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Possibly a Speedmaster 2915?
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watchyouwant
·I love all the enthusiasm from you guys 👍 Great advice and encouragement!
I'm affraid the bracelet is nowhere to be found, maybe it has been thrown away during a house move or something. No one in our family remembers ever seeing it so most likely it was thrown away when it was replaced at the shop for more than 50 years ago. Likewise for the original box and papers. Going to reach out to several auction houses in the next few days, so it will be fun to see what their opinion is!
Regarding the relumed hourhand: Nothing has been done to the watch since at least 1970. Maybe something was done before 1970, but not to my fathers knowledge. I do remember that when I found it in the drawer both the hands where on 12. Could that have something to do with it?
So everything on the watch is at least 50 years old, including the bracelet, even though it's not original 😀
I think it says "NO 322 915" I dont know what it means.
I'll let you know when I have any news.
here are some direct emails for Phillips and Christies in Geneva ; makes it easier to get to the right people . refer in both emails, that it is a recommendation from J. Kretzschmar from Australia ; normally they do not like to have their emails out there: Virginie Liatard-Roessli <[email protected]> and Kegel, Sabine <[email protected]> . good luck ! kind regards. Achim
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gemini4
··Hoarder Of Speed et aliahere are some direct emails for Phillips and Christies in Geneva ; makes it easier to get to the right people . refer in both emails, that it is a recommendation from J. Kretzschmar from Australia ; normally they do not like to have their emails out there: Virginie Liatard-Roessli <[email protected]> and Kegel, Sabine <[email protected]> . good luck ! kind regards. Achim
Good advice!
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watchyouwant
·I love all the enthusiasm from you guys 👍 Great advice and encouragement!
I'm affraid the bracelet is nowhere to be found, maybe it has been thrown away during a house move or something. No one in our family remembers ever seeing it so most likely it was thrown away when it was replaced at the shop for more than 50 years ago. Likewise for the original box and papers. Going to reach out to several auction houses in the next few days, so it will be fun to see what their opinion is!
Regarding the relumed hourhand: Nothing has been done to the watch since at least 1970. Maybe something was done before 1970, but not to my fathers knowledge. I do remember that when I found it in the drawer both the hands where on 12. Could that have something to do with it?
So everything on the watch is at least 50 years old, including the bracelet, even though it's not original 😀
I think it says "NO 322 915" I dont know what it means.
I'll let you know when I have any news.
there is the reference in that number; 2915...... NO 32 could be the last 2 digits of the movement number...... kind regards. achim
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MTROIS
·@Strope, I am not affiliated with him, but Eric Wind is a straight up guy and has a very solid reputation in the business. I would also advise you to talk to him to get an idea of what your options are: https://www.windvintage.com/watches
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watchyouwant
·Eric will not achieve the maximum price possible , i guess. Eric is really good to talk to ; but they all dream about getting the money , these big 2 auction houses get..... kind regards. achim
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georgetownhoya
·@Strope happy to be helpful in directing you to the appropriate place to sell it at auction otherwise I would be happy to purchase it directly from you north of $100,000 pending inspection. Based on the dial (lower OMEGA and oval O) and the non-painted bezel, I would bet it is a 2915-2. I will send you a direct message. Best regards, Eric Wind
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Shabbaz
·@Strope happy to be helpful in directing you to the appropriate place to sell. otherwise I would be happy to purchase it directly from you. My wife and kids are willing to move and needless to say, they have exceptional character. I just bought a dog and you will receive it for free (after exchange of course). I will send you a direct message. Best regards, shabbaz
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Screwbacks
·best is go for auction as suggested. or just keep it if you have no intention of letting it go.
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jimmyd13
·@Strope happy to be helpful in directing you to the appropriate place to sell. otherwise I would be happy to purchase it directly from you. I have no wife or child, having already parted with both for a number of camels to a Hasidic gentleman and his brother, eating shrimp at Chez Paul. However, as I wear my watch on my left wrist, I hae a perfectly servicable right arm to give along with a few organs which nature has been good enough to double up on. I'm sure that, with a little disregard to local laws, an accomodation can be reached. Best regards, JimmyD
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Strope
·@Strope happy to be helpful in directing you to the appropriate place to sell. otherwise I would be happy to purchase it directly from you. My wife and kids are willing to move and needless to say, they have exceptional character. I just bought a dog and you will receive it for free (after exchange of course). I will send you a direct message. Best regards, shabbaz
It all depends on the dog.
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GMTspeedmaster
·Congrats! It's the real one!
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Wuza72
·What a great story, waiting for more informations 🍿
Keep us up to date !
Keep us up to date !
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Delbok
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I am afraid it's going to be difficult to get an extract for these old ladies... if anyone got lucky enough to have one for a 2915 I am interested in knowing if there are different tricks than luck or being a big auction house
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omegaman
·Wow... what a find 👍👍👍
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LiquidSolid
·Just caught up reading the entire thread... what an amazing story!
Congrats Strope on discovering this gem of a watch
Congrats Strope on discovering this gem of a watch
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