Advices on a 145.022-68

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snake.doctor

·Apr 3, 2019

Hi guys,

I have been lurking around small ads and I came accross a 145.022-68 speedie. I just wanted some thoughts and help from experts there.

Everything looks good and original, except for the 861 movement, if I read the serial correctly it's supposed to be from 1971...

The seller is asking 4900$ open to discussion.

Thanks for your help !

Here are some pics :

 

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eugeneandresson

·Apr 3, 2019

The dial and bezel is not correct for a -68, however an 861 is. Check the SN.

http://speedmaster101.com/145-022-transitional/

 

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MaiLollo

·Apr 3, 2019

It looks like a 30.5m serial number. It wouldn't be correct for a 68.
Maybe it would look more like a 69 who has had the caseback swapped? Bezel is a modern service part.

 

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snake.doctor

·Apr 3, 2019

Can you teach me how you can say the dial and bezel are not correct for a 68 ?

I tried to identify the parts with the speedmaster101 website and it looks like I missed something.

 

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boogedyboo

·Apr 3, 2019

The dial should have an applied metal Omega logo instead of a printed one.

The bezel should have the dot above the 90 and not next to it.

 

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Screwbacks

·Apr 3, 2019

those advices should serve as a warning signs .

 

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snake.doctor

·Apr 3, 2019

I made the mistakes because I had read that some 68 have the painted logo on the dial. Well thanks for the informations. As usual this forum is very helpful for novices like me looking for help.

 

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Om3ga321

·Apr 3, 2019

boogedyboo

The dial should have an applied metal Omega logo instead of a printed one.

The bezel should have the dot above the 90 and not next to it.

The indices are also longer on a 68.

 

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eugeneandresson

·Apr 3, 2019

snake.doctor

Can you teach me how you can say the dial and bezel are not correct for a 68 ?

eugeneandresson

http://speedmaster101.com/145-022-transitional/

Spend the few minutes to read the link...

 

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gemini4

·Apr 3, 2019·Hoarder Of Speed et alia

Here are 2 145.022-68 examples. Either chrono center seconds hand is considered correct.

 

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Pahawi

·Apr 4, 2019

gemini4

Here are 2 145.022-68 examples. Either chrono center seconds hand is considered correct.

Drop end chrono hand on a 145.022? Thought the 145.012's were the last to carry those?

 

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gemini4

·Apr 4, 2019·Hoarder Of Speed et alia

Humm. 145.022-68 Drop chrono second hand is
Questionable in MWO 1st Edition.
Not correct in MWO 2nd Edition.

William says either is ok.

Edited: Apr 4, 2019

 

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TLIGuy

·Apr 4, 2019

Pahawi

Drop end chrono hand on a 145.022?

Indeed. My -68 single owner Transitional with drop end chromo hand. Lots of fine example out there.

 

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Pahawi

·Apr 4, 2019

OK - thank you 😀