My first straight lug speedy.

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Dgercp

·Sep 2, 2015

Just wanted to get some (hopefully not all bad) feedback on this 2998-4.
I think?? All original except replaced crown. I really love the lume patina.

The Don bezel is a bit beat up. Wondering if replacing it with a correct one would hurt the value of the watch (or help it).

Thanks for any input!

 

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Davidt

·Sep 2, 2015

Awesome dial! Exactly what a vintage Soeedy should look like.

Congrats!

 

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Barking mad

·Sep 2, 2015·Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder

Beautiful, leave all as is and enjoy😀

 

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E-diddy

·Sep 2, 2015

congrats! like it. keep the bezel. gives it character.
might get more feedback if you provided more pics?

 

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oddboy

·Sep 2, 2015

Looks great! The I'd leave it as is. You could always watch for a bezel and decide then if you want to replace it, but you might find that the watch holds together nicely as it is.

 

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Dgercp

·Sep 2, 2015

E-diddy

congrats! like it. keep the bezel. gives it character.
might get more feedback if you provided more pics?

 

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Dgercp

·Sep 2, 2015

 

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oddboy

·Sep 2, 2015

is that 18,418,xxx? looks correct for a -4

 

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earth38

·Sep 2, 2015

Gorgeous watch. The patina is great

 

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Dgercp

·Sep 2, 2015

oddboy

is that 18,418,xxx? looks correct for a -4

yes it is.

 

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TNTwatch

·Sep 2, 2015

If you get a better condition bezel, the value will only increase. Nice dial, but the lugs' tops have incorrect brush finish though.

 

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tomo

·Sep 2, 2015

That's amazing. Don't change a thing!

 

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gophishin

·Sep 2, 2015

Great patina! And I was expecting much worse when you said the bezel was beat up - I think it looks great given what it is. If it was too nice, you'd be afraid to wear it.

 

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michaelmc

·Sep 2, 2015

It has a nice look. wear it often..

 

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Eric_navi

·Sep 2, 2015

Congratulations David. The bezel goes with the watch .. Leave as is, and enjoy that beauty..

 

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Dgercp

·Sep 2, 2015

Thanks everyone for all the feedback.
Really appreciate the input from such knowledgeable folks

 

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Andy K

·Sep 2, 2015

Awesome! You've picked up some winners lately.

 

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Spacefruit

·Sep 2, 2015·Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder

oddboy

is that 18,418,xxx? looks correct for a -4

Serial looks good to me

http://speedmaster101.com/blog/2998-serial-quick-reference/

I am a little unsure of the lume in the hour hand, it looks very green - but a minor issue.

+1 for leaving the bezel as is.

Great looking watch

 

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gemini4

·Sep 2, 2015·Hoarder Of Speed et alia

Great find. Enjoy!

 

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Esmarch

·Sep 3, 2015

Don't replace the bezel, please! It looks awesome like that - certainly tells the tale of this watch. Great find.