Genuine Speedmaster Date (not Professional. Not Reduced)

[seraphe]

Thought I'd share a few shots of my favorite of all time, despite my passion for reps.

This is my true cherry...

I was just embarking into the first year of my first job when I stubbled into this beauty at a AD window display. I didn't know much about the Speedmaster Professional then, but I knew I was captivated by the sheer beauty of the design. I didn't think it was branded, nor did I expect it to turn heads, but I knew I'd enjoy checking time often if I had this on my wrist. So what did I do? I walked away. An hour later, I returned and bought it. Signed for installment payment with my credit card...

That was 10 years ago. Today, I have 2 other gen watches... a Baume et Mercier Capland Chrono and a blue-dial Air King. Despite the more expensive branded additions to the collection, together with a new rep sub (which is now my daily), this blue-dial speedy is still my favorite. Being the oldest, there were fond sentimental attachement so much so that I even turned down offers for it at twice of what I paid.

I'd keep it for my next generation.

[Guest avitt]

That is one beautiful watch! You can feel the heft and quality just by looking at your pictures.

[RWG Technical]

Nice story and beautiful watch...I love the Speedmaster series, in fact, I am wearing the latest Seamaster Chrono as I type this...it's nice as well...

RG

[ubiquitous]

Beautiful watch! Looks like it's endured the last decade quite well- It looks to be in great shape, though you can tell it's been loved by looking at it.

A definite keeper...

[baltic]

Bonny watch, really like the SS tachy bezel

I love Speedys me!

[madmex]

I had it's twin, a day-date version that I added moonphases to....

feast your eyes on this!

BEFORE.

AFTER.

The fit and finish on the movement is awesome...

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