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  1. Wombat123 Apr 23, 2019

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    First and Foremost this Q is for learning, and only second who knows what it leads to:
    I have the opportunity to purchase a 321 movement with serialnr indicating 1960 origin, with the symatrical bridge. Its put in a 145012 case, complemented by what i think I see a further unassuming dail and bezel.
    Now i'm in doubt: is this a great opportunity, to try and find a proper case at a reasonable cost (i'm not a millionaire) and bring it back, or "nice try, but you reallu should forget it". It would be a great project, but i do not have the experience yet to judge if this just a very very stupid idea :)

    Any thoughts highly appreciated.
    Best regards and thanks!
     
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  2. ndgal Apr 23, 2019

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    A. You don't know that this movement actually originated in a Speedy
    B. The entire watch is made out of service parts.
    C. Getting all the parts necessary to restore a 2998-1/2 will be quite an expensive adventure...

    Just buy this and call it a day:

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  3. smorrisonmd Apr 23, 2019

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    As with any "is it worth it post", we need to define "it", i.e. what is the asking price?
     
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  4. ejj Apr 23, 2019

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    Basically a “Watchco” Speedy.
     
  5. DotOverNine Apr 24, 2019

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    I'm afraid there will be no satisfaction in this potential project...

    Could use atleast a few more correct parts to begin with, not just starting around the movement (which may not even origin from a Speedy as mentioned...)
     
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  6. Mark020 not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer Apr 24, 2019

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    EUR 5.500. Which is ambitious for a collection of parts. And seller states that he does not like 'a lot of questions'
     
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  7. rcs914 Apr 24, 2019

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    "I want to sell this, and not be inconvenienced. I am doing you a favor by listing this collection of parts for such a paltry sum" ::screwloose::
     
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  8. Wombat123 Apr 24, 2019

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    Correct, he’s asking 5500.
    Well, again thanks Forum for all replies. Walking away....
     
  9. Mark020 not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer Apr 24, 2019

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    I assume he knows what he has and is waiting for a sucker
     
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  10. Wombat123 Apr 24, 2019

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    Well, I would qualify, hence my question here :)
    Appreciated!
     
  11. fzhu052 Apr 24, 2019

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    I love my ‘customized’ 321.
    - 15m serial number with symmetric clutch bridge
    - service 321 dial with applied logo
    - FOIS hands
    - Sapphire case back
     
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  12. Nactex Apr 24, 2019

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    I actually think these modified 321's are neat watches.