ubiquitous 0 Posted July 26, 2009 Recently, I built a Tudor 9411 Snowflake for my good friend Lanikai- A watch that he had been looking to have built for a year since having seen my own personal project Sub. This project is pretty straightforward and a lot of fun. We started out with an older style MBW 5513 case; Zig had done a fantastic job of drilling lugs and shaping CG's- Two case mods that I don't enjoy doing, so I'm thankful that this one started off with a good basis in that dept. Movement of choice was the ETA 2783; the genuine uses an ETA 2784, and so this was a close match. The reasons for going with this movement are many, though the biggest is the fact that the movement is basically the gen equivalent. Can't beat that... Dial and hands- Dial was a NOS original that I had tucked away in the parts bin. I thought this was a great opportunity to roll this one out... Hands- NOS lumi replacements from RSC... Let's begin... Case it up... It would only be fitting to add a NOS insert as well... Add a NOS 125... And done... The nice crisp white markers, hands and pearl really make this one a jaw dropper... Thanks for looking! Ubi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 996 Posted July 26, 2009 Oh now that is one sweet franken my man! Allways had a soft spot for a nice Tudor. Never took the common line of them being Rolex's poor cousin. One big advantage is that folk don't automaticly asume it's a rep. Great work mate, thanks very much for posting it. Hope to see some more of your work here. Great to have you back! Regards, Col. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crab 0 Posted February 5, 2010 What a splendid vintage diver, I am very impressed. How poor would I have to get to have one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted February 5, 2010 That is farking awesome, I'm beyond jealous! Crab - I think that would easily cost $1-2k+? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedzmaster 0 Posted September 1, 2010 That is farking awesome, I'm beyond jealous! Crab - I think that would easily cost $1-2k+? I just got one for $500! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBH 7 Posted September 1, 2010 That is farking awesome, I'm beyond jealous! Crab - I think that would easily cost $1-2k+? I just got one for $500! Pictures or it never happened............. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedzmaster 0 Posted September 1, 2010 That is farking awesome, I'm beyond jealous! Crab - I think that would easily cost $1-2k+? I just got one for $500! Pictures or it never happened............. As soon as it arrives, will post pics! Plus, I have to swap dials too. I scored a gen blue Snowflake date dial for $80! The one I got has a black dial. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBH 7 Posted September 1, 2010 That is farking awesome, I'm beyond jealous! Crab - I think that would easily cost $1-2k+? I just got one for $500! Pictures or it never happened............. As soon as it arrives, will post pics! Plus, I have to swap dials too. I scored a gen blue Snowflake date dial for $80! The one I got has a black dial. Can you pm me with the size of the dial when you get a chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eiderdaus 0 Posted September 1, 2010 very very very nice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedzmaster 0 Posted September 1, 2010 very very very nice Thanks! I got my Tudor sub bracelet waiting... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedzmaster 0 Posted September 1, 2010 Its a rep. I can get you Tudor clasps of just about any kind. • Flip-lock brushed, like the one above, which is smooth • Flip-lock brushed but with stamped links • Flip-lock with polished center • folded clasp, brushed The top one is for my Tudor Prince Date Chronograph Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedzmaster 0 Posted September 1, 2010 Just look at what a 3M Pad does: Looks sweet! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedzmaster 0 Posted September 1, 2010 I did some adjustments to the flip-lock. Check it out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eiderdaus 0 Posted September 1, 2010 looks like the front door of my refridgerator good brush Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turnipz 0 Posted February 22, 2011 (edited) What about the caseback on this, you just keep the rolex one that came with it or is there a place to get reps of them from? Or maybe one of the other tudor reps would fit? Edited February 22, 2011 by turnipz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThinkBachs 1 Posted February 22, 2011 Thanks for taking the time to do the write-up and great photos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redxds 0 Posted June 16, 2013 I know I'm digging upsome old stuff but this deserves another look. Very nice. I'm pondering a build but I couldn't source these parts in a lifetime. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheInthusiest 0 Posted June 16, 2013 Very nice! Well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
