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It is one made by a guy in Vietnam. Others on the forum have commented on his work before so the last time I went home I purchase about 14 from him. I can find his website and details if you want?

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Yes please. Thank you
 
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ab7ea0ee24878ae12f6cbdc1b34a3dd4.jpg Omega Speedy Panda today!
 
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Hi please could you give some tips on what I should look out for if I was to purchase one of theses fine watches.. Thanks .
Well I'm no expert but, beyond all of the other vintage watch criteria, I looked for one in very good condition with a movement picture that looked good. When looking at movement also made sure there wasn't evidence of prior battery leakage. I then asked about the date change since these plastic date wheels can be an issue. all was well so I went for it. Oh, forgot to mention the price was right too!😉

Make sure there is no corrosion around battery, or anywhere else for that matter. These aren't very expensive so waiting for a nice one is advisable...patience is your friend here.😀 I was really looking for a steel one but this one was so nice I couldn't resist.

So far, so good!😉

P.S. I'm sure the more knowledgeable on the Tuning fork movements will chime in as well.
 
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Had to dress up a bit today. Figured my SMP would work nicely under the jacket...only to be seen by me as I make a turn (on red after a full stop of course).
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RESULT ::psy::
I'll be quite honest it has taken me a while to have Mr Moon smiling on the correct day but finally 😀

 
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Well I'm no expert but, beyond all of the other vintage watch criteria, I looked for one in very good condition with a movement picture that looked good. When looking at movement also made sure there wasn't evidence of prior battery leakage. I then asked about the date change since these plastic date wheels can be an issue. all was well so I went for it. Oh, forgot to mention the price was right too!😉

Make sure there is no corrosion around battery, or anywhere else for that matter. These aren't very expensive so waiting for a nice one is advisable...patience is your friend here.😀 I was really looking for a steel one but this one was so nice I couldn't resist.

So far, so good!😉

P.S. I'm sure the more knowledgeable on the Tuning fork movements will chime in as well.
Thanks a lot for the information I have my eye on one on eBay.....
 
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I always like the cockpit pics. I'm interested in the differential between takeoff and landing weights. Is that all meant to be fuel? Does that mean you couldn't land with a full load? Teach me...

this today.

Its the amount of luggage they lose. ::rimshot::
 
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This one has been on my hit list for a while, but something vintage always pushed it aside...until now. Mrs. Darlinboy's comment when it arrived..."So I can have the SubC now?"😲

 
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Today I mounted my Heuer Monaco ref. 740.303G on a new very dark blue strap - too dark for a blue dial, which nicely corresponds to the dark sub dials.

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The movement is a hand-wound Valjoux cal. 7740 ticking with 28,800 bph.

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I'm glad that I found a matching shirt, too.

Enjoy,

Mick
 
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A '40s (?) Glycine with 156 movement in its 14kt rose gold case on a rooster strap. Freshly back from the watchmaker with a new crystal and a rehab'ed movement. The original glass crystal appeared as if it'd been used as a chewy toy by a Doberman Pinscher on amphetamines.



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