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  1. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Mar 2, 2017

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    Just arrived. Great dial. Correct crown on it's way.
    Big question. Is this lollipop center seconds hand original to this watch? I think it is.
    Opinions?

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  2. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Mar 3, 2017

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    ::popcorn::
     
  3. RancheroMaster Mar 3, 2017

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    Is this question rhetorical/sarcastic?

    In all seriousness, clearly the second hand doesn't match. The colour. The patina. The aesthetic. Nothing about that is original.
     
  4. Spacefruit Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Mar 3, 2017

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    Come on, tell us how you really feel
     
  5. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Mar 3, 2017

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    To clarify, indeed the hand has been painted and is not in original condition. My question is if this type of lollipop hand was original issue with the 2914-6.
     
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  6. flame Speedmaster Neil Mar 3, 2017

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    Hi Marc

    Is it a smidge too long ? I still prefer the appearance of MSN's example....so sticking with this config for the moment:

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    Best - Neil
     
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  8. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Mar 3, 2017

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    Mike's is a stunner for sure (aren't they all) but isn't that type of lollipop more prevalent on a 2913/14755 SM300?
    A few other Railmasters appear to be out there with this "2998" type of lolli as well.

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  9. Dero13 4 watches. All set to the wrong time. Mar 3, 2017

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    Wow those are all so nice. Wish I had a lolli in the rotation!
     
  10. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Mar 3, 2017

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    Lastly, and this is quite important for a Speedie 2998 owner looking to add a lollipop, this Railmaster 2914 lollipop hand is not identical to a 2998 hand. The Railmaster hand is a bit shorter. Would certainly hate to spend thousands on a 2998 lolli and find it's incorrect.

    Had the WM install this 2914-6 lolli hand in a 2998-3 (center) flanked by lolli 2998-2s. The difference in the hand length is immediately apparent.

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  11. jens0125 knows that watches were made to be worn Mar 3, 2017

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    I didn't think it was original but now you have me guessing...I don't care if original I just think they look cool IMG_0990.JPG
     
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  12. Fost Mar 3, 2017

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    I want one...
     
  13. kox Mar 3, 2017

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    Sure is, but the SM300 also had a very rare lolli version with a tip at the end, like yours - but it's shorter than both the 2998 and 2914 versions ... and very seldom seen.

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    Nothing better, than "hands-on" comparison;-) Good job Marc, but was the 2914 sec hand not a bit loose on the 2998 when installed, since the hole size is a tad bigger?
     
  14. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Mar 3, 2017

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    Thanks Kim. Isn't the caliber hand stem size difference immaterial? like .02 mm?? Anyway, the hand didn't reside in the 2998 for long.
     
  15. kox Mar 3, 2017

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    Correct, a 'tad' is 0.02mm, but someone once told me that small size differences matters in the dark arts of watchmaking/fixing ;-) No problem as long as it didn't stayed on. Just curious.
    Enjoy ...