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  1. uwsearch Aug 31, 2017

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    I purchased my first racing dial Speedmaster about 5 years ago. They were easy to find and still affordable. It's my favorite watch and probably the watch I wear most. It's a true 3570.40 Japan racing limited edition (not a recent mod).
    About 3 years ago, I was very lucky and found one of the few 145.022-69 with a racing dial. It was produced in may 1970, and had all white chrono hands. It took me all that time to source an original set of 3 orange hands.
    They now look like mother and daughter !

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  2. Kali77 Aug 31, 2017

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    Beautiful pair! One of my favorite dials.

    Dibs!! :cool:
     
  3. fibonacci086 Aug 31, 2017

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    Great pair !
    The dial step makes a great difference.
     
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  4. kov Trüffelschwein. Aug 31, 2017

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    A great duo to own. :thumbsup:

    I have recently sold my Japan Racing just because I didn't wear it enough.

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    Don't know why maybe a bit too colorful to be worn daily in a business context or maybe I just had enough and wanted to move to something else... sure will regret one day :)

    The 145.022-69 Racing is a grail watch for me. It just has everything I love and has the strongest connection with the automotive world which is another passion for me. ::love::
     
  5. müslüm Aug 31, 2017

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    Only missing tin tin between those 2 beauties :)
     
  6. uwsearch Aug 31, 2017

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  7. Kali77 Aug 31, 2017

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  9. uwsearch Aug 31, 2017

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    They are far less attractive to me. Looks like a standard black dial with red nail varnish on half of the index.

    a pre-pro version does exist too (Moonwatch only picture)
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  10. abrod520 Aug 31, 2017

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    Never actively searched for one but when I impulse-bought a 3570.40 a few weeks ago I was shocked at how attractive it is. Definitely one of the most fun Speedmasters to wear IMO
     
  11. müslüm Aug 31, 2017

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    Luv is in the air...
     
  12. The Master of Speed Sep 1, 2017

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    also one of my fav !
     
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  13. davy26 Limited comebackability is his main concern. Sep 1, 2017

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    Great thread and some very nice pics - thanks.

    My 3570.40's dial looks rather pale in this particular light, but I think I like the greys better than the black versions, though I find that it's the black dial that is one of my favourite elements of the Speedmaster generally - odd ain't it - or should I say I?

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  14. Mouse_at_Large still immune to Speedmaster attraction Sep 1, 2017

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    Not that I'm anywhere near feeling any desire to join the Speedy club, but if I ever have a "road to Damascus" moment, I suspect one of these would be responsible ;).
     
  15. The Master of Speed Sep 1, 2017

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  16. COYI Sep 1, 2017

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    I'm also a big fan of the racing dial. I have a Michael Schumacher 2000 Speedy reduced that has a really gorgeous racing style dial.
     
  17. OmegaLover Omega, please be my Valentine! Sep 1, 2017

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    Does anybody want to sell one?
     
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  19. uwsearch Sep 1, 2017

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  20. Cacam Dec 27, 2017

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    Hi
    Might I ask what you aquired it for?