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Old 16 October 2018, 05:45 AM   #1
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Did I make a mistake? Tudor w/Dial from service

I've always wanted a blue Tudor Snowflake. I couldn't find one in my price range, so I bought this puppy (9411/0) for $4,800, which is a 1975 and, I'm being told, has OEM Tudor dial, hands and bezel from a service.

I then added a 78360 bracelet for $600 with 380 end links ($250).

I know its not the gorgeous faded original dial versions, but i still like it none the less. I'm never selling it and I do love it, but just curious if I'm missing something? As I'm no expert here.
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Old 16 October 2018, 05:48 AM   #2
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Old 16 October 2018, 04:00 PM   #3
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Well,
I almost pulled the trigger 6 months ago on a 1680 with service dial and hands. Basically, what I had in my mind was: I get a "new" functional watch with a dial and hands I can read at night with a vintage look. I'm not convinced by the new ceramic subs, but this one ticked the boxes: like new, 4 digits.....

If you are happy with a "new" watch which has vintage code and look, enjoy. I have a vintage GMT, with patinated dial and hands. Thats another was of loving watches...., untouched.

In my mind, both worlds can live together.

Btw: if I could find a nice blue snowflakes with brand new lumina and dial, in a nice case, at a fair price, I might consider buying it

My two cents
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Old 16 October 2018, 04:40 PM   #4
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Service parts give vintage a unique look. Not only restored functionality, it's clean and crisp presentation will appeal to some people and I'm a big fan of it.

Just make sure price is adjusted accordingly.
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Old 16 October 2018, 10:44 PM   #5
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Defer to the experts here but I think the dial looks okay.

The service variations have the white box around the date window where the original dials didn't. The fonts also look okay to me.

Again, its a shiny new toy now so personal preference.
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Old 17 October 2018, 01:47 AM   #6
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I love it. Reality is that a 9411 with an org dial and bezel would cost you at least $4k more. So this is a watch that you can wear every day. I wear mine in the shower, pool, ocean and even once while I took shots in net (ice hockey goalie)
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Old 17 October 2018, 01:20 PM   #7
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I love it too. New and reliable with vintage aesthetics. It’s not a precious collectible and it’s not trying to be. Enjoy!


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Wonderful! Congratulations.
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Old 18 October 2018, 12:40 AM   #9
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I love it too. New and reliable with vintage aesthetics. It’s not a precious collectible and it’s not trying to be. Enjoy!


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Thanks, everyone!! I really appreciate that. Feels better knowing I didn't make a crazy mistake. I'm using it as a daily, swapping in/out with my 16610LV (beaten up, but paid under $10k) and Tudor 7159/0, which I absolutely love.


THANK YOU, everyone!
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Old 18 October 2018, 12:40 AM   #10
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Thanks, everyone!! I really appreciate that. Feels better knowing I didn't make a crazy mistake. I'm using it as a daily, swapping in/out with my 16610LV (beaten up, but paid under $10k) and Tudor 7159/0, which I absolutely love.


THANK YOU, everyone!

I'm not looking to make money, but dont want to be stupid. Love the idea of handing down something really special to my children one day.
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Old 18 October 2018, 12:44 AM   #11
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Looks good to me. I hate faded, beat up watches that sellers charge a premium for. I think they look awful. You did it right...enjoy! I bet it would also look great on a leather strap too.
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Did I make a mistake? Tudor w/Dial from service

Snowflake prices have gotten out of hands and out of the price range I am willing to pay. Nothing wrong with the route you took.

If you want to and you have the extra cash, maybe over time you’ll be able to source a vintage dial/hands/bezel and get it back to a period correct piece.

I went a different route to get my “blue snowflake”. LOL

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Nice colourful collection, OP!
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Old 18 October 2018, 07:38 AM   #14
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Snowflake prices have gotten out of hands and out of the price range I am willing to pay. Nothing wrong with the route you took.

If you want to and you have the extra cash, maybe over time you’ll be able to source a vintage dial/hands/bezel and get it back to a period correct piece.

I went a different route to get my “blue snowflake”. LOL


Thats a really cool watch!! Will take a look
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Old 19 October 2018, 11:44 AM   #15
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Looks good to me. I hate faded, beat up watches that sellers charge a premium for. I think they look awful. You did it right...enjoy! I bet it would also look great on a leather strap too.
Do you have any good recs for where to get a nice leather strap? I have one from ATTILA ASZODI, but they take so long to get.
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Old 19 October 2018, 12:02 PM   #16
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Gunny Straps and Combat Straps are my two favorites.
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Old 20 October 2018, 08:54 AM   #17
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Old 20 October 2018, 12:23 PM   #18
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I don’t think so...it looks great...I think there’s a place for all vintage Rolex...original and restored...wear it in good health!
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Old 20 October 2018, 02:07 PM   #19
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I don’t think so...it looks great...I think there’s a place for all vintage Rolex...original and restored...wear it in good health!
thanks!! I'm pretty happy. Especially now
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Old 20 October 2018, 11:28 PM   #20
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Gunny Straps and Combat Straps are my two favorites.

Anyone else have strap recs? Where can I get a good NATO?
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