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Offline G.MAC

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A not so new addition
« on: April 16, 2012, 01:17:08 PM »
I must have been bitten by the vintage bug lately from this forum. My first piece that is way older than me. Have been looking everywhere in this color and finally found it. Nothing to shout about but am thoroughly happy with it.



with the customary wrist shot.

now looking to do some restoration on it.
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Re: A not so new addition
« Reply #1 on: April 16, 2012, 01:19:52 PM »
wow so many snowflake lately  :thumbsup:
can create a sub forum with hanz and hobbits  :Laughing_on_floor:

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Re: A not so new addition
« Reply #2 on: April 16, 2012, 01:26:32 PM »
Congrats, nice piece. 9xxxx or 7xxx series? Service history? Send it back to rsc and get them to service the watch. Remember to tell the not to change the dial, hands and bezel insert unless they have the Tritium version which I doubt.

ck77,

Sub forum? So far I remember only got hanz, gmac, myself and the M.N. version at the Panerai GTG, but don't know who is the owner. As for me, just got offered a 7021 but don't think I will pick it up.

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Re: A not so new addition
« Reply #3 on: April 16, 2012, 02:05:00 PM »
Bro Hobbit, its the 9xxxx series. Am actually just looking to change the bezel only. Have you done any such restoration. Mind to PM me the estimate charges? Thanks in advance.
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Re: A not so new addition
« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2012, 02:17:41 PM »
Bro Hobbit, its the 9xxxx series. Am actually just looking to change the bezel only. Have you done any such restoration. Mind to PM me the estimate charges? Thanks in advance.
Why change the bezel?
It looks ok from your pics... the bezel insert needs some love...
At least it's nicely faded.
Bezel insert with tritium pip does not come cheap... Four figure number...
I will stick to my luminova pip bezel insert... hahaha
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Re: A not so new addition
« Reply #5 on: April 16, 2012, 03:19:42 PM »
The bezel insert i can live with. The bezel is a little rusty so I do not know if it is ok to leave it like that or not. Hence just want to change the bezel.
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Re: A not so new addition
« Reply #6 on: April 16, 2012, 03:31:16 PM »
The bezel insert i can live with. The bezel is a little rusty so I do not know if it is ok to leave it like that or not. Hence just want to change the bezel.
Rusty?
Inside or out?
Stainless steel wor... maybe bring it for a thorough cleaning... could be just grime and DNA... lol
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Re: A not so new addition
« Reply #7 on: April 16, 2012, 04:59:57 PM »
G.MAC,

Nope I have not done such restoration. Normally when it comes to Rolex and Tudor, I leave it to RSC/ TSC. They are pretty good in what they are doing. Have to be clear with what you want done but once that is agreed upon, it is plain sailing.

I agree with hanz079, it may just be grime and DNA. Also these bezel are the press and turn bezel. There is no ratcheting mechanism and it is dual direction. There is a friction spring under the bezel that holds the bezel in place. You need to press down the bezel to rotate. What I suggest you do is to send the watch to RSC and get a quote. I had my Tudor serviced for free as the watch is more then 40 years old. However the service is a no parts change service. The watch has been pressure tested to 20 ATM and timed. It is currently running +1 seconds a day. Not bad for a 41 year old watch.

The other thing about sending to RSC, is to get the watch registered to your name and have it checked for originality and theft (you better be sure it is not stolen as RSC will take the watch away if it appears in their database). This verification can take between 10 to 30 days as they have to wait for Tudor to check and respond (this is based on my experience with the 94110 and the 7016/0).

hanz079,

Sadly even SS 316L and 904 can erode and corrode. I have seen it and that is the reason why RSC has service cases just in case a case has pitting corrosion beyond repair. The GMT Master that I have has a service case as the original case has been damaged beyond repair.
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Re: A not so new addition
« Reply #8 on: April 16, 2012, 05:21:31 PM »
Ohhh... I was under the impression that the term stainless steel means it won't rust  ???
Anyway, I myself had an idiotic moment with the turn bezel...
The moment I receive the watch... I thought is was faulty as there were no clicks when turning...  :Laughing_on_floor:
Stupid me... :laugh:
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Re: A not so new addition
« Reply #9 on: April 16, 2012, 08:01:11 PM »
Nice! Snowflake is one of my favourite sub :thumbsup:


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Tyler

I must have been bitten by the vintage bug lately from this forum. My first piece that is way older than me. Have been looking everywhere in this color and finally found it. Nothing to shout about but am thoroughly happy with it.



with the customary wrist shot.

now looking to do some restoration on it.

