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  1. Spacefruit Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Aug 19, 2017

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    I got an email, and you can read the full story here:
    http://speedmaster101.com/blog/a-new-private-purchase/
    But this is what I got, from the surviving brother of a Vietnam Vet.
    Extract Ordered
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    It has a later bezel, but it must have been fitted early on as it has melded with the watch that a recent replacement does not.

    Signs of wear:

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    And dirt:

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    Mainspring is broken but inside it is complete.
    So it is off to Magical Simon to work his wonders on it.

    My plan is not to change anything, as I know the full history.
    There is a part of me that doesn't even want to clean it.

    Mrs Fruit thinks I have gone mad.

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  2. Noles_88 Dog costume designer extraordinaire! Aug 19, 2017

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    Very cool story. Yea after that email he sent you impossible that you can sell that. Congrats on that great pickup.
     
  3. Uniqez Aug 19, 2017

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    Unbelievable.I've seen this on your IG. More than just a watch for sure!
     
  4. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Aug 19, 2017

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    Mrs Fruit is a very wise woman :D
     
  5. Joe K. Curious about this text thingy below his avatar Aug 19, 2017

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    Its the story that makes the watch standout !
     
  6. georgeszaslavsky Aug 19, 2017

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    great thanks for sharing
     
  7. Ritzwatch Aug 19, 2017

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    Dibs.

    I have never "dibs'd" anything before, but I am on this one. If you try to sell it to me, I'm gonna talk you out of it (I can talk a LONG time).

    God forbid anything happens to you, tells Mrs. Fruit I called dibs, and, once in my hands, I promise I won't touch it either, out of respect for both Mike and T.
     
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  8. boat2dan Aug 19, 2017

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    Many of us have gone Mad.Wow!Congrats!
     
  9. Taddyangle Convicted Invicta Wearer Aug 19, 2017

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    Great story. The Navy guys have great taste. :)

    Wondering if he bought the watch from the Navy exchange?
     
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  10. TLIGuy Aug 19, 2017

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    Exactly the kind of story I love to see here.
     
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  11. Baz9614 Aug 19, 2017

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    Given your existing Speedy collection, I'd say Mrs Fruit's take is In line Although I couldn't fault you for jumping on a one owner with complete history :thumbsup:
     
  12. stefman Aug 19, 2017

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    What a great story! Look forward to seeing it from its spa treatment
     
  13. oddboy Zero to Grail+2998 In Six Months Aug 19, 2017

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    A real beauty William. Love to find me a real one owner watch one day.
     
  14. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Aug 19, 2017

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    Buy someone's Speedie Tuesday.::psy::
     
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  15. oddboy Zero to Grail+2998 In Six Months Aug 19, 2017

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    Aren't they all Speedy Tuesdays?
     
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  16. Dash1 Aug 20, 2017

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    You've done very well to get this far without arousing her suspicions!
    Re the lovely Speedy - please please leave it exactly as it is, grime and all. You've got plenty of others serviced and ready to wear. Imvho you'll get more pleasure from looking at this one as it is, plus these untouched examples are becoming non existent. You can't go back.
     
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  17. lillatroll Aug 20, 2017

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    I thought the idea was to work harder so you could get Mrs Fruit a new Aga oven? If you keep buying, you will be working until the day after you die.:) Nice catch by the way.
     
  18. sjg22 Aug 20, 2017

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    Absolute gem. What this hobby is all about.