Geneva, May 14, 2023

LOT 149

TUDOR, REF. 7016, SUBMARINER, SWISS WATERPOLO CHAMPION 1974, STEEL

CHF 5,000 - 8,000

EUR 5,100 - 8,200 / USD 5,700 - 9,100 / HKD 44,200 - 71,000

Sold: CHF 9,375

A very fine and extremely rare, self-winding, stainless steel diver's wristwatch given to the winning team of the 1974 Swiss Water Polo Championship


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-8-01

Very good

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

Brand Tudor, Switzerland

Model Oyster Prince Submariner

Reference 7016

Year circa 1970's

Case No. 827925

Diameter 38 mm.

Caliber 2483

Signature Dial, case (with dedication inscription) and movement signed

Notes

Back in 1974, The Geneva team of water polo competed in the Swiss national league and became champions that year. In celebration of that victory a few watches were given to some of the members of the team (one other is known so far with serial numbers only 4 digits apart). A rare insight into the collaboration between Rolex/Tudor and local sport teams.

Provenance

Property of a Swiss collector