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  1. Denarius Nov 5, 2017

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    Hey all, I have just acquired my first Speedmaster and really have fallen for the vintage feel of this watch.

    It came to me via a wanted on another forum, I had a couple of offers from other members with one being a virtually brand new watch which did tempt me as my budget didn't allow me to buy a vintage Speedmaster.

    Then a PM came through with the offer of a 1974 watch (serial is 3284****) but watch head only, just been serviced via a well respected independent where it had new hesalite, crown, seals, price was good but still a bit rich for my budget, 1974 is my birth year so this watch had extra pull for me plus from the images I could see it was a step dial and everything else looked correct including the unpolished case and greying bezel.

    So I done the deal and I'm very happy, at the same time an original 1171 with 633 end links (11 in the clasp) came up at a reasonable price so that was purchased too, I really like it on the bracelet but prefer the comfort of leather for now.

    Next up was an extract of archives which will hopefully reveal its a 74 but if not I'm loving everything about this Speedmaster so its a keeper for sure.

    Hopefully nothing stands out to the expert here so here is a few images -

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  2. dennisthemenace Hey, he asked for it! Nov 5, 2017

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    You did good. Awesome looking 70's Speedy.
     
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  3. SpeedTar Nov 5, 2017

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    Yes indeed, everything on the watch looks good and legit for this Speedmaster !

    Congrats! :thumbsup:
     
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  4. blufinz52 Hears dead people, not watch rotors. Nov 5, 2017

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    Lover the pic with the leaves. Nice looking watch!
     
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  5. MikiJ Likes songs about Purple spices Nov 5, 2017

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    Is it just me or is your bezel faded blue ;)
     
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  6. sky21 Nov 5, 2017

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    Looks very nice, great first Speedy.
     
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  7. jacksonking Nov 5, 2017

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    I just got my first Speedmaster last week and it’s a 78. Head only. If you’d like to sell along the bracelet you found, I’m interested. I’m a leather strap guy too but I’d like to try a bracelet out.
     
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  8. jaguar11 Nov 5, 2017

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    Looks great. Well done and enjoy in the best of health!!!!
     
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  9. Slo084 Nov 5, 2017

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    Looks like a great example! Congrats!
     
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  10. Denarius Nov 5, 2017

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    Yes it’s gone a really nice colour, in some light it looks like a metallic charcoal and other like as you say a deep metallic blue..
     
  11. Denarius Nov 5, 2017

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    Bracelet is really nice, comfortable, looks great but like you as it’s new then I’m just finding a look that I prefer..

    Not going to sell the bracelet, it looks good as I said plus it adds to the overall package.
    When you do search out a bracelet make sure it’s an original 1171 and not a reissue, it will have a trapezoid shape logo on the clasp (not square) and screws in the links not pins plus an 11 in the clasp not 32..
     
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  12. vienna Nov 5, 2017

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    Welcome to the club:)
     
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