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Dan Pierce · 1 March 2009, 01:36 AM

Man I love vintage and Tudors offered some rare oysters over the years that just seem to scratch my itch.

This "Snowflake" Sub is a perfect example. Blue dial and bezel, square hands and hour markers, and all wrapped in a classic Rolex Oyster.

dP

Rebel · 1 March 2009, 01:37 AM

Very nice. Thank you for sharing with us.

Lion · 1 March 2009, 01:38 AM

Very cool and a stunning watch to boot. Maybe when I grow up I can have one just like yours!!!

buz-lh · 1 March 2009, 09:54 PM

Great pics of a great reference Dan. Thanks for sharing.

MYK · 1 March 2009, 10:14 PM

One of my favorite tudors. Wear it in the best of health. :-)

Dan Pierce · 1 March 2009, 10:40 PM

Thanks, everybody.

Part 2 will include the RAF Nato strap. Should be hear next week.

dP

Henry T · 2 March 2009, 12:27 AM

That's a grail for many.

Should have bought one years ago when it wasn't so pricey.

tudorman8276 · 5 March 2009, 03:46 AM

...I KNOW you will enjoy it, Dan.

...you will have to bring them all to our GTG in May!

...I plan on bringing a few with me, since it seems that I simply do not have enough time to post up pic's here.

ENJOY it sir.

Stan.

Dan Pierce · 5 March 2009, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tudorman8276

...I KNOW you will enjoy it, Dan.

...you will have to bring them all to our GTG in May!

...I plan on bringing a few with me, since it seems that I simply do not have enough time to post up pic's here.

ENJOY it sir.

Stan.

Thanks, Stan!

Yes, if it's an Oyster, it'll be at the GTG.

dP

SirLoki · 5 March 2009, 05:09 AM

awesome pics dan!!

peppermannen · 7 March 2009, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Man I love vintage and Tudors offered some rare oysters over the years that just seem to scratch my itch.

This "Snowflake" Sub is a perfect example. Blue dial and bezel, square hands and hour markers, and all wrapped in a classic Rolex Oyster.

dP

Dan, I really admire your taste in watches. I've never liked blue watches, but lately I've been looking for that exact watch! I know I've been calling the DSSD my grail, but that one is to die for. And all the better, it's "affordable"

tthopp05 · 14 March 2009, 03:44 PM

pics are great.

Dan Pierce · 14 March 2009, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peppermannen

Dan, I really admire your taste in watches. I've never liked blue watches, but lately I've been looking for that exact watch! I know I've been calling the DSSD my grail, but that one is to die for. And all the better, it's "affordable"

Thanks, Petter.

Being colorblind I've tended to stay away from colors. But a few years ago I bought a Tag Heuer "Steve McQueen" Monaco with the blue dial w/ white subs for it's vintage charm.

And Tudor offered so many variations compared to Rolex in dial design, case size, and color. So, for me, the blue Snowflake was THE Tudor Sub to acquire.

I can't wait to get it back from my watchmaker.

dP

beemreatr · 15 March 2009, 02:06 PM

Very nice...I am a Tudor fan and your snowflake is very very nice! Great taste in a great watch!

hflee55 · 15 March 2009, 02:14 PM

very nice!

onkyo · 15 March 2009, 03:21 PM

Wonderful piece Dan.

Enjoy it in the best of health.

PhilM · 16 March 2009, 06:34 PM

Whoo what a lovely Tudor Sub.... am after one of those myself

JimSnyder · 17 March 2009, 12:18 AM

Great pics of a Fantastic watch Dan

Dan Pierce · 17 March 2009, 01:07 AM

Thanks for the kind words, evenybody.

I really miss the Snowflake and can't wait to get it back from service.

Nothing worse than submitting a new [to me] watch after you just got it.

In due time..................................

dP

chriseskew24 · 17 March 2009, 01:10 AM

Beauty Dan. I have a question why do the hands age quicker then the hour markers. Do you know why?

Dan Pierce · 17 March 2009, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by chriseskew24

Beauty Dan. I have a question why do the hands age quicker then the hour markers. Do you know why?

Good question, Christopher.

I've seen many examples if this. My guess is that when the early black dialed Snowflakes exhibited early oxidation and the blue dial versions were treated to solve this problem.
Just a guess though. As log as they're original it's OK with me.

dP

chriseskew24 · 17 March 2009, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Good question, Christopher.

I've seen many examples if this. My guess is that when the early black dialed Snowflakes exhibited early oxidation and the blue dial versions were treated to solve this problem.
Just a guess though. As log as they're original it's OK with me.

dP

Very cool refrence.. I love the snowflake.. It was on my short list. But with addition of my SUB im going to have to get the GMT next

Thanks for the great pictures though

Dan Pierce · 17 March 2009, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by chriseskew24

Very cool refrence.. I love the snowflake.. It was on my short list. But with addition of my SUB im going to have to get the GMT next

Thanks for the great pictures though

Thank you.

The pleasure is all mine. What till I get it back on my wrist........y'all will get sick of all the pics.

dP

JimSnyder · 17 March 2009, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Good question, Christopher.

