Hi OF, I want to add another iconic watch to the collection. In todays market I would rather find someone interested in doing similar and work a trade versus selling one to buy another. I know chances are slim but thought it worth a try. I have a very, very nice, original 145.022-68 Transitional Speedmaster that I am interested in trading for (in order of preference) a 16750 GMT, a 16700 GMT or a 14060 Submariner. Mine: Unpolished to my eye, original, clean, one mark on the caseback from a bad opening but thats the only real flaw to my eye. Set has full length 1039/516 (9 stretchlinks on the bracelet and one loose that will accompany bracelet), an original/period correct 1501 box, and EOA showing delivery to the USA in May of 1969. No service history, watch has remained untouched while in my possession, it could use a good cleaning if nothing else. Trade can be up, down, or straight across depending on your watch. Values can be discussed by PM of course. Trade: Looking for an established member and prefer to keep it in USA/MX/CAN. My thought was in person at a convenient airport to avoid any shipping or potential returns/miscommunication issues. Give us both a chance to see the trade in the metal so to speak. EU is possible (AMS/LHR/CDG) but I dont plan on being there until February as it stands today. (But for the right watch, who knows...) A few pictures to whet the appetite, many more available to any potential trade partners of course. Cash sale: not particularly interested in doing a straight cash sale, I will always listen to an offer but it would have to be pretty attractive to get this one, other than as a trade. References available both for online and in-person transactions. I have done another F2F deal with an OF member with no issues. Please reach out to discuss via PM/DM here on OF. Thanks for reading, and thanks OF for the space.
Bump A couple fun offers but no match yet. And yes, open to other options in the Sub/GMT lineup. Would also consider an 116000 (Arabic 3,6,9) or a 14270 Explorer plus cash. Other Speedmaster LE’s considered case by case.
Bump Don’t worry too much about my listed trade value, trade value and a cash buyer price are 2 very different things in my mind. If you have something interesting feel free to make me a trade proposal. (Trade value is basically to avoid tire kickers or the person that thinks a nice 3572.50 is a “good trade” for the -68. 14060 should be reasonable, I know I’m adding cash for the GMT)
Holiday bump, still looking to diversify. GMT, Sub, or Explorer trades wanted, Speedy LE’s considered. (Snoopy, TinTin, ST1 or ST2 etc) Adding a couple fresh pics of this beauty. EDIT Jan 7: Well, I thought I might be able to pry something out of a collection that wasnt going to be sold otherwise. Doesnt seem to be working so will withdraw the offer for now. The -68 will remain in my collection for now, but a trade offer towards a 16750 or 5513 will still get me to open my safe.