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Frogman4me · 20 March 2011, 12:21 AM

I was gonna wait for my new camera to come in on Monday but just could not wait to share with you guys. I recently purchased my first Tudor

When I first got into Rolex I thought Tudor was something I would never have interest in. But after seeing the snowflake sub and doing a little research on Tudor models I realized they are just as fun to collect as Rolex, especially vintage models as the build quality is identical to Rolex, minus the movement of course. Special thanks to the seller and DP for his advice

Well here she is 68' 7016 snowflake, this watch was owned by a navy serviceman hence the engraving on the caseback. Enjoy

I borrowed some pics from the seller:

Time to find the right NATO

Bund strap?

cronin · 20 March 2011, 12:24 AM

You really can't beat that patina!

Dan Pierce · 20 March 2011, 12:39 AM

Looks freakin' great, David.

Love that super dome!

You'll have endless strap fun too.

The snowflake is something special and combined with that beautiful patina, it'll put a smile on your face every time you wear it.

dP

Prince · 20 March 2011, 12:47 AM

I agree with Dan on the super dome. It looks like it could survive the Marianas Trench. Oh wait! It probably COULD!!!

Great photos of your beautiful Tudor, David!

lhanddds · 20 March 2011, 12:49 AM

Wow, great dial and bezel. One of the nicest I've seen

PhilM · 20 March 2011, 01:33 AM

I know that watch..... And It's great to see that it's still about, absolutely lovely patina

sleddog · 20 March 2011, 01:35 AM

Very nice David......It almost has a mustard or pumpkin colour to it!

I like it, congratulations!!

Baco Noir · 20 March 2011, 01:41 AM

Wow, that's some sexy plexy on that snowflake!!!

Racer X · 20 March 2011, 02:23 AM

Cool watch David! Is it the same size as a sub? The case somehow seems larger.

HL65 · 20 March 2011, 02:39 AM

David--I love that!!! Awesome Patina--amazing!! Great find and wear it in good health my friend!!!

YetiBiker · 20 March 2011, 02:43 AM

+ 1 on the patina! That is just beautiful! Wear in good health

Frogman4me · 20 March 2011, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by lhanddds

Wow, great dial and bezel. One of the nicest I've seen

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

Very nice David......It almost has a mustard or pumpkin colour to it!

I like it, congratulations!!

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

David--I love that!!! Awesome Patina--amazing!! Great find and wear it in good health my friend!!!

Thanks everyone! I am loving wearing this watch, I can just stare at the dial all day!

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Originally Posted by Racer X

Cool watch David! Is it the same size as a sub? The case somehow seems larger.

The same my friend, its just my spaghetti noodle wrist that makes it looks so big

Paulie 50 · 20 March 2011, 03:12 AM

It just looks like a proper watch, fantastic, wear it well.

johnbeth · 20 March 2011, 03:15 AM

beautiful!

Racer X · 20 March 2011, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Frogman4me

The same my friend, its just my spaghetti noodle wrist that makes it looks so big

Haha! Well it looks fantastic on you. You're making me want to buy one!

Frogman4me · 20 March 2011, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Racer X

Haha! Well it looks fantastic on you. You're making me want to buy one!

Thanks buddy! You should the Snowflake is one of a kind

Racer X · 20 March 2011, 03:46 AM

BTW, when I saw the title of this thread, I thought you had picked up THE ONE (DRSD). How goes that search?

Frogman4me · 20 March 2011, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Racer X

BTW, when I saw the title of this thread, I thought you had picked up THE ONE (DRSD). How goes that search?

I wish! It's been a tough one, when I found one I wanted I didn't have the funds, then when I had the funds I couldn't find one! Now I'm just gonna sit back and hope this can hold me over for a month or two.

model7el · 20 March 2011, 04:46 AM

great watch

Racer X · 20 March 2011, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Frogman4me

I wish! It's been a tough one, when I found one I wanted I didn't have the funds, then when I had the funds I couldn't find one! Now I'm just gonna sit back and hope this can hold me over for a month or two.

Well, it is a beautiful piece and should hold you for a while. As for the DRSD, you'll get it eventually when the time is right. I missed out on several red subs before I found the one I bought and I'm now glad I "missed" those others.

greekbum · 20 March 2011, 08:09 AM

I like it !!!!

Beaumont Miller II · 20 March 2011, 08:22 AM

David, beautiful watch and stunning patina. It will put a smile on your face whenever you wear it and on mine when I see it. Congrats.

bboldt3 · 20 March 2011, 08:47 AM

that crystal is spectacular. a thing of beauty.

Frogman4me · 20 March 2011, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Beaumont Miller II

David, beautiful watch and stunning patina. It will put a smile on your face whenever you wear it and on mine when I see it. Congrats.

