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Artist_Pete
·Hello friends,
I would like to request some help from the enthusiasts here on identifying a watch inherited from my grandfather, who passed in 2017. Some initial photos will be shown below, and description and thoughts will continue in the post. The watch in question is a Speedmaster 2915-3 purchased from Catanach's Melbourne, Australia on 15th January 1963. This was a reputable jeweler of the era. Original box and paperwork is included. The watch was gifted by my grandmother and was worn by my grandfather every day in Melbourne until a debilitating stroke took hold of him in 2015. It has since been sitting in a safe for the past 8 years. My father and I are a little afraid to wear it, though it is greatly admired by us both. This was certainly a special and well-loved watch, and it is time to find out more about it. It has been wound up and is working next to me as I write (we'll see how well it keeps the time...)
Specs below:
2915-3
Movement No. 16649281
Some thoughts on this:
We expect servicing took place at some point, due to the scratched numbers, but I couldn't give you any dates. We expect it has been at least 30 years since last service if this is a case, perhaps much, much earlier.
It's interesting to have a 2915-3 sold in 1963. To our knowledge, this movement was only manufactured in the year 1959. Old stock perhaps? Curiously, we do not see a Base 1000 on the bezel. Any ideas on why this might be? To our knowledge the original bezel was never replaced. Is this a mish-mash of different years and sold in '63? Is this uncommon? Hmmm.
Bracelet should be totally original, but numbers are included, and any insight would be greatly appreciated on this too.
What you can help us with: Your thoughts on the lack of Base 1000 bezel, thoughts on the scratched numbers- does this indicate servicing? Thoughts on condition, rarity and possible value of this Speedmaster, and what steps we should take to ensure the value and condition of this beauty?
Thank you all for your time. My father and I look forward to hearing your insights!
Best regards,
Peter
I'll include all photos taken below. Please excuse the double-ups.
I would like to request some help from the enthusiasts here on identifying a watch inherited from my grandfather, who passed in 2017. Some initial photos will be shown below, and description and thoughts will continue in the post. The watch in question is a Speedmaster 2915-3 purchased from Catanach's Melbourne, Australia on 15th January 1963. This was a reputable jeweler of the era. Original box and paperwork is included. The watch was gifted by my grandmother and was worn by my grandfather every day in Melbourne until a debilitating stroke took hold of him in 2015. It has since been sitting in a safe for the past 8 years. My father and I are a little afraid to wear it, though it is greatly admired by us both. This was certainly a special and well-loved watch, and it is time to find out more about it. It has been wound up and is working next to me as I write (we'll see how well it keeps the time...)
Specs below:
2915-3
Movement No. 16649281
Some thoughts on this:
We expect servicing took place at some point, due to the scratched numbers, but I couldn't give you any dates. We expect it has been at least 30 years since last service if this is a case, perhaps much, much earlier.
It's interesting to have a 2915-3 sold in 1963. To our knowledge, this movement was only manufactured in the year 1959. Old stock perhaps? Curiously, we do not see a Base 1000 on the bezel. Any ideas on why this might be? To our knowledge the original bezel was never replaced. Is this a mish-mash of different years and sold in '63? Is this uncommon? Hmmm.
Bracelet should be totally original, but numbers are included, and any insight would be greatly appreciated on this too.
What you can help us with: Your thoughts on the lack of Base 1000 bezel, thoughts on the scratched numbers- does this indicate servicing? Thoughts on condition, rarity and possible value of this Speedmaster, and what steps we should take to ensure the value and condition of this beauty?
Thank you all for your time. My father and I look forward to hearing your insights!
Best regards,
Peter
I'll include all photos taken below. Please excuse the double-ups.