I've seen many examples if this. My guess is that when the early black dialed Snowflakes exhibited early oxidation and the blue dial versions were treated to solve this problem.
Just a guess though. As log as they're original it's OK with me.

dP

You are right Dan

The poor quality of the dial coating and its vulnerability to moisture led Rolex to propose another dial. Starting in 1975 dials with a blue finish were introduced which had much better tolerability to water. These dials had square then "Mercedes" style markers and hands (see images to the right.) These blue dials proved to be an excellent choice in that the dials were coated with an enameled material which prevents ageing. The case reference is now 9401/0 or 94010, and the movement is the current ETA.

MN 1982
Info taken from here

http://forumamontres.forumactif.com/...iner-t1013.htm

Dan Pierce · 17 March 2009, 03:15 AM

Thanks, Jim.

That's exactly where I got my info.

dP

CKLinLA · 28 March 2009, 01:20 AM

Beautiful watch and great pics! Enjoy..
Silly Q, but why is it call a "snowflake"?
Is it because of the hour hand?

Dan Pierce · 28 March 2009, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CKLinLA

Beautiful watch and great pics! Enjoy..
Silly Q, but why is it call a "snowflake"?
Is it because of the hour hand?

Thanks

Yes, plus the square second hand and hour markers.

Can't wait to get it back from service.

dP

CharlieG · 29 March 2009, 11:16 PM

Beautiful watch Dan and great photo's

Dan Pierce · 29 March 2009, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharlieG

Beautiful watch Dan and great photo's

Thanks, Charlie.

dP

kzm40 · 21 April 2009, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Henry T

That's a grail for many.

Should have bought one years ago when it wasn't so pricey.

I remember turing down an early Daytona for 2.5k sterling..And seeing a new orange hand explorer II in an AD's window. Hindsight is a wonderfull thing.

1 March 2009, 01:36 AM	#1
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Vintage Tudor "Snowflake" Sub Pt. 1 Man I love vintage and Tudors offered some rare oysters over the years that just seem to scratch my itch. This "Snowflake" Sub is a perfect example. Blue dial and bezel, square hands and hour markers, and all wrapped in a classic Rolex Oyster. dP Attached Images __________________ 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

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1 March 2009, 09:54 PM	#4
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Great pics of a great reference Dan. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

1 March 2009, 10:40 PM	#6
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Thanks, everybody. Part 2 will include the RAF Nato strap. Should be hear next week. 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

1 March 2009, 10:14 PM	#5
MYK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Mohammed Location: Kuwait Watch: @kuwaitinglist Posts: 1,622	One of my favorite tudors. Wear it in the best of health. :-)

2 March 2009, 12:27 AM	#7
Henry T "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 352	That's a grail for many. Should have bought one years ago when it wasn't so pricey. __________________ Fat cats need to be fed too. A cat has nine lives. Fat cats may have more.

5 March 2009, 03:46 AM	#8
tudorman8276 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: STAN Location: KY-USA Watch: Rolex Prez Posts: 12,583	...FANTASTIC watch!!... ...I KNOW you will enjoy it, Dan. ...you will have to bring them all to our GTG in May! ...I plan on bringing a few with me, since it seems that I simply do not have enough time to post up pic's here. ENJOY it sir. Stan.

14 March 2009, 03:44 PM	#12
tthopp05 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Watch: THE MIGHTY DEEPSEA Posts: 839	pics are great.

15 March 2009, 02:06 PM	#14
beemreatr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: florida Posts: 35	Very nice...I am a Tudor fan and your snowflake is very very nice! Great taste in a great watch!

15 March 2009, 02:14 PM	#15
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	very nice!

15 March 2009, 03:21 PM	#16
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Wonderful piece Dan. Enjoy it in the best of health.

16 March 2009, 06:34 PM	#17
PhilM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: London Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,765	Whoo what a lovely Tudor Sub.... am after one of those myself

17 March 2009, 12:18 AM	#18
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	Great pics of a Fantastic watch Dan __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

17 March 2009, 01:07 AM	#19
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Thanks for the kind words, evenybody. I really miss the Snowflake and can't wait to get it back from service. Nothing worse than submitting a new [to me] watch after you just got it. In due time.................................. 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 March 2009, 01:10 AM	#20
chriseskew24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Christopher Location: fort lauderdale Watch: Bunches Posts: 1,860	Beauty Dan. I have a question why do the hands age quicker then the hour markers. Do you know why?

17 March 2009, 03:15 AM	#25
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Thanks, Jim. That's exactly where I got my info. 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

28 March 2009, 01:20 AM	#26
CKLinLA "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: KL Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer II Black Posts: 1,480	Beautiful watch and great pics! Enjoy.. Silly Q, but why is it call a "snowflake"? Is it because of the hour hand? __________________ Explorer II 1655; Day Date 1803; Submariner 14060; Deepsea Sea-Dweller 116660; 5-Digit Datejusts; Perpetual Date 1500 and 15000; Pelagos FXD M25707B; Omega Dynamic 'Targa Florio' 5291.51.07; 'Good Planet' GMT 232.30.44.22.03.001; Planet Ocean 215.30.40.20.03.002; Zenith Chronomaster Original 03.3200.3600/22.M3200.

29 March 2009, 11:16 PM	#28
CharlieG "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Charlie Location: NY Posts: 1,135	Beautiful watch Dan and great photo's

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