94010 + 94110

In the early to mid 70’s, the Tudor Submariner ref. 9401/0 and 9411/0 were introduced. With this new generation of submariners, Tudor rolled out a modified ETA movement: the cal. 2776 for non-date models and 2784 and 2783 for date models. There is no rhyme or reason as to why Tudor used two different calibers during this period but we do know that a significant majority of the 9411/0’s featured a cal. 2784. Both calibers were fitted with a hacking seconds feature that allowed for more accurate time setting. The case remained 39mm with a Rolex signed case back. Both references came in either blue or black. These references would also be the last to feature the “Snowflake” dial. Around 1976, we start to see the removal of the “/” for both references. From then, until the end of the production run, they would be referenced as 94110 and 94010.

The 94110 (with a date function) seems to have been rolled out in 1973, starting around serial 798xxx. The early examples of the 94110 had a defect in the paint mixture resulting in bubbling, akin to the previous ref. 7021/0. Upon realizing this, Tudor quickly addressed the issue with a new paint mixture that did not lead to bubbling or rotting.

In approximately 1981, we see a new type of shield dial only introduced on the 94110. For the sake of comparison, Type A will be used to reference pre-1981 shield dials and Type B to reference post-1981 shield dials. The easiest way to differentiate the two is Type B's shield was longer and the “m” and “ft” in the bottom print were in bold compared to the rest of the font. If type B is found pre-1980, it is assumed to have been used as a replacement during service. In 1984, the serial numbers reset. This coincides with the introduction of the transitional ref. 76100 which would replace the 94110.

Type B

The ref. 94010 (no date) was introduced in 1975, around serial 845xxx. Around serial 88xxxx we find the RCN “Hybrid” configuration that featured the traditional snowflake hands but was paired with round and rectangular hour markers and same-sized hash marks around the dial, akin to a radial dial. Collectors have come to refer to this dial configuration as the “Hybrid” due to its mismatched plots and hands. Circa 1983, towards the end of the reference production, we see the 9401/0 “Snowflake” dial replaced with a newer gloss variation that had mercedes hands and round and triangle hour markers at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o’clock. These newer dials also came in blue or black and always featured a date.