Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 08, 2020
LOT 493
TUDOR, REF. 9411, SUBMARINER SNOWFLAKE, NEW OLD STOCK, ORIGINAL BOX, WARRANTY
CHF 10,000 - 15,000
HKD 80,000 - 120,000 / USD 10,000 - 15,000
Sold: CHF 32,500
A fine and extremely rare, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch with date.
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Grade: |
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Case: 1 |
As new |
Movement: 1* |
As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-6-01 |
As new Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |
Brand Tudor
Model Submariner
Reference 9411
Year Circa 1974
Case No. 799492
Bracelet Stainless steel Rolex riveted bracelet dated 1973, approx. overall length 190 mm
Caliber 2784
Dimensions 40 mm
Signature Dial, Case and Movement
Accessories Original fitted box, punched warranty, hand written hang tag, instruction booklet
Notes
Property of a retired US Navy veteran
Only once in a lifetime does one come across watches that have been kept in a New Old Stock condition, never having been worn once. The case in perfect unpolished condition still fitted with a mint caseback sticker, the original Rolex riveted bracelet with zero wear, the movement never having been opened or serviced, a real time capsule that is a true blue chip investment for years to come.
The original owner explained the reason why : “While serving in the U.S. Navy, these two Tudor Submariners were presented to me, however I never had a chance to wear them due to sudden orders to serve in Vietnam. When I returned back to the states, I chose to wear my Rolex Sea Dweller. For nearly 50 years, the Tudor Subs were not even removed from their original boxes.”
Only once in a lifetime does one come across watches that have been kept in a New Old Stock condition, never having been worn once. The case in perfect unpolished condition still fitted with a mint caseback sticker, the original Rolex riveted bracelet with zero wear, the movement never having been opened or serviced, a real time capsule that is a true blue chip investment for years to come.
The original owner explained the reason why : “While serving in the U.S. Navy, these two Tudor Submariners were presented to me, however I never had a chance to wear them due to sudden orders to serve in Vietnam. When I returned back to the states, I chose to wear my Rolex Sea Dweller. For nearly 50 years, the Tudor Subs were not even removed from their original boxes.”