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  1. ATWG Dec 29, 2018

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    I just got my Speedy’s back from the spa, one being slightly more special than the other. Both were purchased from a watchmakers estate years ago before the market madness set in.

    The chocolate dial is absolutely flawless with the tritium markers fully intact which have developed a nice orange patina. When exposed to natural sunlight, the dial completely transforms as the chocolate colors are revealed. The caseback still has the original purple film intact, which is amazing given its age. And the case looks unpolished to my eyes. The DON bezel has also aged nicely with a slight fade.

    The ‘71 black dial is also quite beautiful and pleasing to the eye. It’s all original and the tritium on the dial and hands have beautiful cream patina.

    I enjoy wearing both as part of my rotation.

    Happy new year to everyone.
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  2. dantheman3u4i Dec 29, 2018

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    Incredible condition for both of these. Is the chocolate a 861 from 69?
     
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  3. ATWG Dec 29, 2018

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    It is indeed 145-022- 69
     
  4. kingsrider Thank you Sir! May I have another? Dec 29, 2018

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    Fantastic pair. Were the bracelets refinished?.
     
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  5. chronoboy64 Dec 29, 2018

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    Stellar pieces ::love::, huge congrats and wear in good health :thumbsup:
     
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  6. ATWG Dec 29, 2018

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    Yes, they were.
     
  7. Gefa Dec 29, 2018

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    .. same to you and have much fun with your fine pieces :):thumbsup:
     
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  8. AlaskaSpeeder Dec 30, 2018

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    Beautiful.
     
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  9. flqt-9000 Dec 30, 2018

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    Fabtastic pair!
     
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  10. nonuffinkbloke #1 Nigel Mansell Fan Dec 30, 2018

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    Very, very nice indeed!::love::
     
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  11. Cipolla Dec 30, 2018

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    Nice pictures like it. Enjoy your beauties
     
  12. 104RS Dec 30, 2018

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    Mesmerizing dial... ::love::
     
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  13. PKWU Dec 30, 2018

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    Here is my cup of hot chocolate
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  14. ndgal Dec 30, 2018

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    Wow! Deez are nuts! Congrats!
     
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  15. ATWG Dec 30, 2018

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    Thanks, yours aren’t too shabby either....
     
  16. leatherstrap Dec 30, 2018

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    Those are beauties :thumbsup:
     
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  17. Gefa Dec 30, 2018

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    Oh Yes !! ... Hot Chocolate....Fine music and fine watches  ::rimshot::::rimshot::
     
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  18. miccro Jan 1, 2019

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    thats a stunning dial....and watch!
     
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  19. VintageWatchIta Jan 1, 2019

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    fantastic pair! chocolate is ::love::::love::
    The refinish on bracelets gave good results!

    Enjoy, and Happy NewYear
     
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  20. Boony Jan 3, 2019

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    A couple of wrist shots of mine purchased a few days before Christmas... awaiting a new strap in charcoal leather with brown stitching from Stewart at Heuerville to compliment this amazing watch. Hope you like!
     
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