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Re: A not so new addition
« Reply #10 on: April 16, 2012, 08:39:34 PM »
Nice! Snowflake is one of my favourite sub :thumbsup:


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Nice piece indeed, 7xxx or 9xxxx series? Looks to be in great condition.

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Re: A not so new addition
« Reply #11 on: April 16, 2012, 08:48:01 PM »
6xxx,xxx This one is early.  ;)

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Tyler

Nice! Snowflake is one of my favourite sub :thumbsup:


Regards


Nice piece indeed, 7xxx or 9xxxx series? Looks to be in great condition.

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Re: A not so new addition
« Reply #12 on: April 16, 2012, 09:37:03 PM »
6xxx,xxx This one is early.  ;)

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Tyler

Nice! Snowflake is one of my favourite sub :thumbsup:


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Nice piece indeed, 7xxx or 9xxxx series? Looks to be in great condition.

Your serial number 6xxxxx means it is a 7016/0 model.

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Re: A not so new addition
« Reply #13 on: April 17, 2012, 06:44:32 AM »
Bro Tyler, your snowflake is absolutely fantastic. Did you do any restoration work to it?
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Re: A not so new addition
« Reply #14 on: April 17, 2012, 07:49:49 AM »
Only on the hands. The dial is untouch.

Thanks for the comment.  :Cheers:

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Tyler

Bro Tyler, your snowflake is absolutely fantastic. Did you do any restoration work to it?

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Re: A not so new addition
« Reply #15 on: April 18, 2012, 02:06:08 PM »
can anybody pm me wt is the market price abt tis vintage ? tqvm

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Re: A not so new addition
« Reply #16 on: April 18, 2012, 03:41:32 PM »
You ready for this?

Anything from RM2k to RM30k depends on condition.

A poor sample with badly damage case and less visible dial will fetch less and a like new one would cost more. Also the age of the watch will be a factor too. The older will cost more. A 7016 will usually cost more than a 94010 assuming we're talking about snowflake subs here.

Hope this helps.

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can anybody pm me wt is the market price abt tis vintage ? tqvm
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Re: A not so new addition
« Reply #17 on: April 18, 2012, 04:50:16 PM »
Nice collection indeed,


Just curious,

Did Tudor use Rolex crown at that time?

Is updated black bay worth considering?


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Re: A not so new addition
« Reply #18 on: April 18, 2012, 05:00:15 PM »
If is below 10k, I would.

Then again I probably have too many subs-looking watch.  :P

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Tyler

Nice collection indeed,


Just curious,

Did Tudor use Rolex crown at that time?

Is updated black bay worth considering?

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Re: A not so new addition
« Reply #19 on: April 18, 2012, 05:12:09 PM »
Yes. They use the rolex crown at that time. I considered the black bay but my dream was always the original vintage.
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Re: A not so new addition
« Reply #20 on: April 18, 2012, 05:55:20 PM »
Vintage? Which one? I'm curious to know what's your choice.


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Tyler

Yes. They use the rolex crown at that time. I considered the black bay but my dream was always the original vintage.

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Re: A not so new addition
« Reply #21 on: April 18, 2012, 06:31:36 PM »
the snowflake. the black bay is the reissue of the snowflake.
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Re: A not so new addition
« Reply #22 on: April 18, 2012, 08:57:16 PM »
Soli, i did not notice the post here... I tot you were going to post in other subforum  :mooning:

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Re: A not so new addition
« Reply #23 on: April 18, 2012, 09:06:57 PM »
There's 2 reference with snowflake hands and dial. The 7016/7021 and 94010/94011. Blue dial and black dial.

The Basel2012 model is close but not completely faithful to the original.

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the snowflake. the black bay is the reissue of the snowflake.