I was under the impression that the "reduced" was in regard to size not movement?
Should be a Speedmaster Date 3716.50
Actually, a 37175000.
37175000 | WH SP AUTOM DATE GENTS
And as noted this is not a reduced model, as that designation is only for the modular chronograph models, for example:
35105000 I W SP RED AUTO 39 ST/ST BLK
The "RED" is the abbreviation for Reduced...
I also wanted to ask you about the lume. I saw where you commented on an old thread on the subject. Is it normal that this watch no longer illuminates after light exposure? It will for about 10 seconds after holding a light directly to it but that’s it. And do you recommend having it repainted, replacing the hands, or just leaving it as is? Thanks for your input.
From my limited knowledge, the typical Speedy Reduced models have a modular movement with the chronograph module sitting atop the watch movement rather than built integrated from the ground up (presumably this makes them slightly thicker than OPs watch). I think that's what Foo2rama is referring to.
I also wanted to ask you about the lume. I saw where you commented on an old thread on the subject. Is it normal that this watch no longer illuminates after light exposure? It will for about 10 seconds after holding a light directly to it but that’s it. And do you recommend having it repainted, replacing the hands, or just leaving it as is? Thanks for your input.
