Oops, I did it again...another unplanned Speedy purchase

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Spacefruit

·Apr 7, 2015·Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder

"Oh you bought another watch?"
"Maybe....I thought it would look good on you"
"No. But these shoes do....."

(Substitute shoes for Handbag/dress/kitchen as required depending on what watch it was)

 

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bazamu

·Apr 7, 2015

Spacefruit

"Oh you bought another watch?"
"Maybe....I thought it would look good on you"
"No. But these shoes do....."

(Substitute shoes for Handbag/dress/kitchen as required depending on what watch it was)

Amen. She probably actually loves it when I buy another watch because she knows it gives her free reign to treat herself to something as well! I'm onto her now...always was surprised at how supportive of this addiction she's been.

 

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HeuerLoon

·Apr 7, 2015

Nice acquisition, congratulations. What's the military provenance of the piece if you dont mind me asking.

 

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TexOmega

·Apr 7, 2015

Can't beat the combo, well done.

 

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Georgieboy58

·Apr 7, 2015

HeuerLoon

Nice acquisition, congratulations. What's the military provenance of the piece if you dont mind me asking.

I guess that refers to the LT MC USN (Lieutenant Medical Corps US Navy) on the guarantee card (so not an issued watch, but a purchase by a member of the military)

 

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bazamu

·Apr 7, 2015

Georgieboy58

I guess that refers to the LT MC USN (Lieutenant Medical Corps US Navy) on the guarantee card (so not an issued watch, but a purchase by a member of the military)

Correct, sorry if the initial description painted it as a military-issued watch. I just meant that an active serviceman purchased it.

 

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Andy K

·Apr 7, 2015

Gorgeous! Congrats. Those are two fantastic Speedmasters you've got there.

 

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Davidt

·Apr 7, 2015

Really beautiful. Congratulations.

Completely agree about the engraving adding a little extra here, especially with the paperwork.

 

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ock2915

·Apr 7, 2015

!! Fantastic couple ,congratulations !!

 

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yinzerniner

·Apr 7, 2015

I'm more impressed with the caseback than the dial; that Seamonster looks freshly engraved.

 

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bazamu

·Apr 7, 2015

It's in such great shape that I almost feel like it should be the least worn in my rotation. But then I put it on the wrist and think it should be the only one that I wear. Decisions, decisions.

 

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oddboy

·Apr 7, 2015

Wear it!

 

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ulackfocus

·Apr 7, 2015

31 replies and nobody posted this yet?

 

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Bienne2998

·Apr 7, 2015

Wow, really stunning condition. The Lieutenant must have kept it it safely away from any military operation...
Fantastic find. It's so much better just to own less pieces in great condition than many in in "running condition" (speedmaster101).

 

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bazamu

·Apr 8, 2015

Bienne2998

Wow, really stunning condition. The Lieutenant must have kept it it safely away from any military operation...
Fantastic find. It's so much better just to own less pieces in great condition than many in in "running condition" (speedmaster101).

Yeah, I guess if it got any blood spatters, he cleaned them off (thankfully)!

Agree 100% on quality over quantity. I generally try to do a ton of research up front on certain brands/references that I like and then just wait patiently until something presents itself. Definitely have to kiss a lot of frogs (and spend wayyyyy too much time on forums and auction sites), but it's all worth it once you find that special one.

 

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Slevin kelevra

·Apr 8, 2015

Where is the NATO from? B&S?

Thanks

 

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bazamu

·Apr 8, 2015

Slevin kelevra

Where is the NATO from? B&S?

Thanks

I'm not sure, actually. It came with a Tudor Sub that I purchased last year and doesn't have any branding on it.

 

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Eddie

·Apr 10, 2015

Very nice find buddy. Very nice. Few of this quality around.

 

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Civic4982

·Apr 11, 2015

Absolutely lovely. This is precisely what I've been in search of. Great find sir! 321, military history, medical corp history... win!

 

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bazamu

·Apr 12, 2015

Civic4982

Absolutely lovely. This is precisely what I've been in search of. Great find sir! 321, military history, medical corp history... win!

Keep the faith! They're out there just waiting to be discovered.