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  1. JohnSteed Sep 25, 2013

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    Very illuminating!

    More from the battlefield for your thoughts & many thanks -->

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  2. speedy4ever Moonwatch Only Author Sep 25, 2013

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    Calibre 862, 27.322 perfectly fits in 145.022-68 range.
     
  3. speedy4ever Moonwatch Only Author Sep 25, 2013

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    861 of course
     
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  4. richardew Sep 25, 2013

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  5. JohnSteed Sep 25, 2013

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    Wow. This is an amazing discussion [ thanks Ya'll ] which leads to one observation - the 145.022-68 Cal 861 transitional above with accent over E and DNTN [ dot next to 90 ] is another variation or ... ??
     
  6. JohnSteed Sep 25, 2013

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    sorry...seems to be scratch over E!!
     
  7. MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member Sep 25, 2013

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    Serial ok but movement not clean - has some rusted parts.
     
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  8. Central Scrutinizer hangs out in Joe's garage Sep 25, 2013

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    I have a 145.022-69 with stepped dial, seahorse back and DON on my wrist ATM, serial # 30.59-62.20
     
  9. Patrick Dixon How do these messages get here? Sep 26, 2013

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    You have the wrong bezel. Send it to me for my 145.012-67 and I will send you the right one in exchange.

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  10. JohnSteed Sep 29, 2013

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    By way of update, I passed on this particular '68 transitional Speedy u see in a couple pics in previous posts *** but *** think I located one in better shape - no rust, with DON bezel. While this may not entirely be a disaster avoided, you all saved me work down the road .. getting the watch and then embarking on a search for some authentic parts, etc., at extra cost. All in all I honed my eye and learned a few questions to ask and what to look for in photos.

    You are a great bunch. This is a cool forum!! Really appreciate your time, comments and generosity, each of you!!!

    many thanks!
     
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  11. TLIGuy Sep 29, 2013

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    Just incase you need that extra push transitional '68's are gorgeous pieces.

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    I say '68's all around...

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