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sgrossma · 4 November 2016, 03:50 AM

Took me a while to find a vintage snowflake that had the look I was going for, and wanted to get some quick opinions on dial, hands, etc.

I am aware that this watch has some issues not limited to:
1) date wheel disk has been replaced as well as the crystal during a service - magnification looks wrong.
2) Minor chipping of the dial at the 2 o'clock.
3) Some cracking of plots

Any other major issues you guys notice? I know it is far from perfect, but trying to balance cost with function and wanted to know general thoughts aside from what is mentioned.

Thanks!

harry in montreal · 4 November 2016, 12:25 PM

I was watching this one on the bay and it was stopped by the seller. I have never seen a 7021 age like this dial has. It's a very nice looking watch. Look at the 8 plot. A piece fell off the corner. Anyway, the dial looks more like a 9411 than a 7021. I am concerned he lume will continue to fall off the dial. What does he want for her?

sgrossma · 4 November 2016, 09:37 PM

I already bought it and at this point deciding if I should keep it. My hesitation is that the condition in person is a bit worse than I expected. The serials are present, but mostly faded from the incorrect end links of the bracelet. I can make out 5 of the 6 with intense light and some magnification. I am not so concerned with the cracking of the lume plots (hardly visible to the naked eye at arm's length) as I am with the chip at the 2 o'clock on the dial, which I could not notice in the seller's pictures - which I can see now that I know it is there. Anyway, just looking on some feedback of originality of the dial and hands. For the most part looks good to me. Potentially willing to overlook these individual issues as the overall look is just so cool.

htbilgic · 6 November 2016, 11:31 AM

Dial and hands look original to me. The ghost bezel insert is also very nice. You should buy a T25 crystal for this watch.

sgrossma · 6 November 2016, 10:37 PM

Appreciate it - Thanks!

linesiders · 7 November 2016, 01:39 AM

Dial was replaced - late 70s dial printing style

Worth it? Depends on price.

harry in montreal · 7 November 2016, 12:19 AM

It is a very beautiful watch. It's hard to find one that is more attractive than this. Wear it well. I just wanted to say this as I am always (constructively!?) critiquing these models. This one shows very well

4 November 2016, 03:50 AM	#1
sgrossma 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Scott Location: NYC Posts: 4,371	Opinions on this 7021 Snowflake? Took me a while to find a vintage snowflake that had the look I was going for, and wanted to get some quick opinions on dial, hands, etc. I am aware that this watch has some issues not limited to: 1) date wheel disk has been replaced as well as the crystal during a service - magnification looks wrong. 2) Minor chipping of the dial at the 2 o'clock. 3) Some cracking of plots Any other major issues you guys notice? I know it is far from perfect, but trying to balance cost with function and wanted to know general thoughts aside from what is mentioned. Thanks!

7 November 2016, 01:39 AM	#6
linesiders 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,503	Dial was replaced - late 70s dial printing style Worth it? Depends on price. __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

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4 November 2016, 12:25 PM	#2
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	I was watching this one on the bay and it was stopped by the seller. I have never seen a 7021 age like this dial has. It's a very nice looking watch. Look at the 8 plot. A piece fell off the corner. Anyway, the dial looks more like a 9411 than a 7021. I am concerned he lume will continue to fall off the dial. What does he want for her?

4 November 2016, 09:37 PM	#3
sgrossma 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Scott Location: NYC Posts: 4,371	I already bought it and at this point deciding if I should keep it. My hesitation is that the condition in person is a bit worse than I expected. The serials are present, but mostly faded from the incorrect end links of the bracelet. I can make out 5 of the 6 with intense light and some magnification. I am not so concerned with the cracking of the lume plots (hardly visible to the naked eye at arm's length) as I am with the chip at the 2 o'clock on the dial, which I could not notice in the seller's pictures - which I can see now that I know it is there. Anyway, just looking on some feedback of originality of the dial and hands. For the most part looks good to me. Potentially willing to overlook these individual issues as the overall look is just so cool.

6 November 2016, 11:31 AM	#4
htbilgic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Chicago Watch: Doxa Pro 300 NoT Posts: 535	Dial and hands look original to me. The ghost bezel insert is also very nice. You should buy a T25 crystal for this watch.

6 November 2016, 10:37 PM	#5
sgrossma 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Scott Location: NYC Posts: 4,371	Appreciate it - Thanks!

7 November 2016, 12:19 AM	#7
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	It is a very beautiful watch. It's hard to find one that is more attractive than this. Wear it well. I just wanted to say this as I am always (constructively!?) critiquing these models. This one shows very well

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