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10 December 2017, 01:03 AM | #1 |
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Tudor Snowflake, need your opinions please
Hi all, I might purchase this Tudor Snowflake. It was a a one owner,purchased in the late 1960's. Apparently only serviced once.
The lume marker is missing from the diamond in the second hand. I can see that the U in Tudor has flaked a bit also. Traces of minor corrosion at the bottom The date change occurs at 1:15 AM as oppsed to midnight like the Rolex. Since winding it last night, it has kept perfect time. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated! Cheers
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10 December 2017, 01:51 AM | #2 |
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Can you take worse photos? I am looking for the challenge.
It is legit but the photos are far too poor to delve deep. It looks like a poorly polished 1968 but photos are blurry enough to hide foul play.
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10 December 2017, 01:57 AM | #3 |
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Sorry about pictures. Older iPhone, and I'm not really good at it lol
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10 December 2017, 02:29 AM | #4 |
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Would be a "pass" for me due to myriad serious issues not the least of which is the case condition and significant evidence of corrosion. Might clean up and serve as a respectable daily wearer if the price properly reflected the significant flaws. Just my .02
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10 December 2017, 02:34 AM | #5 |
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Thanks for your input. Part of me thought of buying it for the bezel insert alone. I was told it would fit my 1680 red
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10 December 2017, 04:15 AM | #6 |
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It would be by far wrong insert for a 1680 Red.
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10 December 2017, 05:24 AM | #7 |
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Ok thanks. Good to know
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10 December 2017, 05:40 AM | #8 |
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I'd pass - it's in pretty poor shape. But, if the price is right, and you like it - and a challenge - it might be worth it. Get the hand/s 'relumed'/stabilised, have the case refinished, get a new crystal and have it serviced. The bracelet could be refurbished, too. Probably looking at a couple of grand on top to do that lot. The insert fits fine on a 1680. I've done it. Same case/bezel assembly, and inserts are interchangeable.
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That watch is total B.S.
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