Nanuq Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 I think I've been bitten by the Snowflake bug. Yeah yeah yeah ... "it's about time!!" but them's the facts. So how many obvious errors do you see with Yuki's offering? Other than the CGs of course. I'm thinking I need to offload a couple gens and snatch up one of these as a nice beater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 They are a great beater Nanuq! I love mine and wear it nearly everyday!! My understanding from when I started to build mine, was the old style MBW 5513 Polex case was the best case offering for this. I have absolutely no idea where my case comes from, as it is a superb case. I think its a Vietnam release, but the original owner didn't tell me where on earth they sourced it from. Dial's pretty much need to be gen as well as the hands. At least, that's what I would suggest. There is nothing quite like a gen dial I admit I went way overboard on my Franken, but it turned out so nicely that I definitely will never complain! The Yuki case looks decent from first glance. Will they sell just the case set? Comparing it to mine now and I'd say the caseback looks too thick. The CG's (as you pointed out) will need some love. Rehaut looks to be a little wokish to me. Hands all look too thick and the square hour hand looks a little off. Doesn't look quite square enough. Just my 0.02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 Here's some reference pics of my case: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomad89 Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 (edited) I got mine for $300! 2784 ticking inside it. Same case and dial as Yuki supplies. Edited September 8, 2010 by nomad89 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pr0digy30 Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 I'll bite... $300 from where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeSentier Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 I'll bite... $300 from where? Yeah-from where...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted September 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 For $300 I'll bite twice! Spill it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomad89 Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 (edited) For you guys $600. Deal? Edited September 8, 2010 by nomad89 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted September 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 Yumpin' yimminy, let's see a non-date meters-first version, dial closeups? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 For you guys $600. Deal? Details??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted September 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 ........bearing in mind that as a member and not a collector, you're not about to start listing a bunch of these, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomad89 Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 ........bearing in mind that as a member and not a collector, you're not about to start listing a bunch of these, right? Oh wells... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted September 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 Ah well.... there I go again, killing all the fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 Boo.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pr0digy30 Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 There is always this chap on iOffer.. http://www.ioffer.com/i/rolex-tudor-submariner-9411-snow-flake-166380895 But as someone pointed out, these say OYSTER PRINCE when they should really say PRINCE OYSTERDATE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted September 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 Yumpin' Yimminy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastrmindalliance Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 I want one too, but without the skills to build the choices are confusing. Hoping someone will point out the best way to buy OOB in this thread (aka - "buy the wm9" for rlx subs). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 What can I say... Snowflakes are, in my opinion, the pinacle of Submariner aesthetics By that, I mean there are no white-gold surrounds, just direct white on black markers, made slightly 3-D by the lume. The square markers, I have found to be more visible than regular Sub dials, and I suspect that may be from the eye registering a straight line and angles more than a curved line. Other plus features are all the ruggedness and reliability of a Rolex-built watch, but none of the unwanted attention of the word 'Rolex' on the dial The day I complete my own Snowflake Project, I will be very satisfied It's a fantastic watch, definitely something any Sub fan should have in their collection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 nice, secrets out! ive noticed that seller just never knew they were the same case as Yuki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 There is always this chap on iOffer.. http://www.ioffer.com/i/rolex-tudor-submariner-9411-snow-flake-166380895 But as someone pointed out, these say OYSTER PRINCE when they should really say PRINCE OYSTERDATE. That looks pretty decent actually. The hands are completely wrong. The square end looks more diamond shaped, and they are way too fat. However, the case looks decent. It's interesting that they are loading in a 2836-2 in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pr0digy30 Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 nice, secrets out! ive noticed that seller just never knew they were the same case as Yuki Should be no secrets in this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 Should be no secrets in this game. the intonation meant was one of facetious joy over a cheaper source than Yuki. agreed this is a community of sharing and helping each other with our hobby... or at least i would like to think so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted September 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 agreed this is a community of sharing and helping each other with our hobby... or at least i would like to think so. Absolutely! This is why we exist... to share watch information. Well spotted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member X Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 Ok, noob question... So the iOffer link would be a good base watch for a dial and hands swap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 x...lets put it this way...Yuki sells the 9411 case for about $400 alone and sells a similar watch for $850...I'm sure you can talk Yuki and the ioffer guy down...sourcing better dial and handset~$168 (Yuki)...ioffer watch is $668 total... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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