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Tudor Oyster Prince Submariner 'Snowflake' Ref. 7016/0 Wristwatch

Partially verified

This Tudor Oyster Prince Submariner 'Snowflake' reference 7016/0 is a stainless steel automatic wristwatch dated circa 1972. The source states it was formerly the property of a professional diver and features an engraved screw-down back named to 'EDWARD EARL GETTYS' with an inside date code of IV.72. Measuring 40 mm, the tonneau-form case has a bi-directional rotating bezel with a black calibrated insert. The black dial presents luminous square markers, baton quarters, snowflake hands with luminous inserts, and centre seconds. Bonhams reports it contains a 17-jewel Calibre 2483 automatic movement and is fitted with an associated blue fabric strap.

Tudor Oyster Prince Submariner 'Snowflake' Ref. 7016/0 on a blue fabric strap
Tudor Oyster Prince Submariner 'Snowflake' Ref. 7016/0 on a blue fabric strap — Bonhams. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.bonhams.com
Category
Wristwatch · Diver's wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Tudor
Reference
7016/0
Catalogue / lot identifier
49
Source-reported date
Circa 1972
Country
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
815029

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Dial and Hands

The black dial features square luminous hour markers alongside baton quarters and a luminous triangle at the 12 o'clock position, framed by white outer minute divisions. Time is indicated by distinctive polished snowflake hour and minute hands filled with luminous material, accompanied by a sweep centre seconds hand.

Direct visual inspection shows that the luminous infill on both the dial plots and snowflake hands displays notable patination and age. Fine surface scratches are also visible across the face of the crystal.

Evidence for this section
  • “Dial: Black, luminous square hour markers, baton quarters, white outer minute divisions, polished snowflake hands with luminous inserts, centre seconds”
  • “Black dial with patinated, aged luminous square and baton markers and triangle at 12”
  • “Visible fine surface scratches on the crystal”

Case Construction and Bezel

The watch features a 40 mm brushed and polished tonneau-form stainless steel case equipped with protective crown guards. It is fitted with a bi-directional rotating bezel housing a black calibrated insert with a luminous pip marking the 12 o'clock orientation.

The auctioneer reports the case serial number as 815029. The case back is stated to be a screw-down component engraved with the name 'EDWARD EARL GETTYS', containing an interior date code stamped 'IV.72'.

Evidence for this section
  • “Case: Brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down back engraved EDWARD EARL GETTYS, inside back date coded IV.72, bi-directional rotating bezel with black calibrated insert, No.815029”
  • “Bi-directional rotating bezel with black calibrated insert and luminous pip at 12”
  • “Brushed and polished stainless steel case with crown guards mounted on a blue textile pass-through strap”

Movement and Mounting

Bonhams reports that the interior houses a 17-jewel Calibre 2483 self-winding automatic movement, with the case, dial, and movement all signed by Tudor. As the case back was not opened in the available photograph, movement condition, calibre stamps, and specific mechanical integrity are not recorded in this visual record.

The wristwatch is mounted on an associated blue fabric pass-through strap secured by an associated steel buckle, rather than an original Tudor bracelet or clasp.

Evidence for this section
  • “Movement: 17-jewel Cal.2483 automatic”
  • “Signed: Case, dial & movement”
  • “Strap/Bracelet: Associated blue fabric”
  • “Buckle/Clasp: Associated steel buckle”

Open research questions

  • What specific external documentation or logbooks exist to substantiate the professional diving career of Edward Earl Gettys?
  • What is the mechanical condition, service history, and finishing state of the internal Calibre 2483 movement?
  • Does the luminous material on the dial and snowflake hands test as original tritium, and does it show signs of stabilization or reluming under UV examination?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Tudor Oyster Prince Submariner 'Snowflake' Ref. 7016/0 Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
ModelOyster Prince Submariner 'Snowflake'“Model: Oyster Prince Submariner 'Snowflake'”
Reference7016/0“Reference: 7016/0”
Movement17-jewel Cal.2483 automatic“Movement: 17-jewel Cal.2483 automatic”
Case back engravingEDWARD EARL GETTYS“screw down back engraved EDWARD EARL GETTYS”
Inside case back date codeIV.72“inside back date coded IV.72”
Serial number815029“No.815029”
Size40mm“Size: 40mm”
Auction ProvenanceGardiner Houlgate, The Watch Auction, 21st October 2020, Lot 156“Provenance: Gardiner Houlgate, The Watch Auction, 21st October 2020, Lot 156.”
SignaturesCase, dial, and movement signed“Signed: Case, dial & movement”

Visible details

  • Black dial with patinated, aged luminous square and baton markers and triangle at 12
  • Polished snowflake hour hand, sweep second hand, and minute hand with luminous infill
  • Bi-directional rotating bezel with black calibrated insert and luminous pip at 12
  • Brushed and polished stainless steel case with crown guards mounted on a blue textile pass-through strap
  • Visible fine surface scratches on the crystal

Research qualifications

  • Fitted with an associated blue fabric strap and associated steel buckle rather than original Tudor equipment
  • Case back engraving and internal Calibre 2483 movement are source-reported and not visible in the primary photograph

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Bonhams : Tudor. A stainless steel automatic wristwatch formerly the property of a professional diver Oyster Prince Submariner 'Snowflake', Ref: 7016/0, Circa 1972

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 40210f56b6

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