I'm thinking about buying this speedmaster. I'd like to know what would the experts think about this one. The owner says he had it serviced recently. Also wondering what would be the top price to pay for this watch? Thanks

 

http://speedmaster101.com/price-chart-2/

Says for serviced w/o bracelet around $4200.

It looks at thought it has seen a bit of polish as the photos suggest the crisp edge between the brushed and mirror finish on the case sides is a bit soft. The dial is charming and the good condition DON is a nice plus. And the full linked 1039/516 is no slouch.

 

Nice piece wish the guy didnt polish the case but nkne the less a nice looking piece.

 

Thanks for the replies guys.

 

That bezel tho.... Nice DON.
I can't recall if it's correct for the period though, but it's a great ++. A good catch if you pull the trigger. Step dial and hands look correct as well.

 

The bezel on ebay will fetch $1500 because it is a nice one.
Unusual and means it needs to be taken into account when valuing

 

It's unfortunate that he serviced it because it may have been unpolished before it was tarted up for sale.

Nevertheless, the bezel is good and the dial and handset are attractive.

Just make sure you don't pay 321 money for it.

 

I like the patina.. does the dial even show a bit of browning??

 

The bracelet and bezel alone are worth quite a sum and the watch apart from the light polish looks good. Go get it .

 

Polish or not it's still a pretty specimen!

 

Spacefruit
Even with the ding on the bottom @140?

 

That's why I said $1500 not $2000!

It's my opinion, based on comparing recent sales.

Personally I don't quite get it. Or shall I say I am irritated by it, but you can't hold back the winds of change.

 

Overall, a very nice specimen, IMHO.
Go for it!!! =P

 

5150... damn...

 

That's a lot, wow.

A nice watch, but I believe some 145.022-68s have been sold in that range recently, perhaps I would hold out for one of those if that was my budget...

Although what do I know, and if the dial is indeed browning a bit (hard to tell from the pictures), the price could be justified?

 

I wonder if we're starting to see prices go up... This is your standard (though attractive and good-condition) pre-moon 145.022, with a bracelet. I'd have expected this to top at around $3500, especially on eBay!

 

This what we call horological organ harvesting

 

That's true, but still - these were selling for around that amount just a month or two ago. Whether they were broken up or enjoyed as-is....

 

U cant look at it like that. Straight lugs shot up in price and people want the bezel. Worth more on them than 145.022. People always say how can prices go up this much and then refrain from buying only to come back months later asking if the price can still be had from before lol