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Local buy Vintage Speedmaster that didnt turn out too bad

  1. _Dracha_ Oct 14, 2015

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    Just wanted to share here as this is my very first Speedmaster Pro I bought
    Local seller with pics that are not the best , seller that typically sells china cups and other knick knacks posted this on the local craigslist equiv.

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    after making an offer , taking into consideration that the watch might not be OK, I received this 30 minutes ago ;-)
    not too bad if you ask me

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  2. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Oct 14, 2015

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    Nice score
     
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  3. shaun hk Fairy nuffer Oct 14, 2015

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    Sweet, that will look awesome after a spa
     
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  4. Delbok Oct 14, 2015

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    It depends on the offer you made :p Just kidding, very nice find in a "bric-à-brac" shop
     
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  5. emilio Oct 14, 2015

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    Awesome watch and condition!

    Lume however looks a bit sloppy? Early relume Maybe?
     
  6. _Dracha_ Oct 14, 2015

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    I doubt its a relume , Ive seen many relumes on other watches before and this doesnt look anything like a relume ?

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  7. emilio Oct 14, 2015

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    Color and aging looks indeed good.

    Was mainly referring to the 6 o'clock marker. Can you do the same shot?

    Not trying to offend you but just trying to learn more about speedy lume proces.

    Have seen more sloppy ones and also tritium speedies from the 60ies which Still glow in the dark?
     
  8. ConElPueblo Oct 14, 2015

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    Great catch! Looks pretty much perfect in all regards :thumbsup:
     
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  9. Brench Oct 14, 2015

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    Nice. Made an offer as well but I guess was too late haha.
     
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  10. _Dracha_ Oct 14, 2015

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    sloppy lume ;-)

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  11. _Dracha_ Oct 14, 2015

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    too bad, for you that is ;) I transferred the money as soon as she agreed on the price
     
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  12. Brench Oct 14, 2015

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    Hehe, I'm very curious about the price and the moment of the offer then haha. You may always PM me.
     
  13. demer03 Oct 14, 2015

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    Well done. Love it!
     
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  14. michaelmc Oct 14, 2015

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    good catch,
     
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  15. Spacefruit Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Oct 14, 2015

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    Unlikely, this era can look like that in my experience.
     
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  16. bazamu wincer, not a bidder Oct 14, 2015

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    Very nice find! Be sure to follow up with pictures after a proper cleaning and servicing.
     
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  17. Mark020 not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer Oct 15, 2015

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    Very nice catch!
    Mine (see other thread) has a VERY close serial and has similar lume.
     
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  18. Geo! Oct 15, 2015

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    Excellent!

    That's the way I like to find watches, dirty on the outside and clean on the inside which usually means an honest watch. Some of my nicest pieces, and bargains, came in this condition.
     
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  19. _Dracha_ Oct 17, 2015

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    Cleaned up the case a little bit , I think its in great condition , with minor wear on the case and small dings on the bezel

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  20. Geo! Oct 17, 2015

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    Very nice! :)