'Cuz I think this is one of the better looking chrono dials I've seen out there. just wondering if it looks as good with the hands, and such. Is it worth buying the dial and building one if I can't find a whole watch? Because I'd like to build one. i know omega collectors HATE franken watches or whatever you call 'em but this would be for me. Maybe one day someone else will sell it when I'm dead and gone but I don't plan on selling it…fear not.
The trouble is its a Speedmaster reduced, which is a less than great watch. Thankfully there's a pro version of this dial too: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/181456400264?clk_rvr_id=664491466310Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
oooooof, probably waaaaay out my league. I think i'd still be happy with a baby speedy with that same combo. it's exactly how i was hoping it would look. *edit I know a lot of speedy guys don't like two tone watches but I love 'em. Probably because my first grownup watch was a TT Sub. Always liked the TT Sub even if some people look at it as being a bit of a…cliche.
Na mate, the price on the pro won't be much higher than the reduced, its just a better watch and cheaper to maintain in the long run. They're not hugely pricey at all as they're not well known. The piggyback movement reduced is just not a good watch tbh.
Oh, thank you for pointing me in the right direction. Joining this forum has very literally saved me XXXX dollars in rookie mistakes. The vintage watch market is a freaking snake pit. It's time for me to get a Speedmaster. I dipped my foot in the pool with a few nice Seamaster's but now it's time to take the plunge. *edit - anyone have one for sale?
That one on ebay I think could end up in the 3k-4.5k range For all other models, hit up Kringkily in NYC
Does kringkily sell used watches? I was under the impression he only dealt with new grey market items. He's local for me and I recall reading in some of his listings that he 'prefers' face to face transactions. I agree with this philosophy.