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12 September 2012, 12:03 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Baltimore
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Looking at vintage Speedmaster Pro- what to look for?
Hey,
Now that I've got a Planet Ocean; I've been bitten by the bug... I saw a vintage Speedmaster Pro the other day at the local Jeweler... Priced @ 1975 it was a caliber 861 movement. The person there didn't know too much about it but gave me the email of the watch guy. What questions should I be asking; what should I be looking for. It looked like it was in quite nice shape.... thanks! drccw |
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12 September 2012, 12:45 AM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Ann Arbor MI
Watch: Rolex Ref 16600
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I'm very picky about an over polished case, so I'd watch out for that. However, if you haven't seen a bunch of the same watches before (both over polished and unpolished) it can be hard to see it.
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13 September 2012, 01:33 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Baltimore
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should I consider avoiding the 861 movement and buying a younger watch based on the 1861?
drccw |
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13 September 2012, 01:50 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Real Name: George
Location: New York
Watch: Speedmaster, Rolex
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depends if you want a vintage look or the newer style dial and bracelets. Your call.
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