New arrival: pre-Moon Speedmaster cal 321
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New arrival: pre-Moon Speedmaster cal 321
Hey guys, I got this one from a local vintage watch dealer last week. The guy is retiring and was liquidating his collection and gave a price I couldn't pass up. I'm a hardcore space nerd but a casual Moonwatch fan who was content to wear an 861-motor modern Speedy. But when I saw this one come up, it seemed like a good chance to snatch one up for the collection. It's a 145.012 from 1967 with the column wheel calibre 321. It's got a replacement bezel but otherwise a fine example, in my opinion.
Some photos I took with the iPhone:
On a shell cordovan Bund (I normally don't like Bund straps but this just feels right):
With a long Apollo velcro from Omega:
And the business end:
Some photos I took with the iPhone:
On a shell cordovan Bund (I normally don't like Bund straps but this just feels right):
With a long Apollo velcro from Omega:
And the business end:
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Re: New arrival: pre-Moon Speedmaster cal 321
Beautiful. Congratulations, Jason
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Yep-beautiful. One of my favorite movements.
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Favorite speedy
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Beautiful. As Indy watchmaker Roger Smith says of the 321: "a staggering movement".
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Whoa
Incredible speedy!
Where can I get one if those omega Velcro for mine?
Incredible speedy!
Where can I get one if those omega Velcro for mine?
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Dang. So good. On my list.
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A big congrats I got a 1972 but it has the 861 and the same type of case back as the modern ones. The 321's pre moon ones are getting harder to find and more expensive when you do as you probably fund out on yours.
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Ben, I know Gas Gas Bones makes them.BBK357 wrote:Whoa
Incredible speedy!
Where can I get one if those omega Velcro for mine?
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That's a great example. Is it gonna be a daily driver for you?
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Nellipj wrote:Ben, I know Gas Gas Bones makes them.BBK357 wrote:Whoa
Incredible speedy!
Where can I get one if those omega Velcro for mine?
Thanks man
searching now...
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Lovely.
Thinking of going all-in on nothing but Speedmasters. The professional has to be the most comfortable and versatile watch on the planet I find myself wearing more often than any other.
If they don't reveal a lumed bezel soon I'll likely sell off another watch for a 3576.50, or go vintage. Already own the 3570.50 and love it.
Thinking of going all-in on nothing but Speedmasters. The professional has to be the most comfortable and versatile watch on the planet I find myself wearing more often than any other.
If they don't reveal a lumed bezel soon I'll likely sell off another watch for a 3576.50, or go vintage. Already own the 3570.50 and love it.
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Great catch there Jason. Also great write up on the 777 Seiko. J
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Re: New arrival: pre-Moon Speedmaster cal 321
Nice pickup. Amazing actually, considering it is almost 50 yrs old!
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Very cool, congrats Jason...
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Nice, congrats!
Iconic in every way....
The 1967 321s are among my favorite vintage Speedmasters. Just about perfect.
Well done.
Darren
Well done.
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Looks like he's backed up, not even taking orders right now. I need one of his Speedy straps myself.andrema wrote:http://www.gasgasbones.com/ggb-goodies/ ... traps.html
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Awesome! That's just a great piece.
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congratulations on an awesome pick up!
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fantastic piece, congrats.
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Outstanding, Jason.
I tried to work a deal on a 145.012 that turned up at a local shop, but they wanted all the $$$ and nothing was original (replacement case back, bezel, handset, bracelet...)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Omega-Speedmast ... 2207910895
If that 321 could talk, it would scream "Watchco"!
I tried to work a deal on a 145.012 that turned up at a local shop, but they wanted all the $$$ and nothing was original (replacement case back, bezel, handset, bracelet...)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Omega-Speedmast ... 2207910895
If that 321 could talk, it would scream "Watchco"!
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