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What's up with this Speedmaster dial?

  1. interzonez

    interzonez Jun 24, 2017

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    Looking at this 1969 Speedmaster DON.

    What's up with this dial coming away from the side of the watch? s-l1600 (3).jpg
     
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  2. Vercingetorix Ω 2

    Vercingetorix Spam Risk Jun 24, 2017

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    Missing tension ring.
     
  3. interzonez

    interzonez Jun 24, 2017

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    Ah I see, easy to replace? It has DON bezel. Otherwise may class as 'running'.. not good, condition..
     
  4. Vercingetorix Ω 2

    Vercingetorix Spam Risk Jun 24, 2017

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    Looking at the edge of the dial, I would say somebody removed the tension ring to keep it from rubbing the dial further. You probably should just replace the crystal to be safe. Should be about $50-$75.
     
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  5. dennisthemenace

    dennisthemenace Hey, he asked for it! Jun 24, 2017

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    The movement could be missing the dust cover and is moving in the case.
     
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  6. Davidt Ω 1

    Davidt Jun 24, 2017

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    Yep, definitely a 'running' example - should be priced accordingly.
     
  7. SgWatchBaron

    SgWatchBaron Jun 24, 2017

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    Watch is owned by @KRLYUZH. Who's an absolute nice gentleman. And a member of this forum. I'm sure he'll answer all your questions accordingly.
     
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  8. DLT222 Ω 2

    DLT222 Double D @ ΩF Staff Member Jun 24, 2017

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    He is also banned for ripping off a forum member so no longer frequents here to post.

    Please don't go in to it all over again as the thread will get locked (which is rare)
     
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  9. interzonez

    interzonez Jun 25, 2017

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    Oh. Thanks for note. 4 ongoing speedy pieces on ebay m watching.
     
  10. SgWatchBaron

    SgWatchBaron Jun 27, 2017

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    My apologies. I was unaware of this.