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dialstatic
·That is just spectacular. Is there a cool story (that you’re willing to share 😉) to how you found it?
[EDIT] @BenBagbag great minds think alike!
[EDIT] @BenBagbag great minds think alike!
'New' Speedmaster 145.022-69
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SteveZ28
·Amazing watch. Be careful not to cut yourself on those lugs!
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Maitreyoda007
·Holy shit! That's amazing! Congrats!
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swish77
·Thanks all for the kind comments! There's no super cool story unfortunately. It's just a one-owner watch that the guy never wore and then stored. He passed away and the family sold it at an estate sale. I was able to research the original owner online and it looks as if he lived his whole life in the Detroit area and passed in 2011.
The watch itself is not that rare, of course, but the condition is ... almost like a time-capsule, especially with all the original paperwork, and that little white Omega box cushion that still looks new. I'm mostly a vintage Rolex lover, and I own a 6263 Daytona, but there's nothing like a vintage Speedy.
The watch itself is not that rare, of course, but the condition is ... almost like a time-capsule, especially with all the original paperwork, and that little white Omega box cushion that still looks new. I'm mostly a vintage Rolex lover, and I own a 6263 Daytona, but there's nothing like a vintage Speedy.
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stefman
·That is one super amazing find! I’m blown away!
One question, how many links does a full 1039 bracelet come with?
One question, how many links does a full 1039 bracelet come with?
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swish77
·That is one super amazing find! I’m blown away!
One question, how many links does a full 1039 bracelet come with?
The 1039 bracelet on this Speedy has 26 total links, with 10 of them the stretchy kind. The bracelet looks untouched, so I assume that it's complete.
Here's the bracelet fully open.
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omegaswisst
·Hi @swish77
Fantastic pick up. Nice to know watches like this can still be found.
I can't believe no DIBS yet, so DIBS!!!!!!
Fantastic pick up. Nice to know watches like this can still be found.
I can't believe no DIBS yet, so DIBS!!!!!!
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herold
·What an example! Stunning!
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Delbok
·Fabulous ! This barely happens more than once in a lifetime... unless I am very unlucky 😜
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bama2141
·Awesome find. Now it finally needs some wrist time!
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Screwbacks
·Here is the point, the pictures provided are from 1970 😁
the superb new condition it is in after almost 50 years is indeed very rare and a showpiece like how we see it now.
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bama2141
·After the euphoria settles down, I'm sure you've noticed the caseback gasket has turned to mush and the movement lubricant has likely long dried out. A basic service by a trusted watchmaker would be my first stop -- then wear it with pride!
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swish77
·Top watch of course,but is it be posible that the pushers are changed ?
On my (al original) Speedy the pushers are more near the case 🙄
Have you a picture or a link how a type 2 crystal is looking ?
Thank you
The pushers are original, the tall kind. The watch was never serviced. Positioning probably has more to do with the angles in the photo. Also, this watch was rarely used, so it makes sense they would stick out a little more.
The type A2 crystal is detailed in the “Moonwatch Only” book. I’ll try to capture it in a photo. It’s tough using only an iPhone.
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Taddyangle
·....but there's nothing like a vintage Speedy.
there is nothing like a Speedy... but I also have the kool-aid icon as my avatar. 😀
Nice pick up. Did you actually buy from the estate sale? I think we all dream about finding a gem like this one.
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Magnix
·It doesnt get better then this 😀 congrats !
how is it possible that there is a small spot on the upper left of the bezel? will that come from within?
how is it possible that there is a small spot on the upper left of the bezel? will that come from within?
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swish77
·It doesnt get better then this 😀 congrats !
how is it possible that there is a small spot on the upper left of the bezel? will that come from within?
Well, the watch was rarely used, but it was worn a little back in the day, and it must have taken a little hit on the bezel at that spot. When I got it, it wasn't that bad, and just a tiny bit of black paint was missing there. But then I lightly wiped it thinking it was dirt, and a little more of the black paint flaked off. Oh, well.
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Sublime_1
·The pushers are original, the tall kind. The watch was never serviced. Positioning probably has more to do with the angles in the photo. Also, this watch was rarely used, so it makes sense they would stick out a little more.
The type A2 crystal is detailed in the “Moonwatch Only” book. I’ll try to capture it in a photo. It’s tough using only an iPhone.
The top push does appear to be sitting out a little more than the bottom.
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