tudor snowflake question

[arkwhaler]

what makes a tudor sub a "snowflake"? is it the hour hand?

also has anyone ever heard of a french military (special forces?) tudor from the early 1970's? what might that be worth?

thanks for any help. sorry i don't have a picture.

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by arkwhaler

what makes a tudor sub a "snowflake"? is it the hour hand?

also has anyone ever heard of a french military (special forces?) tudor from the early 1970's? what might that be worth?

thanks for any help. sorry i don't have a picture.

The square hour and second hand as well as the square hour markers are indicative of the "snowflake" Tudor Sub. Tudor Subs where issued to the US Navy as well as the French Navy, The Marine Nationale. These would have a MN engraved on the case back and typically issued with straps so no end piece marks on the underside of the case.
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[gmt 16750]

How are you getting along with the Tudor Sub then Dan?
Your pics aren't making my wait any easier you know!!
Cheers - Neil.

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by gmt 16750

How are you getting along with the Tudor Sub then Dan?
Your pics aren't making my wait any easier you know!!
Cheers - Neil.

Neil,
It hasn't left my wrist. Just ordered a RAF Nato from The UK. Should look great with the blue dial.
These first pics were pretty down and dirty. When my wife returns home with the camera I'll do a full photo shoot. Should have time next week.
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[JimSnyder]

Man that is sharp Dan Neil I can't wait to see yours

[gmt 16750]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Neil,
It hasn't left my wrist. Just ordered a RAF Nato from The UK. Should look great with the blue dial.
These first pics were pretty down and dirty. When my wife returns home with the camera I'll do a full photo shoot. Should have time next week.
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Looking forward to the photos Dan (but there's not that much wrong with the current ones imo!). Should look super on that NATO .

Originally Posted by JimSnyder

Man that is sharp Dan Neil I can't wait to see yours

Thanks Jim , that makes two of us!

[stevemulholland3]

you have to love them snowflakes!!
i have owned a few and i wish i had another...

[arkwhaler]

what would one in excellent condition fetch realistically? this one looks mint.

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by arkwhaler

what would one in excellent condition fetch realistically? this one looks mint.

Mint condition examples have been selling for as much as $3500.00. Some a little less.
Hope it works out for you,
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[Trurolexer]

I always love Tudor Sub!!!