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SOLD: 1969 Speedmaster Mark II Chocolate Dial

  1. wsfarrell Apr 20, 2016

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    This is a recently completed light restoration of a 29,6 million serial watch, circa 1969. When I bought the watch the crystal was so scratched I could barely see the dial. I replaced the crystal, gave the case a light polish (there are still several scratches and dings), and had Paul's Watch Repair do a complete overhaul of the movement (warranty will be included).

    The dial is an amazing chocolate color (I refuse to use the "t" word), and flawless to my eye. Hands are original and markers have a great patina. Bracelet is a pre-1981 1171/735 (trapezoidal logo), and would easily fit an 8" wrist (see photo on my 7.25" wrist).

    Watch is running extremely well. On the Timegrapher it's currently showing amplitude 270 (new mainspring), beat error 0.0, and -1 s/d dial down. All Chrono functions are perfect.

    Price is $1,500 shipped and paypaled in the U.S. Will consider shipping outside U.S., but it won't be cheap. No returns unless watch has been misrepresented.

    Here are some pics:

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    Adding another pic of the dial, under a 6500K fluorescent photo bulb. The first (above) was taken under an Ikea halogen lamp.

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    Edited Apr 20, 2016
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  2. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Apr 21, 2016

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    Looks like a nice deal :thumbsup:
     
  3. Spacefruit Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Apr 23, 2016

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    Nice
     
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