Finally found my Birthyear 1985 Speedmaster

krogerfoot

In the spirit of learning to accept that people will soon be posting birthyear watches that 1) were manufactured when I was graduating from high school; and 2) cost more than I could have afforded in my mid-thirties by roughly a power of ten, I offer my heartfelt congratulations

J joe band

congrats! i really like the cockpit pic, cool to see it in it's element.

lindo

This story is a good example of what this Forum is about - sharing information that enables knowledgeable purchases, and then sharing images that we can all appreciate. This case reminds me that it is always worth refusing to cut corners when buying something just because it is there, rather than holding out for the best possible example with all the papers, original finish, etc. Thanks for sharing.

Martin_F

Congratulations! Glad to see it's finally worked out for you.
Not a big fan of NATOs, but I think the darker brown complements it better.

Go Spurs Go

Congrats mate I’m on the hunt for a birth year (1978) watch myself so this post is great motivation!

Linzer

Congrats! I love the idea of literally (as your username and the pictures suggest) taking a flight to collect a birth year watch. 👍

mblease

I love reading posts like this. Sometimes I think I’ll give up hunting for a birth year 1981 Speedy and then I see a post that spurs me on! Who knows what’s around the corner.

Really nice set, enjoy it dude.

kov

Congrats for your patience that paid out 👍

Damn, that watch is two weeks younger than me 🥰

Pilot85

I am form 11th December

kov

My 1st gen 345.0808 is from November 14, 1985. That’s the closest I have to your birth date. 😀

Denarius

I have always liked the long S & R font dial, got to try and find one for myself one day but perhaps not a collectors set like yours.

Nice watch 😉

Pilot85

A story with a happy ending...

MtnMarine

Mine is November 1985. If its for sale, please PM me.

MtnMarine

Thats beautiful. Congrats! I'm on the lookout myself, thanks for the info!

river9

Congratulations on your new watch.
Wear it in good health.
Being aviation enthusiast I would like to ask is that a Airbus copilot seat on the picture. If yes which Airbus a/c please. Thank you.

Evose

Such a beautiful piece — big congrats! The amount of research and thorough examination you had to go through with other sellers, awesome that you found here from a member.