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15 October 2020, 12:54 AM | #1 |
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Incoming 145.022 Speedmaster
It will be here tomorrow.
I picked it up pretty cheap. Its a 145.022 from 1985 that looks like it has never been polished. It has a special surprise, a Holy Grail 1450 bracelet with 808 end links. I dont think the seller knew what the bracelet was and priced it as a standard unpolished Speedmaster from 85. Im super excited!! Pictures to follow once it arrives.
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15 October 2020, 01:58 AM | #2 |
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Congratulations. I look forward to the pictures.
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15 October 2020, 04:14 AM | #3 |
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15 October 2020, 06:01 AM | #4 |
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Hopefully the bracelet isnt too stretched. Anyone know how many links originally came on the 1450 bracelet?
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My watchmaker has one. The owner asked for a full overhaul and then disappeared almost five years ago. I'll try to buy as soon as they decide to sell. Well done Matt. Hoping to see many pics when you get it. Cheers.
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15 October 2020, 02:06 PM | #6 |
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It has every ding, dent, scratch, scuff, etc still. I paid just a hair over 3 for it so I think I did quite well. No papers unfortunately but the bracelet is a nice trade off I think.
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Congratulations man. Pictures will do us some good
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16 October 2020, 12:12 AM | #8 |
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Today is the day, where is the Fedex truck? Is he here yet, is he here yet, is he here yet?
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I know that feeling! Congrats and looking forward to the pics
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16 October 2020, 06:14 AM | #10 |
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It has arrived and I am pleasantly surprised by its condition. Much better in person!
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16 October 2020, 06:38 AM | #11 |
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Thats awesome. Congrats!
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16 October 2020, 06:38 AM | #12 |
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Congrats on your Speedy. It looks Great on you. Enjoy that Beauty!!...
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16 October 2020, 07:06 AM | #13 |
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Looking good!
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16 October 2020, 04:25 PM | #14 |
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Looks awesome....
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16 October 2020, 08:25 PM | #15 |
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Very nice.
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17 October 2020, 04:54 AM | #16 |
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Wow Looks fantastic. Major congrats my friend. That box is amazing as well.
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17 October 2020, 04:54 AM | #17 |
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Congrats!
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17 October 2020, 06:18 PM | #18 |
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Congrats
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It looks Great !!! Congrats !!!
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20 October 2020, 12:51 PM | #20 |
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Nice one, congrats! Enjoy in good health
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22 October 2020, 11:16 AM | #21 |
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Beautiful piece.... I just picked one up myself.
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23 October 2020, 01:46 PM | #22 |
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Its been a week on my wrist and this bracelet has to be one of the most comfortable I have ever owned. It almost feels as if it isnt there. The 1450 bracelet is truly special. Its too bad it had such a short production run.
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23 October 2020, 04:06 PM | #23 |
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Very nice, congratulations.
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24 October 2020, 04:27 AM | #24 |
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Congrats, it’s a beauty!
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24 October 2020, 04:29 AM | #25 |
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Love that bracelet!
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24 October 2020, 04:41 AM | #26 |
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Great find indeed OP. Congrats.
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24 October 2020, 07:44 AM | #27 |
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Me too, it seems that they are almost as expensive as their gold Rolex President counterpart.
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That is superb. The bracelet is fantastic. Mr Forstner please take note!!!
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Awesome find, and yes the 1450 is very comfortable to wear. I had it on my previous 345.0808 speedy last year. I see your in Lynbrook too, I grew up in Oceanside.
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Congrats
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