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Tudor Oyster Prince Submariner Snowflake Ref. 94010

Partially verified

This Tudor Oyster Prince Submariner, referred to as a "Snowflake" model, is dated to 1979. It features a matte blue dial characterized by square hour markers and a distinct handset, including a snowflake-shaped hour hand. The timepiece is housed in a 40mm stainless steel case with an original Rolex signed trip-lock crown and a blue "fat font" Mk III bezel insert. The watch is presented on a Rolex 93150 Oyster bracelet with 580 end pieces, containing 10 links. The dial and hands feature tritium luminous material that has developed a creamy golden patina. The auction description reports that the case retains factory chamfers and the bezel insert is in condition without fading.

Front view of the Tudor Oyster Prince Submariner ref. 94010 showing the blue dial and square hour markers.
Front view of the Tudor Oyster Prince Submariner ref. 94010 showing the blue dial and square hour markers. — Craft & Tailored. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
craftandtailored.com
Category
Wristwatch · Dive watch
Maker / attribution
Tudor
Reference
94010
Catalogue / lot identifier
TDRSUB94010-4
Source-reported date
1979
Source-reported place
Not established
Source-reported serial
92XXXX

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

Case and Bracelet

The watch is housed in a 40mm stainless steel case. The auction description reports that the case retains factory chamfers and features thick, symmetrical lugs with minimal evidence of polishing. The case back retains factory engravings with minimal wear. The piece is fitted with an original Rolex-signed trip-lock crown.

The watch is accompanied by a Rolex 93150 Oyster bracelet with 580 end pieces. The bracelet retains 10 links, which are noted to have minimal stretch, providing a fit for wrists up to 7 inches.

Evidence for this section
  • “The impressively well-preserved case retains crisp factory chamfers with thick and symmetrical lugs”
  • “The case retains its original Rolex signed trip-lock crown”
  • “The original Rolex 93150 Oyster bracelet with 580 end pieces retains 10 links”

Dial and Hands

The watch features a matte blue dial described by the auction description as being in virtually perfect condition. The dial layout includes square hour markers and the Tudor shield logo at the 12 o'clock position.

The tritium luminous material applied to the dial plots and hands has aged to a golden patina. The auction description reports that both the dial markers and hands exhibit no degradation under UV light inspection.

Evidence for this section
  • “The original matte blue dial is in virtually perfect condition”
  • “The original tritium hands have aged to a slightly more saturated yellow patina than the dial”
  • “exhibit no degradation under UV light inspection.”

Bezel and Condition

The watch is equipped with an original Mk III "fat font" bezel insert. The insert remains deep blue in color and is described by the auction description as being in flawless condition without fading. The bezel retains its tritium pearl, which is noted to match the patina of the dial.

The auction description reports that the overall condition of the timepiece shows honest signs of gentle use. The watch is confirmed to be in working order.

Evidence for this section
  • “The original Mk III "fat font" bezel insert is in flawless condition, remaining deep blue in color with no fading”
  • “retaining its tritium pearl which matches the dial patina nicely”
  • “The watch is keeping time”

Open research questions

  • What is the full serial number of this specific watch?
  • Does the movement caliber inside this reference match the date of production for the 94010?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Tudor Oyster Prince Submariner Snowflake Ref. 94010
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Reference94010“Ref. 94010”
Serial Number92XXXX“92XXXX”
BraceletRolex 93150 Oyster bracelet“Rolex 93150 Oyster Bracelet W/ 580 End Pieces”
Bezel InsertMk III "fat font"“The original Mk III "fat font" bezel insert is in flawless condition”

Visible details

  • Square hour markers
  • Snowflake-shaped hour hand
  • Blue rotating bezel with tritium pearl
  • Tudor shield logo on the dial

Research qualifications

  • The exact military service history of this specific unit is not stated
  • The serial number provided is partial

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

Consulted source

ساعت مچی Tudor Submariner "Snowflake" مدل 94010 با صفحه آبی (۱۹۷۹)

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 011b6dab95

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