redwatch Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 +1 Jet......I'm very curious now! Also - you mentioned this in your first 7031 post: Since I had dismantled my 9411 Snowflake Dismantled?? Are you up to something interesting with your Snowflake as well?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted April 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 Ahhh... Yes... The 9411 was parted out. The snowflake parts live on in ChiMan's new 9411 (dial, hands and 25-125); the old case was reassembled into a new watch that was sent off to a friend of justasgood's... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 hooray Wow, R. Very purty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 Hmmm, what else is up Uber-Ubi's sleeve... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 Ahhh... Yes... The 9411 was parted out. The snowflake parts live on in ChiMan's new 9411 (dial, hands and 25-125); the old case was reassembled into a new watch that was sent off to a friend of justasgood's... Very nice!!! So no more Ubi Snowflake huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted April 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 Yeah... The 9411 has come and gone. Great watch... Lots of fun to build and was a favorite in my collection. It was just time for something different... Maybe I'll build another down the road sometime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre V Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 What an amazing project Ubi! What a difference an SS bezel and Cyclopic Tropic does to the overall watch Stay with that Oyster I would, if going for gen Oyster - go for a 7836 folded with 280 endlinks! (although quite rare birds these days)...a set of 380s will work too. Now, this is one 7032 that I really, rea-lee, realily want! more than the new Heritagiago MC. Lovin' it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted April 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 Thanks, A! I did indeed explore the idea of a 7836, but the folded links are just not my pref 78360 heavy link fits my requirements, though! This has been a fun project thus far... Moving along a lot easier than I anticipated... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gplracer Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Looking good R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 Thanks, sir. It's getting there... Slowly, but surely... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 Wow the master strikes again! Those hands are incredible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 R., can you give me a hint on where to get the correct crystal with cyclops? I am desperately searching for one for my 7031 project... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 There are NOS crystals still floating about out there, but be prepared for some exorbitant pricing (anywhere from $350 - $525 depending) There are aftermarket crystals out there, but they are the domed ones without cyclops... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 Rumors seed : that DW is preparing one 7031 case , and he will get it on sale on half of May. Do you got extra info about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 What I do know: gplracer and I have assisted DW with some small details on his 7031. I've not yet seen any actual case pics, however, so I can't comment on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 Thank you UBI, sorry, but I'm anxious to know news about . I need to have my MONTE CARLO too . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gplracer Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 DW is working hard on this one. I am very hopeful that it will be a good rep. My 7734 movement is ready and waiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted May 6, 2010 Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 Ahhh... Yes... The 9411 was parted out. The snowflake parts live on in ChiMan's new 9411 (dial, hands and 25-125); the old case was reassembled into a new watch that was sent off to a friend of justasgood's... Ooooh Ubi...She's beautiful...I absolutely adore it...need to get me one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 Ooooh Ubi...She's beautiful...I absolutely adore it...need to get me one K- I'm looking into it for you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 Probabily i missed this info... but i can't help asking.. where can we get this watch? Ubi, you're the number one, you have such a good taste and skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 ryaku, Thanks for the kind words, sir The vintage Tudor Chronographs have always been an object of interest to me since first seeing discussion on them a few years back. My intrigue was especially piqued as there's not much written about them; a model somewhat shrouded in mystery There are a very limited number of gens out there due to not being strong sellers in their time and they tend to command high prices as a result of their rare nature. I felt that getting the watch you see here would be the next best choice for a vintage style, plexi crystal piece and since I was at a point of waiting with another project, I figured it would be a good opportunity to start another This particular watch was delivered by NDT. I've since been in the process of procuring some genuine parts and am having a custom dial painted, so I'm now at a point where I'm at a wait period with this project as well. Funny how that works... BTW, there are a couple of other sources for picking up a vintage MC; Phong has one for sale (currently offered at $1950) and I believe DW will be releasing one shortly as well... Hope this helps //ubi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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