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  1. uwsearch Jan 9, 2017

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    Speedmasters are becoming out of price and I realized that I didn't buy any for more than a year.
    And I probably won't buy any in the future....

    Is it a trend, a fashion, an investment, a side effect of the Moonwatch Only book?
    Will the prices keep on going up??

    So I'll enjoy wearing that little family and wait for better days:

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    - 105.003 65, 24954XXX, August 1968, Germany, 1035/506 3/67, a pusher and the hour hand are not original.
    - 145.012 68, 25445XXX, November 1967, Switzerland, 1116/575
    - 145.014, 28085XXX, November 1969, Mexico, Holzer, Chocolate dial
    - 145.022 69, 28425XXX, January 1970, Switzerland, 1116/575
    - 145.014, 29118XXX, March 1970, Switzerland, 1162/1/173
    - 145.022 69, 29609XXX, June 1970, Switzerland, 1039/516 2/70, Racing Dial
    - 145.022 69, 30597XXX, October 1970, Taiwan, 1171/633, "220" Bezel
    - 145.014, 30993XXX, November 1970, Switzerland, 1159/154, Racing Dial
    - 145.022 69, 32844XXX, January 1974, Switzerland, "straight writing" caseback
    - DA145.022, 48239XXX, July 1988, Italy, 1171 plated, Italy Special 2-Tone Black&Gold
    - 3590.50, 48253XXX, July 1989, Switzerland, 1450/808, 20th Anniversary of Apollo XI
    - 3592.50, 48270XXX, January 1992, Benelux, Apollo XI, sapphire caseback
    - 3594.50, 77014XXX, February 2000, Italy, "Replica"
    - 3570.40, 77128XXX, July 2004, Japan, Japan Special Racing
    - 3569.31, 77140XXX, May 2005, Japan, 35th Anniversary of Apollo XI
    - 3565.80, 77141XXX, December 2005, Switzerland, 40th Anniversary of Gemini IV
    - 311.32.42.30.04.001, 77213XXX, July 2013, Switzerland, Alaska Project 2008
    - 311.30.42.30.01.004, 77795XXX, January 2015, Switzerland, aka "Tin Tin"
     
  2. ulackfocus Jan 9, 2017

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    Sell some of those nuggets before the bubble pops.
     
  3. fibonacci086 Jan 9, 2017

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    Nice vintage racing.
    I solved this problem by selling most of my modern LE speedies to go pre moon only.
     
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  4. westmtn Jan 9, 2017

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    I don't understand the appeal for watches with more than 3 hands.
     
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  5. jimmyd13 Jan 9, 2017

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    Can you move that racing dial Mk II one place to the left .. then you've got tic tac toe!
     
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  6. Kringkily Omega Collector / Hunter Jan 9, 2017

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    You can never have too much :) 30+ and counting for me
     
  7. nonuffinkbloke #1 Nigel Mansell Fan Jan 9, 2017

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    A nice family owned 105.012 would look nice in that beautiful collection.
     
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  8. Tbone Jan 9, 2017

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    "Little" family?
     
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  9. repoman Jan 9, 2017

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    Its easier to decide "im done" when you already own everything :D
    Beautiful collection btw.
     
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  10. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Jan 9, 2017

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    All of the above.
    My guess would be maybe in the short to medium term, but yes for long-term. However, some models will always be more popular than others.
    gatorcpa
     
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  11. uwsearch Jan 9, 2017

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    Thanks guys for your comment, and messages...
    By the way saying i'm not buying does not mean I'm selling...
     
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  12. Taddyangle Convicted Invicta Wearer Jan 9, 2017

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    You have one from every decade. I'm envious. So nice.

    Love the two tone.
     
  13. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Jan 9, 2017

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    You kinda rang the dinner bell and the wolves began to circle. :whistling:
     
  14. richardew Jan 9, 2017

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    Very nice. You really need a '69 though. It's nice to see a thread with some photos of actual watches. LOL
     
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  15. BlackTalon This Space for Rent Jan 9, 2017

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    Lots of people here know. Especially since he included pictures :rolleyes:
     
  16. duc Jan 9, 2017

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    Methinks thou doth protesteth too much...
     
  17. werc2 Jan 9, 2017

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    the bubble has already burst, you must sell quick at rock bottom prices... I'll await the PMs ;)
     
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  18. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Jan 9, 2017

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    Missing the 50's. :)
     
  19. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Jan 9, 2017

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    :rolleyes: :eek:
    Leave some for the rest of us
     
  20. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Jan 9, 2017

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    Seems a shame to be left with so few Speedmasters :(
     
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