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  1. coronado Sep 21, 2019

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    Ha, ha... you really don't want to know! It was very, very, very inexpensive for what it is.

    Great watches can still be found at bargain prices if you invest the time to look and establish relationships with other collectors who do a lot of looking, too.
     
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  2. connieseamaster Sep 21, 2019

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    As pleased as you are, I'm betting you didn't pay more than $7k. Congrats on the pick up, that's a very nice watch!
     
  3. coronado Sep 21, 2019

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    Oh my goodness, it was much less than that!

    No need for me to pay a big price for one. I do enough looking and have enough patience to find these for less. They are out there.
     
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  4. Om3ga321 Sep 21, 2019

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    Hard work always pays off.
    Lovely watch.
     
  5. chronoboy64 Sep 22, 2019

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    this is a stunning speedy, huge congrats and wear in good health :thumbsup:
    and movement pic also very appreciated
     
  6. nonuffinkbloke #1 Nigel Mansell Fan Sep 22, 2019

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    Lovely subtle contrast on the sub-dials and nice clean bezel.::love::
     
  7. Bille Sep 22, 2019

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    It’s a really beautiful watch. Chocolate brown is my favorite color;) But I’m really curious to hear the price:):):)
     
  8. bloomy Sep 22, 2019

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    Great catch. Dibs!
     
  9. 64Wing Sep 22, 2019

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    +1
     
  10. 64Wing Sep 22, 2019

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    Some people willingly swim with sharks...
     
  11. coronado Sep 22, 2019

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    The watch was $800.

    The case and crystal have a few nicks and scratches from careful use, but the dial is spectacular.

    It came with an Omega steel bracelet, but I don't think it is a Speedmaster bracelet. I'll post a pic of the bracelet tomorrow in hopes that someone can identify what watch it goes to.
     
  12. WYO_Watch Sep 22, 2019

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    :eek: what a watch... And it was stolen :eek:
    Well not in the illegal sense I suppose :rolleyes: what a find (and at a watch show?!?)
     
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  13. 64Wing Sep 22, 2019

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    I'd have been happier not knowing... Why can this ever happen to ME?!
     
  14. Spacefruit Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Sep 22, 2019

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    because you dont spend months of your life looking.
     
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  15. boogedyboo Sep 23, 2019

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    $800?! That's a $8000 watch easily.

    I am surprised BOTH the seller and the middle man didn't know better. You must have done something good in a previous life.
     
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  16. Cuttysark Sep 23, 2019

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    Beautiful watch and lucky you!!
     
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  17. 64Wing Sep 23, 2019

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    Took me three years to find the deal I really wanted on my first Speedmaster. But essentially, you're right, I just don't have time to allocate to the dedicated hunt for a piece like this at this stage in life.

    That said, I'm happy someone does and that they're sharing the story and photos with us here!
     
  18. harrymai86 Sep 23, 2019

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    Remind me of my 1300usd Ed white 3 years back :p:p deals still out there just need luck and patience
     
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  19. coronado Sep 23, 2019

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    Or maybe I'm doing good things in this life!

    There are lots of people who are happy to pass along a neat watch at a modest profit without spending a lot of time and money doing research to maximize their return. To most people, even seasoned watch collectors, all Speedmasters basically look alike. Ignorance is bliss.
     
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  20. coronado Sep 23, 2019

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    This is the bracelet that came with the watch.

    Any ideas as to what model it belongs?

    IMG_20190923_094940102.jpg IMG_20190923_095314468.jpg IMG_20190923_095224816.jpg