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Old 19 September 2019, 10:38 PM   #1
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GMT and Snowflake

My first, the 16710 that I purchased pre-owned back in 2010 for $3,650 with B&P.

And my most recent, a 9411/0 that arrived on Tuesday, purchased for $10,500 with B&P.

Just that spread in prices blows my mind - no regrets on either end, love both!!

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Old 19 September 2019, 11:44 PM   #2
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Nice duo! And yes the prices changed quite a bit my friend
I wish I could go back to 2006/2007 and buy all the 16710 I could get!
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Old 20 September 2019, 12:13 AM   #3
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Daaymn that snowflake is gorgeous! (And obviously, the 16710 as well!)

How does it compare to the GMT in terms of overall wrist-feel?
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Old 20 September 2019, 01:17 AM   #4
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Daaymn that snowflake is gorgeous! (And obviously, the 16710 as well!)

How does it compare to the GMT in terms of overall wrist-feel?
Thank you! It's funny - in pictures the snowflake looks large, but in person, it feels a bit smaller than the 16710, which I think is be due to the insert size and crystal.

Both are listed at 40mm, but the snowflake feels more like 39...which I actually don't mind in a vintage watch. Definitely feels different than the Hulk on the wrist, and that's totally ok!
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Old 20 September 2019, 01:53 AM   #5
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And the Hulk and snowflake together for size comparisons there:

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Old 20 September 2019, 11:09 AM   #6
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And the Hulk and snowflake together for size comparisons there:





Great pair, X2!!! We need a shot of all 3 together. Beautiful. Congrats on the snowflake. I do love those blue subs.
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Old 20 September 2019, 06:24 AM   #7
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Thank you! It's funny - in pictures the snowflake looks large, but in person, it feels a bit smaller than the 16710, which I think is be due to the insert size and crystal.

Both are listed at 40mm, but the snowflake feels more like 39...which I actually don't mind in a vintage watch. Definitely feels different than the Hulk on the wrist, and that's totally ok!
Interesting!

I agree with you on the insert size and crystal affecting the perceived size of the watch. Same thing I experienced with the 14060 that I formerly had.

I've been lusting after the 9411/0 ever since Alton Brown was featured on Talking Watches. And your posts certainly aren't helping
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Old 20 September 2019, 08:29 AM   #8
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Interesting!

I agree with you on the insert size and crystal affecting the perceived size of the watch. Same thing I experienced with the 14060 that I formerly had.

I've been lusting after the 9411/0 ever since Alton Brown was featured on Talking Watches. And your posts certainly aren't helping
Haha, I actually watched that exact Talking Watches for the first time yesterday out of the blue, and saw his snowflake! Definitely made my day.
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Old 20 September 2019, 10:15 AM   #9
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Haha, I actually watched that exact Talking Watches for the first time yesterday out of the blue, and saw his snowflake! Definitely made my day.
Such a great episode! He has very discerning taste, and the story of his father's Omega got me right in the feels
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Old 20 September 2019, 12:22 AM   #10
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Congrats! Nice pair.
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Old 20 September 2019, 07:07 AM   #11
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Not such a spread anymore!
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Old 20 September 2019, 12:53 PM   #12
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My Tudor Sub is my default. That new pickup looks flawless, congrats
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Old 20 September 2019, 01:00 PM   #13
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Funny how the snowflake makes the hulk look like a DSSD

It’s all about perspective
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