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  1. Lex4TDI4Life

    Lex4TDI4Life Sep 12, 2012

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    Hi All,

    I have become interested in getting my hands on a vintage Speedmaster, but I am having a hard time finding helpful organized info. Is there someplace I can go for a list of all past models/variations/specs/etc.? It looks like there is plenty of info on this forum regarding purchase advice, but I think I need to start gathering some background first. Any help you can provide would be most appreciated.

    TIA,

    Lex
     
  2. gatorcpa Ω 2

    gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Sep 12, 2012

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    Here is probably the best repository on the web for the Speedmaster and all its many variants:

    http://www.chronomaddox.com/

    Chuck Maddox has been gone over 4 years now, but it's great that a few dedicated collectors have kept this site alive as a tribute to his memory.

    Hope this helps,
    gatorcpa
     
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  3. Littleroger

    Littleroger Sep 12, 2012

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    +1
     
  4. Lex4TDI4Life

    Lex4TDI4Life Sep 12, 2012

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    Thanks! Looks like I have an obsessive new hobby to enjoy!:D
     
  5. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Sep 12, 2012

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    What model vaguely are you after? Vintage wise the two that people want most are the Cal 321, or the Cal 861 '69
     
  6. Lex4TDI4Life

    Lex4TDI4Life Sep 12, 2012

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    From my very early research, I am looking for a 321, although I did see a ridiculously pricey '75 Soyuz on e-bay that I liked...
     
  7. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Sep 13, 2012

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    The Soyuz LE's are overpriced IMO, the best LE with a historical tie-in is probably the snoopy
     
  8. CanberraOmega

    CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Sep 13, 2012

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    I've decided to hunt down a birth year speedy (1981). I'm not going to be able to afford a '69 or 321, so I figure birth year is something worth hunting for. It also makes of more if a challenge/long term project. I know someone who spent 6 yrs looking for a birth year speedy.
     
  9. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Sep 13, 2012

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    1981 is also significant in that it was the year the Speedmaster Pro first traveled on the Space Shuttle aboard STS-1 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STS-1
     
  10. SpikiSpikester Ω 2

    SpikiSpikester @ ΩF Staff Member Sep 13, 2012

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    Although not quite so difficult if your birth year is 1967 :)
     
  11. Lex4TDI4Life

    Lex4TDI4Life Sep 13, 2012

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    Yeah, '75 is my birth year, so a Soyuz would be nice. But I have noticed a relatively large number of '67 321s for sale. Was there a particularly large production run that year?
     
  12. Steve

    Steve Sep 13, 2012

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    Tell me about it !!. :(
     
  13. Steve

    Steve Sep 13, 2012

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    Why has that post duplicated itself 4 times ??.::screwloose::
     
  14. ulackfocus

    ulackfocus Sep 13, 2012

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    "Post Reply" is working slow today. Did you hit it more than once?
     
  15. Steve

    Steve Sep 14, 2012

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    Could have, but all sorted now.