Tudor Submariner Snowflake Hybrid, reference 9401/0
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1977
Maker / issuer
TudorThis Tudor Submariner, reference 9401/0, is a non-date diver's wristwatch identified as having been issued to the Royal Canadian Navy in 1977. Part of the series known as 'Mil-Sub', this watch features a black dial with a mix of circular and geometric hour markers and distinctive 'Snowflake' hands.
The watch is depth-rated to 200 meters (660 feet), a specification printed on the dial. According to the provided source, the steel case is unpolished and retains its original structure. The rotating bezel exhibits faded coloration, referred to as a 'Ghost Bezel'. The screw-down case back features the 'Original Oyster Case by Rolex Geneva' engraving. The movement details are not specified in the provided documentation.
The watch is currently presented on a grey fabric strap. All historical and military claims are attributed to the seller and the source document.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Technical characteristics
- Type
- Military diver's wristwatch
- Year
- 1977
- Bezel
- Ghost Bezel
- Brand
- Tudor
- Origin
- Royal Canadian Navy
- Case back
- Original Oyster Case by Rolex Geneva
- Reference
- 9401/0
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Water resistance
- 200 meters / 660 feet
- Maker / attribution
- Tudor
Design
- Case and Bezel
- The watch is housed in a steel case which the provided description states is preserved in an unpolished condition. This case retains its initial lines and original structure. The screw-down case back is marked with the specific engraving related to the 'Original Oyster Case' by Rolex Geneva, a common feature of this series of Tudor Submariners. The timepiece is equipped with a rotating diver's bezel that has aged to a uniform grey-silver color, a condition the documentation refers to as a 'Ghost Bezel'. This fading is consistent with the watch's history as a military-issued instrument.
- Dial and Hands
- The dial is finished in a matte black color and features the 'Snowflake' handset, a characteristic design element for this configuration. The hour markers are arranged in a combination of geometric and circular shapes, providing high visibility. The dial includes the standard depth rating of 200m/660ft. The source notes that certain marks seen in the provided photographs may be due to dust on the crystal or reflections from the camera flash, rather than defects on the watch itself. The dial is non-date, aligning with the reference 9401/0 specification for the Canadian military issue.
- Visible features
- • Rotating bezel with faded grey-silver patina • Luminous hour markers including circular and geometric shapes • Tudor shield logo on the dial • Grey fabric strap attached to fixed lugs
- Military Provenance
- This watch is documented as an issue for the Royal Canadian Navy in 1977. These units provided to the Canadian Navy are considered distinct configurations within the Tudor Submariner family. The authentication of these military records and the specific history of this unit remain based on the information provided by the source. The platform issuing the catalogue does not independently verify the military service history or the individual authenticity of the physical watch.
Identification
- Reference
- 9401/0
- 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: Military provenance is attributed solely to seller information
- Research required: Movement type and caliber are not explicitly verified in the provided text