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  1. rjwrjw1 Mar 8, 2019

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    I haven't bought a Speedmaster in a while so i am a bit rusty on current values. I am offered this for 6000 usd. Do you think it is worth it? I sure appreciate any input. Thanks 5723973341.jpg 5724779131.jpg 5724779351.jpg IMG9538821.jpg IMG9538901.jpg IMG9538911.jpg IMG9538931.jpg
     
  2. eugeneandresson 'I used a hammer, a chisel, and my fingers' Mar 8, 2019

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    Will its wrist presence give you pleasure? I believe the answer to that question is the answer to your question...
     
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  3. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Mar 8, 2019

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    Has you done much research regarding the originality of the parts?
     
  4. Spacefruit Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Mar 8, 2019

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    Well the photos seem a little adjusted but I think it’s a nice color dial. Lume plots are not as pleasing as some.

    Check the serial for 2911 or 2960.

    Get a good picture of the dial in a variety of lights and no adjustments.

    I have to say I would want to look further as it might be a nice brown.
     
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  5. Spacefruit Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Mar 8, 2019

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    You’ll need a bezel , obvio
     
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  6. rjwrjw1 Mar 8, 2019

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    Does the bezel appear aftermarket? I assumed it was original. It is a 29 million serial number
     
  7. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Mar 8, 2019

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    5489B405-80C1-4EDC-9F61-F12ACE18212B.jpeg
     
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  8. Spacefruit Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Mar 8, 2019

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    The bezel is quite wrong.
    What’s the next two digits of serial?
     
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  9. Davidt Mar 8, 2019

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    The bezel is modern as is the bracelet (or at least the end links).

    It's a reasonable assumption that this watch has been back to Omega HQ in the last ten or so years for a service.
     
  10. bikehomero Mar 8, 2019

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    Bezel is a newer 90ties
     
  11. rjwrjw1 Mar 8, 2019

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    Well if the bezel and bracelet are modern, I can't see paying 6k. Am I correct in assuming that a even with a brown dial it seems over priced? Or does a good brown dial worth that much? As I said, I am very rusty on Speedmaster values. Thanks for all of your insight. I appreciate the input.
     
  12. WYO_Watch Mar 8, 2019

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    I actually don’t think the $6k is too far off. If it’s a watch you would like to wear and enjoy then quite frankly, it’s “value” is a personal assessment. People seem to play their gut a lot more when it comes to brown dials. There is definitely a premium afforded to them, which is why checking serial numbers is important.

    I’ve see other people subtract $500 for the bezel. The 1171/633 bracelet is newer, but still compliments the vintage look IMO. You can always sell the bracelet and look for a flat link or put it on a nice strap (I like brown dials on complimenting straps).
     
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  13. flqt-9000 Mar 9, 2019

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    If it does not need a DON bezel i would go!
     
  14. sgrossma Mar 9, 2019

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    I may be partial because I have a few Browns, but this seems like a no brainer to me at $6k...!
     
  15. rjwrjw1 Mar 9, 2019

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    the next 2 digits after the 29 are 11
     
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  16. Davidt Mar 9, 2019

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    That's a serial that's known to be associated with tropical dials, so that's a good sign.
     
  17. OrangeSeconds Mar 9, 2019

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    $5,500, franken bezel. Otherwise looks beautiful.
     
  18. kingsrider Thank you Sir! May I have another? Mar 9, 2019

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    I am unclear as to whether this watch would need a DON bezel. If it does, with a correct bracelet, you have an additional $3500 to $4000. Of course you can sell the parts to offset the cost. Even a correct DNN bezel will probably set you back $700?.
    What does Speedmaster101 tell you?.
     
  19. bikehomero Mar 9, 2019

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    69 was delivered with both, DON and DNN. Serial was from 28.420.xxx to 31.629.xxx . Switch from DON to DNN was in 1970, First DNN in 70 was the misprinted 220 bezel.
     
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  20. Spacefruit Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Mar 9, 2019

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    I think I need to be less English.

    When I say this:

    "I have to say I would want to look further as it might be a nice brown.

    It means that as soon as I verified the serial was 2911 or possibly 2960 I would buy the watch as soon as I could, and any negotiation would be bunce toward the "new" old bezel which true enough might be $2000-4000 if you did it properly and did not have one lying around.

    So worst case its $10,000 and best is perhaps $7500 - most likely somewhere in between.

    Show me another decent brown 2911 for that money!

    These browns are a dark art. Sometimes people have acquired them by accident, and sometimes if sought these are asking $20,000.

    Photos are extremely difficult to buy on, but from what I see this is a nice watch.

    If you do not want to buy it for $6000 I do.

    I do not think I am alone.

    So get on and buy it - you found a good one
     
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