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T5AUS · 18 December 2010, 03:15 PM

Look what I found whilst digging around in the wilds of Brisbane yesterday, this classic 1969 Speedmaster with the 861 movement. Incredibly, she is running and keeping excellent time but a little rough around the edges and needs a tidy up as well as new chrono pusher (not to mention ditching the Seiko band) but the movement is remarkably clean. This is the way I like to find them, tool box fresh, a great project piece, a great find

It came from the original owner who had owned it from new and there is great story that goes with it, which I will add at a later date if he is ok with it.

JBat · 18 December 2010, 05:20 PM

Wow, that baby has been through the wars. Nice find. I take it you're going to restore it?

Widows Son · 19 December 2010, 12:30 PM

Good grief, that baby has seen some use. I'd be interested in hearing what you have planned for her.

Alcan · 19 December 2010, 04:28 PM

Phil, a little spit 'n polish and it'll be good to go!

T5AUS · 19 December 2010, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan

Phil, a little spit 'n polish and it'll be good to go!

Thanks Al, yes, quite a bit of the ole S & P needed on this one I think

Speed · 19 December 2010, 05:35 PM

Now THAT'S a Beater!!!

watchwatcher · 20 December 2010, 01:35 AM

Wow! Awesome!

Michael M. · 20 December 2010, 03:13 AM

Awesome! can't wait to see it fixed up!

JBat · 22 December 2010, 05:56 AM

It'll buff right out.

T5AUS · 22 December 2010, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBat

Wow, that baby has been through the wars. Nice find. I take it you're going to restore it?

It'll buff right out.

Sure it will JB......... I will restore it very lightly, the glass I have already polished, the case is next and the chrono pusher is ordered. I am not sure about the bezel though, it's pretty rough but looks far worse on a macro photo than on the wrist so I might leave that for the moment. Not sure about the bracelet either, as far as I can ascertain when it was new there was the option of a leather strap or a bracelet. A leather strap here in the tropics is not very practical so I guess I will have to track down a genuine period Omega bracelet, the 1171 was the one issued on these (anyone have a spare one knocking around they dont want

)

slevin kelevra · 23 December 2010, 12:20 AM

Keep us updated with pics when it's looking a little heathier!

Omega21 · 1 January 2011, 06:23 AM

what?! You are not keeping it on that sweet Seiko band????
Actually, all kidding aside, I've been looking for a Seiko band like that for my Speedmaster - take a look:

Yep, that's a 1982 Seiko 7A28 Speedmaster (on crappy leather which I'd like to replace) - you were expecting something else??

Lol-x · 1 January 2011, 08:59 AM

Nice pick up Phil, you have a knack for picking up these vintage beauties

Just one question: Are all Speedmasters 39mm? If anyone knows.

T5AUS · 1 January 2011, 10:07 AM

Thanks Steve HNY

I am pretty sure from what I have read on these that size has not changed from original although movements have.
Perhaps someone who has more info will chime in.

T5AUS · 1 January 2011, 11:56 AM

[QUOTE=Omega21;2248782]what?! You are not keeping it on that sweet Seiko band????
Actually, all kidding aside, I've been looking for a Seiko band like that for my Speedmaster - take a look [QUOTE]

If I don't have a Seiko of my own that needs it, it's yours. Give me a couple of weeks to check, most of my seiko's are in a lock up which I wont be checking until mid month

Omega21 · 2 January 2011, 01:49 PM

Did someone put something in the water down under? You, Phil, are literally the 4th Ozzy in the last 10 days who has been supremely nice to me. I was just telling my wife (even before your kind offer) how we need to move to Australia because everyone there is so pleasant, kind and generous!
PM sent
Cheers! Happy New Year

T5AUS · 7 February 2011, 08:26 AM

Speedy update see new post " Pre moon Speedmaster back on parade " (sorry, cant seem to link it?)

19 December 2010, 04:28 PM	#4
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1 January 2011, 06:23 AM	#12
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1 January 2011, 08:59 AM	#13
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,563	Nice pick up Phil, you have a knack for picking up these vintage beauties Just one question: Are all Speedmasters 39mm? If anyone knows. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

2 January 2011, 01:49 PM	#16
Omega21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Maryland, USA Watch: Omega Flightmaster Posts: 118	Did someone put something in the water down under? You, Phil, are literally the 4th Ozzy in the last 10 days who has been supremely nice to me. I was just telling my wife (even before your kind offer) how we need to move to Australia because everyone there is so pleasant, kind and generous! PM sent Cheers! Happy New Year __________________ Omega21 ♛ GMT Master II 16710 Coke Tudor Pelagos LHD Tudor Pelagos "2 line" Ω Flightmaster 911 Ω Seamaster Cosmic

18 December 2010, 05:20 PM	#2
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Wow, that baby has been through the wars. Nice find. I take it you're going to restore it?

19 December 2010, 12:30 PM	#3
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,564	Good grief, that baby has seen some use. I'd be interested in hearing what you have planned for her.

19 December 2010, 05:35 PM	#6
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Now THAT'S a Beater!!!

20 December 2010, 01:35 AM	#7
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,011	Wow! Awesome!

20 December 2010, 03:13 AM	#8
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Awesome! can't wait to see it fixed up!

22 December 2010, 05:56 AM	#9
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	It'll buff right out.

23 December 2010, 12:20 AM	#11
slevin kelevra "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Scotland Watch: 14060m Posts: 631	Keep us updated with pics when it's looking a little heathier!

1 January 2011, 10:07 AM	#14
T5AUS Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA Watch: ing the time go by Posts: 1,444	Thanks Steve HNY I am pretty sure from what I have read on these that size has not changed from original although movements have. Perhaps someone who has more info will chime in.

1 January 2011, 11:56 AM	#15
T5AUS Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA Watch: ing the time go by Posts: 1,444	[QUOTE=Omega21;2248782]what?! You are not keeping it on that sweet Seiko band???? Actually, all kidding aside, I've been looking for a Seiko band like that for my Speedmaster - take a look [QUOTE] If I don't have a Seiko of my own that needs it, it's yours. Give me a couple of weeks to check, most of my seiko's are in a lock up which I wont be checking until mid month

7 February 2011, 08:26 AM	#17
T5AUS Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA Watch: ing the time go by Posts: 1,444	Speedy update see new post " Pre moon Speedmaster back on parade " (sorry, cant seem to link it?)

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