but we know that this watch is no later than 2/71, as the owner received it from his parents for his collecge graduation (late Spring of 1971)! this one of the reasons that I love the ones from the original owners!

. . . and there's also the fact that we have another 2055xx in the SN register with the 4/70 bracelet!

Jeff

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: Or rather, it gives us a "not before" date for the watch.
: From some of the GF dates we've seen before, it does appear they
: can take some time before being married up. With components
: coming from so many suppliers, I reckon we need some leeway,
: especially with the bracelets where they are optional - a batch
: could be made and sit in stock for some time. Same quarter
: possible, next maybe as if not more possible, two quarters not
: out of the question. Comfortable ascribing it to 1971, Q1 1971 a
: bit more speculative. Nice pair regardless!