Tudor Oyster Prince Submariner 'Snowflake' Ref. 7016/0 Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 1972
Maker / issuer
TudorThis 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.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Size
- 40mm
- Type
- Diver's watch
- Model
- Oyster Prince Submariner 'Snowflake'
- Movement
- 17-jewel Cal.2483 automatic
- Reference
- 7016/0
- Serial number
- 815029
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Case back engraving
- EDWARD EARL GETTYS
- Maker / attribution
- Tudor
- Inside case back date code
- IV.72
Design
- 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.
- Visible features
- • 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
- 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.
- 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'.
Identification
- Reference
- 7016/0
- Serial number
- 815029
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Fitted with an associated blue fabric strap and associated steel buckle rather than original Tudor equipment
- Research required: Case back engraving and internal Calibre 2483 movement are source-reported and not visible in the primary photograph