Reply With QuoteThe Speedbird never really appealed but recently the SBIII is growing on me especially on the bracelet, so much so I might have a punt the next time one appears on SC.
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The Speedbird never really appealed but recently the SBIII is growing on me especially on the bracelet, so much so I might have a punt the next time one appears on SC.
They don't come up very often but I've had success through posting a wtb, both times having been offered more than one.Originally Posted by Riley
I ended up buying from the same seller twice!
Yes Dave, I am an idiot, I'm eyeing up a third
Go for it!Yes Dave, I am an idiot, I'm eyeing up a third
I have learnt my lesson though so won't be in the market for another (assuming you haven't learnt
Unless of course it's one of the chronographs!
What sort of price would a Speedbird 1 command these days?
Wouldn't mind adding one to the collection.
^^^They aren't as pricey as I'd expect for a watch that had a limited run, has been out of production for some time and is reasonably sought after.
I bought and sold one a year or two ago for around £400, I think. It may have been a bit less.
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Ha ha! just checked and I sold it for £275, and that was just after a costly service. Clearly I was undergoing an idiotic episode.
Last edited by sean; 21st June 2016 at 18:01.
Servicing then selling cheap. Sounds familiar, I never learn either.
I suspect even at £400 it wouldn't last an hour on SC.
Cream, as they say, rises to the surface.
Love the Speedbird, takes some beating for the price. If ever I get back in the situation of buying instead of selling this will be top of my list I think(if they're still available). Great photos everyone.
The PRS-29 is a good alternative for the time being :-)
Haha, yep very true.
I've been playing with the eBay timing machine this week and decided to regulate my Speedbird. It was running -9 sec/day dial down with very little positional variation, good amplitude and beat error.
Looking better.
Almost no variation between positions - the TOP grade 2824 is certainly a precision instrument!
The movement shield has a machined register that slots perfectly into the movement spacer.
The assembly is held in together by a spring inside the caseback.
I usually leave it dial up at night...
And I'm on my feet all day (crown down) - so far on the wrist it hasn't lost or gained anything.
Pleased with the result.
Last edited by TimeOut; 5th August 2016 at 07:16.
ranger style
on leather
but, really, I love it on the rally
I've been playing with the eBay timing machine....
Interesting post and a very impressive result.
Looks good, I'm normally a bracelet man but I think I might have a change and treat myself to something like that.but, really, I love it on the rally
IIRC your Nassau is running well too :-)Interesting post and a very impressive result.
It has been very good, fraction under a couple of seconds a day. Hardly been off my wrist since I got it from you.
Quite fancy a Kingston now to accompany it.
I have one.
No. 5 incoming😀😀😎😎
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