Incoming Mitsukoshi....

[RoscoPico]

Appears to be an actual 3570.31. Not sure if it was priced well, or all the mod versions were priced high, but I could not resist.
Been meaning to replace my old 145.012 which I regret selling (way too cheap btw) and also miss the panda look of my 116500ln (don't miss the watch 1 iota)
So I am super stoked !!!
Will post pics in a few days

[Onequik135i]

Awesome, post some pics when it’s received.

[Psmith]

Congrats

[1William]

Congratulations.

[RoscoPico]

Alas it was too good to be true.
I should have seen the warning signs, but I was just so stoked.
I found a listing with the exact same pics here
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=762303

Still it seemed plausible that Tazzy is in inactive and didn't reply to me, and did sell it to a dealer, and that the seller to me had an actual Mitsukoshi as he advertised, at least mentioned to me upon being asked

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Omega-Speed...p2047675.l2557

[ree7]

Originally Posted by RoscoPico

Alas it was too good to be true.
I should have seen the warning signs, but I was just so stoked.
I found a listing with the exact same pics here
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=762303

Still it seemed plausible that Tazzy is in inactive and didn't reply to me, and did sell it to a dealer, and that the seller to me had an actual Mitsukoshi as he advertised, at least mentioned to me upon being asked

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Omega-Speed...p2047675.l2557

Without looking at the cards, Tazzy's listing is another mod I'm afraid. Bezel is not period correct for Mitsukoshi and box looks like the big Moonwatch presentation box.
Meanwhile Ebay listing title stated it's "built Panda".

[amanbra]

It's just a mitsu mod right? not a gen mitsu?

[RoscoPico]

yup mod. should have asked here first before getting all excited.
thanks for input.
and meanwhile i am still on the fence.
part of me not keen on a mod, but on the other hand it's a really nice watch.

[RoscoPico]

in further developments, seems the seller knew all along it wasn't a 3570.31.
i am going to go ahead and return it and maybe revisit in the future.

[amanbra]

Originally Posted by RoscoPico

in further developments, seems the seller knew all along it wasn't a 3570.31.
i am going to go ahead and return it and maybe revisit in the future.

Yeah that seems a bit dodgy how the seller did that.

Here is my mod though that I did myself. I love it.




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[red1108nyc]

A real Mitsukoshi will only exist in a certain serial range and 300 specimens. It is a looker for sure.

[henrylee]

Congrats on your purchase! I also modded my 311.30. It was a bit pricey to source the parts and find a watchmaker but well worth the time and money.

[sensui]

Originally Posted by red1108nyc

A real Mitsukoshi will only exist in a certain serial range and 300 specimens. It is a looker for sure.

Yes indeed. One of the best Speedmasters ever made.

[RoscoPico]

seems tazzy really had a bogus listing if it was a gen mitsukoshi for 7k.
but i am keen on this watch now and will most likely move forward on another mod (definitely had to return the one i received)
thanks for input all
i will post some pics when the replacement arrives

[DoctorA]

An alternative that is really cool and a future collectible!

[Fleetlord]

Omega limited these to 300 pieces....but happened to make a bunch of dials that hit the market and allowed these mods to happen. Great job Omega.

To get a non modified version will cost big $$$ and must include all boxes and an extract from Omega.

That sale post was quite disingenuous. Terrible.

[RoscoPico]

Originally Posted by DoctorA

An alternative that is really cool and a future collectible!

what reference number is that ? a beauty !

Originally Posted by Fleetlord

Omega limited these to 300 pieces....but happened to make a bunch of dials that hit the market and allowed these mods to happen. Great job Omega.

To get a non modified version will cost big $$$ and must include all boxes and an extract from Omega.

That sale post was quite disingenuous. Terrible.

yup agreed

[ec51]

What's wrong with a mod? If all the right parts were purchased and utilized, it's the same watch. Too bad those dials aren't available anymore.

[RoscoPico]

Originally Posted by ec51

What's wrong with a mod? If all the right parts were purchased and utilized, it's the same watch. Too bad those dials aren't available anymore.

nothing at all i would say. of course i'd like to have one of the originals and i will be on the lookout, but for now, got my replacement today...........

love it. came with original dial, hands, cards, everything.

[Urosfan]

Congrats

[KBM]

I purchased one of the mitsukoshi dials when they were still offered by Ofrei, along with a hand set. Never got around to actually installing them, but it's one of the best looking mods out there, imo.