Tudor Oyster Prince Submariner 7016/1 Luxury Watch Review

http://www.thewatchbox.com If Rolex is the Gold Standard of the watch industry, then Tudor is as Good as Gold. Consider this Tudor Oyster Prince Submariner 7016 as a case study in timeless style- and value. Built with a Rolex Oyster case, crown, and equipped with a Rolex bracelet, it packs the best of the Submariner around a dial with style that's uniquely Tudor Not so much the little brother as the co-equal cousin of Rolex, the Tudor brand enjoys tremendous standing among collectors of new and vintage sports watches. From the late 1960s to the mid 1970s, the Tudor Submariner "Snowflake" dial 7016 became a go-to timepiece for those who placed a premium on function and durability. Customers included the French Marine Nationale, U.S. Navy SEALs, and U.S. Navy Underwater Demolition Teams. In certain cases, the watches were purchased as official service-issue items for combat personnel; in other instances, elite servicemen purchased the Tudor Submariners through subsidized stores on military installations. In all cases, the war fighters got their money's worth. Due to the magnitude of the strain placed on many original "Snowflake" Tudor Submariners, comparatively few survive in excellent shape. In particular, many original tritium dials died as a result of water damage on watches that were worn in action and abused without mercy. The example available from www.thewatchbox.com exhibits excellent dial condition and patina. Both are considered essential hallmarks of the bes