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The Tudor Submariner was used by the French Navy - especially by the Groupe de Plongeurs Démineurs founded in 1955 - from the late 1950's to the quartz age. Most probably, this watch was chosen of course because of its quality, but also because of its cos...  

You didn't tell us how the story ended? You took it back home? Never saw such a complete set, either. Impressive. Thanks for the great post! Nicolas

...I was not lucky enough to make the awesome find :-(

Thank you very much for sharing Best Damjan

what a fantastic find and complete history

I have been on the missions with the watch. A wonderful historical find, Dr. Strong. And a beautiful watch as well.

Tudors are certainly not my favourite cup of tea ....... but this is simply incredible .. really never seen a milwatch with such a " corredo " and a fully documented story behind.... hope you bought it .. I would like to see it during one of the next meet... 

What more can you ask for. Great find and great watch with full provenance. Looking hear ti final part. Best Bill

Much material for a watch of the French Navy is really impressive. Our friend M was really lucky, and not only for that piece!!! We should be able to keep track of him :-) Guillaume

Incredible, thanks Jeff ;)

lots of charm with these "blues" and fantastic to find such a lot of history and provenance. Nice one Jeff

... and with all that complement stuff, and including the fantastic wooden case it came with, it makes for a one of a kind timepiece! What a nice addition to your collection!! Thanks for sharing wiht us this great presentation here! Best cordial regards, ... 

...but definitely an awesome watch !

what a pity !!

... yours, it is an awesome watch, and if it belongs to a good friend, you can still enjoy it in his happiness of owning it. Thanks for sharing and receive my best cordial regards, Abel.

I love to see & learn the history on these Military watches, they hold a deep fascination for me :) Regards Tony

i always felt that one of these would end up with you at some point

and I've seen more than a few of these!! Maybe I could convince you to let me post this on the site?? ;-) What a treat to see such a fantastic example. Truly unique and as for the box......wow! Always a pleasure to read your posts! Cheers, Ross :)

...there is probably more to come....;-)

The box is a big discovery. Do you think it was issued in this or the owner made it or had it made?? Ross :)

This is more than the Holy Grail, this is certainly a unique set. A wonderful post to read in detail. Nobody on earth will ever be able to call his MN "full set" after this one! Thank you for sharing Jeff. Best, Mike

....my friend is still working on it...

its funny what some military pieces come with. i've had 2 or 3 marine chronometers with their military issue papers showing which boats they've been on and my Heuer flyback had the maintenance book with it in German, but this is a hugely comprehensive pil...