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subjust · 17 April 2015, 01:55 AM

When I first became obsessed with the Submariner, I didn't understand the appeal of the Tudor brand or the weird looking "snowflake" hand on what I, back then, naively considered a sub knockoff. Over the past few years, my knowledge and appetite for vintage watches has evolved. Earlier this year, I tried on my friend's perfectly ghost bezeled, late 60's black Tudor Sub. I became fixated. Although I am still a relative n00b in the world of vintage, my early love for the classic Submariner design remains. Lately, I'm really digging vintage Tudor subs, and although I still dream of finding a thrift store Tiffany DRSD or a perfect unpolished NOS red 1680 sub in a barn sale, I've got a new (to me) late 70's blue Snowflake to keep me company while I wait.

album here:http://imgur.com/a/4duqV

Dan Pierce · 17 April 2015, 02:04 AM

Nice evolution of thought. You will enjoy your decision and it will bring much satisfaction.
dP

jdmi32 · 17 April 2015, 02:07 AM

Very nice! Awesome patina.

traf · 17 April 2015, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by subjust

When I first became obsessed with the Submariner, I didn't understand the appeal of the Tudor brand or the weird looking "snowflake" hand on what I, back then, naively considered a sub knockoff. Over the past few years, my knowledge and appetite for vintage watches has evolved. Earlier this year, I tried on my friend's perfectly ghost bezeled, late 60's black Tudor Sub. I became fixated. Although I am still a relative n00b in the world of vintage, my early love for the classic Submariner design remains. Lately, I'm really digging vintage Tudor subs, and although I still dream of finding a thrift store Tiffany DRSD or a perfect unpolished NOS red 1680 sub in a barn sale, I've got a new (to me) late 70's blue Snowflake to keep me company while I wait.

album here:[URL="http://imgur.com/a/4duqV"[/URL]

Fixed for you... phenomenal snowflake! Congrats

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lhanddds · 17 April 2015, 02:24 AM

Nicely done, looks like a nice one

Wing Zero · 17 April 2015, 04:28 AM

looking good. Love that insert

Vincent65 · 17 April 2015, 04:37 AM

Good job - nice one, congrats!

fluxcore · 17 April 2015, 04:43 AM

Wow that is a nice watch. I feel the same way as you. I want a Black Bay Red and will be getting one soon.

I don't really have the same affection for the Black Bay Blue, although they are great looking. But those vintage Snowflake Subs are opening a hole that may need to be filled.

Wear it in good health

subjust · 18 April 2015, 04:36 AM

Thanks, all. Can't seem to take this beauty off my wrist.

Wilddyan · 18 April 2015, 04:49 AM

I never got them either until recently, I had always been a huge Rolex Sub fan but not Tudor. Now I have a vintage blue snowflake I never take off and was literally one second from winning a 7928 on eBay 2 days ago (still gutted didn't win).

Enjoy your snowflake- to me they are the epitome of understated cool.

AS1 · 18 April 2015, 05:02 AM

Nice!

Karl made me see the beauty of snowflakes!

themaninblack · 18 April 2015, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Wilddyan

I never got them either until recently, I had always been a huge Rolex Sub fan but not Tudor. Now I have a vintage blue snowflake I never take off and was literally one second from winning a 7928 on eBay 2 days ago (still gutted didn't win).

Enjoy your snowflake- to me they are the epitome of understated cool.

Snowflakes are cool indeed but vintage Milgaus , Explorer or no crown subs would be closer to the 'epitome' of understated cool IMO.

soundserious · 18 April 2015, 08:35 AM

Cool watch, comgrats

Wilddyan · 18 April 2015, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by themaninblack

Snowflakes are cool indeed but vintage Milgaus , Explorer or no crown subs would be closer to the 'epitome' of understated cool IMO.

I completely understand your point, I just love the fact that unless you know the watch it's invisible- plus is a classic tool watch which in my opinion is the coolest type of watch.

themaninblack · 18 April 2015, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Wilddyan

I completely understand your point, I just love the fact that unless you know the watch it's invisible- plus is a classic tool watch which in my opinion is the coolest type of watch.

I guess you are saying a benefit of the Tudor is that it flies under the radar but it carries 90% of the street cred at 20% of the price and that's certainly 'cool'!

bdex75 · 18 April 2015, 10:12 AM

That is a beauty. Congrats and enjoy.

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ryacura · 18 April 2015, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by traf

Fixed for you... phenomenal snowflake! Congrats

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Love that in nato. Great color combo.

Nycturbovr6 · 18 April 2015, 12:57 PM

Very nice!

17 April 2015, 01:55 AM	#1
subjust "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: shane Location: Los Angeles Watch: Blue Snowflake Posts: 145	That Snowflake bug finally bit me When I first became obsessed with the Submariner, I didn't understand the appeal of the Tudor brand or the weird looking "snowflake" hand on what I, back then, naively considered a sub knockoff. Over the past few years, my knowledge and appetite for vintage watches has evolved. Earlier this year, I tried on my friend's perfectly ghost bezeled, late 60's black Tudor Sub. I became fixated. Although I am still a relative n00b in the world of vintage, my early love for the classic Submariner design remains. Lately, I'm really digging vintage Tudor subs, and although I still dream of finding a thrift store Tiffany DRSD or a perfect unpolished NOS red 1680 sub in a barn sale, I've got a new (to me) late 70's blue Snowflake to keep me company while I wait. album here:http://imgur.com/a/4duqV Last edited by subjust; 17 April 2015 at 02:00 AM.. Reason: fixed link

17 April 2015, 02:04 AM	#2
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Nice evolution of thought. You will enjoy your decision and it will bring much satisfaction. 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

17 April 2015, 04:28 AM	#6
Wing Zero "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: JC Location: Earth Watch: 1680 ~ 16610LV Posts: 811	looking good. Love that insert __________________ ********************** **********************

17 April 2015, 04:37 AM	#7
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	Good job - nice one, congrats! __________________

17 April 2015, 04:43 AM	#8
fluxcore "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Northern Location: Alberta Canada Watch: Tudor Black Bay Posts: 75	Beauty Wow that is a nice watch. I feel the same way as you. I want a Black Bay Red and will be getting one soon. I don't really have the same affection for the Black Bay Blue, although they are great looking. But those vintage Snowflake Subs are opening a hole that may need to be filled. Wear it in good health

17 April 2015, 02:07 AM	#3
jdmi32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Ky Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 16570 Posts: 2,362	Very nice! Awesome patina.

17 April 2015, 02:24 AM	#5
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Nicely done, looks like a nice one

18 April 2015, 04:36 AM	#9
subjust "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: shane Location: Los Angeles Watch: Blue Snowflake Posts: 145	Thanks, all. Can't seem to take this beauty off my wrist. __________________ Instagram: heycoolwatch

18 April 2015, 04:49 AM	#10
Wilddyan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: London Posts: 149	I never got them either until recently, I had always been a huge Rolex Sub fan but not Tudor. Now I have a vintage blue snowflake I never take off and was literally one second from winning a 7928 on eBay 2 days ago (still gutted didn't win). Enjoy your snowflake- to me they are the epitome of understated cool.

18 April 2015, 05:02 AM	#11
AS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC / Milan Watch: 6263 Posts: 3,938	Nice! Karl made me see the beauty of snowflakes!

18 April 2015, 08:35 AM	#13
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	Cool watch, comgrats

18 April 2015, 10:12 AM	#16
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	That is a beauty. Congrats and enjoy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 April 2015, 12:57 PM	#18
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	Very nice!

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