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Speedmaster Pro in very poor condition spotted for sale

  1. Elitr6 Apr 20, 2018

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    Hi all,

    I've spotted this for sale. I'm a total noob so maybe you could help me out.

    I'm not sure if this is the right road for me to go down especially as I have no serial number, just this one photo to go on. There is rust showing on the dial and the movement is seized/broken with a pusher button missing.

    Is it worth saving? What's it worth? And how deep would my pockets need to be to have this restored? Worse case scenario. Thanks
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  2. Elitr6 Apr 20, 2018

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    I got some photos! So it's from the '80s. Poor old watch.

    speedy movement.JPG speedy back.JPG
     
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  3. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Apr 20, 2018

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    I suspect the bracelet is worth more than the movement.
     
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  4. BenBagbag Apr 20, 2018

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    @Archer has restored some of the craziest damaged movements I've seen...
     
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  5. ag986 Apr 20, 2018

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  6. sxl2004 Apr 20, 2018

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    It appears that due to the missing pusher plenty of water got into the movement.
    I would stay away from it unless it is sub $500 or .......
     
  7. lando Apr 20, 2018

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    :eek: That is some rust! ;)

    I would expect it is easier to use a replacement movement, than to start repairing this.
     
  8. cimo Apr 20, 2018

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    Looks like they fished it out of a river. I wouldn't touch it. Could it be salvaged? Maybe, but may cost you more than the watch is worth and you will be left with a de facto franken.
     
  9. 77deluxe Apr 20, 2018

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    How much is it?
     
  10. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Apr 20, 2018

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    It is an 861 movement for which, I believe, parts are still readily available.
     
  11. chipsotoole Apr 20, 2018

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    holy guacamole....You take this on you in a world of hurt. unless it's 300-500 pounds...Even then you'll easily stick in an additional 1000 pounds...you could offset some costs by selling the bracelet. Don't do it unless you're willing to commit. How much does the seller want anyway?
     
  12. Elitr6 Apr 20, 2018

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  13. Dash1 Apr 20, 2018

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    Surprisingly the dial and hands look quite nice. Case and bracelet also have some value but that movement.....!
     
  14. watchknut New watch + Instagram + wife = dumbass Apr 20, 2018

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  15. Elitr6 Apr 20, 2018

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    It's on auction, estimate is 1000eur but that doesn't mean much. Appreciate all the replies. How much could a replacement 861 movement cost? I would fit a leather strap, not a fan of chainmail.

    I guess I would be happy if it came in at under 1500eur for purchase, repairs after selling the bracelet.

    At least it doesn't look like a redial! :)
     
  16. watchknut New watch + Instagram + wife = dumbass Apr 20, 2018

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    that dial is awful...see all the rust around the edges
     
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  17. chipsotoole Apr 20, 2018

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    That's a lot of money for a messed up watch from the 80's.... If it was pre 74 maybe , maybe 1000 at a push...For 1500 and a little patience you could get yourself a very nice Mark II.
     
  18. SpeedieMan Apr 20, 2018

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    Speedmasters are not waterproof. (Skip it)
     
  19. momosono Apr 20, 2018

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    I asked for more pics and the auctioneers sent them within an hour.
    And I decided within a minute that I wouldn't bid on this one.
     
  20. igatomic Apr 20, 2018

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    I'd love to have something like this, and wear it to a get-together, and try to keep a straight face as everybody looks at it. Needless to say, clear caseback to showcase the movement would be a plus! "My uncle left this to me in his will. Is it worth anything?" :)
     
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