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OK, I did it... Bought my 1st Speedie Ω; an 'Ed White'...!!!

khmt2
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Congrats! Was eyeing it myself, excellent condition!
 
dougiedude
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khmt2 khmt2
Congrats! Was eyeing it myself, excellent condition!
Lotsa patina, which I like...
 
dougiedude
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I've been eyeing it for over a week, and once I got over the bezel bumps, and missing trit, it was pretty much a no-brainer...

Those are just character traits!

I esp. liked that the case was in great shape, and everything matched up original... nice color to the dial and bezel. I thought the price was a bit high, but he was willing to work with me...😉😁
 
dougiedude
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The '65 'Ed White' he has is pretty tempting as well, having already been serviced, it's well priced, IMO... I was even thinking, maybe I should 'switch'? But then I realized, from my readings in the 'Moonwatch Only' book, that the '63 is much less common than the '65, which was actually in production for many years...
 
Davidt
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It's all down to personal preference isn't it?

I would sway towards the faded bezel of the '65 but let's be honest, you can't really go wrong with either.

Congrats on a great watch that seems to be getting more and more sought after!
 
STANDY
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Hope coffee dial is saved to live another day ::psy::
 
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STANDY STANDY
Hope coffee dial is saved to live another day ::psy::
LOL!

That was speculation in case I bought Dennis the Menace's '69...

Thanks for your comments in that thread... you can pride yourself on influencing me in a positive way... you dang enabler!!
 
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Darlinboy Darlinboy
Congrats!

Which Speedy will be next?
Maybe I'll go in reverse, and get 'Menace's '69? Which is nice, BTW, just a bit 'green' for my taste...

I'd buy an Apollo-Soyuz 35th at the right price...🥰
 
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Absolutely epic first Speedmaster. Congrats Dougie!!
Yes, thank you, John, the Book came in Very handy... wouldn't have done it without it, I bet...😁
 
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mozambique mozambique
Good on yer, well done - EW's rule!
Thanks, man!

Did you ever find a North American watchmaker for your EW? I NEED one!!
 
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