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3 April 2016, 04:32 PM | #1 |
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Help please with Tudor Snowflake purchase
I'm buying the pictured Tudor a Snowflake 9411/0 shortly. Do any of the Tudor experts see anything odd about the auto rotor? I can't find another example of this style of printing on it. Most seem to have engraving with a different style completely. I am a bit worried that the rotor is aftermarket or even that the whole movement is suspect.
I am paying good money so want to be sure. I would really appreciate any input. Many thanks |
3 April 2016, 05:48 PM | #2 |
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I have this exact same type on a 1978 Tudor Submariner. It is legit.
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4 April 2016, 01:20 AM | #3 |
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Great thanks. Couldn't find other examples.
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9 April 2016, 01:18 AM | #4 |
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9 April 2016, 02:50 AM | #5 |
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It's the type used on the later 9411/0s. Mine is from c1976 (serial 845***) and looks like this, attached. Whether yours is period-correct depends on the age of the watch, I'd think. It's probably fine, but it's also possible that the auto rotor was replaced, if it's an earlier model, like mine.
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9 April 2016, 07:40 AM | #6 |
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That insert is sweet and fat.
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9 April 2016, 11:40 AM | #7 |
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Very nice watch!
I believe 77/78 had some movements with less finishing touches - normal and nothing to worry about. Ususally the print is black, this looks to have morphed into blue And here is my late 79 937,xxx movement And similar insert - almost as fat Yes, killer insert!
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9 April 2016, 11:41 AM | #8 |
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I have never seen a kissing 40 Blue Tudor insert before.
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10 April 2016, 12:28 AM | #9 |
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There are some out there and they look spectacular.
Mine below, if not kissing is at least softly whispering in her ear
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16 April 2016, 01:29 AM | #10 |
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Thanks for all the further contributions guys. So impressed with the expertise here as always. Really looking forward to this one inbound early next week.
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20 April 2016, 11:17 PM | #11 |
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...and here it is after a sympathetic service, a plexi polish and a new lume pip.
Nicer in the flesh than in the sale photos. Thanks to all for the advice |
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