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mzinski
·Hi,
On my quest to find a Speedmaster Pro I've come across one from 2005, reference 3570.50 with hesalite crystal, solid case back, service history unknown, no water resistance guaranty, and in very good condition. Price is $2650.
I started this hunt looking at vintage but upon realizing the modern ones are "fairly" unchanged from the early models I have started looking at modern references too. My preference is still probably vintage but I'm intrigued to buy a modern, clean example to break in and make my own. For me, the absolutes are closed case back, hesalite crystal, 861 or 1861 movement, and comes with bracelet.
My questions are:
- Is this a fair deal (price vs condition)?
- Does anything stick out as a concern or issue?
- Is there any compelling reason to forget the modern references and continue my hunt for vintage?
Anyways, thanks in advance!
On my quest to find a Speedmaster Pro I've come across one from 2005, reference 3570.50 with hesalite crystal, solid case back, service history unknown, no water resistance guaranty, and in very good condition. Price is $2650.
I started this hunt looking at vintage but upon realizing the modern ones are "fairly" unchanged from the early models I have started looking at modern references too. My preference is still probably vintage but I'm intrigued to buy a modern, clean example to break in and make my own. For me, the absolutes are closed case back, hesalite crystal, 861 or 1861 movement, and comes with bracelet.
My questions are:
- Is this a fair deal (price vs condition)?
- Does anything stick out as a concern or issue?
- Is there any compelling reason to forget the modern references and continue my hunt for vintage?
Anyways, thanks in advance!
