Good morning
@M'Bob.
If we look carefully at the detail of the chart that
@Spacefruit has put together we see some very specific price differences that depend upon condition.
The "Good" and "Very Good" price columns show a wider range of prices, between these references. As much as $4000 and $4500 depending on the year.
The "Poor" and "Fair" columns show show a price range difference from
$0 to $1500.
Also it seems that a top quality, or "Excellent" 105.012 will sell at a strong price.
(2 Quotes from Speedmaster 101 Price Chart)
"Top Speedmasters still sell for top money. The lower end is selling for less than before."
"Excellent - Very, very few watches are in this condition. Very little wear and without any damage. Perhaps very minor marks from very light wear No damage or degredation to dial, case or bezel, all parts correct and original. This is the highest price I would expect a Speedmaster to fetch unless it is New Old Stock and absolutely unworn ever - this is another step up in value."
(End of Speedmaster 101 quotes)
So, a 105.012-65 would have to be absolutely top quality or have a gorgeous dial to get into the $21,000 price bracket.
I can see why William says, the "Top money" is for" Top Speedmasters"! Great condition and the watch being absolutely correct is essential for it to be classed as "Excellent". That's a tough call after 55 years, but then those are the watches that will attract the top money.
For example: Nobody is going to pay $21,000, $15,000 or even $10,000 for my Dad's dear old 105.012-65. Lots of real life character, but, too much wear and tear.....
( Bollocks!
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Having said all that; The "Poor" column, in the price chart, is Interesting. It's heart warming to know that as long as an Omega Speedmaster has a 321 knocking about inside it's going to fetch at least $4000 to $5000.
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P.S. This thread needed some pictures.
