Tudor Submariner Reference 7016/0 'Marine Nationale'
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1974
Maker / issuer
TudorThis Tudor Submariner, reference 7016/0, is a military-issued timepiece associated with the French Marine Nationale. Produced circa 1974, the watch features an Oyster case that has undergone professional polishing.
The dial is characterized by a blue color and a textured surface, exhibiting what the vendor describes as a 'lunar'-like appearance. It includes squared Tritium indices displaying a varied patina and the specific 'snowflake' handset style, which has been color-matched to the dial. The case back bears an inscription reading 'M.N. 74', which displays signs of attempted removal. The watch is presented on a strap and exhibits the aesthetic features identified by the vendor as standard to blue-dialed Submariner variants issued to the French military.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1974
- Type
- Diver's wristwatch
- Maker
- Tudor
- Handset
- Snowflake
- Case Type
- Oyster case
- Engraving
- M.N. 74
- Reference
- 7016/0
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Tudor
- Military Provenance
- Marine Nationale
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch is housed in an Oyster case, which the vendor reports has been previously polished while maintaining symmetrical lugs. The dial is blue with a distinctive textured surface described as having a 'lunar'-like appearance. The dial is fitted with square-shaped Tritium hour markers that exhibit a rich, varied patina. The hands are of the 'snowflake' variety and have been professionally color-matched to the dial’s aged surface. The bezel insert is blue with a luminous triangular pip at the zero position.
- Visible features
- • Blue rotating bezel insert with triangular luminous pip • Tritium indices show color variance • Snowflake-style hour hand • Oyster-style crown
- Condition and History
- The watch is described as having an honest vintage condition. The vendor notes that the polishing work performed on the case was completed in a tasteful manner, respecting the intended finishing of the Oyster case. The watch is attributed to 1974, coinciding with the era of the 'snowflake' Submariner production. The current presentation includes a modern-style strap which does not interfere with the visibility of the lugs or crown guard.
- Military Markings and Provenance
- This watch is identified as a Marine Nationale issue, a branch of the French military known for utilizing blue-dialed Tudor Submariners. The case back bears an engraving of 'M.N. 74'. The engraving shows signs of attempted removal, which the vendor suggests may have occurred post-decommissioning or during the period of service to conceal its military property status.
Identification
- Reference
- 7016/0
- 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: The 'M.N. 74' case back engraving shows evidence of attempted removal
- Research required: The handset has been color-matched