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pierson · 16 October 2018, 05:45 AM

I've always wanted a blue Tudor Snowflake. I couldn't find one in my price range, so I bought this puppy (9411/0) for $4,800, which is a 1975 and, I'm being told, has OEM Tudor dial, hands and bezel from a service.

I then added a 78360 bracelet for $600 with 380 end links ($250).

I know its not the gorgeous faded original dial versions, but i still like it none the less. I'm never selling it and I do love it, but just curious if I'm missing something? As I'm no expert here.

pierson · 16 October 2018, 05:48 AM

better pic

oligeo · 16 October 2018, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by pierson

better pic

Well,
I almost pulled the trigger 6 months ago on a 1680 with service dial and hands. Basically, what I had in my mind was: I get a "new" functional watch with a dial and hands I can read at night with a vintage look. I'm not convinced by the new ceramic subs, but this one ticked the boxes: like new, 4 digits.....

If you are happy with a "new" watch which has vintage code and look, enjoy. I have a vintage GMT, with patinated dial and hands. Thats another was of loving watches...., untouched.

In my mind, both worlds can live together.

Btw: if I could find a nice blue snowflakes with brand new lumina and dial, in a nice case, at a fair price, I might consider buying it

My two cents

er1cw · 16 October 2018, 04:40 PM

Service parts give vintage a unique look. Not only restored functionality, it's clean and crisp presentation will appeal to some people and I'm a big fan of it.

Just make sure price is adjusted accordingly.

alwayshere · 16 October 2018, 10:44 PM

Defer to the experts here but I think the dial looks okay.

The service variations have the white box around the date window where the original dials didn't. The fonts also look okay to me.

Again, its a shiny new toy now so personal preference.

harry in montreal · 17 October 2018, 01:47 AM

I love it. Reality is that a 9411 with an org dial and bezel would cost you at least $4k more. So this is a watch that you can wear every day. I wear mine in the shower, pool, ocean and even once while I took shots in net (ice hockey goalie)

Styles Bitchley · 17 October 2018, 01:20 PM

I love it too. New and reliable with vintage aesthetics. It’s not a precious collectible and it’s not trying to be. Enjoy!

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Dr.Smellody · 17 October 2018, 11:11 PM

Wonderful! Congratulations.

pierson · 18 October 2018, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Styles Bitchley

I love it too. New and reliable with vintage aesthetics. It’s not a precious collectible and it’s not trying to be. Enjoy!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks, everyone!! I really appreciate that. Feels better knowing I didn't make a crazy mistake. I'm using it as a daily, swapping in/out with my 16610LV (beaten up, but paid under $10k) and Tudor 7159/0, which I absolutely love.

THANK YOU, everyone!

pierson · 18 October 2018, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by pierson

Thanks, everyone!! I really appreciate that. Feels better knowing I didn't make a crazy mistake. I'm using it as a daily, swapping in/out with my 16610LV (beaten up, but paid under $10k) and Tudor 7159/0, which I absolutely love.

THANK YOU, everyone!

I'm not looking to make money, but dont want to be stupid. Love the idea of handing down something really special to my children one day.

michaelodonnell123 · 18 October 2018, 12:44 AM

Looks good to me. I hate faded, beat up watches that sellers charge a premium for. I think they look awful. You did it right...enjoy! I bet it would also look great on a leather strap too.

Baco Noir · 18 October 2018, 12:45 AM

Snowflake prices have gotten out of hands and out of the price range I am willing to pay. Nothing wrong with the route you took.

If you want to and you have the extra cash, maybe over time you’ll be able to source a vintage dial/hands/bezel and get it back to a period correct piece.

I went a different route to get my “blue snowflake”. LOL

Styles Bitchley · 18 October 2018, 12:47 AM

Nice colourful collection, OP!

pierson · 18 October 2018, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Baco Noir

Snowflake prices have gotten out of hands and out of the price range I am willing to pay. Nothing wrong with the route you took.

