{"product_id":"tudor-submariner-snowflake-as04113","title":"Tudor Submariner 'Snowflake'","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTudor had its genesis as a subsidiary of Rolex. Its watches were Rolexes in all but name: same Rolex Oyster case, same crowns, and Rolex crystals. The only difference was what beat inside the Oyster cases — Swiss ETA movements rather than movements that Rolex built in-house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, as the decades progressed, Tudor took steps to step out of its big brother’s shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs 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.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example, a Reference 94010, is among the last of its kind. Dating to circa 1984, this black matte no-date model was produced towards the end of the Snowflake era, making it a proper neo-vintage sports watch worthy of attention. A contemporary to the Rolex 5513, the 94010 carried the matte dial layout 'til the end, and this one has developed a gorgeous light even patination throughout, with only minor edge wear and no dial stippling to speak of - a common type of patina seen in Snowflakes from the 1980s. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a professionally refinished Oyster case, domed crystal, Rolex signed Triplock crown and fitted to one of our new Analog:Shift branded leathers, this is a dive watch alternative with just as much history -- and perhaps even more style -- than its older brother!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39311169257559,"sku":"40990088","price":12900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/AS04113_40990088_TUDOR_SUBMARINER_SNOWFLAKE__94010-6_1fcf279a-ccae-4f92-b96e-2bd13c2ff61f.jpg?v=1642604153","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/tudor-submariner-snowflake-as04113","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}