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  1. Castle4444 Jun 15, 2018

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    A member has kindly offered me this 145.022-69 for £3500 ish. Just after thoughts on the watch as this would be my first speedy. Thanks in advance gentlemen. :0)
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  2. Castle4444 Jun 15, 2018

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  3. MaiLollo Jun 15, 2018

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    The crown seems too thin to be a Speedmaster crown, but apart from that it looks all correct.
    I like the look of this one quite a bit, the caseback is a bit polished but nothing too nasty, has a patina that I often see on 69s (creamy dial & darker hands). Case looks good with a very coherent patina throughout.
    Overall, I really like this one, especially for the price. I would get it if you don't :)

    Obviously though, the question mark is the movement: what does it look like, what's the serial number ?
    Other than that I'd say it's a go as crowns are easy to source

    EDIT: the movement is in range, and even if it's not the cleanest I've seen it certainly looks nice enough to buy
     
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  4. Exiztence Jun 15, 2018

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    I think for that price not much to debate :)
     
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  5. marco Jun 15, 2018

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    Looks ok to me.
    Reasonable bezel.
    I am no expert but price seems good.
    Looks like an honest piece, you might want to know if there is any service history.
    Best of luck.
     
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  6. Castle4444 Jun 15, 2018

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    Serviced this year
     
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  7. Screwbacks Jun 15, 2018

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    for a 69, in that condition and price, looks fine to me.
     
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  8. Philou Jun 15, 2018

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    Same comment as the others, it looks like an honest watch offered at good price
     
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  9. Dan S Jun 15, 2018

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    Replacement crown and probably one replaced pusher. Not to doubt the seller, but the tube of the upper pusher looks filthy, so I'm a bit surprised to hear it was recently serviced. All in all, I think it's fairly priced. But if you buy it, you might still want to have your watchmaker check it out to see if it needs a service.
     
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  10. Castle4444 Jun 15, 2018

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    He has the paperwork and pictures from the service work but I’ll bring it up in conversation next time we speak.
     
  11. Castle4444 Jun 15, 2018

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    LOOKS LIKE IVE JUST BOUGHT MY FIRST SPEEDY!! Very Happy man indeed, pick her up next week. Thanks for all the advice gentlemen. ;0)
     
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  12. Dan S Jun 15, 2018

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    Congrats!
     
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  13. Cuttysark Jun 15, 2018

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    Nice!
     
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  14. stefman Jun 15, 2018

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    Congrats! It’s a nice Speedy!
     
  15. Castle4444 Jun 15, 2018

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    Not sure if it’s the angle of the picture but is that a Dent at 90 on the bezel? Where the paint has come off?? Eeeeekkk!! :0(
     
  16. repoman Jun 15, 2018

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    :thumbsup:
     
  17. Castle4444 Jun 15, 2018

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    Are dings common and acceptable on a DON bezel??
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  18. Dan S Jun 15, 2018

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    Given the overall loss of paint, that dent doesn't change my general opinion about the condition of that bezel.
     
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  19. Screwbacks Jun 15, 2018

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    agree, it's a sign of a durable watch. it adds to the character taking it on the positive side.
     
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  20. Jantar Jun 15, 2018

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    I like it. Especially at that price. Here’s my 145.022 69 with similar lume but mine has the DNN.

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