Hi there, I have been offered a a Speedmaster SMP 1974 with a 145.022-69 ST "straight writing" case back, movement nr. 328......, 861 caliber, full set. papers from 1974 Extract of the archives says production date was January 1974. The BOOK MWO states that these Straight Writings were produced until 1973. My question may seem a bit academic but is mine still a real Straight Writing? thanks to you omegurus...
Are you saying its a 74 because the paperwork says it was sold in 74, yet it has a straight writing case back? If that's the only reason, then it will probay just have sat around for a while before being sold. Pics always help but sounds fine.
so I am not sure if this one can be regarded as a straight writing.... may be there was also a transitional period? any comments? thanks
If there's an extract it should also state the reference no. What does it say, -69, -71, -74? Need pics to help any further.
I don't think extracts specify the sub reference. I had one one a 105.003-65, but the extract just says 105.003 delivered in '65.
Oh yeah!?! How the hell have I missed that?! I've got two upstairs and never noticed that! Slightly strange that's it was produced so late, but Im pretty sure 32mil is fine for a '69.
I don't have MWO handy. Sp101 says: Serial Range: 2842 0xxx – 3162 9xxx Anyone able to fact check with The Book? So close... Edit: Actually, for straight writing, 31xx xxx – 32xx xxx http://speedmaster101.com/145-022-straight-writing/ Looks like you're good to go!
What's thenext digit of the movement no? I've been flicking through MWO and checked this out. The serial for these is listed as going up to 32,83xxxx, with deliveries overlapping the -71 into 1973. This could be one of the very last ones...