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  1. 1st speedy Feb 4, 2020

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    New (used) speedy. I've had many watches but never a speedmaster professional. Loving this watch so far. Even though it's not a chronometer, it runs well within cosc specs. Love the whole boxset it comes in. What year would this watch be with a serial number 78xxxxxx? Bought myself a another book "a moon watch story" to add to the set.
     
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  2. Martin_F Feb 4, 2020

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    Congratulations on your new watch!
    I bought my Speedmaster new in October 2019 and have a 78XXXXXX serial as well.
    To be more specific, it's 78855XXX. There is no way of knowing how long it's been sitting in the store.
     
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  3. vbrad26 Feb 4, 2020

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    I bought mine in early Feb. 2018 and mine is 787........
     
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  4. Evitzee Feb 4, 2020

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    I have a 7875xxxx bought from the Geneva boutique in June 2017. Serial numbers are allocated in batches and only generally indicate when a watch was made.
     
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  5. 1st speedy Feb 4, 2020

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    The hesalite has tiny spider scratches visible with the loup. Do I bother replacing or will this hurt the value?
     
  6. vbrad26 Feb 4, 2020

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  7. PhilF Feb 4, 2020

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    My # starts with 7883 and was purchased 20 July 2019 at my AD in Maryland.

    & by the way, congratulations, the package also includes some very nice books, I certainly enjoyed them and the watch is a joy every day. Leave the loupe in the box, don't frustrate yourself! Hesalite looks best and has been pointed out, Polywatch works well.
     
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  8. MikeJF Feb 4, 2020

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    A thing of beauty! Congrats on the beautiful time piece!
     
  9. 1st speedy Feb 4, 2020

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    Funny thing is, not many people know about the 2 books under the watch case. Showed that to the guy I bought it from and he was surprised.
     
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  10. Graemega Feb 4, 2020

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    Looks great! How are you finding the manual wind?
     
  11. scapa Feb 4, 2020

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    I had absolutely no idea about those -- thanks for the tip and excuse my ignorance.

    (runs to the basement to locate box and books)
     
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  12. artek Feb 4, 2020

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    How do you like the "a moon watch story" book if you don't mind me asking. Nice pictures by the way. Love my speedy too.
     
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  13. 1st speedy Feb 4, 2020

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    Lol....no problem. I was surprised that this set came with 2 cards and instructions so I kept digging and discovered the box is not attached to the outer case.
     
  14. 1st speedy Feb 4, 2020

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    Recieving it today. Will let you know.
     
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  15. artek Feb 4, 2020

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    Please do. Thinking of ordering it myself. Thanks.
     
  16. roman9662 Feb 4, 2020

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    Congrats on your new watch.
    Wear it proudly.
    My watch serial number fits in with the one from Evitzee 7875xxxx , June, 2017.
    Mine is 7876xXxX and the warranty card is dated August 2017.
     
  17. 1st speedy Feb 4, 2020

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    Whats Evitzee ? Mine is 7875xxxx dated 3-6-17
     
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  18. 1st speedy Feb 4, 2020

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    Is the set I have missing anything ? Or is it complete? I have the loup and both straps with spring bar tool.
     
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  19. flw history nerd Feb 4, 2020

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    I bought mine about a month ago - my serial is 7882xxxx. As said above, there's no system to figure out how long any of these have been sitting in a store vault prior to sale.
     
  20. jroam82 Feb 4, 2020

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    873XXXXX bought Feb 2016.