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rain_maker · 15 June 2012, 02:13 PM

After a lot of looking and running things by the experts on the forums, I finally pulled the trigger on a Tudor Snowflake 9411 circa 1980. The seller has a 5 day return policy so I'm having a local watchmaker check it out as well.

Many thanks to the folks on the forum that helped keep me from making any mistakes :-) I sure learned a lot along the way...

Brisman · 15 June 2012, 02:29 PM

Fantastic looking Snowflake, nice faded insert, nice patina and the sought after blue one.

Congratulations.

Kingair · 15 June 2012, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brisman

Fantastic looking Snowflake, nice faded insert, nice patina and the sought after blue one.

Congratulations.

x 2

HAGWe

russellnyc · 15 June 2012, 10:39 PM

Love the look!

Dan Pierce · 15 June 2012, 10:41 PM

Snowflakes are special and wearing mine today.
Congrats and enjoy!
dP

lhanddds · 15 June 2012, 11:17 PM

Congrats, looks nice

Keeperoftime · 15 June 2012, 11:33 PM

Congrats! Wonderful example!

topcat30093 · 16 June 2012, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keeperoftime

Congrats! Wonderful example!

+1

harry in montreal · 15 June 2012, 11:36 PM

wow, a real one! great looking watch. aged dial. great faded bezel. aged luminous. this is how they should look when they are legit.

azguy · 15 June 2012, 11:53 PM

Great watch, lots of snowflake fans on TRF

Jagatai · 16 June 2012, 01:05 AM

Beautiful!!

Frogman4me · 16 June 2012, 01:23 AM

Congrats! Love the patina :)

ncstate1201 · 16 June 2012, 05:11 AM

I am totally jealous, I am trying to find one that is actually legit to buy....

May I ask who you bought it from? Even trying to sell or trade another Tudor Sub, just to get a snowflake, I prefer no date snowflakes, but I do love that one!

rain_maker · 16 June 2012, 10:18 AM

Lotsa junk out there. The forums (this one and the others) were very helpful.

I'll PM you the places I looked.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ncstate1201

I am totally jealous, I am trying to find one that is actually legit to buy....

May I ask who you bought it from? Even trying to sell or trade another Tudor Sub, just to get a snowflake, I prefer no date snowflakes, but I do love that one!

linesiders · 16 June 2012, 07:27 AM

My Blue Snowflake says hello from about 40 miles south of you (NarrBay). I think there are a few others in the neighborhood. May require a Sub get-2-gether at the Cask 'n Flagon some day...

What is the first three of the serial?

rain_maker · 16 June 2012, 10:37 AM

Always nice to see local WISs! Absolutely interested in a local GTG ... Always jealous of the ones in NYC I read about on TZ.

It's a 947xxx serial.

Quote:

Originally Posted by linesiders

My Blue Snowflake says hello from about 40 miles south of you (NarrBay). I think there are a few others in the neighborhood. May require a Sub get-2-gether at the Cask 'n Flagon some day...

What is the first three of the serial?

rain_maker · 16 June 2012, 10:45 AM

Was looking for a while. Saw a lot of black ones (relatively speaking) but had my heart set on blue.

Able to weed out the obvious fakes myself but I feel very fortunate to have you all to help authenticate my final candidates. Tremendous support ... What great forums are all about!

Really loving it ... Worth the hunt for sure.

Cheers, Fred

linesiders · 16 June 2012, 11:18 AM

Mine is about 10K earlier than yours. One thing I have noticed is that the markers and hands seem to be brightening up as it spends time in the sun... I may need to lock it away for a few months to see if it darkens as according to legend

rain_maker · 17 June 2012, 07:17 AM

a beauty!

Quote:

Originally Posted by linesiders

Mine is about 10K earlier than yours. One thing I have noticed is that the markers and hands seem to be brightening up as it spends time in the sun... I may need to lock it away for a few months to see if it darkens as according to legend

craniotes · 16 June 2012, 11:34 AM

The Snowflake is a ridiculously special watch, particularly in blue, and yours looks absolutely fantastic. I'll definitely be wearing mine this weekend.

Congratulations, sir!

Regards,
Adam

PS - Yes, the NYC GTGs are pretty good...

linesiders · 16 June 2012, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by craniotes

The Snowflake is a ridiculously special watch, particularly in blue, and yours looks absolutely fantastic. I'll definitely be wearing mine this weekend.

Congratulations, sir!

Regards,
Adam

PS - Yes, the NYC GTGs are pretty good...

Smoking is right...

Might need to head down to NYC for one of these

craniotes · 16 June 2012, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by linesiders

Smoking is right...

Might need to head down to NYC for one of these

Anytime, brother. We hold these once a week.

Regards,
Adam

rain_maker · 17 June 2012, 07:17 AM

ah yeah ... thats a get together ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by craniotes

The Snowflake is a ridiculously special watch, particularly in blue, and yours looks absolutely fantastic. I'll definitely be wearing mine this weekend.

Congratulations, sir!