Thanks John! I haven't talked to you in a while I hope all is well my friend.

gregmoeck · 20 March 2011, 09:26 AM

wow, looks great on a strap

sfglenrock · 20 March 2011, 09:28 AM

Beautiful Snowflake. Love the bezel and there's nothing better IMHO than that super dome. Congrats! Great choice.

TRW · 20 March 2011, 09:29 AM

Very Nice David,Congratulations.Well Done

Jason71 · 20 March 2011, 11:57 AM

David, that is one HOT watch

Congrats!!!!!!!!

dddrees · 20 March 2011, 12:05 PM

Vice nice David, Luv the look of the Tudor Snowflake.

threemonkeys · 20 March 2011, 02:14 PM

Amazing. Where do you folks find such wonderful vintage pieces? I love the engraving. Makes the watch more special and unique IMO.

20 March 2011, 12:21 AM	#1
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	New arrival! Warning extremely sexy patina ahead! I was gonna wait for my new camera to come in on Monday but just could not wait to share with you guys. I recently purchased my first Tudor When I first got into Rolex I thought Tudor was something I would never have interest in. But after seeing the snowflake sub and doing a little research on Tudor models I realized they are just as fun to collect as Rolex, especially vintage models as the build quality is identical to Rolex, minus the movement of course. Special thanks to the seller and DP for his advice Well here she is 68' 7016 snowflake, this watch was owned by a navy serviceman hence the engraving on the caseback. Enjoy I borrowed some pics from the seller: Time to find the right NATO Bund strap?

20 March 2011, 12:39 AM	#3
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,879	Looks freakin' great, David. Love that super dome! You'll have endless strap fun too. The snowflake is something special and combined with that beautiful patina, it'll put a smile on your face every time you wear it. 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

20 March 2011, 12:47 AM	#4
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	I agree with Dan on the super dome. It looks like it could survive the Marianas Trench. Oh wait! It probably COULD!!! Great photos of your beautiful Tudor, David! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

20 March 2011, 01:35 AM	#7
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,915	Very nice David......It almost has a mustard or pumpkin colour to it! I like it, congratulations!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

20 March 2011, 02:39 AM	#10
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,563	David--I love that!!! Awesome Patina--amazing!! Great find and wear it in good health my friend!!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

20 March 2011, 12:24 AM	#2
cronin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Drew Location: . Posts: 299	You really can't beat that patina!

20 March 2011, 12:49 AM	#5
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Wow, great dial and bezel. One of the nicest I've seen

20 March 2011, 01:33 AM	#6
PhilM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: London Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,765	I know that watch..... And It's great to see that it's still about, absolutely lovely patina

20 March 2011, 01:41 AM	#8
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,854	Wow, that's some sexy plexy on that snowflake!!!

20 March 2011, 02:23 AM	#9
Racer X "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Unknown Posts: 999	Cool watch David! Is it the same size as a sub? The case somehow seems larger.

20 March 2011, 02:43 AM	#11
YetiBiker "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Vijay Location: Louisiana, USA Watch: ..sure, why not? Posts: 368	+ 1 on the patina! That is just beautiful! Wear in good health

20 March 2011, 03:12 AM	#13
Paulie 50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lancs. England Posts: 993	It just looks like a proper watch, fantastic, wear it well.

20 March 2011, 03:15 AM	#14
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	beautiful!

20 March 2011, 03:46 AM	#17
Racer X "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Unknown Posts: 999	BTW, when I saw the title of this thread, I thought you had picked up THE ONE (DRSD). How goes that search?

20 March 2011, 04:46 AM	#19
model7el Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Jose Antonio Location: mexico Watch: GMT Posts: 49	great watch

20 March 2011, 08:09 AM	#21
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,415	I like it !!!! __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

20 March 2011, 08:22 AM	#22
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	David, beautiful watch and stunning patina. It will put a smile on your face whenever you wear it and on mine when I see it. Congrats. __________________

20 March 2011, 08:47 AM	#23
bboldt3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: milwaukee Posts: 5	that crystal is spectacular. a thing of beauty.

20 March 2011, 09:26 AM	#25
gregmoeck "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maui Watch: Patek Posts: 2,032	wow, looks great on a strap

20 March 2011, 09:28 AM	#26
sfglenrock "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: NJ & Cape Cod Watch: Smallcrown Posts: 287	Beautiful Snowflake. Love the bezel and there's nothing better IMHO than that super dome. Congrats! Great choice.

20 March 2011, 09:29 AM	#27
TRW Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Tim Location: tennessee Watch: 16623 YM Posts: 3,630	Very Nice David,Congratulations.Well Done

20 March 2011, 11:57 AM	#28
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	David, that is one HOT watch Congrats!!!!!!!! __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

20 March 2011, 12:05 PM	#29
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Vice nice David, Luv the look of the Tudor Snowflake. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

20 March 2011, 02:14 PM	#30
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	Amazing. Where do you folks find such wonderful vintage pieces? I love the engraving. Makes the watch more special and unique IMO.

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