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  1. Esbjorn_Svensson May 9, 2013

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    Hi everybody. I´m from Spain. I have bought a vintage Speedy recently and have been looking for a place where learning and talking about it.

    I want to show it to every body. I hope that you like it.... and, sorry for my English.:)

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    Thanks.
     
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  2. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member May 9, 2013

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    Not a bad piece, the Calibre 861 is a solid movement but I would definitely get it fully serviced by a reliable watchmaker before using it, I'd also get the crystal replaced and seals changed.

    These watches are not really waterproof so don't get it wet, other than that they're very strong, and will outlast all of us easily.
     
  3. Esbjorn_Svensson May 9, 2013

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    Thanks dsio. This watch is actually in the watchmaker workshop. In fact, he is changing the crystal and reviewing the movement. When i have it again i´ll show you,.
     
  4. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member May 9, 2013

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    Nice, is this your first good watch or do you collect others?
     
  5. Esbjorn_Svensson May 9, 2013

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    I have others. Mostly of japan brands as Citizen, Orient and Seiko. I have a beautiful Sicura. Look, some pics.

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    I don´t know if i´m breaking some rule...
     
  6. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member May 9, 2013

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    Not at all, I'm wearing a Rolex Daytona right now myself :)

    We're not exclusive to Omegas, it just happens to be the focus
     
  7. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe May 9, 2013

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    Welcome Esbjorn,
    Nice Speedy Pro Mark2. I believe there are 3 versions of these. All with Cal 861 workhorse. Yours is the first version which closely resemble original Speedmaster Pro. The second uses 'racing' dial like mine below:
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    The 3rd version has gold plated case with maroon bezel.
     
  8. Esbjorn_Svensson May 9, 2013

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    I love this version, but it´s more dificult of finding than mine.
     
  9. marturx May 9, 2013

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    Hej Esbjörn. A Little odd name to be from Spain, huh? I think you should blend in nicely in Sweden :thumbsup: A very nice specimen Speedy Mk2 you´ve got there. If I should give you one advice, don´t you even think about polishing it! Leave it as it is. Seems to be the original bracelet too. Keep it also
     
  10. Esbjorn_Svensson May 9, 2013

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    Hi marturx. My real name is Hugo, but i´ve choosen this nick becouse i like so much a Sweden jazz musician who called Esbjorn_Svensson.

    About watch, i only want to change the crystal. I am not going to change the polished.

    Thanks.
     
  11. marturx May 9, 2013

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    I see! I thought it was Steve McQueen in your avatar, but I guess it's Esbjörn then. Not a jazz fan myself, but my father in law definitely is. He plays some himself too
     
  12. Esbjorn_Svensson May 9, 2013

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    I have to say that i´ve made a strange mixture. :D
     
  13. ulackfocus May 9, 2013

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    Welcome Esbjorn!

    Apparently, there's a lot of partying going on in Spain. At least according to this chick:



    :p
     
  14. Esbjorn_Svensson May 9, 2013

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    Hahahahahahaha. Don´t believe all you see in internet. We are very sad and quiet people.:D
     
  15. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member May 9, 2013

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    Welcoms Hugo, you have some very nice watches.
     
  16. Esbjorn_Svensson May 16, 2013

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    Thanks cicindela. I´m not lost, i´m reading post and learning a lot.