Mech
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Your Speedie has a great looking Chrono
Jan 02, 2011,05:20 AM
hand!
I've to agree with you, it seems like the Speedie just won't quit...hahaha
Mech.
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105.003
By: Mech : January 1st, 2011-18:48
In a quiet New Year day afternoon, I brought out my vintage 321 Speedie and changed out the brown strap with an old black croco one. Took a pix of the original case back and sat infront of my mac and re-read Chuck Maddox's material on some of his facinati...
Actually....
By: RJW : January 1st, 2011-19:38
The Apollo 13 movie was on television last night here. And I watched it and thought of my vintage pre-moon speedie. Thanks for the timely reminder Mech. Regards, Richard.
Great film...
By: Andy : January 2nd, 2011-12:36
I remember a couple of years ago chatting to somebody on this site who was in the film...he played one of the Houston team talking to the crew in the spacecraft..!! Not sure what his name was here though. Yours, Andy.
Thanks Nic! Speedie has always been a
By: Mech : January 2nd, 2011-05:18
great conversation topic among WIS and non-WIS....!! Mech. ps: btw Nic, all the 105.003 I have seen have the tappered end of the chrono hand, has yours been replaced? Just curious?
not really Mech. i pointed...
By: G99 : January 2nd, 2011-05:29
not really Mech. i pointed it out to Nico when he first got it and he was immensely distressed, but i think he's over it now.
It is ok, now...
By: amanico : January 2nd, 2011-05:56
Thanks for the thought, my friend. Someday, I will find the correct hands for my Speedie, or will upgrade it for a 2998. Best, Nicolas.
my 105.003 comes out to say hi
By: G99 : January 2nd, 2011-03:06
with the out of spacesuit JB Champion bracelet on it and another pic with this modern shorter length velcro strap. a bit of fun to make you feel like an astronaut. what i find most amazing about these watches is their durability. never designed for anythi...
Here's my 105.003-63
By: jwalther : January 2nd, 2011-04:28
I'll put the JB Champion on when the weather warms up....
cant argue with that Mech....
By: G99 : January 2nd, 2011-05:35
cant argue with that Mech. i got a display back for mine as well. i'm desperately trying to find someone who can do display backs for the sm30 and sm600 handwinds as they look so good. G...
Awesome Graham!
By: Mech : January 2nd, 2011-05:40
Can't Thomas make that for you? Keep us posted ya if you found one eventually! Mech.