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johnireland
·Maybe look for a replacement case back and keep that one as a memento?
Laser welding to remove engraving on a Speedmaster caseback
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mountainunder
·The OP watch is a rare Ref 145.022-68.
If the OP intends to find a replacement case, will need to be patient and search.
If the OP intends to find a replacement case, will need to be patient and search.
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mutanthands
·I don't know if the OP has any kids, but I would leave the engraving, as it would be a pretty awesome (and way more personal) thing to hand down in the future.
Alternatively, you could buy a new or used case back. Swiss Limited Editions has one for £499;
https://www.swisslimitededitions.co...ster-hippocampus-case-back-moon-watch-1963-69
Alternatively, you could buy a new or used case back. Swiss Limited Editions has one for £499;
https://www.swisslimitededitions.co...ster-hippocampus-case-back-moon-watch-1963-69
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Larry S
··Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.Given your adventure bond with that watch, selling is most likely not happening. Leave it alone or find a case-back from that reference.
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johnireland
·The OP watch is a rare Ref 145.022-68.
If the OP intends to find a replacement case, will need to be patient and search.
be saved and put away for originality's sake.
