Another Tuesday post on Speedmasters - First one in Steel series with an open case back.. Found one !
I have been looking for a Speedmaster ref 345.0808 in fine condition for a long time. I found one recently on c24 with box, papers and a 1479 bracelet. Who says working from home does not produce results ?! Powered by caliber 863 in gilt/yellow gold, mine...
Thank you dear Nicolas
As you wrote in another post, there are plenty of watches from the past decades to hunt ! In agreement. Best regards
Do you think this is gilt or copper (first or second)?
I can convince myself either way, but perhaps as you can compare to yours, you might have better perspective. Thanks! ...
You are right about which way it could go depending on the white balance of the photograph...
Either copper or gilt. The first batch copper ones is said to have serial numbers 48169xxx and that how I checked mine with the dealer. Also I cannot see the photo clearly for a number between 1 and 1000. I seem to remember seeing some copper ones to have...
Hi! Many thanks!
Strange.. I posted 7 pics on the original thread.. are they not showing up at your end? Anywa here they are again.. best regards ...
It wasn't all that long ago that 345.0808s . . .
. . . were practically ignored. They're finally getting the attention they deserve! Perhaps a 345.080 2 . . . . . . next? ...
You make a good point!
The 345.0808s were under appreciated for long awhile. Still under the radar, for now, perhaps. Thank you for the photo of the next one! 345.0802 is very tempting.. I think a copper version of the cal. 863 need to be hunted for first Best regards and stay ...
