Advice on a 145.012 Speedie

Hi Folks thanks for reading my first post.

It's my first foray into vintage omega and hoping to gather your thoughts on the following piece. I hope to be a regular on the board as I continue to grow my knowledge and collection.

So I've come across this 145.012 that's piqued my interest. The bezel and hands are service. But to me the price is suitable to recognise these omissions. So I'm keen to take it further.

From my own non-expert assessment:
1. Case back 1967
2. Serial 2732xxxx dates to 1968 or 1969 depending on site (I recognise 145.012/321 only ran to 1968)
3. Dial looks period correct and nice specimen
4. Bezel could be anything between 70s to mid 90s estimate 80s from condition.
5. Hands look later than bezel from the lume but doesn't bother me (I'll look to replace this along with bezel if the opportunity arises)
6. Bracelet 1039 with 516 end links clasp folds are gen but actual clasp not pictured is non-gen. I'm a strap kind of guy anyway.

Are your thoughts aligned or is there something I'm missing here?

I'm somewhat concerned that the serial is later than case back but I also understand from collecting other vintage brands this can happen. Should I be worried? Could this be a seamaster movement?

The case and pushers/crown do they look ok for a 145.012? I can see the bottom pusher will require adjustment/repair.

Any other feedback appreciated. Thanks!

Dial relumed, IMHO
Hands service, trotteuse probably wrong
DNN bezel
Service crown?
Band not original, I should be a 1039 from 68, or a 1116 with 575 end links
The end links are correct.

Cheers

What’s the asking price?

I would rather have a nice tritium 3590.50 than that watch… IMO you get none of the benefits of a 321 vintage speedmaster with all of the service parts and all of the negatives (servicing a 321 movement with minimal parts availability).

I'm more interested in having something I can wear than fixing this jigsaw that is more of a pipe dream.

US$5K

I would pass and get an better (more expensive) example to avoid the hassle of trying to source matching parts.

Take that $5k and get something from the 70s (71 if you can find one, as Davidt mentioned). For $5k range you could probably even find a 1969 DNN in nice condition.

Thanks all for providing feedback. I was especially interested in getting one of the last 321s but I'm surprised most are saying avoid. I'd have thought a 321 would be every omega collectors' desire?

The issue is that, even though there is a 321 movement inside of the case, the watch has almost none of the charm/charisma/patina of a pre moon speedy…. Which is just as important as the movement.

IMHO, something like this would be great gateway into a 321:

https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-speedmaster-145012-67-serviced-by-simon-freese-june-23.161133/

That is certainly an impressive piece! You've given me something to think about. I'm glad I came here. Thanks all.