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Willem023
·Hi All,
Considering to buy this Speedmaster.
I have to admit: it would be a step in the dark for me: I do know some things about 50’s golden Seamasters and Constellations, but the diversity within the Speedmaster’s range in bracelets, end links, hands, ‘T’ yes/no, casebacks, etc is mindblowing. And leaves me very much in the dark, although I have studied @Spacefruit 's blog.
And I have the 'this-might-well-be-too-good-to-be-true' bug 🤨
So, would appreciate your help very much 👍 !
Stated as 1991, cal 861, 145.022. That adds up. To my untrained eye:
- case is crisp, although on the backside a bit worn. Not too much. Bezel is (too??) crisp and caseback seems in order too
- the 1450 bracelet (right?) and 808 end links seem to add up
- lume is OK too: bit yellow. As to be expected, and matching the hands, which seem OK too (right?)
- having said that, I am not sure about the dial and font: the ‘S’ stands out in my opinion, although I have seen similar ones too. there is no patina visible in te pics. Dubious?
- cristal looks good.
- pushers right size?
I will ask the seller (trusted party, as far as I know) for a close-up of the movement and movement number too, to date it accurately. Watch is serviced recently.
Overall: what do you think??
Thanks in advance; much appreciated!
Willem
Considering to buy this Speedmaster.
I have to admit: it would be a step in the dark for me: I do know some things about 50’s golden Seamasters and Constellations, but the diversity within the Speedmaster’s range in bracelets, end links, hands, ‘T’ yes/no, casebacks, etc is mindblowing. And leaves me very much in the dark, although I have studied @Spacefruit 's blog.
And I have the 'this-might-well-be-too-good-to-be-true' bug 🤨
So, would appreciate your help very much 👍 !
Stated as 1991, cal 861, 145.022. That adds up. To my untrained eye:
- case is crisp, although on the backside a bit worn. Not too much. Bezel is (too??) crisp and caseback seems in order too
- the 1450 bracelet (right?) and 808 end links seem to add up
- lume is OK too: bit yellow. As to be expected, and matching the hands, which seem OK too (right?)
- having said that, I am not sure about the dial and font: the ‘S’ stands out in my opinion, although I have seen similar ones too. there is no patina visible in te pics. Dubious?
- cristal looks good.
- pushers right size?
I will ask the seller (trusted party, as far as I know) for a close-up of the movement and movement number too, to date it accurately. Watch is serviced recently.
Overall: what do you think??
Thanks in advance; much appreciated!
Willem
