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  1. sgoody1 Jun 30, 2017

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    I have been offered IMG_0344.JPG a Speedmaster from 1972.
    It has a stepped dial - but I am concerned about whether the hands have been replaced, or has been re-lumed?
    Ideally I am after a Straight Writing version, which this isn't - but this one seemed quite good value at £3200 - compared to what else is on eBay at the moment.
    I don't have a picture of the back - but its the usual circular writing.
    Can anyone tell me if this is a good buy, or should I just wait? Or could I buy this and sell it making a bit to pay towards the Straight Writing one when it comes along?
    Any thoughts - much appreciated.
     
  2. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Jun 30, 2017

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    Need more pics
     
  3. eugeneandresson 'I used a hammer, a chisel, and my fingers' Jun 30, 2017

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    Chrono hand is definitely wrong for a '72. the dial and bezel look pretty ok. if the case is unpolished, it might also add as a pro. just don't know how easy it is to source correct hands for that reference. 72 would make it last of the stepped dials...but as gemini4 said...need more/better pics
     
  4. chipsotoole Jun 30, 2017

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    3200= 3500 Euros...seems just a wee bit pricey to me..
     
  5. Banner Roar Jun 30, 2017

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    You say it is a 72. What indicates it as a 72.
     
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  6. sgoody1 Jun 30, 2017

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    They told me its 72 - but I would check the serial number before I buy it - they didn't have it to hand.
    I can get more pictures - don't have any now. What kind of pictures?
    Also its pounds - not Euros!
    Looking at it now myself, the lume looks quite green tbut I guess thats part of why I had my doubts - and I think Eugene is right about the replacement chrono hand.
    Is it a good buy?
    Anyone got a better straight writing one they would like to give up!!
     
  7. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Jun 30, 2017

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    Dial/bezel combo is only correct for a 145.022-69 or 71 which could be purchased in 72 and only those 2... (maybe a 74 depending on who you ask)
     
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  8. Taddyangle Convicted Invicta Wearer Jun 30, 2017

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    Its most likely a -71. But with super luminova hands. Need better pics, also get pics on the bracelet and end links.

    If bracelet is original, assuming a 1171, and the case is in good shape, then you may just need to source a hand set. I have been looking for hands, not easy to find.

    As far as price, can't really say much without seeing much better pics.
     
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  9. Banner Roar Jul 1, 2017

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    tks, I'm interested to hear is it a sales year 72 or production year based on the movement number. I'm looking a 72 birth year speedy myself.
     
  10. oddboy Zero to Grail+2998 In Six Months Jul 1, 2017

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    Wait for the one you really want..
     
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