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  1. Screwbacks Oct 2, 2019

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    i like 69.:D


    congrats.
     
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  2. kov Trüffelschwein. Oct 2, 2019

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    I understand you're quite new to this :)

    The condition is good, vintage but not something I'd qualify as stunning. Let me explain my point of view, this watch has :

    - A beautiful dial and hands -> that's great ! Maybe replaced but Tritium and correct :thumbsup:
    - A redone case
    - Probably service pushers and crown as mentioned by OP
    - A quite worn and used caseback
    - A wrong bezel (later service DNN part from the 90s)

    Overall, it looks great but considering above, I'd reconsider your statement.

    It's actually quite common to see a -69 speedy with a cheaper, later replacement bezel nowadays. Considering that the correct DNN in a good condition would cost 500-700 USD :)

    Happy learning ;)
     
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  3. IanES Oct 6, 2019

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    Yes. happy to listen and learn

    so on that basis please tell me the difference between the OP's bezel and an original '69 bezel.
     
  4. kov Trüffelschwein. Oct 6, 2019

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    Dot at 70. Size of the Tachymetre letters.

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    Overall font.
     
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  5. IanES Oct 8, 2019

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    Thank you :)

    I've seen pictures of watches with dot at the very bottom corner of the 70 but those two I have to stare and even then I'm not sure I see a difference. But I do notice that the 7 has a totally different font. Ireally never notice that before - thank you.

    Could I ask you to look at mine please. I've never had the case opened so I have no idea whether it's a 145.022-69 or slightly later. Can you see anything that would tell me what I've got?

    Sorry about the picture quality. I only have my cellphone camera.

    Thanks

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