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Dr. Crott strikes again with another Speedmaster "Prototype"

  1. kov Trüffelschwein. May 1, 2020

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    That Auctioneer was offering a "Prototype" about 6 months ago which was discussed here. That watch sold for a big money and - interesting - the pictures are no longer on Auctionneers' website.

    A new watch advertised as Prototype appeared on their website. I'm uploading pictures for posterity, all are Auctioneers' property :

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    I do not know much about the calibre 1045 sample watches and don't really recall the stories of the watches they refer to, at Christies and the other one. Maybe somebody has some links handy?

    And let's discuss this one :)
     
  2. J-Luc May 1, 2020

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  3. kov Trüffelschwein. May 1, 2020

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  4. OMEGuy May 1, 2020

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    This one reminds me of a watch I once owned and sold for 700 Euros about ten years ago: 176.0012PT_01.jpg 176.0012PT_02.jpg 176.0012PT_03.jpg 176.0012PT_04.jpg 176.0012PT_05.jpg 176.0012PT_06.jpg 176.0012PT_07.jpg
     
  5. eugeneandresson 'I used a hammer, a chisel, and my fingers' May 1, 2020

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    Apologies for stating the obvious here : Looks no different to me then any of the hundreds of Lemania made 110XXs (case reference) that contain the Lemania 5100 (or 5012) and that may have a bezel (so double case reference with e.g. 11015)...including all parts.

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    Here is a nice 'summary'.

    25k ::facepalm1:: My world-timer must be worth 100...and yours 200!

    PS:

    https://www.fratellowatches.com/speedmaster-prototype-up-for-auction/
     
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  6. incabloc May 1, 2020

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    MK4.5 Prototype....:D.....:whipped:

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  7. asrnj77 May 1, 2020

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    According to the Fratello article the Christie’s one got an extract that said it was a prototype. You’d have to wonder why this seller wouldn’t do the same. I still wouldn’t pay that much money for it but at least having the extract gives it some legitimacy
     
  8. kov Trüffelschwein. May 1, 2020

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    There's a whole world between requesting something and getting something; and this seller isn't Christie's.

    Or there's another good reason :whistling:
     
  9. watchyouwant ΩF Clairvoyant May 1, 2020

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    Crott lost credibility 20 years ago...... kind regards. Achim
     
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