Tudor Submariner ref. 94010 'Lollipop', 'RCN' Military Issued with Extensive Documentation

Dealer description — Oliver & Clarke

The Submariner, namely those produced by Rolex, has long been considered the cream of the crop when it comes to watch collecting as a whole. Possibly the most iconic watch ever produced, the Submariner has long standing utilitarian roots that span decades, and everyone who’s anyone has been spotted wearing one. However, if you look deeper into the Submariner line, you may find a lesser known but just as incredible model manufactured by Tudor. These pieces are not only more unique and uncommon than the traditional Submariner, but offer a more fun, playful design — particularly with the blue-dialed variants and what are known as 'Dots & Daggers' dials like the piece that we have here. This Ref. 94010 is a black-dial variant with a some additional provenance that further adds to its allure. More on that later. Dating to circa 1985, it features a fantastic unpolished Oyster case with visible factory finishing throughout and shows normal wear for its age. The bezel and insert show only light wear and present beautifully. Inside, the dial is beautifully preserved, with gently patinated indices and a matching 'lollipop' handset. It comes fitted to a correct Oyster bracelet with a signed fliplock clasp with dive extension. Last but not least, included with the purchase of this piece is a plethora of documentation confirming its provenance, including but not limited to photographs, letters, and badges. A truly impressive package. This is a real piece of history — a phrase often repeated in the world of watches, though rarely as deservedly as in this case. To many collectors of vintage, regardless of whether the focus is of military watches or not, this 'Milsub' has everything going for it. Military issued, properly vintage, honest condition, and its a Tudor. What more does one need?