Hi Team, first time poster. I recently lost the bezel of my 1967 Speedmaster while on holiday and unfortunately there was no way to find it. How do I go about replacing this? where can i buy a 145.012-67 DON bezel? any help would be appreciated.

 

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There are 3 listed on eBay currently, price depends on condition:

$2750 or Best Offer, some chips but nice condition, USA
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Omega-Speed...983264?hash=item4b0aef0320:g:hYMAAOSwn7JYD4jBPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

$3000 no Best Offer, some chips but nice condition, Uruguay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OMEGA-SPEED...899722?hash=item3f6e165fca:g:t1YAAOSwx2dYE2rrPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

$1800 or Best Offer, but has dent and not in a good condition, Uruguay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OMEGA-SPEED...777682?hash=item3f6e0540d2:g:tx8AAOSwcLxYEiWuPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

 

Yep Ebay or indeed every now and again they pop up here on this site under Watch Parts and Accessories For Sale.
There have been a few nice ones here from trusted sellers.

 

I'm afraid you'll need reasonably deep pockets wherever you look. I'd be patient and wait for one on here if you can.

There's one up for sale at auction in Glasgow in a couple of days - could be worth a telephone bid but please remember that there will be a buyers premium:

http://www.mctears.co.uk/auctions/l...47e9-ae74-41664110f10c&page=2&referrer=browse

 

The obvious answer is that you just need a time machine!



realistically though, answers above are all spot on.

 

Ebay seems to be the best option, as others have said. Set up watch lists for DON Bezel and don't be shy about making offers. Unfortunately they go quickly if they're "reasonably" priced, and they go for a lot. Count on paying at least 2k USD if you want one in good shape.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Origin...584384?hash=item3ad100a840:g:gGsAAOSwB09YF85hPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

 

You can buy a modern replacement and it will fit. But you loose originality.

 

I would also try looking for a complete 1969 Speedmaster that has a DON bezel, then source one of the next pattern (1970s) bezel and swap over. Either bezel will be correct for the '69, so while you will have affected the value of the donor watch it will still be 'period correct'.

 

Boo!!!

It's safe to assume people are doing this, but I don't like the thought of debasing a nice -69 to improve an earlier model.

 

Smartest choice IMHO.

 

Thanks a ton, very helpful. I appreciate all your advice. great experience so far and it was only my first post!

 

I just bought this one for a ridiculous low price (french offer site), just be aware, patient and ready when you finf one. No way to pay the prices requested!!



The alternative solution is to get a decimeter bezel (I bought it before I find this one) which is look very nice and reasonable prices (service bezel => almost identical to the vintage one)

 

which french offer side did you buy from?