newly acquired 105.012-66 CB joins the family

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Some long years ago, I came across a thread on another forum about a particular Speedmaster cal 321. Duly fell in love with it as it had never been touched other than servicing, but the seller was asking too much. I didn't buy it it and I should have. Anyway t it became in a general sense something of a benchmark and stayed in the back of my mind in a vague way. Long story short, the seller sold it to an Australian buyer some years ago. I have been on the hunt for a well conditioned 321 at a reasonable price for a long time. Recently I came into contact with this watch and it ticked all the boxes. It did look familiar, but that was about it. But something was telling me I knew the watch. I trawled through old threads and there it was that same watch I had previously admired - only realised it was definitely the same one when I checked the serial number. I pretty much know its whole history short of a time in the US but other than a light clean in recent years I don't believe there has been anything added or taken away.The pictures don't show clearly but the facets on all four lugs are still intact. Anyway here she is, the latest acquisition:

 
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Very nice - congrats馃憤 Hope I some day have the luck to find a similar one.....馃
 
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Wow! Wonderful story, fabulous watch. Congratulations!
 
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Great find. Congrats on your new watch. Wear it in good health.
 
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Fantastic example with beautifully defined facets. The -66 CB with its subtle differences from the Huguenin Fr猫res cases makes it the sexiest looking c.321 Speedy around (yeah, I'm talking to you straight-lug fans! 馃榾 ).
I don't regret selling mine for what it helped me acquire, but the -66 CB would be the first/last/only Speedy example I want back for keeps. Sadly (for this non-owner), I fear the rising value on this variation will outpace my "slow-to-grow" watch-fund savings.
So congrats to you on what I gather will be a "keeper!"
 
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I love it when the merry-go-round comes around again. 30 years ago (!) I saw a gorgeous mammoth-scaled Bob Jones folder at Carmel Cutlery. They told me it was already sold, they just hadn't taken it out of the case. Bummer! A month ago I visited the store again and there it was. Unbelievable. It looks like the guy who bought it put it in a safe, then brought it back to consign it. And the wheel keeps turning............

 
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Wow, that's in phenomenal condition. Welcome to the CB club!
 
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What a story! Congrats!

Where did you get that side-stitch straps from btw?
 
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Well, at least one WA team is rackin' up some wins 馃榿
 
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What a story! Congrats!

Where did you get that side-stitch straps from btw?

Came with an original bracelet and with this side stitched vintage - the bracelet is too small for me, but truth be told I love the vintage strap. From what I have been able to ascertain it is from Bulang & Sons

https://bulangandsons.com/product-category/watch-straps/buckle-straps/

I'm going to end up with a few more for my Speedies as I think they really suit the watch.