I have the speedmaster professional 145022-68st and purchased the 1171 bracelet to replace the original that came with the watch. My question is I saw one on Ebay a 3570.50 with the 861 cal and he has a 849 bracelet on it, is that the correct one?? It has the same stamping on the case as mine and his too is from 1968.
Thanks

 

The 3570.50 is a more modern version - it would have come with an 1861. If it has the 861 with a serial number from 1968 it's a frankenwatch.

 

Okay, thank you.I'm working on getting some pic's as soon as I can get my son to stop by. Mine had the 1039 bracelet so when I went to ofrei I saw the replacement as the 1171 so that is the one I bought and thought that should be like original to my watch. That speedy is on Ebay right now with 3 days left on the bidding and it sure looks like new but like I said not knowing, he was showing the 849 bracelet with it.

 

Got ya, Thanks

 

Okay, your welcome. I know when I bought the 1171 I had to give them the serial number so they could give me the correct ends for it. I never knew it was this complicated.

 

I think more importantly, what did you do with your old 1039 bracelet?

 

Oh yes. The 1039 is still around right?

 

Dibs!!

 

Awk! Awk! (is that a flock of circling vultures descending for the kill?)

 

Yup, and I'm the closest vulture

 

After me of course.

 

Did someone say 1039 bracelet........sweet pickens!

 

I put it in the plastic bag that the new bracelet came in.

 

Oh yeah, it's tucked away in my drawer.

 

Jus in case you missed the subtle hints - there are several here (myself included) who are interested in taking it off your hands