Lovely watch, congratulations. Be sure to have it serviced by a watchmaker experienced with 321 chronographs. Here are three 105-001-62s of mine.
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19833401 June 1963
It was a company’s award to an employee, who apparently didn’t wear it much. I found it here on OF some years ago. I paid over $5k because of its condition.
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19834237 October 1963
Eleven serial numbers after yours. I do not know if the hands were ever replaced on this one, but other than some plating loss, it’s in pretty decent condition. eBay, also a few years back, for a little over $3k.
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I’m fond of 321 Seamasters. For a while, I was picking up any well priced nice one I found, as nice ones are uncommon.
Asking prices are all over the place. I’ve seen some pretty bad ones listed for $6k+. Anything nice under $3.5k is a deal, I think. For a really nice one, with a pristine dial, it could be $5k+ and worth it. As always, stainless steel is more valuable than gold filled.
“Nice” to me is roughly a little better than “good” on speedmaster101.
I’ve found correct crystals on eBay, as well as other hard to find bits.
My best 105.001-62:
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Despite the case being a -62, it was assembled in April 1965 and has the T dial. Nearly unworn, to my eyes. With the bracelet, it was a little over $4.5k on eBay three years ago.
Hope this helps and best of luck with yours!
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