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  1. ATWG Oct 19, 2016

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    Been looking for a '68 transitional Speedmaster for a while and was lucky enough to source one from an original owner who purchased it while learning to become a pilot. The watch was worn sparingly and practically spent the entirety of it's life stored in a drawer. I feel very fortunate to have come across this watch and more importantly, the person behind the watch. It's on a 1171, but also came with the original 1039 with '69 clasp date. Enough dialogue, I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.
     
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  2. spin_transistor Oct 19, 2016

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    Oooo that looks nice!! :thumbsup:
     
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  3. MikiJ Likes songs about Purple spices Oct 19, 2016

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    WOW :) Thank goodness for the 1039, especially if the 1171 is a modern version like the 633 end-links.
     
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  4. tpatta Happily spending my daughter’s inheritance Oct 19, 2016

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    What a great find. The bezel and case back are in spectacular shape. Congratulations. :)
     
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  5. oddboy Zero to Grail+2998 In Six Months Oct 19, 2016

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    Awesome pickup! Congrats, great find.
     
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  6. ChuckMK23 divorced caveman / modern sugar daddy Oct 19, 2016

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    Crystal looks flawless - well done!
     
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  7. ATWG Oct 19, 2016

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    Thank you, everyone for the response. I'm very please with the purchase.
     
  8. Furze Oct 20, 2016

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    That looks good!
     
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  9. Fordex Oct 20, 2016

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    ::popcorn::
     
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  10. plexyforever Oct 20, 2016

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    Beautiful!
     
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  11. alam Oct 20, 2016

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    :thumbsup: Definitely one of the better looking '68 recently shown around here! Enjoy!
     
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  12. golfertrb Oct 20, 2016

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    Congratulations! It's beautiful! What a fantastic piece! I really appreciate how you are enjoying the person behind the watch and the connection you feel towards them - makes the watch even lovelier! Enjoy it

    Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk
     
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  13. ATWG Oct 20, 2016

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    Thanks, just popped the case back today. Watch had gone through a complete service a year ago.
     
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  14. ATWG Oct 20, 2016

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    @Furze, @Fordex, @plexyforever, @golfertrb : thanks for the compliments. Sometimes, we are fortunate to find gems, but it's truly special when you get the whole package including the history and purpose the watch served. The original owner purchased the watch in '69 while leaning how to fly. He used the Tachymetre to measure speed, this was truly a tool watch and completely served its purpose.

    Just a very interesting background to put the heritage of these watches into perspective. We really do take things for granted at times.
     
  15. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Oct 20, 2016

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    Welcome IMG_4695.JPG IMG_4697.JPG
     
  16. ATWG Oct 20, 2016

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  17. harrymai86 Oct 20, 2016

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    Congrats for this great find
     
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  18. t_swiss_t Oct 20, 2016

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    Great looking example, I know waiting for the right watch can be a frustrating experience but in the end that unboxing makes everything alright. The only thing I'd add is a Thomas Priek back to keep yours pristine and to watch the movement (excuse the pun). Cheers, Andrew.
     
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  19. Moppel Oct 21, 2016

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    Awesome find. Have fun wearing it.
    Regards
    Thomas
     
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  20. ATWG Oct 21, 2016

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    @Moppel & harrymai86 - thank you!

    @ahantel - it's all about the chase, but this one was quite unusual to say the least.