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The beauty of the 861 series movement

  1. pascs Jun 21, 2014

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    I recently received a couple of extra clear case backs from Thomas Preik and thought I should take a picture of them to show off the beauty of the 861 series movement :D

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  2. MikiJ Likes songs about Purple spices Jun 21, 2014

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    I've always enjoyed (my age really shows by using this term) "exhibition case-backs". However the one shown that appears to come from Omega is most interesting. Are these available and if so where can they be sourced?
     
  3. ashleysteadman Jul 9, 2014

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    Yummy! Lovely collection!

    Yes they are around, they come standard with the "Sapphire Sandwich" cases but I think you can also buy them separately. Archer might be able to help out - he helped me source parts for mine :)

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  4. larryganz The cable guy Jul 9, 2014

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  5. ashleysteadman Jul 10, 2014

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    Ya that's who pascs was referring to (Thomas Preik) - his are really great quality as I understand. I personally prefer the original parts approach though.
     
  6. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 10, 2014

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    The Preik casebacks look better on the early Speedmasters like 69 and earlier, the OEM ones look wrong because of the text on them "First on the moon". It just doesn't look right on a pre-moon watch.
     
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  7. pitpro Likes the game. Jul 10, 2014

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    except if they are a 145.012 ;)
     
  8. MikiJ Likes songs about Purple spices Jul 10, 2014

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    Knowing that you mostly post from personal knowledge: How 'bout showing us why? I'll bet it's a beauty ;-)
     
  9. pitpro Likes the game. Jul 10, 2014

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    Thanks Miki
    Don't have an exhibition back yet.
    I've been looking for one though.
    But 145.012 was "First on the Moon"
    so I need one.
    Here's mine. 67 set.JPG
     
  10. MikiJ Likes songs about Purple spices Jul 10, 2014

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    Fabulous! Somehow I felt you would have one as special as this one ;-)
     
  11. pitpro Likes the game. Jul 10, 2014

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    It has a nice "exhibition back" too DSCN2071.JPG
     
  12. MikiJ Likes songs about Purple spices Jul 10, 2014

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    Maybe - LNIB? If I didn't know better I'd tell you: "Wear in Good Health", but I don't think you'll be wearing this one ;-)