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Old 28 October 2013, 02:20 AM   #1
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My first Speedmaster

Its a 1968 transitional! Many thanks to John for teaching me about these! I'm loving it so far!
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Old 28 October 2013, 02:22 AM   #2
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That's a beauty - real big fan of the NATO...well played.
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Old 28 October 2013, 02:26 AM   #3
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Nice Greg, congrats!
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Old 28 October 2013, 03:00 AM   #4
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Congrats Greg! love the Omega logo is actually not a print but put on top of the dial! Well done!
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Old 28 October 2013, 05:01 AM   #5
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Not a bad place to start at all. Nice addition to the collection.
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Old 28 October 2013, 05:19 AM   #6
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Thanks all!

I stopped at a local omega AD today to see if they could resize the original bracelet for me... unfortunately my small wrists made it an impossibility... Does anyone know if permanent links can be taken out of these old steel bracelets? I have no problems sporting the nato for now though!

I took some fun shots of it next to a new one. Gotta love the old dial! But of course they are all beautiful!
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Old 28 October 2013, 07:23 AM   #7
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Awesome piece! Congrats!
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Old 28 October 2013, 07:49 AM   #8
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Love the transitionals and the applied logo. I purchased what I thought was a 68 transitional but turned out to be a 67 .012. It's getting serviced right now so I can hardly contain myself waiting for it. Yours looks great! I'm considering a hirsch Medici with a deployment. Have you thought about anything like that?
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Old 28 October 2013, 10:44 AM   #9
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Love the transitionals and the applied logo. I purchased what I thought was a 68 transitional but turned out to be a 67 .012. It's getting serviced right now so I can hardly contain myself waiting for it. Yours looks great! I'm considering a hirsch Medici with a deployment. Have you thought about anything like that?
I definitely want to get a leather band for this... not sure what to get though!! I'm not crazy about the 20/16 stock omega stuff.. 20/18 is fine but also considering one of those worn vintage suedes like this: http://www.bulangandsons.com/shop/
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Old 28 October 2013, 10:59 AM   #10
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Beautiful Speedy, Greg, congrats

Can I ask the more experience collectors here what the market value is for these models?

A local seller has one--all original except the hands, which are newer Omega replaced hands. His also has the applied logo dial. He's asking $3000. The watch is in very good condition, but 3k seems high. But to be honest, I'm not entirely sure what the FMV for these is.
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Old 28 October 2013, 11:22 AM   #11
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Old 28 October 2013, 11:30 AM   #12
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Beautiful Speedy, Greg, congrats

Can I ask the more experience collectors here what the market value is for these models?

A local seller has one--all original except the hands, which are newer Omega replaced hands. His also has the applied logo dial. He's asking $3000. The watch is in very good condition, but 3k seems high. But to be honest, I'm not entirely sure what the FMV for these is.
I've been following the 68s for several months. In my opinion, 3k, serviced, with 1039 bracelet, and dot over 90 insert is about right. 1039 bracelet in good condition is going to be 5 hundred. A good chrono service will be 450. Dot over 90 insert in good condition 400. Right now, the transitionals are a sellers market.
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Old 28 October 2013, 11:34 AM   #13
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I definitely want to get a leather band for this... not sure what to get though!! I'm not crazy about the 20/16 stock omega stuff.. 20/18 is fine but also considering one of those worn vintage suedes like this: http://www.bulangandsons.com/shop/
The reason I'm liking the hirsch is that the leather goes all the way to the case. There is no gap from lack of end links. Still though, I'm not sure what I'm going to get. I have at least a month to decide. It's at ABC getting a service, so I'll just have to wait.
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Old 28 October 2013, 11:37 AM   #14
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I definitely want to get a leather band for this... not sure what to get though!! I'm not crazy about the 20/16 stock omega stuff.. 20/18 is fine but also considering one of those worn vintage suedes like this: http://www.bulangandsons.com/shop/
Maybe check out Jedly's straps. Very sharp.

Great looking transitional. Wear it in good health!
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Old 28 October 2013, 11:52 AM   #15
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Old 28 October 2013, 12:02 PM   #16
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The reason I'm liking the hirsch is that the leather goes all the way to the case. There is no gap from lack of end links. Still though, I'm not sure what I'm going to get. I have at least a month to decide. It's at ABC getting a service, so I'll just have to wait.
I'm not sure how I feel about the leather going all the way to the case... i kind of like the space to be honest.. it makes the watch head a little more pronounced to me. But maybe thats just me. You must be dying to get yours back!
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Old 28 October 2013, 12:08 PM   #17
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Thanks all for your compliments on the watch. I have to say I am super happy I got this and highly recommend a transitional to any who might be considering one!

Pete, make sure to send photos when you get it back!

Btw... does anyone know if the vintage rolex service guys (Namely, Bob Ridley and Rikki) service these as well?
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Old 28 October 2013, 12:15 PM   #18
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Old 28 October 2013, 12:24 PM   #19
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Thanks all for your compliments on the watch. I have to say I am super happy I got this and highly recommend a transitional to any who might be considering one!

Pete, make sure to send photos when you get it back!

Btw... does anyone know if the vintage rolex service guys (Namely, Bob Ridley and Rikki) service these as well?
I know Rikki will, not sure about Bob
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Have had an overhaul done on a 1969 cal. 861 by ABC Watchwerks in LA. Dalton and Alex do some outstanding work. Lots of info on them on the forum.
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Old 28 October 2013, 05:25 PM   #21
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I definitely want to get a leather band for this... not sure what to get though!! I'm not crazy about the 20/16 stock omega stuff.. 20/18 is fine but also considering one of those worn vintage suedes like this: http://www.bulangandsons.com/shop/
Have a look at a company called 'dangerous9 straps' in Germany. They do custom made luxury straps. I got a beautiful ostrich and sea snake one for my speedmaster.
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Old 28 October 2013, 11:26 PM   #23
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Its a 1968 transitional! Many thanks to John for teaching me about these! I'm loving it so far!
Looks great. This is what I am looking for.
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Another nod to ABC Watchwerks. Took my Speedmaster Date there for a service and bezel change - quick job, yet very well done by Dalton.
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For those who have used ABC watchwerks.. whats the typical turn around time?

Does anyone know if one can remove permanent links from these old bracelets?

Thanks all!
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Old 29 October 2013, 06:45 AM   #26
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Old 29 October 2013, 06:50 AM   #27
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Wow...nice watch! What great condition its in too.. :-) Congratulations.
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For those who have used ABC watchwerks.. whats the typical turn around time?

Does anyone know if one can remove permanent links from these old bracelets?

Thanks all!
007,

Not sure about the permanent links question, but I would reach out to Dalton to get some answers to your questions. Last time I dropped off the watch (I'm already in the LA area like they are), it took 1-2 weeks for the work to get done, which I thought was reasonable.

Best of luck.
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Old 30 October 2013, 12:29 PM   #30
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Not sure about the permanent links question, but I would reach out to Dalton to get some answers to your questions. Last time I dropped off the watch (I'm already in the LA area like they are), it took 1-2 weeks for the work to get done, which I thought was reasonable.

Best of luck.
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