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·Hi,
First, thank you for the wealth of information that can be found on the site. Much appreciated. I have purchased but can return at no cost to me a Speedmaster ~1973. It is my first/only watch. It has recently been serviced and I also took it to my local watchmaker to look at it, test it and let me take pictures if the movement etc.
To my untrained eye, everything looks original and for a 50+ year old watch it is in great shape and I really do like it. The movement however is from a speedmaster ~1983 I believe based on the serial number. From what I have read, this was probably done during a maintenance check and in the 80's or 90's might have been viewed as a positive by the owner back then. Neither I or the seller were aware of this and I'm able to return it at no cost... I paid $4,200.
My question - I like the watch (hands match the markers, step dial, bezel is clean, straight writing) and I am just looking for guidance. Part of me says, it's a great watch and I like and wear it and should not worry about it... I am not planning on selling and my son can deal with the diminished value 😀 Another part of me believes it might bug me and at $4,200 I should have a watch I am 100% excited about and not make concessions.
I've posted pictures from my phone but not the best at it. Again, any guidance or advice is much appreciated. I need to make a decision in the next day or so.
First, thank you for the wealth of information that can be found on the site. Much appreciated. I have purchased but can return at no cost to me a Speedmaster ~1973. It is my first/only watch. It has recently been serviced and I also took it to my local watchmaker to look at it, test it and let me take pictures if the movement etc.
To my untrained eye, everything looks original and for a 50+ year old watch it is in great shape and I really do like it. The movement however is from a speedmaster ~1983 I believe based on the serial number. From what I have read, this was probably done during a maintenance check and in the 80's or 90's might have been viewed as a positive by the owner back then. Neither I or the seller were aware of this and I'm able to return it at no cost... I paid $4,200.
My question - I like the watch (hands match the markers, step dial, bezel is clean, straight writing) and I am just looking for guidance. Part of me says, it's a great watch and I like and wear it and should not worry about it... I am not planning on selling and my son can deal with the diminished value 😀 Another part of me believes it might bug me and at $4,200 I should have a watch I am 100% excited about and not make concessions.
I've posted pictures from my phone but not the best at it. Again, any guidance or advice is much appreciated. I need to make a decision in the next day or so.
