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jurisevac@
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My 2998-1 Speedmaster
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oddboy
·Very nice piece! How much are you asking for it? Where is it being listed?
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brunik
·Amazing... just amazing!
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alfa55
·This blue part in the movement is problem with this watch history and watchmaker change broken part with this blue wire,definitely.
That is very interesting! Thanks.
I'll confront him again.
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dialstatic
·I don't really have any questions, exept for the short minute hand mysteria. Just wanted to make you all jealous as hell.
Mission accomplished 😁
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nonuffinkbloke
·Thanks for all comments.
Spacefruit mentioned something about "short markers on subdial" I must have missed that, where are they short? I suppose it is a good thing.
I asked my father again about any service, he denies it, but the watch was left for a few days at a local watchmaker who said he wasn't able to perform service. It sounds unlikely that he would have stolen the hands, but stranger things has happened.
Maybe the shop owner changed hands when it was new..
The 1506 bracelet slacks, all leaf springs are broken. Is it possible to find replacement? Is there some diy trick? For example, slaugter a seiko xxx bracelet for springs.
Regardless of where you are on the planet this watch is special enough to get it into the expert hands of a service centre such as Swiss Time Services or Simon Freese in the UK. I'm sure there are others but respected collectors and experts on this Forum often recommend their expertise and access to parts regardless of the location of the owner.
I had similar advice with a later watch that is not as rare as yours and I'm pleased I took it. It's a lovely thing and it would be a shame to reduce it's condition and value by letting the wrong people pull it apart. I wish you well with it.👍
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t_swiss_t
·Best regards to you sir.I have respect to your watch, but it was in the service of some point during the life.
Agreed. Also, as an aside, this is the first post of yours I was able to understand -- keep it up!
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Divetimer
·very nice watch
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Vulffi
·Really nice watch and a fantastic story !
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Markinrecess
·Heritage and family history is something that can not be bought, you are lucky to have such a wonderful material manifestation of that. The monetary value of my grandfathers 1967 Geneve and your '61 speedie does not compare but the sentimental value is equal
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Schmedsc
·Great story! Fantastic watch! Congrats on your recent ownership! Plz keep us updated on your journey.
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michaelmc
·A real survivor. Wear it often.
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WYO_Watch
·What a great watch - I am still waiting for my uncle, grandpa, neighbor, really anyone to hand me down a beautiful piece. Wear it in good health - and welcome to the forum!
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XXoF
·Congrats on owning this really beautiful piece!!!
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U5512
·Awesome heirloom piece😲....congrats!!!
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td69
·What a requisite timepiece and the family legacy behind it. Congrats!
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alfa55
·I talked to my father, he realized the facts that the watch has been serviced. But he could unfortunatly not remember it. He tried to sell it to at jeweler about 15 years ago, but the jeweler rejected it. [emoji12] lucky me.
I found a picture from Congo, the original black leather strap is visible.
I found a picture from Congo, the original black leather strap is visible.
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watchlovr
·Love the Mk1 Landy (I think) in the background, worth a pretty penny nowadays.
