UPDATE - Vintage Ebay Speedmaster Arrived

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Interesting, I was looking at this chart and there looks to be some overlap in the early 1970s.

 
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IMO that chart has the 1171 starting a little early.
 
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So I was thinking about an Omega bracelet.

The serial on this is 30,58x,xxx which would likely place it around the summer or fall of 1970 (based on other -69s I've seen with Ectracts).

Would this have possibly been sold with an early 1171 or would it have been a 1039?
Your serial is very close to my 69st with DON. Mine came with a 1039/516 combo marked 3/70
 
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I love when a collector takes the risk to buy something with bad photos and description.. These are the best findings!
 
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It’s wonderful when eBay turns out as it should- looks great
 
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Awesome pick up, I was watching this too but didn't dare pull the trigger without movement photos. Fortune favours the brave!
 
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Awesome pick up, I was watching this too but didn't dare pull the trigger without movement photos. Fortune favours the brave!

The movement doesn't look too bad actually. I will be sending it for service though to correct the chrono issues.

 
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Very nice sir. Now could you send some of that sunshine this way?
 
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Awesome pick up, I was watching this too but didn't dare pull the trigger without movement photos. Fortune favours the brave!



yep, but the second rat gets the cheese


nice watch, happy it was a good result.


Now, if the initials and date are connected to you by chance, pick me up on your way to Vegas.
 
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You might consider the Uncle Seiko "Holtzer" bracelet to complement that watch.
 
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Very nice catch! Glad it worked out. I've taken many a gamble with eBay and Buyee watches and it has always worked out (knock on wood). It makes me think the "Buy the Seller" advice is overrated. That being said, one bad purchase would be enough to change my mind. Anyway, congrats again!