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drainaps · 10 June 2012, 08:37 PM

Gents,
I've been bitten by the Snowflake bug. A few weeks after sourcing a black 9411/0, I'm seriously considering a blue one my trusted (and business-savvy ) Provider is proposing to me. I already have a fair share of affordable vintage Subs, including a Red 1680, white 1680, 5512, 5513, 14060M. I cannot go for the NCG /gilt Subs. Beyond my means.

Does a second Snowflake sound like a silly proposition out there? Am I really that baddddd into this? Thanks for help!

LeOnfromtheblock · 10 June 2012, 09:13 PM

I would have gone for the blue first... you already have the black subs covered!

drainaps · 10 June 2012, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by LeOnfromtheblock

I would have gone for the blue first... you already have the black subs covered!

Very true, but a black one in mint condition came first..... Hard to pass. I have a very nice blue Seiko diver for whenever I need a fix of blue..... By the way the Seiko build quality is amazing and within 2 secs per day. We are really nuts to fall for the Rollies as often as we (I) do.

If it was not because vintage Rollies marginally qualify as investment-grade objects ( at least I try to convince myself they do), I would seriously reconsider my Rolex splurge!

Jason71 · 10 June 2012, 10:34 PM

Get the snowflake if it is a reasonable price. You will not regret it

azguy · 10 June 2012, 11:35 PM

Blue snowflakes are the most sought after, pick it up and flip it of it doesn't sing to you after a while....

slcbbrown · 20 June 2012, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeOnfromtheblock

I would have gone for the blue first... you already have the black subs covered!

I think the blue is a nice addition to your collection.

linesiders · 20 June 2012, 04:20 AM

Was debating Black & Blue myself so for grins and giggles I put a black 5513 insert on to see what I think....

Probably going to stick with blue...

sailmed · 20 June 2012, 04:37 AM

Maybe it's just me, but the black and blue combo makes me feel queasy. There is something not right about it.

Just my two cents

linesiders · 20 June 2012, 05:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sailmed

Maybe it's just me, but the black and blue combo makes me feel queasy. There is something not right about it.

Just my two cents

I agree - to clarify, I put on the black insert to see if I would like another 9411/7021 in black. From certain angles, it tricks me into thinking it is black and while I like it, I do not like enough to need to move a black snowflake to the top of my list.

My dilemma is that I'm thinking of a 68 7021 with the roulette wheel (birthyear watch thing) and I would still probably want the blue. But why 2 blue Snowflakes?

Dan Pierce · 10 June 2012, 10:00 PM

Black and blue has a nice ring to it [in this instance]. Plus, they'll only increase in value.
dP

Johnny Fever · 19 June 2012, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan pierce

black and blue has a nice ring to it [in this instance]. Plus, they'll only increase in value.
Dp

x2

Rsvrider · 19 June 2012, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Black and blue has a nice ring to it [in this instance]. Plus, they'll only increase in value.
dP

Ditto

Brisman · 12 June 2012, 05:47 PM

Yes, get another, the blues are crackers.

azguy · 13 June 2012, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brisman

Yes, get another, the blues are crackers.

...............

Rebel · 13 June 2012, 01:27 AM

Go ahead, get a second one.

I just want my first one (ha ha).

qtaro · 21 June 2012, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rebel

Go ahead, get a second one.

I just want my first one (ha ha).

same here

ralpie · 13 June 2012, 01:30 AM

If you don't get it, please PM me the seller name so I can see this snowflake!

Frogman4me · 13 June 2012, 02:01 AM

I'm on my second ;)

Dsaltydog · 20 June 2012, 02:03 AM

If you have the "blue" sourced, and pass on it, let me know I will jump in.

Chris B · 20 June 2012, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dsaltydog

If you have the "blue" sourced, and pass on it, let me know I will jump in.

Liking the cut of your jib Sir

esspee1200 · 20 June 2012, 12:18 PM

now if I can only get my first, then I would get another! Great watch!

Paul · 20 June 2012, 01:55 PM

I have a few double-ups in my collection - 2 or more examples of the same reference.

The trouble is I always favour one of the double-ups over the others so some watches simply never gets worn.

An idea could be to try a blue insert on your current watch (for some variety) and think about something completely different for your next watch.

Here's a horrible old 5513 but it shows how a black dial can work with a blue insert IMHO

10 June 2012, 08:37 PM	#1
drainaps "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Shanghai Watch: Too many to tell Posts: 522	To buy or not to buy a second Snowflake? Gents, I've been bitten by the Snowflake bug. A few weeks after sourcing a black 9411/0, I'm seriously considering a blue one my trusted (and business-savvy ) Provider is proposing to me. I already have a fair share of affordable vintage Subs, including a Red 1680, white 1680, 5512, 5513, 14060M. I cannot go for the NCG /gilt Subs. Beyond my means. Does a second Snowflake sound like a silly proposition out there? Am I really that baddddd into this? Thanks for help!

10 June 2012, 10:34 PM	#4
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Get the snowflake if it is a reasonable price. You will not regret it __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

20 June 2012, 04:20 AM	#7
linesiders 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,503	Was debating Black & Blue myself so for grins and giggles I put a black 5513 insert on to see what I think.... Probably going to stick with blue... __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

20 June 2012, 04:37 AM	#8
sailmed "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Barry Location: Newtown Square Watch: Red Sub, 5513, FF Posts: 299	Black and blue Maybe it's just me, but the black and blue combo makes me feel queasy. There is something not right about it. Just my two cents __________________ "Primum non nocere."

10 June 2012, 10:00 PM	#10
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,216	Black and blue has a nice ring to it [in this instance]. Plus, they'll only increase in value. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

10 June 2012, 09:13 PM	#2
LeOnfromtheblock "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 127	I would have gone for the blue first... you already have the black subs covered!

10 June 2012, 11:35 PM	#5
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Blue snowflakes are the most sought after, pick it up and flip it of it doesn't sing to you after a while....

12 June 2012, 05:47 PM	#13
Brisman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Donald Location: Australia Posts: 973	Yes, get another, the blues are crackers.

13 June 2012, 01:27 AM	#15
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,254	Go ahead, get a second one. I just want my first one (ha ha). __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

13 June 2012, 01:30 AM	#17
ralpie 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Ral P Location: Northeast Posts: 2,405	If you don't get it, please PM me the seller name so I can see this snowflake!

13 June 2012, 02:01 AM	#18
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	I'm on my second ;)

20 June 2012, 02:03 AM	#19
Dsaltydog "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: David Location: Miami Beach Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 327	If you have the "blue" sourced, and pass on it, let me know I will jump in. __________________ David 16610,16610LV,16613Serti,16622,116520, PAM 088, 1680, 1675,AP ROO AlighaniPolaris,Tudor 9411 ,1665,6536-1,5513,1655,PAM 425 SLC;BLNR,116655

20 June 2012, 12:18 PM	#21
esspee1200 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 593	now if I can only get my first, then I would get another! Great watch!

20 June 2012, 01:55 PM	#22
Paul "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,000	My thoughts about double-ups ....... I have a few double-ups in my collection - 2 or more examples of the same reference. The trouble is I always favour one of the double-ups over the others so some watches simply never gets worn. An idea could be to try a blue insert on your current watch (for some variety) and think about something completely different for your next watch. Here's a horrible old 5513 but it shows how a black dial can work with a blue insert IMHO Attached Images

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