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    Quote Originally Posted by parsig9 View Post
    This took a whole 3 days to get from Eddie's to Michigan! Ah, what?
    Dear Eddie and UPS,
    WOW!

    I like everything about it, even the clasp. Few sharp edges I'd like to buff down a bit but it's a winner.

    Sharp edges? On the case or bracelet (or both)?


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    Quote Originally Posted by parsig9 View Post
    This took a whole 3 days to get from Eddie's to Michigan! Ah, what?
    Dear Eddie and UPS,
    WOW!

    I like everything about it, even the clasp. Few sharp edges I'd like to buff down a bit but it's a winner.

    That does look great - can you post some lume shots?
    Last edited by KAS118; 19th January 2019 at 17:55.

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    Quote Originally Posted by redhed18 View Post
    LOL - any G&T?

    (Corrected now)

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    Quote Originally Posted by KAS118 View Post
    That does look great - can you post some lume shots?
    Lume on the new Speedbird III is excellent! Mind you, the minute hand is a bit thicker than the old Speedbird's. This thing glows and lasts as good as my old Omega SMP Bond did.



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    Quote Originally Posted by ignorant_lobster View Post
    Lume on the new Speedbird III is excellent! Mind you, the minute hand is a bit thicker than the old Speedbird's. This thing glows and lasts as good as my old Omega SMP Bond did.


    Thanks - yes that does look good

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    Sharp edges on the clasp really, edge of bracelet just a tad. I am terrible with lume shots but I see someone stepped up.

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    Any more wrist shots from lucky sppedbird owners?

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    *speedbird

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    New clasp fits well to the new Speedbird


    My Sellita SW200-1 runs +2.5 spd for now. Well within the top grade specs

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    Quote Originally Posted by ignorant_lobster View Post


    New clasp fits well to the new Speedbird


    My Sellita SW200-1 runs +2.5 spd for now. Well within the top grade specs
    So cool


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    PRS-1 dial Speedbird III just arrived. It's been awhile since I've had a watch on a bracelet -- this is a very serious piece of hardware!


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    I really like the look of that PRS-1 dialled model, very nice indeed.
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    My PRS-1 dialed PRS-22 arrived yesterday but no wrist shots until I get the bracelet sized.

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    On a Damasko leather strap. Nice slim fit but I like the bracelet best I think.


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    Bracelet sized and on the wrist. Very comfortable.

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    I'm not a big bracelet guy, and I started wearing it with a Speedbird RAF strap. But the bracelet is so great I put it back on.

    The twin, narrow faceted links look really great. The extender/adjuster piece works really well, and i can work it with one hand without much difficulty. The comfort and build quality are really outstanding, especially considering the price.

    It's not perfect, though. The clasp housing on the non-extender end has some fit and finish issues: much sharper edges than extender end, and the end link doesn't quite clear the top of the underside when rotating. I was able to address both of these issues with a small whetstone, some masking tape, and about 30 minutes of work. If I'd paid 10-times as much for the watch, I'd be a bit disappointed. As it is, it gave me some extra DIY satisfaction.

    Overall, it's the best bracelet watch I've owned.

    (I'm very proud of my recent avatar promotion. I've always thought of myself as "Dalek in the streets, Klytus between the sheets" kinda guy.)
    Last edited by marschv; 17th February 2019 at 22:43.

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    By 'eck I like that PRS-1 dial.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PTelli View Post
    Any more wrist shots from lucky sppedbird owners?

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    Taken this morning. Just noticed that the date's wrong.

    I was in the local jeweller this afternoon dropping my Breitling off for some attention, and said jeweller said "Nice IWC"

    I put him right, of course.

    Last edited by Gyp; 28th February 2019 at 20:36.

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    Just had my Speedbird PRS-1 Dial with a Brady strap. How do I post the picture in this thread?

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    Quote Originally Posted by 9V-STV View Post
    Just had my Speedbird PRS-1 Dial with a Brady strap. How do I post the picture in this thread?
    TapTalk is the best unless you want an on-line host

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    Here you go, looks good, . . .


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    Thanks guys for helping with my pic. Wondering how the 20th anniversary Speedbird will be. Titanium COSC edition with 'stealth' Speedbird logo on the dial? Just my suggestion.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 9V-STV View Post
    Thanks guys for helping with my pic. Wondering how the 20th anniversary Speedbird will be.
    Solid gold case and bracelet.

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    Quote Originally Posted by chrisparker View Post
    Solid gold case and bracelet.
    Nooooooo. When I had the Dreadnought made by Fricker in 2003, I rather fancied an 18K gold version for myself. I forget the cost but it would have weighed a kilo.

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    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne View Post
    Nooooooo. When I had the Dreadnought made by Fricker in 2003, I rather fancied an 18K gold version for myself. I forget the cost but it would have weighed a kilo.

    Eddie
    I hope in 18 days time you'll announce a solid gold version of the 36mm Everest

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    Not seen many pix of the new Speedbird III . Any new owners wish to share? Seriously considering getting one!


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    Here's mine with the PRS-1 dial. I've always wanted a no date flieger on a bracelet and this hits the spot. Any chance of a version with an off-white dial?

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    And another. Very comfortable bracelet too.

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