Chocolate ‘Tropical’ Dial Speedmaster 145022-69

Dear OF members,
I am selling my Tropical 145.022-69 Speedmaster.
It’s a beautiful watch with a lovely warm brown dial. Serial # 29,606,XXX which is within the known serial range for brown dials.
Depending on movement number, 145.022-69’s came with either a B1 ‘Dot diaginal 70’, or a B2 ‘Dot close to 70’ bezel (as per ‘Moonwatch Only’). Mine came to me with a B2 bezel in excellent condition, but would have left the factory with the earlier B1 bezel.
Comes on a 1039 bracelet dated 1970…

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I just bought a G shock gbm2100a 1a2

I love everything about the look of the watch, however, I’m trying to track down a bracelet option and don’t seem to be able to find anything. Would a bracelet intended for a GM series fit? Are there any aftermarket or mod kits that would work? I came to the experts for advice.

Does anyone have this guy? If so, can I get your impressions of the watch.

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Need advice on my Omega Medicus 2220/5 – Water damage and repair feasibility

Hi everyone,

I purchased an Omega Medicus from the 1950s (I believe) in a vintage watch store in Amsterdam back in 2022. Unfortunately, after some time, it stopped winding properly, so I decided to investigate the issue. It turns out the watch has suffered water damage from the previous owner. The reference number seems to be 2220/5.

The repair costs are quite high, and I’m unsure if it’s worth it to fix it. Given its current condition, I’m curious about what the watch might be worth as it…

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