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SOLD Omega Speedmaster Professional Straight Writing Apollo XI

  1. abrod520 Mar 3, 2020

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    I've been on a real acquisition tear lately, and need to make some tough decisions about what stays and what I should let go of. This one is probably better off with a collector, as it's exceedingly rare and is probably not going to get much wrist time from me.

    It's a 145.022-69, 31.6M serial which is the proper range for these. Has one of the most gorgeous stepped dials I've ever seen, and original tritium hands in great condition with slightly darker lume than the dial. The bezel is nearly flawless, and the case is in great shape (though I believe it to have been lightly polished in the past). Remarkably, the caseback retains most of its black paint in the text - a true rarity for these. It has its original crown and plexiglas crystal as well - MWO Type A2 for both, which are specific to the 145.022-69.

    I bought the watch with the intention to enjoy it, so I had it serviced in December 2019. I don't have a receipt, but I can guarantee the movement operation thru Dec 2020. I also have an Extract (was sent to my office though), but have received the digital copy which states a July 1, 1971 delivery to Japan (7/1/71 :D). It seems these were all delivered to Japan around this timeframe, so given the parts originality and Extract, this is as close as it gets to a "numbers-matching" example!

    I'm asking $9,975 US (Speedmaster101 between 'Very Good' (US $9000) and 'Excellent' (US $15000) ) which includes fully insured overnight shipping. I can also meet in the SF Bay Area.
    If you do not think this watch's condition is better than one would call very good, please contact me for more detailed photos of whichever part you believe is less than that and I will be happy to demonstrate!

    Because I'm selling to raise funds for other incoming watches, I can only accept returns on it if it's not as described; please consider the photos as part of the description. As before, I am more than glad to take any further photos you'd like!

    I'm a wearer / collector, not a dealer, but I have made some sales in the past which you can find feedback for by searching my username.

    Thanks!

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    Screenshots of the digital Extract (the physical copy is -hopefully- in my office building's mailroom):

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    The zoom on the document is at 60% so I could fit the whole thing, but I'm happy to send the PDF copy of the file to any interested party. However, it should prove that if you were to order an Extract in a territory where it's easier to get than the US, it will come back the same!
     
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  2. abrod520 Mar 6, 2020

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    Up ahead of the weekend. Will be on Long Island for part of next week, too.
     
  3. abrod520 Mar 9, 2020

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    Up for Monday. Will be in Amsterdam Mon-Wed next week
     
  4. abrod520 Mar 12, 2020

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    Nevermind about Amsterdam ;) Still, up.
     
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  5. abrod520 Mar 14, 2020

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    Up for the weekend, and to say that I'm also interested in hearing trade proposals. I'd prefer to trade down for something plus cash, vintage or LE watches will get my attention. Thanks!
     
  6. SpeedyPhill Founder Of Aussie Cricket Blog Mark Waugh Universe Mar 14, 2020

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    A nice example... GLWS
     
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  7. abrod520 Mar 19, 2020

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    Up, can offer a discount on both if purchased along with my Autavia GMT...
     
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  8. abrod520 Mar 22, 2020

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    Up, small price reduction. Would really like to see this go to a collector!
     
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  9. abrod520 Mar 31, 2020

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    Speedy Tuesday bump!
     
  10. abrod520 Apr 10, 2020

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    Up! Buy this so I can buy more watches, shoot me an offer!
     
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  11. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Apr 10, 2020

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    FYI, this fine example has the rarer of the two steel straight writing casebacks.
     
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  12. abrod520 Apr 17, 2020

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    (Up for the weekend!)

    Yep, this one is for the collectors I think - I'm not just asking a huge price for a regular Straight Writing :D

    For anyone not familiar, some good discussion of them here-
    https://omegaforums.net/threads/straight-writing-eye-candy.111341/
     
  13. abrod520 Apr 28, 2020

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    Speedy Tuesday bump!
     
  14. abrod520 Apr 30, 2020

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    Quick up to reiterate my interest in some trades, preferably below 7k USD + cash as I have a couple watches I need to send out for service.
    Particularly interested in:

    Seamaster 300 Trilogy (I loved mine and need to get another!)
    Dark Side of the Moon (original colorway only)
    IWC Mark XVIII Tribute to Mark XI

    Other vintage and classic-design new watches considered as well :)
     
  15. abrod520 May 2, 2020

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    Dear Watchrecon, I am asking a (further reduced) $10,950 for this watch ;) Trades considered at the value above.

    Up!
     
  16. abrod520 May 5, 2020

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    Up for Speedy Tuesday!

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    Make an offer so I don’t start wearing it again.
     
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  17. abrod520 May 12, 2020

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    Added more description of the crown & Hesalite, both of which are MWO type A2 and are specific to the 145.022-69.

    Also: I will include the light tan Hodinkee nato strap I wore it on.

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  18. pweingarten May 17, 2020

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    Hi. Would be interested in a trade...Pls take a look at my site, vintagewatchclassics.com...Maybe something there?
     
  19. abrod520 May 21, 2020

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    Photo of the dial in sunlight, with and without HDR applied:

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    And a better demonstration of the original lume-

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  20. abrod520 May 28, 2020

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    Up!