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mr_yossarian
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..I sometimes have nightmares I wake up from, always related to a caseback, screw driver and a hammer.
Found a Speedmaster professional in a drawer after almost 50 years.
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ahsposo
··Most fun screen name at ΩFHere's a picture of mine:
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promaster
·Beautiful timepiece. I'm doing a bunch of research on this and the more I find out about it the more I like having it. It's so rich with history.
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promaster
·Why do people block the movement number on pictures of their Movements?
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bazamu
·Look, I'm going to say this as nicely as a stranger on the internet can say it - forget about the extract, forget about servicing it...just be with the watch for a month or so. If it doesn't grow on you in that month, then it buys you four weeks to soak up everything you can in terms of the best way to sell the watch (btw - if you have truly no idea what it's worth, just put it on eBay with a no reserve auction).
Your father only has / had so many watches. Don't get rid of it to make a quick buck.
Your father only has / had so many watches. Don't get rid of it to make a quick buck.
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ClarendonVintage
·Entertaining read
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·Here are some additional photos I'm still on the search for the original band. Wish they were real moonrocks.
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·I also found out that the crown is original to this watch according to the moonwatch only book thru one of these forums. I'm also going to wear it and test it out for about a month to see if I like it.
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maxbelg
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watch3s
·😲😲😲 please clean that watch up 🤮😗
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eugeneandresson
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Judging by the 'successful' opening attempt, I wouldn't clean it just yet (will be done when it goes for a service)...
I also wouldn't use it to tell the time (i.e. wind it) for a month (only after a service)...ChicagoFrog's advice of being with the watch implied just that...being with it...but what he didnt mean was use it...(that was great advice by the way)...
Nice watch 👍👍👍
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athom
·Opened ten times all the drawers I went through, never found such a watch. Very amazing reference IMHO, I'm glad for you. Enjoy !
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watch3s
·Judging by the 'successful' opening attempt, I wouldn't clean it just yet (will be done when it goes for a service)...
I also wouldn't use it to tell the time (i.e. wind it) for a month (only after a service)...ChicagoFrog's advice of being with the watch implied just that...being with it...but what he didnt mean was use it...(that was great advice by the way)...
Nice watch 👍👍👍
oh no i mean the schmutz on the outside
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eugeneandresson
·oh no i mean the schmutz on the outside
i know!
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·what is Schmutz? Does that mean dirt?
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mikechi22
·What a find! Your dad must be quite a character to put that turquoise watch band on there! I’ll bet he has some stories to tell!
Granted, I’m a complete stranger from cyber space, but my advice to you is to get that watch cleaned and serviced! Wear it until you’re 60 and then give it to your son or grandson! It could end up fetching you a nice little bundle in the near future, but money comes and goes. Your dad won’t be with you forever, but this belonging of his can! It’s a timeless watch and I know I would regret it to the end of my days if I were in your shoes and let it go.
Good luck with everything! Congrats on the dream find!
Granted, I’m a complete stranger from cyber space, but my advice to you is to get that watch cleaned and serviced! Wear it until you’re 60 and then give it to your son or grandson! It could end up fetching you a nice little bundle in the near future, but money comes and goes. Your dad won’t be with you forever, but this belonging of his can! It’s a timeless watch and I know I would regret it to the end of my days if I were in your shoes and let it go.
Good luck with everything! Congrats on the dream find!
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·I'm not by any means saying this is a NASA issued watch because it's not. How did NASA mark their watche issued to Astonaunts? Its interesting knowing that this style watch went to the moon.
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77deluxe
·What an amazing find. Service it but please don’t polish it.
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ndgal
·@promaster "Schmutz" means "Grime" in Italian...
