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  1. thevespabandit Oct 14, 2018

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    Hi all,
    After much perusing, bidding and researching I've managed to nab my first speedie. My 30th birthday came nearly a year early!

    I haven't opened the case back yet, but attached are some photos I've just taken.
    Awful pun, but I'm over the moon, finding hard to work with the arrival.

    It's not keeping amazing time so will have to source a reputable place to have it serviced here in Melbourne.

    Watch is a 145.022-69 with holzer bracelet, pre moon case back.

    Happy to finally be on board
     
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  2. Etp095 Oct 14, 2018

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    Congratulations on your 1st speedmaster! Hopefully the 1st of many more to come your way.
     
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  3. qboa Oct 14, 2018

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    Nice one!
     
  4. Dan S Oct 14, 2018

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    Congrats - enjoy it!
     
  5. Om3ga321 Oct 14, 2018

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    You've caught the bug , now good luck with your bank account.
    Nice watch by the way.
     
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  6. kingsrider Thank you Sir! May I have another? Oct 14, 2018

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    You are in trouble now.
     
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  7. thevespabandit Oct 14, 2018

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    I think I was the moment I signed up to this forum :whistling:



    Thanks for the well wishes, much appreciated everyone cheers.

    It seems to be keeping much better time now. Only issue is the chrono function seizes then continues
     
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  8. omegaswisst Oct 14, 2018

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    Congratulations on your pick up:thumbsup: . Let us know how you go with servicing in Melbourne.

    I'm not sure if you know but @photo500 is member of the forum who is a watchmaker and does great work. He is located in Perth so it means sending your watch across. You an check his work out at https://www.lewiswatchco.com/
     
  9. peripatus Oct 14, 2018

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  10. maanu Oct 14, 2018

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    Congratulations!!
     
  11. gostang9 Oct 14, 2018

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    Welcome!
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  12. Toishome Oct 14, 2018

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    I was watching this beauty on Ebay also :D
     
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  13. guaranteed.rohu Oct 14, 2018

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    congrats, beauty!
     
  14. thevespabandit Oct 15, 2018

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    Thanks so much for that- I'll no doubt reach out to him for a chat. Cheers!

    @gostang9 YES! Haha! I love that, Cheers!

    Thanks again guys, still pinching myself at how lucky I am to have gotten one.
     
  15. Tonyash Oct 15, 2018

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    Lovely watch, congratulations and +1 for Adam at Lewis watch.
    In Melbourne my favourite is Rory MacDonald. https://www.rmacdonald.com.au/profile.html
    Adam is more Omega focused but both are great watchmakers and lovely guys to deal with.
     
  16. Renton Oct 15, 2018

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    beautiful! congrats and wear in good health
     
  17. Seaborg Oct 15, 2018

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    Great watch!
     
  18. thevespabandit Oct 15, 2018

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    Thanks so much for that- I'll no doubt reach out to him for a chat. Cheers!

    @gostang9 YES! Haha! I love that, Cheers!
     
  19. thevespabandit Oct 15, 2018

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    Thanks @Tonyash, I'll definitely look into that both options, but awesome that a few of you know Adam, that's awesome! His website looks great

    Cheers all again!
     
  20. 1972Steve Oct 15, 2018

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    Welcome to the show. Lovely patina. Heirloom for sure.
     
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