THE ESSENTIALS

MAKE: TUDOR
MODEL: 7021
YEAR: 1972
CASE DIAMETER: 39mm
CASE MATERIAL: STAINLESS STEEL
BRACELET MATERIAL: STAINLESS STEEL
MOVEMENT: AUTOMATIC

In late 1969, Tudor released reference 7021, the brand’s first Submariner to feature a date function. The model was introduced with several dial variations. Some carried incremental changes from the earlier 7928—such as the shield or rose dials, still fitted with Mercedes hands and circular markers—while another adopted a far bolder design that would later earn the nickname “Snowflake.”

After extensive collaboration with the Marine Nationale (MN), Tudor received feedback that improved dial and hand legibility underwater—particularly in low-light and murky conditions—would be beneficial. Tudor’s response was the introduction of squared hour markers and bold, blocky hands. These design elements would go on to become synonymous with the brand and were proudly revived during Tudor’s resurgence in 2012.

With a flat caseback - these wear fantastically on the wrist.