake Submariner has become a grail for many, causing values to climb within spitting distance of Rolex subs of similar vintages.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat many forget is that Tudor produced fewer Submariners than Rolex, making sharp Tudor subs rarer than the equivalent 5513 or 1680.  Rarer still are honest examples that have bested the use that they encountered - so many were destroyed on the wrists of sport divers over the ages - and retail original parts that have patinated with age and use.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example is one of those survivors.  With a perfectly faded bezel insert with original pip and gorgeously aged luminous material, this Snowflake is exactly what discerning collectors occupy their time trying to find.  But don't take our word for it.  Just ask the your watch buddies - chances are they'll tell you that a vintage Tudor Snowflake is on their hit list...    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3736433473,"sku":null,"price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Tudor_Submariner_Snowflake_AS00966_Culture1.jpg?v=1434998631","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/tudor-submariner-as00966","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}