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Incoming of two strong Grails, a 105.012-66 HF and a Zenith A386 MK II

  1. JanV Apr 11, 2019

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    Ok, so I didn’t get anything from Bukowskis auction, instead headed to the west coast of Sweden and got this 105.012-66 and to Helsinki for the El Primero.

    My first 321 and my first Zenith. :)

    Ruined the bank account, and can’t feed the cat for a while, if I had one...

    But the trigger for me was to see these two in all original condition (except crown on the EP and the Speedmaster maybe having a very light rebrush of the sides?), as you really don’t get them in this condition and configuration easily anymore.

    The Speedy is in need of service and a visit to the spa. The El Primero is fully serviced and ready to go.

    And now i found the perfect candidate for my vintage Decimal bezel, maybe next a JB Champion mesh bracelet? Opinions?

    What do you guys think, worth skipping the auction?
     
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  2. stahlmotte Apr 11, 2019

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    Beautiful watches:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
    Love the Zenith.
     
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  3. wristpirate Apr 11, 2019

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    I think you've done pretty well there ;)
     
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  4. flqt-9000 Apr 11, 2019

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    Love that speedmaster! Is the decimal bezel an original vintage one?
     
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  5. JanV Apr 11, 2019

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    Yes, and in some lovely condition as well.
     
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  6. smitty190373 Apr 11, 2019

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    Splendid duo, congrats!
     
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  7. Dash1 Apr 11, 2019

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    Beautiful pair! If that Speedy has had a light refinish it’s been done very well, looks great.
     
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  8. werdna77 Apr 11, 2019

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    Hardest decision will be which one to wear.
     
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  9. JanV Apr 11, 2019

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    I think only the brushed sides may have been touched up lightly at some time, not the polished or curved surfaces. But it is very faint.
     
  10. mikkoi Apr 11, 2019

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    Great pair Jan V! Where did you get that Zenith in Helsinki?
     
  11. JanV Apr 11, 2019

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    Longitudi has a great selection. :)
     
  12. mikkoi Apr 11, 2019

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    Yes! I know, they are great guys. I just visited there while ago.
    We also had nice fair here in Turku about a month ago and they had a great collection there also
     
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  13. lillatroll Apr 11, 2019

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    Congratulations on two very nice watches. Going to Helsinki in the summer, my wife is from Finland, will have to checkout the watch shop you mentioned.
     
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  14. Enzo Apr 11, 2019

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    Two beautiful watches, congratulations ::love::
     
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  15. JanV Apr 11, 2019

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    Walking distance from downtown, at Korkeavuorenkatu 3, a nice picturesque shop with great watches.
     
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  16. jaguar11 Apr 11, 2019

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    Wow. Lucky you!!!!! Enjoy.
     
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  17. BartH Follows a pattern of overpaying Apr 11, 2019

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    That Speedmaster is full of win.
     
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  18. ejj Apr 11, 2019

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    Nice! Came for the Speedy, stayed for the Zenith.
     
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  19. JanV Apr 11, 2019

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    I need to take better pictures of it after it’s serviced and cleaned.
     
  20. starcraft Apr 11, 2019

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    Doesn't get much more iconic than a 321 and an el primero! Well done, enjoy them forever.