1969 vs 1974 speedmaster

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I've got one of those olde worlde things we primitive folks hereabouts call a PC. Yup, the one on the left is the same size as a credit card on my screen. You did know I meant "from one side of the bezel to the other"....?
Nope didn't catch that haha! Absurd in a different way, huh? Haha
 
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Well, I believe I can answer the OP's question. Put a ruler to the screen in the first post and it's perfectly clear that the bezel on the left is 85mm across, whilst the one on the right is 72mm across.

I really can't think how everybody else missed that.

I didn’t, it’s what I posted 😵‍💫. Jus using my eyes mind, no digital calipers or old school wooden rulers for me 😝
 
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Leather strap watch is the 1969..


Metal strap is the 1974...
 
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I put all the watches away for now, except for this minty 1974, which beyond all reasonable non-scientific analysis tends to wear smaller. I'll wear the 1974 for a few weeks before I think about buying another watch...

Thanks for humoring me and providing answers.

Have a great weekend all:
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I didn’t, it’s what I posted 😵‍💫. Jus using my eyes mind, no digital calipers or old school wooden rulers for me 😝

I humbly acknowledge your precedence and bow to the ancient wisdom.
 
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I humbly acknowledge your precedence and bow to the ancient wisdom.
Fair enough. Thanks!
 
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I put all the watches away for now, except for this minty 1974, which beyond all reasonable non-scientific analysis tends to wear smaller. I'll wear the 1974 for a few weeks before I think about buying another watch...

Thanks for humoring me and providing answers.

Have a great weekend all:
That is a very nice '74. For some reason a lot of these are in very poor shape.
 
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That is a very nice '74. For some reason a lot of these are in very poor shape.

Yes, most of these older speedmasters are well worn, this one is in great condition with boxes an the original paper warranty with customer name, date purchased, etc.