Thoughts on this Blue Snowflake

[mh17]

This is my first vintage tudor and I particularly love the chamfers and the patina, but have no idea on dial variations so would like to gather some comments on its authenticity/correctness. Hopefully I made the right purchase!

A few points worth noticing:
1) Mismatched endlinks. Not sure if 580 or 501b should be the correct one
2) Case sides seem to have a satin-like finish, rather than the mirror finish that rolex has
3) Movement rotor is rather uncommon, but I have seen a few other examples online with this rotor

[alwayshere]

looks good - a little too clean but could just be well looked after

[linesiders]

Looks good. A little miles but otherwise in great shape with all the right bits for a 76/77 9411/0 ; )

[BlackOnyx]

I would take it!

[T816B]

From your photos, the side finishing in satin could be due to the usage of it over the years?

For the case back, I would expect to see 9411/0 marked inside the case back.

As for the dial, I believe there are only two variations? One is the original dial (like yours) and the other is the service dial which can be distinguished by the "S" of Submariner.

Are you able to see the date code on the bracelet clasp? I have seen many 94110 even up to early eighties come with 9315 or 7836 folded link bracelets rather than 78360/93150.

I am also learning about 94110.

[mh17]

Originally Posted by T816B

From your photos, the side finishing in satin could be due to the usage of it over the years?

For the case back, I would expect to see 9411/0 marked inside the case back.

As for the dial, I believe there are only two variations? One is the original dial (like yours) and the other is the service dial which can be distinguished by the "S" of Submariner.

Are you able to see the date code on the bracelet clasp? I have seen many 94110 even up to early eighties come with 9315 or 7836 folded link bracelets rather than 78360/93150.

I am also learning about 94110.

There isnt a 9411 marked inside of caseback. Bracelet is a 78360 with VE code.
Any idea which is a correct endlink for these? thank you

[linesiders]

Originally Posted by T816B

For the case back, I would expect to see 9411/0 marked inside the case back.

Originally Posted by T816B

As for the dial, I believe there are only two variations? One is the original dial (like yours) and the other is the service dial which can be distinguished by the "S" of Submariner.

There are many more than 2 variants, but ZUB and SUB are the major visual differences

[1675-David]

has an engraving been removed from the back or are my eyes playing tricks on me?

[linesiders]

Originally Posted by 1675-David

has an engraving been removed from the back or are my eyes playing tricks on me?

Good catch - if not then your eyes are playing tricks on me as well

[mh17]

Tried to find any signs of previous markings on outer side of caseback but it just seems like its been polished probably due to heavy scratches
Here's a photo of the inner caseback:

[05carbondrz]

You have a clean Dial,That is the most important part of a Snowflake as many are rotted away.

[mh17]

Dial is clean but there is slight bubbling if seen under a loupe

[T816B]

Originally Posted by mh17

There isnt a 9411 marked inside of caseback. Bracelet is a 78360 with VE code.
Any idea which is a correct endlink for these? thank you

VE code is 1980.

I have read several end links (380, 380B, 580) are used on the 94100. Not sure which is the correct piece.

[T816B]

Originally Posted by linesiders

There are many more than 2 variants, but ZUB and SUB are the major visual differences

Probably you are right but I am not able to tell the other variants.

May be it is also because of the variants of the 94100 do not have so much collectible difference as compares to say Rolex 5513/1675/etc.

[alwayshere]

new 9411 markings on the inner caseback? is that usual?

[gman5515]

the outer caseback engravings seems a little off. Fonts don't seem to be consistent with those in the late 70s, as per the 842xxx serial range. I would reconfirm this caseback piece, but the rest of the watch seems ok.

I've had a matt sides case of my 94010 before; probably 'polished'/buffed incorrectly by some watch service shop. yours might be similar, or probably done the same shop lol

Having said that, the dial and hands look nice, and case looks well used, though retaining most of the case material perhaps...

[harry in montreal]

That is a great Watch.