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3rdstringholder
·Interesting observation given that the OP has more posts than you do.
Is this legit?
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1st speedy
·It actually is. Lol. Thank you.
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Dan S
·Creating numerous “Is this legit” threads and stating more are bound to come can seem like you aren’t willing to make an effort.
No problem. As long as he keeps paying our fees, he can ask as many questions as he wants. 😉
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Ritzwatch
·Yep, don't have nearly as many posts....There are far smarter people than I, on this forum. Therefore, I utilize this as an educational tool. As a general rule, I learn far more when I'm not typing.
Almost every time I try my own evaluation off a set of photos, the keener eyes on this forum prove to me that I am an incompetent imbecile. I evaluate, read other opinions, go back to review, and find I missed so many warning signs. So, I largely keep my opinions in my mind when it comes to "authenticity", not because I don't want to share my opinion, but because I have learned my opinion often sucks. So I continue on, hoping against hope to someday get one right.
In the meantime, I find no query from a member on "authenticity" to be worthy of minimizing.
(I do, however, empathize with those who feel their expertise is simply being used by those who want to quick-flip for profit. As someone who has only ever sold two watches -both flawed - and well described and disclosed - I don't blame those who want to be assured their expertise furthers the hobbyist, not a businessman)
Peace,
-R-
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·No doubt this will sound rude (Don’t mean it to) as text lacks all context, but have you considered making an effort to learn a little on your own? There are so many incredible resources out there that break speedies down to their individual components so you can learn what’s good and not. That way you can bring something to the table when you ask for help, which will in turn, help you learn more. Creating numerous “Is this legit” threads and stating more are bound to come can seem like you aren’t willing to make an effort. Again, not to be rude. Genuinely curious. I get that speedies are overwhelming with their variations, years, and then add in aftermarket parts, service parts, original parts, and so on... but there are loads of resources outside of this group that can help you learn.
Edited to add for clarification- I too have asked for help on a prospective speedy purchase. I have seen countless threads from others similar to yours and my own asking for help. I would read through them hoping to to glean any info I could. Reading responses like “pushers are wrong”, “service bezel”, “service hands”, and any other number of responses without further info as to how left me with more questions than answers. I found it easier to start doing research on my own using credible sources (some even created by forum members)... that way next time I had a question I could pose it like: “this is everything I am seeing with this speedy. Is there anything I am missing or am I wrong in my evaluation?”
But I get your point.
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Scarecrow Boat
·Sometimes, only pros can see the through the smoke!!
https://speedmaster101.com/
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u35rm8
·It's supposed to have a stepped dial? Can't really tell. Waiting for more pics.
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·Yes... Originally buddy of mine wanted it but decided against but got me all into it. So. I started researching more but for myself since I had the hesalite version of it a while ago.
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·Unless you have the original vintage version, I don’t believe they ever made a hesalite version of the FOIS.
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u35rm8
·The big box kit.
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The link posted is for the Moonwatch where as the pictures in the beginning of this post are of the First Omega in Space. They are different Speedmaster models.
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DLT222
··Double D @ ΩFHighest number I've seen yet on one of these
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1st speedy
·The link posted is for the Moonwatch where as the pictures in the beginning of this post are of the First Omega in Space. They are different Speedmaster models.
So... Maybe I'll get it today. Not sure yet.
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