EP 2: 1977 Tudor Submariner Ref. 94010 I MN Tudor I

Welcome to MN Tudor, a new series with me, Scott Heileson of ‪@WATCHISTRY‬ in collaboration with ‪@fogcityvintage‬ . In this series, we review nine MN Tudor's in my collection, each with their own unique story and provenance.
This episode, we learn about my first Marine Nationale timepiece, a 1977 Tudor Submariner reference 94010. Upon learning of these MN Submariners I was obsessed with finding an example issued in 1977, my birth year. Learn what makes my first piece one of my favorites.
Thank you to ‪@fogcityvintage‬ for their collaboration in producing this series. Be sure to subscribe to their KZbin channel for more exciting content, and give them a follow on Instagram / fogcityvintage
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Vintage military and tool watches, especially those used by the Marine Nationale, or French Navy, as featured in the MARINE NATIONALE book by WATCHISTRY.
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[@RabbitWatchShop]

I love the story behind the watchmaker's markings inside the caseback. We talked several months ago. I just added another Tudor to the collection: Pelagos 39. This channel encouraged me to remove the bracelet and place the case on a dark gray NATO strap. And while it will never be a vintage Tudor snowflake submariner with M.N engravings on the caseback, it suffices. With its snowflake dial and snowflake handset, coupled with a 39mm case, the Pelagos 39 will probably be the closet we'll get to a new Tudor snowflake submariner. As time goes on, I am falling more in love with Tudor. The education you provided concerning the history of Tudor and Tudor's relationship with militaries around the world further deepens that love affair I have with Tudor. From my perspective, the education this channel has provided regarding Tudor submariners is valuable to the wristwatch community and horology. Thank you. Until next time, take care.

[@WATCHISTRY]

Wow, thank you so much for the encouragement 🙏🏻 I truly appreciate engagement with the community

[@inglebybhoy3293]

Just great. Thanks for making this series Scott! Fascinating.

[@WATCHISTRY]

Thank you, huge props to Ryan of @fogcityvintage for producing it!

[@2K9s]

Been looking forward to a series from you regarding your gumption in finding and explaining these very special tool watches. Hopefully one day I can find a MN80 (9401 or 94010) to pass down. Recently heard a story about a seal who had orders to destroy their de-com tutors 😢. Your MN77 is absolutely gorgeous btw!!

[@WATCHISTRY]

Thank you 👍🏻 my book also shares the story in finding each one in my collection

[@2K9s]

@@WATCHISTRY yes, I gifted your book to my ad here in mn. 👍. Very much appreciated and Len (horologist of 42 yrs) was extremely impressed with your work.

[@WATCHISTRY]

That's great to hear, thank you!

[@johnnyguitar6697]

You are lucky your M.N.77 was issued in Toulon, so you have access to the registers attesting its provenance and history. My M.N.80 was issued in Brest, where no such registers were kept. I do not have the decommissioning papers, but fortunately its serial number is in the range of a well known batch issued to the Marine Nationale in 1979-1980, so I'm pretty confident it's the real deal. Also, I bought it from a small watchmaker in Brest in 2005, when hardly anyone had any interest in those watches.

[@WATCHISTRY]

I have MN pieces from Brest as well and hope to cover them in future episodes. I also hope someday records for other bases will be available, they must be out there in one form or another!

[@Romio666]

Thanks 🙏 for the info ℹ️

[@jasonblake7225]

How very intresting .lovely watch

[@WATCHISTRY]

I appreciate it!

[@Memo-im6ft]

well said, great example!

[@WATCHISTRY]

Thank you!

[@michaelorourke9075]

Great video series, you knowledge on MN Tudor watches is outstanding. Do you have anything on the MN Rolex Submariner watches as well?

[@WATCHISTRY]

Thank you! I have heard of them but don't know enough about them to say whether they were issued or gifts for officers.there are varying opinions on this. Either way very cool!

[@quarters-eye8922]

Thank you for sharing 👍

[@WATCHISTRY]

My pleasure!

[@OakRidgejet]

Another great video!

[@WATCHISTRY]

Thank you!!

[@khronokraze]

It seems your heart and interests are in the vintage MN pieces. Curious if the modern Tudor Pelagos FXD has any interest for you being it's the modern lineage to those vintage MNs? If so, perhaps an update or supplement book to your Marine Nationale book in the future?

[@WATCHISTRY]

Thank you! I have an FXD and love it. See my video comparing a vintage Tudor MN to the FXD kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnbXqGaXaruib5o

[@WATCHISTRY]

Updated with correct link, thank you Khrono

[@khronokraze]

@@WATCHISTRY ah, it works now. Thanks.

[@jasonblake7225]

​@@WATCHISTRY I feel you will in time source a 2 line issues FXD Scott

[@frankradisch3652]

This was great. How frequently will these videos be coming out?

[@WATCHISTRY]

Thank you - we are planning for 8 more episodes, hopefully every week or so!

[@davidwoo8920]

well done, i enjoyed the video :)

[@WATCHISTRY]

Thank you, I was curious what you'd think 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@gregshin168]

I want a MN78 so bad

[@Romio666]

I own several modern Rolexes. My only vintage watch is the 16600. Yet had a crush 😻 and acquired an MN21. Despite of that, I couldn’t resist to save up for a birth year MN77. Do you think 🤔 I would find one at an acceptable in full set ? What’s your advise ? May be another MN from another brand ?!

[@WATCHISTRY]

I'd encourage a hunt for an MN from another brand!

[@hanoilimited197]

Why is ref 9401 always priced higher than ref 9411 on eBay? Are their values ​​not similar?

[@WATCHISTRY]

I'm actually not sure! The MN-issued models were only the 9401, so I haven't followed the 9411 market