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  1. Albe100 Mar 21, 2016

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    Hi guys,
    This is one of my very first post, and I have 4 omegas, go figure.

    I recently purchased a Speedmaster 145.022-69, cal. 861 serial 30994xxx. It's in great condition, signed crystal and the movement as well, very clean. I'm wondering if it's too clean! The lume looks aged and there is a small crack in the second hand which would make me believe the lume is all original. Here are a few photos, I was hoping for some feedback. I don't have a photo of the movement but the info I provided was from when I had the case back removed after I purchased it.
    Thanks! image.jpeg image.jpeg image.jpeg image.jpeg image.jpeg
     
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  2. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Mar 21, 2016

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    Looks fine to me. Case polished a bit? Hard to tell.
     
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  3. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Mar 21, 2016

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    Look legit, but we'll have to have Dennis weigh in. @ulackfocus
     
  4. Albe100 Mar 21, 2016

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    No, it's just the lighting. It has the brushed finish on the top of the lugs and sides of the case. But perhaps a slight one .
     
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  5. ulackfocus Mar 21, 2016

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    That's my cue.

    Hey, is this another Speedmaster thread? Imagine that!
     
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  6. Javi22 Mar 22, 2016

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    Looks fine, congrats,:thumbsup:
     
  7. Northernman Lemaniac Mar 22, 2016

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    The case has some wear to it, and that is as it should be.
    Serial fits with the range of these, and the caseback looks fine.
    It has a DN90 (dot next to 90) and not a DO90 (dot over 90) bezel. The early series had the DO90, and the later a DN90.
    More about this here:
    http://speedmaster101.com/145-022-69/

    It looks to be a very decent condition 145.022-69. Congratz!
    :thumbsup:
     
  8. ibis888 Mar 22, 2016

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    Nice watch. Love the step dial.

    I have a -69 in the 30,xxx,xxx range also with a DNN bezel.. While not as desriable as DON, I believe it to be correct (MWO says all serial numbers after 30,594,xxx should have 'bezels without the accent').
     
  9. sky21 Mar 22, 2016

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    Great looking vintage watch! You found an amazing piece! Really like the brown rally strap look.
     
  10. Albe100 Mar 26, 2016

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    Thanks for the feedback guys, helpful and much appreciated! Happy Easter and long weekend
     
  11. Jminchoi Mar 26, 2016

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    The strap is not original :taunt: j/k great vintage pickup.