Railmaster CK2914-1 or Speedmaster 105.003?

chronoboy64 · Nov 27, 2017

Ricbo2010
Speedy circa £15k and Railmaster circa £21-£23k. Just noticed a ding on the Speedy bezel between 2 and 3pm.

Hi,
as you can see there are substancial doubts about the originality of the Speedy EW esp. dial Issues. The case have also be stated as polished. IMO a Speedy 105.003 with relumed dial (and hands) is far away from GBP 15 k, I am unable to evaluate because I never go for those.
Sorry and good hunting !
P.S. the railmaster looks nice and should be the prefered target imo

1jansen · Nov 27, 2017

+1
If I were you, I will take the Railmaster first, especially it is a Ref. 2914-1, which is the first issue. It is the rarest of all subsequent railmasters. IMO

mac_omega · Nov 27, 2017

If funds did not matter I would take the Railmaster just because it is a slash -1, not because of the condition,
I don´t like the dial but this could be changed later in case you found a better one

but: not at this horrendous price! Half of that would be just right IMHO commensurate with the condition

Think of Mike´s RM (@MSNWatch) with the beautiful lume colour and you know what I mean...

MaiLollo · Nov 28, 2017

The Speedmaster is my favorite watch, but this example does not look £15k (reluming of the hands is no biggie to me but a relumed dial would be much more problematic, the case is the biggest issue, you can't really replace it easily...). The Railmaster is so rare that price matters a bit less, so I would go with the 2914.
Then again, it depends on your taste

Ricbo2010 · Nov 28, 2017

SgWatchBaron
I feel that the speedy’s hand and dial might’ve been relumed.

Through a loupe I was not sure about the finish on the hands. You may we'll be correct and as a couple of members have now pointed this out, I would be inclined to go along with that. Thanks.

Ricbo2010 · Nov 28, 2017

MaiLollo
The Speedmaster is my favorite watch, but this example does not look £15k (reluming of the hands is no biggie to me but a relumed dial would be much more problematic, the case is the biggest issue, you can't really replace it easily...). The Railmaster is so rare that price matters a bit less, so I would go with the 2914.
Then again, it depends on your taste

My taste is both although Speedmaster nudges it

Ricbo2010 · Nov 28, 2017

Thanks very much for the replies. I do now think the Railmaster (being the rarer option) would be the one to go for. Price is an obstacle though and I agree the dial could be better.

BenBagbag · Nov 28, 2017

You can't expect much more help without more pictures. Ask for more on the railmaster and share 'em. How negotiable is the dealer?

dsio · Nov 28, 2017

Railmaster, take the road less travelled and be a bit unique, I absolutely love those watches and eventually want to own a CK2914 as well as the modern re-edition they just made as a daily beater.

Ricbo2010 · Nov 30, 2017

BenBagbag
You can't expect much more help without more pictures. Ask for more on the railmaster and share 'em. How negotiable is the dealer?

You're right, but I'm going to pass so won't be asking for any more photos.
Not very negotiable <10%

oddboy · Apr 19, 2018

The RM in the OP makes another appearance.

https://www.piccadillyvaults.com/0704882

cristos71 · Apr 19, 2018

oddboy

The RM in the OP makes another appearance.

https://www.piccadillyvaults.com/0704882

I've never seen this seller/site before...lot's of nice stuff for sure, but the lack of pricing on everything they have for sale makes me think it is not a place for people like me....😒

oddboy · Apr 19, 2018

23 GBP for the RM, though it is claimed to be one owner, all original and includes 7077/6.... But yeah, not cheap!

Railmaster CK2914-1 or Speedmaster 105.003?

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Ricbo2010

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dsio

Ricbo2010

oddboy

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oddboy

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