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Bought my first Speedmaster yesterday.

  1. paulgn Aug 14, 2018

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    Went out to Manchester UK yesterday just to look at the huge selection of watch establishments, 2 trains and just over an hour. Came home with a mini suitcase that housed one of my dream watches the Speedmaster moonwatch. Still got that big smile on my face
    Over the moon at the moment.

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  2. kov Trüffelschwein. Aug 14, 2018

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    Congrats ! Enjoy and wear the hell out of it - that's what they're made for :thumbsup:
     
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  3. Noles_88 Dog costume designer extraordinaire! Aug 14, 2018

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    Awesome. Enjoy it. Now to think. In a couple years you’ll have 6 more speedys. Lol.
     
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  4. paulgn Aug 14, 2018

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    Already sneaking looks at a Seamaster
     
  5. vbrad26 Aug 14, 2018

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    Says every new Speedy owner.
    Don't worry, I'm guilty of it too.
    Congrats and enjoy!
    Have had mine going on 6 months now and I'm still in the "honeymoon phase".
    However no interest in picking up another contrary to what a lot of people say....
     
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  6. paulgn Aug 14, 2018

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    Taking a bit of getting used to, it's heavier than any watch I've worn previous
     
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  7. WatchWalker Aug 14, 2018

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    Congratulations first! This could be the beginning of a new addiction. Hanging around this forum makes it worse. You have been warned.
     
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  8. paulgn Aug 14, 2018

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    I've got a vintage Seamaster from 1961 that's away for service and I'm constantly looking at watches so....
     
  9. Ian_km Aug 14, 2018

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    It’s so much lighter when on a leather/deployment strap, I rarely wear the bracelet so when I do I notice that extra weight. Enjoy!
     
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  10. BlackTalon This Space for Rent Aug 14, 2018

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    Congratulations! Consider it your 'gateway' Speedmaster :cool:
     
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  11. sevykor Aug 14, 2018

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    Congrats! Enjoy in good health.
     
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  12. USDKH123 Aug 14, 2018

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    Welcome to the club. I’m six months in and still on cloud nine, too!
     
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  13. Wivac Terribly special Aug 14, 2018

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    Next?

    Welcome to the N+1 fo' life.
     
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  14. The Father Went out for smokes in ‘78 not seen since Aug 14, 2018

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    very nice....regular speedmaster is a good lookin watch
     
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  15. Investr Aug 14, 2018

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    Big congrats!
     
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  16. hansmaulwurf Senior Snoopy Owner Aug 15, 2018

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    Congrats - good start for a collection of Speedies ;-)
     
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  17. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Aug 15, 2018

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    Lol my 145.022-76 on strap feels positively featherweight vs my Planet Ocean on bracelet, or even my SKX on leather.

    Grats on the purchase.
     
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  18. boogedyboo Aug 15, 2018

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    Congratulations on the Speedmaster!

    Count yourself lucky that you are 2 trains away from the shops, at least that should help deter the addiction (for a while at least) ;)
     
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  19. kaisiang098 Aug 15, 2018

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    Congrats! It'll be the first of many to come. Soon you'll be on those trains a lot ;)
     
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  20. paulgn Aug 15, 2018

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    To easy to look online though must say if you're spending that much on a watch though it's important to try it on first.
     
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