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!

 

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

Congrats!

 

Beautiful, leave all as is and enjoy

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

Gorgeous watch. The patina is great

 

yes it is.

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

It has a nice look. wear it often..

 

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

 

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

 

Awesome! You've picked up some winners lately.

 

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

 

Great find. Enjoy!

 

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