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  1. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Jan 9, 2014

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    Thought I would share - finished both of these today. Both came up rather nice, and I would be happy to wear either of them...

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    Now onto yet another 321 based Speedy....

    Cheers, Al
     
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  2. ulackfocus Jan 9, 2014

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    Oh man, what great marker color on the no-date Sub!
     
  3. JohnSteed Jan 9, 2014

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    Sweet.
     
  4. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jan 9, 2014

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    How many 321s do you think have passed over your desk since you started?
     
  5. g-boac Jan 9, 2014

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    Hi Al! Two classics indeed!

    That's a nice Sub. Can you post more information? A 5513 circa 1969 - 1975? Can you offer any additional info, or some photos of key movement service disassembly / reassembly steps you took? Of course, this is an Omega Forum, but I think this would be educational as most of us here have probably become familiar with Speedy parts and service steps. . .so the Rolex might be a nice analog to give us a comparison and contrast!

    That also looks like an early, HIGHLY transitional 145.022.

    cheers!
     
  6. ulackfocus Jan 9, 2014

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    We've got a Rolex sub forum. ;)
     
  7. Time Exposure coordinates his cast with his car's paint job Jan 10, 2014

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    Let the man get to work on those 321's! I'm waiting to send mine in for service! EEETS KEEELING MEEEE! ;)
     
  8. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Jan 10, 2014

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    They are even a bit "creamier" in real life....
     
  9. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Jan 10, 2014

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    I don't keep track, but as of yesterday my answer was "too many" as the next one I started on is in very rough shape...
     
  10. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Jan 10, 2014

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    The Sub is a 5513 and dates to 1969. It was in great shape inside and out. If I get time to post some photos I will.

    The Speedy is a 145.012 - 67 SP....It was also is pretty good shape.

    Cheers, Al
     
  11. g-boac Jan 10, 2014

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    I was fooled by the chrono hand end shape! But it's my fault for not looking more closely at the fading of the tritium. This is clearly -67 tritium, vs. -68/-69 transitional.

    cheers!
    Mark
     
  12. Time Exposure coordinates his cast with his car's paint job Jan 10, 2014

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    Sheesh! More nuance! I can't believe how much there is to know about the Speedy family!

    That's why I love this place!
     
  13. JohnSteed Jan 10, 2014

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    Al - these are prime examples why those on the OF who know you recommend your work!!

    Again, awesome work there.
     
  14. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Jan 10, 2014

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    Thanks mate - appreciate it.

    Cheers, Al
     
  15. CdnWatchDoc Jan 10, 2014

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    Very nice job Al! Love the creamy lume!!!
    Like Bryan, I too am waiting a turn...but not yet with a 321-on the grail list for me!