If you want to and you have the extra cash, maybe over time you’ll be able to source a vintage dial/hands/bezel and get it back to a period correct piece.

I went a different route to get my “blue snowflake”. LOL

Thats a really cool watch!! Will take a look

pierson · 19 October 2018, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by michaelodonnell123

Looks good to me. I hate faded, beat up watches that sellers charge a premium for. I think they look awful. You did it right...enjoy! I bet it would also look great on a leather strap too.

Do you have any good recs for where to get a nice leather strap? I have one from ATTILA ASZODI, but they take so long to get.

Baco Noir · 19 October 2018, 12:02 PM

Gunny Straps and Combat Straps are my two favorites.

R!$ · 20 October 2018, 08:54 AM

nice collection

Greg5512 · 20 October 2018, 12:23 PM

I don’t think so...it looks great...I think there’s a place for all vintage Rolex...original and restored...wear it in good health!

pierson · 20 October 2018, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg5512

I don’t think so...it looks great...I think there’s a place for all vintage Rolex...original and restored...wear it in good health!

thanks!! I'm pretty happy. Especially now

pierson · 20 October 2018, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Baco Noir

Gunny Straps and Combat Straps are my two favorites.

Anyone else have strap recs? Where can I get a good NATO?

18 October 2018, 12:45 AM	#12
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,962	Did I make a mistake? Tudor w/Dial from service Snowflake prices have gotten out of hands and out of the price range I am willing to pay. Nothing wrong with the route you took. If you want to and you have the extra cash, maybe over time you’ll be able to source a vintage dial/hands/bezel and get it back to a period correct piece. I went a different route to get my “blue snowflake”. LOL __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 126619LB, 116710BLNR, and 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster and Planet Ocean 42; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Nomos Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & SuperOcean 44; Doxa 300 Pro Carbon; Stowa Limette; Laco Napa Flieger; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

19 October 2018, 12:02 PM	#16
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,962	Gunny Straps and Combat Straps are my two favorites. __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 126619LB, 116710BLNR, and 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster and Planet Ocean 42; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Nomos Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & SuperOcean 44; Doxa 300 Pro Carbon; Stowa Limette; Laco Napa Flieger; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

16 October 2018, 04:40 PM	#4
er1cw "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: With my suitcase Posts: 44	Service parts give vintage a unique look. Not only restored functionality, it's clean and crisp presentation will appeal to some people and I'm a big fan of it. Just make sure price is adjusted accordingly.

16 October 2018, 10:44 PM	#5
alwayshere "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Australia Posts: 1,559	Defer to the experts here but I think the dial looks okay. The service variations have the white box around the date window where the original dials didn't. The fonts also look okay to me. Again, its a shiny new toy now so personal preference.

17 October 2018, 01:47 AM	#6
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	I love it. Reality is that a 9411 with an org dial and bezel would cost you at least $4k more. So this is a watch that you can wear every day. I wear mine in the shower, pool, ocean and even once while I took shots in net (ice hockey goalie)

17 October 2018, 01:20 PM	#7
Styles Bitchley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Canada Watch: 1680 Posts: 1,398	I love it too. New and reliable with vintage aesthetics. It’s not a precious collectible and it’s not trying to be. Enjoy! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 October 2018, 11:11 PM	#8
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,391	Wonderful! Congratulations.

18 October 2018, 12:44 AM	#11
michaelodonnell123 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Michael Location: NJ Watch: Panerai 112 Posts: 1,172	Looks good to me. I hate faded, beat up watches that sellers charge a premium for. I think they look awful. You did it right...enjoy! I bet it would also look great on a leather strap too.

18 October 2018, 12:47 AM	#13
Styles Bitchley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Canada Watch: 1680 Posts: 1,398	Nice colourful collection, OP!

20 October 2018, 08:54 AM	#17
R!$ Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,405	nice collection

20 October 2018, 12:23 PM	#18
Greg5512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Watch: Tudor Big Block Posts: 527	I don’t think so...it looks great...I think there’s a place for all vintage Rolex...original and restored...wear it in good health!

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