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OHPF Straight Text Speedmaster Pro

  1. alfanator Oct 4, 2015

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    1969 to 1971 saw quite a few changes in the Speedmaster. This is an unusual example of a 145.022 69 with straight text moon writing, and delrin brake.

    Straight texts ranged from SN 31,000,xxx to 32,857,xxx, with 145.022-69 cases(MWO)
    Delrin movements started in 1971 with movement number 32,849,xxx (MWO)
    Thus, there are no more than 8,000 861 movements with delrin breaks that could have made it into 145.022-69 cases

    This watch, with movement number 32,856,909, is at the crossroads of the last of the first type moon backs, and the first of the delrin movements.

    My best guess is an early 1971 movement, in a late 1969 case, service bezel, original stepped dial w/matching lum hands, and correct crown.

    Watch is in good running order, chrono hands resets correctly

    I am in Seattle, will accept paypal, bank wire, or cash in person.
    $4000 net to me.

    Trades considered +/- $$$.
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