Help with Speedmaster 861 Mid 70's ? *PIC*
Hey Everyone
I recently got both my speedies that were service in Europe stolen in the mail upon arrival in the US. Long story short and painful claim later, the insurance paid back ( some, quite a loss on the value and the sentimental value and unique straps are gone ... )
I d like to know if anyone could help me date this one, from the scripting / font and shape of the SPeedmaster and " T Swiss Made T " I would say early 70 to mid 80's ? Is there a way o get a more accurate era befire i pop it open. I will try when i meet the person to buy it but the tool I ordered to pop the back open may not make it on time to do so :( I m wondering if these circles / groves in the chrono dial are an indication of the age / era as well. Never seen that before on mine. I know the year doesn t really affect the value since it s a moon 861 anyways but it s more that I m looking ideally for a 73 like my 861 was, now if it s a late 70's will do as well. Can t be too picky. I can t afford to replace my 321 for now anyways ...
I know the bracelet isn t the original either but that s ok, I will put a racing leather on it anyways, i m not fond of the original one.
