I have been looking for a bezel for a 79 speedy daily wearer. Offered this on ebay for £195. Apart from the slight dings it looks in good condition but the text seems a bit thicker. Have seem comments on other forums about something similar being an variant. Anyone else have this version. Is it a variant or later version and any idea of period, tks M
Looks good to me. Tall writing is correct for a 79. Font on the 8's is good, dot next to 70 and 90. Tail on the 7's as well. But please wait for a second opinion.
I missed out in the auction to higher bidder. The winner pulled out and I have agreed a price of £195, not paid yet.
Looks like a B2 bezel 1970-1990, all the key features are correct, though yes the fonts not as sharp on B2 as DONs but just checked my B2 and its the same. Here are some examples http://speedmaster101.com/145-022-71-74-76-78/
Tks for the opinions, my next thread question, how to replace a bezel without ending up with a 'WTB new bezel'
No watchmakers that I know of in Donegal, Eire so would be sending to UK for any work. Seen a few of these videos and wedging it off at one point seems risky and could deform the bezel. Has anyone got one of the tools from ebay with the 4 wedges that apply even pressure to remove.
I have one of those. I don't know which is more stressful though, clamping sharp blades to the case or whacking the bezel with a poker chip and hammer. I'm starting to learn towards spacefruit's method more than the blade thing these days.. all I can say is stay focused on what you're doing while you're doing it and don't think about how much the watch or bezel cost.
You know what works better than super glue? DUCT TAPE...lol My word, that must be a replica or this guy just doesnt G.A.F. Im thinking the later!
Initially it made me laugh watching him but as it went on it's just disturbing......hope it is a replica.
The comments on YouTube are hilarious too - "Next in the series is how to replace an Omega bezel with a hand grenade"