Regards,
Adam

PS - Yes, the NYC GTGs are pretty good...

janagler · 16 June 2012, 01:59 PM

That just looks amazing! I think i need to get one of these too! Congrats

esspee1200 · 16 June 2012, 05:45 PM

nice watch. perhaps this may be my new grail!!

harry in montreal · 17 June 2012, 10:44 PM

I wonder what value these will rise to! The numbers compared to 5513s and 1680s are much lower. NOw that people are searching actively for them I wonder if their values will be at par with the Rolex sub. H

Dan Pierce · 17 June 2012, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harry in montreal

I wonder what value these will rise to! The numbers compared to 5513s and 1680s are much lower. NOw that people are searching actively for them I wonder if their values will be at par with the Rolex sub. H

Not sure where it will lead but snowflakes sure have risen in popularity and value lately.
dP

linesiders · 17 June 2012, 11:15 PM

They still have a ways to go but I can see the snowflakes and Rose models sneaking up just below the 5513. Clearly documented MN or USN should go for more.

They are a great piece. Enough that my generic sub lust is gone so instead I'm chasing GMTs.

craniotes · 19 June 2012, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by linesiders

They still have a ways to go but I can see the snowflakes and Rose models sneaking up just below the 5513. Clearly documented MN or USN should go for more.

They are a great piece. Enough that my generic sub lust is gone so instead I'm chasing GMTs.

A blue Snowflake and Rose dial are all I need:

For now...

Regards,
Adam

harry in montreal · 18 June 2012, 01:59 AM

I am with you on the gmts. I never liked them much. Then I found a Pepsi gmt 1675. I just adore it.

15 June 2012, 02:13 PM	#1
rain_maker Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: Boston Watch: 5513 Posts: 201	New snowflake After a lot of looking and running things by the experts on the forums, I finally pulled the trigger on a Tudor Snowflake 9411 circa 1980. The seller has a 5 day return policy so I'm having a local watchmaker check it out as well. Many thanks to the folks on the forum that helped keep me from making any mistakes :-) I sure learned a lot along the way...

15 June 2012, 10:41 PM	#5
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Snowflakes are special and wearing mine today. Congrats and enjoy! 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

15 June 2012, 11:33 PM	#7
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	Congrats! Wonderful example! __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

16 June 2012, 07:27 AM	#15
linesiders 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,503	My Blue Snowflake says hello from about 40 miles south of you (NarrBay). I think there are a few others in the neighborhood. May require a Sub get-2-gether at the Cask 'n Flagon some day... What is the first three of the serial? __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

16 June 2012, 10:45 AM	#17
rain_maker Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: Boston Watch: 5513 Posts: 201	Thanks for all the comments guys! Was looking for a while. Saw a lot of black ones (relatively speaking) but had my heart set on blue. Able to weed out the obvious fakes myself but I feel very fortunate to have you all to help authenticate my final candidates. Tremendous support ... What great forums are all about! Really loving it ... Worth the hunt for sure. Cheers, Fred

15 June 2012, 02:29 PM	#2
Brisman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Donald Location: Australia Posts: 973	Fantastic looking Snowflake, nice faded insert, nice patina and the sought after blue one. Congratulations.

15 June 2012, 10:39 PM	#4
russellnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 383	Love the look!

15 June 2012, 11:17 PM	#6
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Congrats, looks nice

15 June 2012, 11:36 PM	#9
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	wow, a real one! great looking watch. aged dial. great faded bezel. aged luminous. this is how they should look when they are legit.

15 June 2012, 11:53 PM	#10
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Great watch, lots of snowflake fans on TRF

16 June 2012, 01:05 AM	#11
Jagatai "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Philip Location: NY Posts: 851	Beautiful!!

16 June 2012, 01:23 AM	#12
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Congrats! Love the patina :)

16 June 2012, 05:11 AM	#13
ncstate1201 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NC/USA Posts: 295	I am totally jealous, I am trying to find one that is actually legit to buy.... May I ask who you bought it from? Even trying to sell or trade another Tudor Sub, just to get a snowflake, I prefer no date snowflakes, but I do love that one!

16 June 2012, 11:18 AM	#18
linesiders 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,503	Mine is about 10K earlier than yours. One thing I have noticed is that the markers and hands seem to be brightening up as it spends time in the sun... I may need to lock it away for a few months to see if it darkens as according to legend __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

16 June 2012, 11:34 AM	#20
craniotes Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Ad Rock Location: Manhattan Posts: 621	The Snowflake is a ridiculously special watch, particularly in blue, and yours looks absolutely fantastic. I'll definitely be wearing mine this weekend. Congratulations, sir! Regards, Adam PS - Yes, the NYC GTGs are pretty good...

16 June 2012, 01:59 PM	#24
janagler "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jason Location: New York, NY Watch: Rolex DSSD Posts: 152	That just looks amazing! I think i need to get one of these too! Congrats

16 June 2012, 05:45 PM	#25
esspee1200 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 593	nice watch. perhaps this may be my new grail!!

17 June 2012, 10:44 PM	#26
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	I wonder what value these will rise to! The numbers compared to 5513s and 1680s are much lower. NOw that people are searching actively for them I wonder if their values will be at par with the Rolex sub. H

17 June 2012, 11:15 PM	#28
linesiders 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,503	They still have a ways to go but I can see the snowflakes and Rose models sneaking up just below the 5513. Clearly documented MN or USN should go for more. They are a great piece. Enough that my generic sub lust is gone so instead I'm chasing GMTs. __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

18 June 2012, 01:59 AM	#30
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	I am with you on the gmts. I never liked them much. Then I found a Pepsi gmt 1675. I just adore it.

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