Submariner "Snowflake" 7016/0 - Canadian Military Provenance - Head Only (1974)

Tudor Submariner "Snowflake" 7016/0 - Canadian Military Provenance - Head Only (ca. 1974)

A "head only" Tudor Submariner Snowflake from ca. 1974 with military provenance from a Canadian army diver, a piece of genuine tool-watch history with a sharp case showing honest signs of wear and age. The dial and hands have developed a great patina, the kind only earned through decades of real-world use - exactly what collectors of vintage Submariners look for.

Details:

• Reference: 7016/0
• Year: ca. 1974
• Case Size: 40mm, stainless steel - Rolex-signed Oyster case
• Bezel: Black aluminum insert, 60-minute graduated bidirectional dive bezel
• Dial: Glossy black with square tritium hour markers, "TUDOR Oyster Prince 200m=660ft Submariner" text, paired with the iconic "Snowflake" hour hand and squared minute hand
• Crystal: Acrylic (plexiglass), period-correct
• Movement: ETA Caliber 2483, automatic, 25 jewels
• Crown: Rolex-signed screw-down crown with crown guards
• Strap: Aftermarket grey NATO strap (head only - no original bracelet)
• Water Resistance: 200 meters (660 ft) at time of manufacture - for collector display only, not for current immersion

Set Includes:

• Watch head only
• Aftermarket grey NATO strap (currently fitted)

Condition:

• Good overall condition with honest signs of use consistent with a vintage military diver
• Sharp case with signs of wear and age
• Great patina on dial and hands - aged tritium with warm cream tone, consistent across all markers
• Caseback engraving "ORIGINAL OYSTER CASE BY ROLEX GENEVA" remains crisp and legible
• Movement running, all functions operating
• Provenance: Canadian army diver
• Sold as head only without original bracelet, box or papers

The 7016/0 is the original "Snowflake" reference, born from a collaboration between Tudor and the Marine Nationale to improve underwater legibility, and quickly adopted by other military diving units worldwide - a tool watch with both undisputed design importance and verified field history.