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This arrived today. My first Waltham and first 7736. What can I say, I'm a sucker for panda/reverse panda chronos!
Super 70s chunky case, in fantastic untouched condition with original crown and purchased from the son of the original owner. Crystal is a bit scratched, but I got me a new tube of polywatch yesterday! 2e4d005c24dc32deff94105db93ffbf3.jpg b352f49c932f5b7a6dbee7daaf7890b8.jpg bc51f20cdc3577badf4854ec22b09c2a.jpg eaea4e75241813ec8c8397ccb7c8aeed.jpg 58b67bd9ecfc8b5a45a3b6200ee4cd29.jpg c1a748f049fd6f626fe5a5e4118204d7.jpg 6ed35531d566d5a5e9d89ef9b2c8786f.jpg
 
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I've got a second Omega incoming to join my SMPc, a silver dial Speedmaster Racing:

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this watch arrived today and i belive this is a rare watch but the band is probaly ultra rare and made of Plexo or Flexo hmm.
The watch itself is a nivada waterproof made 1938 for swedish market in a smal batch.
its missing glas and have many years of dust on the dial probaly this watch never left the shop cause broken glas
Leaving today for watchmaker to get a cleaning and waiting for its new glas.
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So this arrived this morning from OmegaForum's very own Kringkily, aka George, who was superb throughout the purchase. Cannot recommend buying from him enough.

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I was on my way to work when I got the call from FedEx. It was a long day ....

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I had to sell my rather nice Leica camera gear to fund this.

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I intend to have a small collection of watches, and this will be the crown jewel.

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A 105.012-65 with 1039 bracelet.

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This follows a few days after another major purchase, a Panerai 111.

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abrod520
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So this arrived this morning from OmegaForum's very own Kringkily, aka George, who was superb throughout the purchase. Cannot recommend buying from him enough.

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I was on my way to work when I got the call from FedEx. It was a long day ....

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I had to sell my rather nice Leica camera gear to fund this.

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I intend to have a small collection of watches, and this will be the crown jewel.

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A 105.012-65 with 1039 bracelet.

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This follows a few days after another major purchase, a Panerai 111.

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Beautiful choice - I love Speedmasters on 1039s, what a great combination 👍
 
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Beautiful choice - I love Speedmasters on 1039s, what a great combination 👍

Thanks. But I am thinking about purchasing a different bracelet to preserve the 1039 if I am using the Speedy on a regular basis. Could someone please point out the darkest steel version. Would also like to pick up one or two leather straps as well. I love that the Speedy is so versatile.
 
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Thanks. But I am thinking about purchasing a different bracelet to preserve the 1039 if I am using the Speedy on a regular basis. Could someone please point out the darkest steel version. Would also like to pick up one or two leather straps as well. I love that the Speedy is so versatile.

Unless your 1039 is visibly damaged or is so short you'll need to be using the stretch links to their full potential, I wouldn't worry about preserving it. They're not really that fragile when worn with care (say, about the same level of care you'd wear a watch with in the first place...) so I'd say if you like it, wear it. What good is it sitting in a box? 😉

As for straps, there are many threads already on this forum asking the same question. Search away!
 
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So this arrived this morning from OmegaForum's very own Kringkily, aka George, who was superb throughout the purchase. Cannot recommend buying from him enough.

IMG_4909-1.jpg


I was on my way to work when I got the call from FedEx. It was a long day ....

IMG_4910-2.jpg


I had to sell my rather nice Leica camera gear to fund this.

IMG_4911-3.jpg


I intend to have a small collection of watches, and this will be the crown jewel.

IMG_4916-5.jpg


A 105.012-65 with 1039 bracelet.

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This follows a few days after another major purchase, a Panerai 111.

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Great picks up! The 105 is a beaut, now you just need to pick up a great avatar 😁
 
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A little battered, but a good honest 6309
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Got to be time for a group shot. 😗
 
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Hard to resist with a dial like this.
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Nice catch! Those Alpinas are nice watches, and extremely undervalued IMO.
 
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Nice catch! Those Alpinas are nice watches, and extremely undervalued IMO.

Left a few in a antique shop in Amsterdam that I regretted, happy to point someone in the right direction 😉
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BlackTalon
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Broke down and picked up the watch that attracted me to speedmasters in the first place:
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MMMD
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A couple of days ago... a late 50's V&C ref 4906, cal P1019/2.

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What did I buy today? Groceries! Who has money left over for watches?🙁
 
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What did I buy today? Groceries! Who has money left over for watches?🙁
Priorities!!!!
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I got this today - I bought from America. Worked out at about £170 (GBP) - I avoided import duty as my friend brought it back for me. By no means mint condition, but I wanted a daily beater - something retro, cheap, reliable. Has a little scuff on the dial, crystal is not OEM but other than that I'm pretty happy with it 😀

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