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  1. Spacefruit Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Mar 2, 2015

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    Of course most people know that, but for some while I viewed early Seamaster 321's simply as potential donors for ailing speedmasters. Several years ago I bought this and put it in the safe for future need. Then I got a call from the workshop to say they were now swimming in 321 parts, and could fix anything. So this meant I no longer need a "reserve" 321 and so I decided to send this in. I dont know too much about these, but I can tell you its back home, fully serviced for an all in cost of £1600, including the purchase, service - and strap!.

    That isnt bad for a guaranteed 321, I know that these seamsters get advertised without history for $3000 - 4000+ but I really dont think they sell. I may not be comparing like for like - there seem to be many references carrying the seamaster name and a Speedmaster era 321.

    Instructions were to service, clean the case and give a light polish. Keep original hands and dial, do not refurbish them in any way - apart from removing any loose material.

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    For some reason the dial shows slightly more yellow than in life. I have much to learn about watch photography.

    I would love to see others?
     
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  2. Darlinboy Pratts! Will I B******S!!! Mar 2, 2015

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    I like these a lot. Have been casually looking for one for a few months. Yours is a very nice example. I suppose I'll have to get serious before they become (more) popular.
     
  3. MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member Mar 2, 2015

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    Here's an even earlier seamaster 321 log with beefier lugs - one in stainless steel and the other gold plated:

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  4. marturx Mar 2, 2015

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    Here´s mine:

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    From 1958. What´s peculiar is that the ref is 2907-1, and 15,9 mill serial in the movement, but is also stamped with the later reference 315.164. I guess that the parts to the watch were made some years before that the complete watch left the factory, and that Omega had already revised the reference by then
     
  5. M'Bob Mar 2, 2015

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    Great watch, terribly under-appreciated. When Rolex pre-screw down pusher Daytonas go for about $28,000, I think there is a lot of up-side in these. The biggest impediment for most people I think is the 35mm size, but if the Rapper aesthetic should wane in terms of watch diameter, I think these will go crazy.

    M'Bob
     
  6. Barking mad Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Mar 2, 2015

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    KO 2907-3
    1864xxxx

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  7. Northernman Lemaniac Mar 2, 2015

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    And the cousin. Lemania - Meylan badged - cal 27CH (aka 321).
    Lemania made them all anyhow so the resemblance of case and layout is not coincidental.

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    Movement shot is "pre-service" so clean now.
     
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  8. Spacefruit Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Mar 2, 2015

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    Really appreciate seeing all these. I think I have a really soft spot for mine now, especially when I think how close I came to gutting it.

    It is a 2947/1 1730xxxx serial. (So you see how it might have worked in a 2998 case)
     
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  9. pascs Mar 2, 2015

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    My 2947/2 is 15997xxx, could be good for a 2915 and my other is 17764xxx could be good for a 2998 :D
     
  10. ock2915 Mar 2, 2015

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    They are really nice , a bit too small for my taste...
     
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  11. Spacefruit Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Mar 2, 2015

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    That may change......

    Living as long as me, you see the most ridiculous things gain value....

    Porsche 356's, Aston DBS, Angle Poise, Battersea........
     
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  12. ock2915 Mar 2, 2015

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    I am absolutely sure about that , prices will go up
     
  13. pascs Mar 2, 2015

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    As have the little bits of metal called 2915 hands :D

    I should really get my 2907/2 serviced before too long as there will be no bits left to service it
     
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  14. Northernman Lemaniac Mar 2, 2015

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    I have a "Nordic" 7.5" wrist. Due to it being a chronograph, with the added pushers and stuff it has some more presence. A regular 35mm Seamaster is borderline for me, a 35mm chrono I can wear anytime.
    Try it!
    ;)
     
  15. sulaco Mar 2, 2015

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    I have a soft spot for Angle Poise... also i had to look it up before i knew what you are talking about. ;)
     
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  16. pascs Mar 2, 2015

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    Not the biggest of watches :D

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  17. Noisy Nova Mar 2, 2015

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    A 105.001, ser# 15997700
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  18. shoota70 Mar 2, 2015

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    I passed on a beautiful steel blue grey dial not too long ago - wish i hadn't. price was right, to.
     
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  19. Northernman Lemaniac Mar 2, 2015

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    But a lovely chrono for formal wear!
     
  20. calalum Mar 2, 2015

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    Agree about the size, and that may be why they are under appreciated. But they are beauties and I think that the comment about the 62xx Daytonas is apt, although the market speaks for itself. DSC04351.JPG