Ed White 105.003-65: an auction experience today!

Hi Forumfolks!

I have just finished an auction that i have followed since they released info about it.
There were over 1000 lots, and among them around 20 watches maybe..
And it was in Germany, I do think some of you folks have seen the watch?
And there was a Speedmaster with very little info, they stated it was "probably 1970s", no ref nr!
And the starting bid was 1500€ which was really low...(but you know auction houses!)
Looking at the few fotos it looked like an Ed White, so I got curious and started mailing them for more pictures and answers, and asked them regarding the movement, pushers/crown and funktion of the watch.
Anyway..
I got pictures, and asked for more pictures, and more...and more...

After looking and comparing these pictures with others here on the forum and on other sites (Speedmaster 101😀), and trying to set a value on the watch, regarding pros and cons-
I decided that I would bid on the watch.

And I wanted to do the bidding directly with the auction house, so it had to be by phone.
I set this with the office manager they have, and it was ok.
And trying to get going with my work, the on-line bidding was showing on the screen.

So about 5 min before the lot came up, I got the call from them and we talked a bit regarding the auction and details etc.

I had in my mind already a limit at 7000€ plus the premium of 25%!
And then the bidding started, and i went on for a while, and even up over my limit to 7500€.
But there was one who didn't give up, so he (or she) got it for 8000€ plus premium!!
Maybe somebody here??

It was really exiting doing this although i missed out on the watch.
There were a few things that made me not go more on the bidding.

Attaching fotos so you guys out there can have a look, and please do comment about the watch,
and if I did the right or wrong thing here??

Looking forward to your comments- cheers!!

Erhhm.. sorry if the writing isn't top-notch, I am a Scandinavian!
🙄

That's a very nice EW.
The dial looks good even with those poor quality photos.
I feel you stopped short of it's potential.

Well...
The pros (that i think):
Nice movement, but no service record (not a big deal)
A nice and clean dial, I asked the expert of the auction house to check with a loupe
Looks like original pushers and crown
Nr 6 endlinks

The cons (in my opinion!):
the bezel is not in a good shape
the crystal has "bumps" and is a replacement (not a bid deal)
the clasp needs to be replaced (attaching another picture) and the bracelet is tired
subdial secondhand has some brownish marks

And i also had to ad on 800€ for shipping from them to me above everything..
🙁

Right now I have mixed feelings since I think the watch could be nice with a service, a new clasp and maybe go hunting for a bezel..
But that was added up in my budget, so for now - no new Ed White....

So it was you @hansaboy I was bidding against eh?





















Kidding, I didn't bid. 😁

Overall, it needs a little TLC here and there, but the core components are very nice.

Nice piece for the price, even with the banged up clasp. Love the paint drops on the bezel.

U got med there a couple of sec…

😉😉😉😉

I replyd to SC1!

Exiting post, thanks for that 😀
Always hard to decide your limit and where to give up. 8000 x 1,25+800 = 10800 + service is not a bargain but still quite ok for this imao.

The dial and hands look very attractive and the bezel in my opinion is quite nice as well. The biggest downside as I can see is the case which looks to be quite overpolished from the photos .

Keep hunting 😉

I know that the price for shipping was a bit high, but the watch had to be insured, and that took a large part, it was 8% value of the watch.

Thanks @Kapka,
and I had to go to the next level - 8500€, to maybe get it, and you never know if someone goes even higher!
But that's the charm with auctions...😀

And I also think that the case was on the con-side!
Attaching a picture that I did not post before.

@stonestone: the round marks on the bezel are actually enamel/paint that has been chipped away..
🙁

On Ebay, they would call that clasp "expertly refinished."

....or a prototype 🙄

Guys, I know it too late now, but i found a clasp that could have been nice??
🙁
Not exactly correct, but it could have worked maybe??