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  1. Hotwheelbill Apr 20, 2014

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    A bit hard getting pics from the owner. But from the one pic, does it look right for a 1970 Speedy?
    Expected price as working with unknown service history and no papers or box?
    edit: ok, I see that the bezel is not straight.

    1970 moon.jpg
     
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  3. Time Exposure coordinates his cast with his car's paint job Apr 20, 2014

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    A 1970 case back has a different design (I think).
     
  4. Time Exposure coordinates his cast with his car's paint job Apr 20, 2014

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    I believe this was used to 1971. Hopefully others can confirm.
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    This is from a current eBay listing.
    http://bit.ly/1nASQg8
     
  5. Davidt Apr 20, 2014

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    I'm no expert but IMO, the dial could be original and looks in good nic, with the start of a nice patina. Hard to be sure from the pics though. At first glance I thought the hands were replacements as they are so white, but they may be original. I think if it's a 68/69 it should have a plain pre-moon caseback. 70/early71 should be the straight text shown above, and late 71 onwards should be the one shown in the sellers pic. It's hard to get a good idea of the case condition from these pics as well.
     
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  6. Davidt Apr 20, 2014

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    I'd want a pic of the inside of the caseback to see what number is printed in their before I bought it. That and a movement + serial no shot. That should give you a better idea of the date as well. The dial is a step dial which is also correct for an early 70's speedy.
     
  7. Spacefruit Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Apr 20, 2014

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    Well it looks fine to me. Dial and bezel looks right. It is possibly the cheapest speedmaster reference.....or at least it should be, especially without a bracelet or history.

    The transitional back was fitted only for a short time, and in 1970.

    the stamped back which is marked inside was from 1971.

    Have a look at www.speedmaster101.com
     
  8. Hotwheelbill Apr 20, 2014

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    Well, I was hoping it was a 1969-1970, but I am still thinking of a trade with my 3523.30 that he ask if I would sell when we meet a couple of days ago.
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  9. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe Apr 20, 2014

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    Certainly not 1969/1970 but mid 1971 and after. However it is still worth to trade with your 3523.30. Make it a straight trade and you are a true winner. :thumbsup:

    edit: It still has pie pan dial so must be within 70's. A desirable feature.
     
  10. Time Exposure coordinates his cast with his car's paint job Apr 21, 2014

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    Straight trade would be in your favor by about $1000 USD. Your triple date is a great watch, but if you have moon watch fever nothing else will do.
     
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